Trump: Herzog is ‘weak and pathetic’ for not granting Netanyahu a pardon

In his latest broadside against Israel’s president, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Isaac Herzog “weak and pathetic” in his handling of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request. In a phone... Read more »

White House fears Israel will fight on after US exits Iran war

White House officials have privately raised concerns that Israel intends to continue fighting Iran even after the United States decides to wind down its own role in the campaign, according to a... Read more »

The kibbutz movement: Israel’s radical social experiment (Part 1)

Hey, I’m Noam Weissman and this is Unpacking Israeli History, the podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the most intense, historically fascinating, and often misunderstood events and stories linked... Read more »

Reclaiming the Ashkenazi foods of our grandparents

I grew up in a Russian-American home where Ashkenazi food wasn’t a trend, a curiosity, or a choice. It was simply what we ate. Ukrainian borscht stained the sides of our pots... Read more »

Pro-Israel influencers caught in Iran war

Four days before the joint US-Israel strike on Iran – with tensions between the countries at an all-time high – a delegation of influencers and content creators from around the world made... Read more »

Saudi Aramco warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ unless Strait of Hormuz opens

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, the world’s top oil exporter, said Tuesday there would be “catastrophic consequences” for the world’s oil ​markets if the Iran war continues to disrupt... Read more »

Only one scenario turns ‘Roaring Lion’ into victory

The selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ provocative battle cry. They chose him as successor even though he has never held a single... Read more »

Noam Bettan’s ‘Michelle’ could keep Israel’s Eurovision hot streak alive

When it comes to Eurovision, Israel is building a reputation for delivering jaw-dropping songs.  Last year, Nova festival survivor Yuval Raphael wowed audiences with the sweeping ballad “New Day Will Rise,” Israel’s... Read more »

Prepared to Heal, Even Under Iranian Threat

On the Shabbat morning of Saturday, February 28, we woke up to the news that the US and Israel attacked Iran — and Iran, in response, attacked Israel and American military bases... Read more »

Gulf states urge Trump to continue war until Iran’s regime is neutralized

Three leaders from Gulf states have each separately delivered a clear message to the US: any scenario for ending the war must ensure the elimination of the Iranian threat against them. According... Read more »