Israel once made a point of preserving its freedom of action in the face of US pressure, with Israeli leaders even standing up openly to American administrations. The weakening of Israel’s ability to stand firm against Washington, and the erosion of political and public support, are seen as factors that could undermine Israel’s diplomatic independence.

In an interview with CNN over the weekend, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on Iran to keep its hands off his country's policy, increasing the threat to his life, given that he is an assassination target for Iran and Hezbollah. Diplomatic sources told Israel Hayom: "This leadership understands that the way to rehabilitate the country is to end Hezbollah's harmful influence."

A source familiar with the talks told Ad-Diyar the agreement created a framework for progress but faced major obstacles, first and foremost opposition from the terrorist organization and continued strikes. Meanwhile, Nabih Berri is working to formulate a new road map with the help of countries in the region.

A first-of-its-kind innovation map by Ignite the Spark and NTT reveals some 60 local companies working to save tech giants from the biggest threat to the AI revolution: the staggering energy consumption of data centers, with breakthrough solutions ranging from fusion reactors to liquid cooling.

Blood libels have been used throughout history to portray Jews as beings outside the bounds of humanity. These libels have been “modernized” and are now directed at the State of Israel. In the age of social media and global media, such claims spread rapidly and gain broad resonance..