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Iran war has cost Israel $11.5 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says
The costs largely match US estimates of its own expenditures during the war, while Iran has estimated its war losses at $145 billion.
Israel will fight on ferociously: It will hunt down its enemies, not be hounded by them - opinion
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon
Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks
Tremors in Washington: The targeted campaign to turn Christians against Israel - opinion
In countries across the region, Christian communities are persecuted and even massacred. By contrast, Christians in Israel are protected by law with full civil rights, representation, and security.
Trump raises tariff to 15% after Supreme Court strikes down previous program
Trump announced the new tariffs in a Truth Social post, noting they would be effective "almost immediately."
US babycare brand under fire for sexualising children in viral marketing campaign
Products marketed by Frida were advertised with lines such as “fancy a quickie?” and “I get turned on easily.”
Trump nominee Jeremy Carl facing Senate pushback over history of antisemitic remarks
“Jews have often loved to play the victim rather than accept that they are participants in history,” said Carl, who is seeking a top position in the US State Department.
New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
A bipartisan committee will seek testimony from alleged sexual abuse victims at the ranch, as well as identify officials who may have known what was going on at the property.
EU commissioner Dubravka Suica to attend US board of peace meeting
EU joins US board of peace talks on Gaza, with Commissioner Dubravka Suica attending as an observer to support recovery and ceasefire.
Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israeli, Greek, Cypriot, US gov't officials gather in Knesset as Turkish threat rises
The meeting, held in cooperation with the Middle East Forum, discussed several regional developments and urged greater cooperation against the Turkish threat.
Border Patrol agent heard calling to 'get aggressive' in video of Chicago shooting
The bodycam footage challenges the Trump administration's account, with additional evidence suggesting the agent had bragged about his marksmanship after the shooting.
Estonia says Russia planning military buildup to shift power in Europe
As Russia’s defense budget grows, Estonia's foreign intelligence service urges Europe to rebuild its forces.
