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JD Vance: Only US can protect Strait of Hormuz, prevent global energy crisis
'Facts matter less': Israel, Huckabee slam UK foreign secretary over Gaza medicine claims
Israeli woman attacked overnight at Paris hotel, Foreign Ministry says
Military, economic pressure on Iran may lead to internal uprising, US officials say
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the pressure on Tehran could lead the Iranian public to rise up against the regime or cause the IRGC to turn against itself.
Senior Israeli official: Settler violence harming Israel, Syria security deal attempt failed
A senior Israeli said that talks on a security agreement with Damascus failed, and that no progress has been on disarming Hamas
Iran leadership is willing to take extreme measures to disrupt Gulf shipping, JD Vance says
According to Vance, the United States is now at a stage where a significant portion of its activity in the region is aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation and trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
'Ballsack Zionist': Jewish politician Lander insulted while protesting NYC Hindu nationalist event
"You look like a scrotum, you filthy ballsack!" one protester shouted at Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Lander at Madison Square Garden, adding. "F*** you, ballsack Zionist!"
US calls on international governments to protect Jewish communities ahead of High Holy Days
In recent days, the State Department sent instructions to US diplomatic missions around the world to contact local governments and request that they increase security around synagogues.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites
About two weeks ago, a man broke into Shabbat services at the Central Synagogue, attacked a worshiper and a security guard, and caused property damage. He was later charged with hate crimes.
US denies Lebanese report that Ambassador Michael Issa got 'green light' to meet Hezbollah
Issa himself denied on Wednesday that he is currently holding any talks with Hezbollah, but said he would be willing to speak with the organization if it had something to offer.
Trump says Iran is 'in deep trouble' as US maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Asked why Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed or committed not to attack NATO territory, Trump responded, “I had good conversations with him. He is not going to attack NATO territory.”
Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure
The ministry referred to a report by the USAID Office of Inspector General which concluded that more than 100 UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.
'I’ll miss you guys': Karoline Leavitt bids farewell to White House press corps
Leavitt told reporters she would miss working with them, while joking that televised briefings account for only a fraction of the job. Leavitt is set to join the Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc.