JNS takes home 13 awards in 45th annual AJPA journalism contest – Israel & Jewish News

(Jun. 5, 2026 / JNS) For the eighth year in a row, JNS.org earned Rockower Awards from the American Jewish Press Association, which were presented at the AJPA’s 45th annual journalism contest... Read more »

Are anti-Zionists self-hating Jews? – Israel & Jewish News

(Jun. 5, 2026 / JNS) One of the most common accusations leveled against anti-Zionist Jews is that they are “self-hating Jews.” The phrase is provocative. It is also odd and unhelpful. After... Read more »

The secret mechanism that left the IDF asleep on Oct. 7

Herzi Halevi was not supposed to be awake that night at all. On one of the days before Oct. 7, in the late evening hours, the Israel Defense Forces’ Intelligence Directorate received... Read more »

How the US pushed Iraq’s armed factions toward disarmament, and who is still pushing back – Shafaq News

Shafaq News The American approach to Iraq’s Iran-aligned armed factions has undergone a quiet but consequential transformation. The appointment of Tom Barrack as special envoy for Iraq and Syria, replacing Mark Savaya,... Read more »

‘Part of a larger struggle’: As elections loom, thousands march to Knesset for Jerusalem Pride

Thousands marched under tight security Thursday to the Knesset’s gates as part of Jerusalem’s annual LGBTQ Pride March, whose route this year was altered to end at the parliament building. Participants decked... Read more »

Euphrates flood wave approaches Iraq: Water lifeline or emerging threat? – Shafaq News

Shafaq News- Baghdad After years described as the most severe drought in more than 90 years, the Euphrates River has once again taken center stage in Iraq and Syria. This time, however,... Read more »

How Hezbollah's Oct. 7 was foiled at the last moment

Sufferers patience On the streets of Israel, it’s easy to spot the sourness and bitterness regarding the events on the northern front, from the children running to bomb shelters, to the devastating... Read more »

Hezbollah destroys Israeli tanks near Beaufort Castle amid ceasefire dispute – Shafaq News

2026-06-04T16:51:54+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Beirut Hezbollah announced Thursday the destruction of three Israeli Merkava tanks near Beaufort Castle (Qala’at al-Shqif) in southern Lebanon, as Israeli media... Read more »

In first, female IDF combat soldier completes training for elite Sayeret Matkal unit

For the first time, a female combat soldier completed training in the Israeli military’s elite Sayeret Matkal commando unit, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Thursday. The pilot program for women to... Read more »

‘These projects gave Israel military superiority’ – Israel & Jewish News

(Jun. 4, 2026 / JNS) Elite intelligence gathering, rapid technological innovation, and live battlefield application will be recognized by the Defense Ministry this month during the prestigious Israel Defense Prize for the... Read more »