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May 15, 2026
Sari Bashi's memoir recounts her marriage to a Palestinian professor amid legal barriers and political conflict. Told in alternating voices, the book explores love, identity, and inequality across Israeli and Palestinian divides.
May 15, 2026
The Israel Defense Forces conducted a major readiness drill along the eastern border and Dead Sea area to prepare for surprise attacks. The exercise tested air and ground coordination and highlighted new defense measures introduced after the October 7 massacre.
May 15, 2026
Suspected Iranian hackers breached unsecured fuel monitoring systems in the United States, altering display readings but causing no physical damage. Officials warn that weak cybersecurity protections leave critical infrastructure vulnerable to further attacks.
ArutzSheva'Right side of history': Spanish PM defends Eurovision boycott because of IsraelMay 15, 2026
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his country's Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation, calling it a stand on the 'right side of history.' He compared Israel's military actions to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and rejected what he described as double standards.
Washington is weighing a proposal to redirect frozen Palestinian Authority tax revenues to fund Gaza reconstruction through the Board of Peace. The plan aims to support a post-war stabilization effort while pressuring the Palestinian Authority to implement reforms.
Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire by 45 days after talks in Washington, keeping negotiations for a long-term deal alive. Despite the diplomatic breakthrough, airstrikes and rocket attacks continue, highlighting the fragility of the truce.
The article argues that declarations of victory are not enough to secure lasting results in Iran. Without sustained diplomacy, short term gains risk turning into long term setbacks.
Fatah leaders are meeting for the first time in a decade as public anger toward President Mahmoud Abbas grows. Despite promises of reform and elections, many Palestinians question the party’s legitimacy and direction amid war, financial crisis and internal divisions.
May 15, 2026
Benny Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene clashed online over Johnson’s coverage of allegations against Congressman Thomas Massie. The dispute escalated into personal accusations, while Massie denied the claims and called them politically motivated ahead of his primary election.
A regularly updated guide highlights 30 of the best television series currently streaming on Netflix in the United States. The selections span drama, comedy, documentary and science fiction, featuring both new releases and enduring favorites.
TimesofIsraelBackers of Abbas rival excluded from Fatah confab, despite Egypt's push for inclusivityMay 15, 2026
Mahmoud Abbas convened a long-awaited Fatah conference without members loyal to rival Mohammed Dahlan, despite Egyptian calls for broader inclusion. The exclusion underscores deep divisions within the movement and ongoing disputes over internal reform.
May 15, 2026
Deep divisions between the United Arab Emirates and Iran prevented the five nation grouping from issuing a joint statement after their foreign ministers met. Disagreements over language on Israel, Palestine and maritime security underscored ongoing rifts within the bloc over the West Asia crisis.




