UK, France, Germany and Poland warn against travel to Israel amid Iran tensions

Britain, France, Germany and Poland on Friday warned against non-vital travel to Israel and the West Bank, joining multiple countries, including the US and China, that have issued warnings against travel to... Read more »

Reconstituting the Baghdad pact

In 1955, the Baghdad Pact was established under British initiative, with the participation of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan, and later with significant American involvement. The alliance was designed to integrate into... Read more »

Fire everything: Iran’s ‘doomsday order’

Will Khamenei pull a Hitler? Hitler called it the “Nero Decree.” In March 1945, when the Allies were already on German soil advancing toward Berlin, he signed an order to burn all... Read more »

Progress or stonewalling? Iran’s denial raises odds of US strike

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel during days of heightened tension with the Islamic Republic of Iran carries particular weight. The visit publicly showcases the strategic diplomatic and security alliance... Read more »

IDF strikes Hezbollah military compounds in eastern Lebanon; teenager said killed

The Israeli Air Force carried out multiple strikes in eastern Lebanon on Thursday, which it said targeted eight military compounds belonging to Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force. The Lebanese Health Ministry said the... Read more »

Purim guide 2026: How and when to celebrate Purim

Purim 2026 (or 5786 in the Jewish calendar) is coming up! Here is everything you need to know to celebrate! What is Purim? Purim (which means “lots” in Persian) is the Jewish... Read more »

The best Purim movies about Queen Esther

There are never enough Jewish holiday movies. The holiday of Purim is a time when Jews traditionally congregate to read Megillat Esther, a story filled with intrigue, emotions, violence, and more. And... Read more »

Far-right activists threaten Arab news anchor at latest rally outside her home

Right-wing activists on Wednesday once again demonstrated outside the Tel Aviv home of Arab news anchor Lucy Aharish, shouting at her, “We’re here to give you a message” and “it won’t stop... Read more »

Huckabee: US-Israel partnership more necessary than ever

With large American forces massed across the Middle East and US-Iran tensions at a boil, the Knesset convened an Israel-US Parliamentary Caucus on Wednesday. The gathering was initiated by the Ruderman Family... Read more »

Trump’s State of the Union: American strength, Iranian threat 

In his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump presented an especially optimistic assessment of the United States under his leadership, combining policy declarations on... Read more »