Why Bin Salman's visit to Washington matters

US officials: Saudi F-35s will be downgraded

The White House has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, but sources told Reuters that the aircraft Riyadh would receive will be inferior to those supplied to Israel. Before any sale goes through, a formal review will assess whether it could harm Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge.

A fresh start? Trump and Mamdani to meet at the White House

A fresh start? Trump and Mamdani to meet at the White House

US President Donald Trump announced that New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, will arrive in Washington, where the two are expected to meet in the Oval Office. During Mamdani’s campaign, tensions between them ran high, with Trump calling him a "100% communist lunatic."

Supreme Court to gov't: Crack down on Haredi draft-dodgers

Supreme Court to gov't: Crack down on Haredi draft-dodgers

Justices unanimously rule government must end Haredi draft waivers and benefits for yeshiva students who refuse to enlist, demanding prosecution and other measures in 45 days. Lack of action amounts to mass draft-dodging and discriminates against general public, they note, saying in unanimous ruling, "This is all the more painful since Oct. 7."