Location · 2943 published stories · 223 outlets · All places
Rep. Wesley Bell won Missouri's Democratic primary, defeating former Rep. Cori Bush for the second time. Pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC's super PAC, spent millions to support Bell, who campaigned on a moderate platform and supported the US-Israel alliance. The race highlights divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel and progressive politics.
At the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, Commissioner Virginia Bell rejected suggestions that pro-Palestinian groups sought to hijack the inquiry, after a contentious exchange between counsel and Jewish community leader David Ossip over a 2023 rally in Sydney. The hearing examined police response to protests amid deep sensitivities following the Hamas attack on Israel.
Thousands gathered in Gaza City for a mass funeral for 112 members of two families killed in an Israeli air raid in November 2023, whose remains were recovered nearly three years later. The event highlighted the ongoing grief and the broader toll of the conflict, with over 73,000 Palestinians reported dead since October 2023.
A 4,000-kilogram piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the Moon's surface at 8,690 km/h on Wednesday, as predicted by astronomers. The unintentional impact, caused by gravitational and solar forces, kicked up a plume of lunar dust, with South Korea's Danuri orbiter set to examine the impact site.
Lebanon and Israel resumed US-sponsored talks in Rome, with Beirut pressing for a complete Israeli withdrawal from the south. Hezbollah has rejected the agreement, while Italian and US officials urge a cautious, constructive approach.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress has been made in talks between Oman and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggesting an agreement could be reached as early as “today or tomorrow.” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson described the Omani-mediated discussions as “positive” and continuing, though differences remain over operational details.
Seventh round of US-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon resumes in Rome, focusing on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah's chief Naim Qassem publicly denounced the talks, saying they would bring 'shame and humiliation,' while both sides remain split on key issues.
Michigan and Missouri Democratic primaries feature candidates with sharply different views on Israel, from Abdul El-Sayed's call to end unconditional US military aid to Rep. Haley Stevens's pro-Israel stance, and Cori Bush's comeback bid against Wesley Bell. The results could signal whether criticism of Israel has become a broader electoral force within the party.
Israel, Lebanon, and the US are in talks about which countries will verify that areas cleared of Hezbollah are weapon-free, with Italy emerging as a candidate. Meanwhile, the Lebanese Armed Forces face legal restrictions under Article 14 of the constitution that prevent them from searching private properties in pilot zones, raising questions about enforcement.
A sharp increase in migrant arrivals in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has raised questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls. Rabat denies the charge, blaming misinformation and trafficking networks, while analysts caution against jumping to conclusions and note the timing coincided with Morocco's Throne Day.
Israel's High Court of Justice has ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify whether he intends to advance senior appointments to the Police Investigation Department before the October 27 election, as petitions challenge the law separating the department from the State Attorney's Office. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara has argued that the law should be temporarily frozen, warning it could create a 'political prosecution unit'.
A 76-year-old Yashar Party activist, Ilan Mans, was attacked and hospitalized with brain bleeding after removing a sign calling for the release of Yigal Amir, who assassinated Yitzhak Rabin in 1995. Party chairman Gadi Eisenkot has called for an immediate investigation, warning that such violence 84 days before the election 'cannot be tolerated.'
The Israeli military is tightening its attack policies in Gaza, requiring all strikes to be approved by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, according to an Army Radio report. The move follows a series of strikes that killed multiple militants from different groups, including a Hamas battalion commander.
Avi Nesher's 'Our Loves,' set amid the October 7 massacre, will screen at TIFF, with Fox and Access Entertainment joining as co-producers. The film also earned 12 Ophir nominations, while 'Tell Me Everything' leads with a record 16.
Uganda's military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba unveiled a statue of Lt.-Col. Yonatan Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 hostage rescue in which Netanyahu was killed. The ceremony highlighted Uganda-Israel ties and paid tribute to all those who died in the operation.
Australian authorities are treating an arson attack on a defence manufacturer in Melbourne as a potential act of terrorism by far-left extremists. The group claimed responsibility in a video, threatening the company over its alleged support for Israel's military. If convicted, the offenders could face life imprisonment.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar traveled to Jordan for a ministerial meeting on the situation in occupied Jerusalem, where he met with Jordanian officials and other counterparts. The meeting aimed to unify positions on the deteriorating situation in the region, and Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Palestinian cause.
A political cartoon exhibition addressing ultra-Orthodox military service exemptions was vandalized ahead of the Animix Festival's opening at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque. Festival organizers restored the display, which opened as scheduled on Tuesday. The incident is described as the first of its kind in the festival's 26-year history.
Multiple sources report that the US Army has consumed nearly all of its highly accurate long-range missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, during the five-month war with Iran. This depletion could affect US readiness in other regions, with concerns about deterrence against Russia and China.
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint statement condemning Israeli strikes in Gaza, calling them a 'flagrant violation' of international law. Gaza authorities report over 4,000 ceasefire violations and more than 1,200 Palestinian deaths since the truce began.