Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faces global backlash after posting videos mocking detained Gaza flotilla activists. European leaders and rights groups condemned the treatment as humiliating and inhumane.

The United Kingdom is phasing in new restrictions on fuel refined from Russian crude as energy prices surge בעקבות Middle East tensions. The move has sparked political criticism over its potential impact on support for Ukraine.

The United Arab Emirates has called on Iraq to immediately stop attacks launched from its territory after a drone targeted a nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi. Baghdad says it is forming committees to verify the incidents and coordinate with regional partners.

Samsung’s Galaxy A26 children’s edition combines a capable mid-range smartphone with robust parental controls. While most monitoring tools are available on other Android devices, the package offers parents an easier, more structured way to manage a child’s first phone.

Israel's coalition advanced controversial legislation to weaken the attorney general's authority as it moved toward early elections. At the same time, Israel placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest despite political tensions surrounding its participation.

The Israel Defense Forces destroyed a Hamas weapons storage facility in central Gaza, saying the weapons were intended for attacks on soldiers and civilians. The military stated precautions were taken to minimize civilian harm.

Meta will cut more than 100 jobs in Israel and reassign about 200 employees to artificial intelligence roles. The move is part of broader global layoffs and a shift in investment priorities.

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon will end in 2026 under a Security Council decision. Analysts warn the withdrawal could strain Lebanon’s fragile security balance and weaken civilian protections in the region.

Seven rising Israeli designers are gaining international attention with bold, imaginative work that blends identity, fantasy and art. From small studios to global runways, they are building brands that reach far beyond the local market.

Katja Hoyer's history of Weimar in 1935 and 1936 charts the tightening grip of Nazi rule on everyday life. As racial laws, militarisation and forced sterilisation take hold, the book explores how ordinary citizens navigated complicity and survival.

The White House rebuked Tucker Carlson after he claimed Benjamin Netanyahu pushed the United States into war with Iran. Carlson criticized Israel’s actions and questioned continued military support as a fragile ceasefire with Iran holds.

Lawmakers unanimously advanced a bill to dissolve the Knesset, potentially triggering early elections by late October. The move follows disputes over military conscription exemptions and intensifies political maneuvering between the coalition and opposition.