Israel-Hamas War

Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut

The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia.

82nd Venice Film Festival Director Alberto Barbera and President of the Venice Biennale Pietrangelo Buttafuoco pose for a photo, in Venice, Italy, August 27, 2025; illustrative.
An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag.

Hamas terrorists significantly recovering capabilities during ceasefire - N12

Family, friends and officials attend the funeral of Master Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot, son of war cabinet minister Minister Gadi Eisenkot in Herzliya on December 8, 2023

Fmr. IDF chief Eisenkot reflects on son’s death, says he ‘didn't cry' for decades until funeral

 Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza ahead of the hostage release. January 30, 2025.

Hamas officials claim terror group ready to hand over small weapons, rifles to Gazan police - NYT


Israel's home front is prepared for the Iranian threat, IDF colonel stresses

"In terms of fortification, we are prepared. We are trained to respond in the event of an incident," said Col. Neuman.

 Rescue personnel stand next to damaged vehicles as they work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, June 14, 2025

Wife of Jewish anti-Zionist convicted of theft for removing hostage poster from memorial in 2024

The British woman was given an 18-month conditional discharge and ordered her to pay $1,637 in prosecution costs.

A photograph taken on January 18, 2025 shows lit candles and a placard displayed during a vigil in the centre of Brighton, England, for people held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Israel condemns Swiss commentator's attempt to 'humiliate' athletes at Winter Olympics

The commentary noted that AJ Edelman had defined himself as a Zionist...adding that "one can therefore question his presence in Cortina during these Games."

AJ EDELMAN reacts after his second heat run in the 2-man bobsleigh event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza

The Berlin Film Festival is considered the most political of its peers, Venice and Cannes, and prides itself on showing cinema from underrepresented communities and young talent.

Cast member Julia Jones attends the premiere of 'The Weight' at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 17, 2026.

Hamas-linked org. trains Gazans to edit Wikipedia pages about Israel, Palestine

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor announced last week the launch of the third edition of the WikiRights project, which trains 12 young Palestinians as professional editors on Wikipedia.

 Wikipedia homepage on the computer screen under magnifying glass. Wikipedia is a free Internet encyclopedia.

Israel entered Gaza war without emergency plan for electricity, energy sectors, probe finds

A report by State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman revealed that Israel entered the October 7 war without an updated, fully implemented emergency framework for the electricity and energy sectors.

 View of the Power Station in Hadera, on Janury 27, 2018.

Don't let the lie stand: Denounce the Israeli genocide claim, no matter who raises it - editorial

Labeling Israel’s war in Gaza as genocide is not criticism but a modern blood libel, one that distorts October 7, fuels antisemitism worldwide, and must be confronted head-on.

People take part in the National March for Palestine - hands off Gaza, a pro-Palestinian protest calling for the government to "end the genocide and stop arming Israel", in London, Britain, January 31, 2026.

Scotiabank unit sells stake in Israeli arms supplier Elbit following backlash

Scotiabank, at one point Elbit's biggest foreign investor, dissolved the 165,000 shares it held in the arms manufacturing company.

A man walks past a smashed window on the office building of Bain & Company after it was vandalised by pro-Palestine protesters during a demonstration over alleged ties to Israeli drone manufacturer Elbit Systems in London, Britain, September 16, 2025.

'If this isn’t a massacre, what is?': Ex-hostage decries removal of 'massacre' from Oct. 7 bill

Former Gaza hostage Or Levy also commented on government attempts to block the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre and related national security failures.

Former hostage Or Levy speaks during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza, at Hostage's Square in Tel Aviv, July 26, 2025

Up to 130 int'l lawyers protected IDF from war crimes charges as it fought in Gaza - exclusive

The ILD had to guide and provide varied rules of engagement while as many as 50,000 IDF infantry and tanks were invading all over Gaza

This picture taken during a media tour organised by the Israeli military on January 27, 2024, shows Israeli soldiers patrolling an area in Gaza's main southern city of Khan Yunis, amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.