Israel denies Norwegian FM's visit request
The diplomatic cold shoulder from Foreign Minister Israel Katz comes against a backdrop of strained relations, most notably Oslo's recognition of a Palestinian state.
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Pro-Israel politician secures 2nd term as EU president
Maltese politician Roberta Metsola wins with an overwhelming majority (562-61) in reelection bid for European Parliament.
Top North Korean diplomat defects to South Korea
Diplomat Ri Il-kyu, in charge of preventing ties between South Korea and Cuba, flees with his family, citing disillusionment with the regime.
Entry to Eilat blocked over suspected infiltration
Security officials wereinvestigating the possibility of an infiltration by undocumented workers or terrorist operatives. After several hours, the suspicion was dismissed, and the police announced a return to normalcy. The access routes to and from the city are now open to traffic.
Trump makes first appearance since assassination attempt
During the Republican Party Conference in Milwaukee, a massive joint prayer was held for the return of the Israeli hostages in Gaza. Ohio Senator J.D. Vance was selected as the vice presidential candidate.
Families to release images of female soldiers from early days of captivity tonight
Loved ones seek to ratchet up pressure on the government to finalize a hostage release deal before Netanyahu's upcoming trip to Washington.
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance picked as Republican VP candidate
Presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced that Ohio Senator J.D. Vance will be his running mate in the 2024 US presidental elections.
As convention opens, Israel only foreign country in new GOP platform
The Republican convention is set to proceed as planned, despite the assassination attempt. The party platform emphasizes the Abraham Accords, the Iron Dome, and calls for European spending on defense.
Major win for Trump as judge dismisses classified documents case
US District Judge Aileen Cannon issued the ruling on Monday, stating that the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution. Many legal experts had considered the classified documents case to be the strongest among the four pending cases against Trump.
EU set to target Jewish settlers with fresh sanctions
According to the official, the sanctions will target those labeled by the EU as "extremist settlers" and "violent activists" deemed responsible for human rights violations against Palestinians.