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US says Israel has not yet met requirements to join Visa Waiver Program

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

by David Baron

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

by AP and ILH Staff

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.

Poll: Israel-Diaspora ties going strong despite points of divergence

87% of Israelis have positive view of America, survey shows

by JNS and ILH Staff

"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'

by David Baron

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..