A 40-foot charter yacht near the Haulover sandbar burst into flames Saturday after the operator allegedly failed to ventilate the engine compartment before ignition; 11 people were hospitalized with burns and trauma injuries.
The 61st Biennale was rocked by mass resignations, artist walkouts, striking pavilions, and clashes outside the Israeli pavilion – with the Israeli representative filing a legal complaint alleging antisemitism.
Israel’s spirit and hardiness make it a model for the world.
Iran’s announcement that it will take part in the World Cup in the US is about far more than sports. It reflects the countries’ desire to end the war. Israel is warning against a partial deal that would weaken the levers of pressure and strengthen the regime in Tehran. Meanwhile, fighting in the north continues without significant gains, and instead of focusing on addressing the crisis there, the government is dealing with contentious issues.
Seeking to shorten the route to Iran, Israel set up a covert outpost in the Iraqi desert that served as a “logistics hub” and a base for Israeli Air Force units. Iraqi forces that approached the site were attacked from the air. The US was aware of the operation but did not take part in the strikes.
