In first, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez meets with Jewish leaders
Although the exact subject of the meeting is unknown, a source says AOC mostly listened to what participants had to say and avoided addressing her hostile attitude toward Israel.
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Britain's MI6 chief says his spies using AI to disrupt flow of weapons to Russia
In a rare public speech, Richard Moore also urges Russians who oppose the invasion of Ukraine to spy for Britain, saying others had already done so since the war began.
US House passes resolution backing Israel after Democrat's comments about 'racist' state
Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington later walks back comments, saying they were aimed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and not Israel.
Putin ramps up rhetoric on cluster bombs after munitions arrive in Ukraine
Russian president warns Moscow has “sufficient stockpile” of controversial weapon after Pentagon announces delivery to Kyiv.
After half century, authorities move to evict squatter from cave home on Herzliya beach
Nissim Kahlon was living in a tent along the Herzliya beach in 1973 when he says he began scratching into the sandstone cliffs and moved into a cave he carved.
Is US visa waiver in danger? 'Decision lies with US political echelon'
Although Israel has met all eligibility requirements to join the program, officials worry the matter might not materialize due to tensions with the Biden administration.
It's business as usual for Wagner Group in Africa, despite Russian turbulence
In the wake of the recent short-lived mutiny, a leading scholar at the National Defense University tells Israel Hayom Putin faces a dilemma: He can allow the Wagner escapades to continue in Africa unhindered – thereby generating further influence and some resources for the government; or he can alternatively attempt to take over these operations but lose the very influence and benefits Wagner brings the Kremlin.
5th night of unrest quieter in France amid massive police deployment
Near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, hundreds of police with batons and shields stood restlessly along the Champs-Elysées, several in front of the shuttered Cartier boutique. Posts on social media had called for protests on the grand boulevard but the police presence appeared to discourage any large gatherings.
87% of Israelis have positive view of America, survey shows
"Israel’s current view of the US is the most positive since 2000,” tweets Israel Nitzan, acting consul general of Israel in New York.
Ukraine slams Israel for 'close cooperation' with Russia, 'verbal demagoguery'
A day after Russian mercenaries turned on Vladimir Putin in what could become a pivotal moment in the war, Kyiv attacks Israel for not taking a more forceful stand. Ukraine's ambassador to Israel to be summoned for a reprimand over his "harsh" rhetoric..