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.

Reports that Israeli and United States strikes may have sought to pave the way for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s return have thrust the former Iranian president back into the spotlight. Once a hardline leader known for nuclear defiance and inflammatory rhetoric, he remains a controversial and unpredictable figure in Iran’s political landscape.

Iran warned it would expand the conflict beyond the Middle East if the United States resumes attacks, even as both sides signal cautious optimism about a deal. Disputes over nuclear demands and regional security continue to threaten a fragile cease-fire.

Iran's supreme leader framed the conflict with the United States and Israel as a religious duty, invoking the concept of 'jihad' in social media posts. An analyst said the rhetoric signals a declaration of holy war and underscores longstanding ideological hostility.

Extremist influencers on both the left and right are gaining mainstream visibility while promoting antisemitism and violent rhetoric. The article warns that political figures, media platforms, and audiences are helping normalize dangerous ideas.