DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Widening protests in Iran, sparked by the Islamic Republic’s struggling economy, are putting new pressure on its theocracy. Tehran is still reeling from a 12-day war launched by Israel in June, in which the United States bombed nuclear sites in Iran. Economic pressure, intensified in September by the return … Read more
TEL AVIV (AP) — Israel’s decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen aid organizations this week has aid groups grappling with what it means for their operations in Gaza and their ability to help tens of thousands of struggling Palestinians. The 37 groups represent some of the most prominent of the more … Read more
DIMONA, Israel (AP) — During the two years he was held captive in Gaza, Segev Kalfon had a recurring dream: Walking slowly through a supermarket, browsing each aisle for his favorite foods, admiring the brightly colored packages and smells. Since he was freed on Oct. 13, his dreams have turned upside down: Most nights when … Read more
The well-known medical organization is one of several dozen NGOs that have been banned from operating in Gaza and the West Bank since January 1. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) “practiced the promotion of an extreme anti-Israel narrative under the guise of humanitarian work,” claim Israeli ministry documents seen exclusively by The Jerusalem Post. The well-known … Read more
As the deadline the Lebanese government has set for disarming Hezbollah in the country’s south approaches, the group insists it will not give up its weapons. The Lebanese cabinet tasked the military in August with formulating a plan to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025, in line with a plan presented by the United … Read more
Jerusalem (AP) — Israel said Tuesday it has suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to comply with new registration rules. Israel says the rules are aimed at preventing Hamas and other militant groups from infiltrating aid organizations. But organizations say … Read more
PHOENIX (AP) — As Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest convention hit the halfway mark, Erika Kirk tried to put a smiley face on things. “Say what you will about AmFest, but it’s definitely not boring,” said Kirk, who has led the influential conservative organization since her husband Charlie was assassinated in September. “It feels like … Read more
Naveed Akram. one of the alleged shooters One of the gunmen who opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach has been named as Naveed Akram. A driver’s license found at the scene shows Bonnyrigg’s address in Sydney’s south-west, where police raided on Sunday night. The 24-year-old suspect, who was shot by police, was … Read more
The Sydney terror attack may have been carried out by a foreign terrorist cell backed by Iran, Israeli authorities believe. Officials cited Iran as the main suspect and said possible links to groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas and Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taiba were also being investigated, according to Israeli media reports. Australian officials have not publicly confirmed … Read more
NUSEIRAT, Gaza Strip (AP) — Seated in a wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby. She dreams of walking again. But with a broken leg, her life in Gaza is on hold, she says, as she waits to go abroad for further treatment. An Israeli airstrike in July 2024 … Read more