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Why was Yoav Segalovich seated on a low chair at the Ra'am announcement event?
MK Yoav Segalovich stood out at the Ra'am announcement event as he sat on a low chair compared to the other attendees. The orientalist Dr. Eddie Cohen claimed in an interview with Tal Meir that…
Yaakov Asher on Ben Gvir and Smotrich: "Their priorities are different from ours"
Chairman of United Torah Judaism, Yaakov Asher, criticized ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, saying that Ben Gvir's priorities are different from those of his party. Regarding Smotrich, Asher said he "cared for his…
Egypt's warning confirmed in the US — what it changes for Netanyahu
The chairman of the US House committee confirmed that Egypt warned Israel before October 7. Journalist Ben Caspit writes about this for Maariv. Caspit notes that he has no doubt that Egypt warned Israel before…
Israel’s election should be decided by Israelis, not American politicians - opinion
When Israelis enter the voting booth, they will have plenty to consider: security, the economy, religion and state, the judicial system, the conduct of the war, and the failures of October 7
Bezalel Smotrich: "We must go to war in Judea and Samaria"
In an interview with "120 VeAchat", the political podcast of ynet, the chairman of Religious Zionism addresses warnings about the volatility of the area: "I asked the Chief of Staff, are you looking for a…
Quietly, quietly: One significant event happened recently in Damascus, in al-Jolani's Syria.
The appearance of the Syrian singer Asala Nasri in Damascus recently could be interpreted by many as an insignificant event. However, it contains many implications for the future of al-Jolani's regime.
Huckabee fires back at Mamdani: "Israel didn't commit genocide"
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee rejected genocide accusations against Israel and blasted New York Mayor Mamdani's threats against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying: "You can't silence the truth."
The Prime Minister's Office, in response to the lies in The Atlantic:
his allegation is false. It was denied at the time and is being recycled to manipulate the Israeli public. On October 11, 2023, Egypt officially denied that it had warned Israel of the October 7…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the SDF and Damascus:
"Every time Americans stopped supporting them, the Syrian Democratic Forces immediately turned to us: 'Help us.' We started helping. Then the Americans returned, and they lost interest in us. Damascus is not like
Peoples of Israel: Hannah Pasternak-Shames, the wayfinder
On this week's installment, we meet a woman who came to Israel looking for home, and found it by walking the land and learning how to share its history with others
Trump: Iran’s seven-day truce proposal ‘not acceptable’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran’s latest proposal of a seven-day ceasefire made earlier in the week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly annual General Debate in New York, calling…
Trump rejected Iran's offer - and the boycott drama of Ireland's team: holiday news summary
An investigation by the American magazine 'The Atlantic' determines that the head of Egyptian intelligence warned Israel 11 days before October 7 • The American president estimates that the US will renew strikes on Iran…
Turkey’s Erdogan Advances Social Media Crackdown Ahead of Possible Early Elections
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressing the congress of the ruling Islamist AKP Party. Photo: Reuters/Umit Bektas As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s allies seek a legal route to extend his rule beyond a constitutionally…
Why Mamdani remains focused on Israel as NYC mayor
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the UN this week, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was there — not in body, but in spirit, having condemned the Israeli prime minister and previously…
Susan Sarandon arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
The actress was one of 103 protesters to be taken into custody as the Israeli PM addressed the UN General Assembly
Gantz: ‘Israel needs a broad, moderate Zionist government’
In the shadow-filled days that followed Oct. 7, 2023, few things were as clear as the solemn understanding that what was cannot be again, and that things must change. Three years on, and ahead of…
🇺🇸🇮🇷🇸🇦🇦🇪 Saudi Arabia and the UAE are urging the Trump administration to maintain economic pressure on Iran and reject concessions that would ease U.S. sanctions or the naval bl…
🇺🇸🇮🇷🇸🇦🇦🇪 Saudi Arabia and the UAE are urging the Trump administration to maintain economic pressure on Iran and reject concessions that would ease U.S. sanctions or the naval blockade, according to The Wall Street Journal.…
Netanyahu at the UN: the highlights of the speech
"Starlink is a communication device that allows people to access the truth, to exercise their free will, their freedom of thought and their freedom of expression," he declared. "That is why the Iranian regime"
Golden Owl analyzed 489,281 data points and says it uncovered a network likely linked to Iran attempting to undermine trust in Israel’s 2026 election.
The strategy isn’t to convince Israelis to support Iran. It’s to convince Israelis not to trust each other. We would like to
Defense Minister Israel Katz says the arrival of the Israeli Navy's sixth submarine, INS "Drakon," this evening, is a message to Iran.
After around 12 years of planning, construction, and testing, INS Drakon made a 3,792-nautical-mile (around 8,000 km) voyage of 23 days from
The Dilemma Around Winter and the Battle for the Right: How is Likud Preparing for the Elections?
In this episode, Ariel Idan is joined by Moti Kastel, head of the political desk at Channel 14, to deeply understand the campaign Netanyahu seeks to lead and the place the security issue occupies in…
Lieberman: Opposition candidate for prime minister will be determined only after the elections
Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman said this morning (Sunday), after a meeting of opposition party leaders, that the identity of the camp's candidate for prime minister will be determined only after the elections. In an…
Demonstrative boycott of Netanyahu at UN - who refused to leave
The speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly was accompanied by a demonstrative walkout by dozens of foreign delegations. According to a preliminary analysis by the Israeli mission, representatives of…
Netanyahu's UNGA speech pushed Israel's military prowess over its desire for peace - editorial
Might Netanyahu not have found room for another prop besides a bee that could begin rebranding Israel not only as a formidable war machine, but also as a country dedicated to peace?
Exactly One Month to the Elections: The Campaigns of All Parties - Designed to Convince You
In the home stretch, they will focus on the figure of Eisenkot as "the opposite of Netanyahu," while the Prime Minister will highlight the military achievements after the debacle and warn against Ra'am. Bennett and…
Israel's Ship of Fools Has Already Set Sail | Adv. Uriel Lynn
We are entitled to expect a responsible government to act with determination and wisdom to change the situation regarding Israel's image in the world.
Mystery in the sewers: Two arrested near Netanyahu’s NYC hotel
NYPD investigates whether three men emerging from a sewer near Netanyahu’s hotel posed a security threat
Joint Statement from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Education: Important News for Israel’s Education System:
The Ministry of Education and Intel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance STEM education and artificial intelligence in Israel’s education
Freedom of transit in the Strait of Hormuz was on the table in New York, where Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Ara…
Freedom of transit in the Strait of Hormuz was on the table in New York, where Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Albusaidi described the discussion…
The PM's speech: Fiery rhetoric, inside and outside the UN
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid and NY correspondent Luke Tress join…
UN adds dozens of companies to Israel blacklist
The United Nations’ human rights office added 61 companies to a blacklist of businesses with activities in Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem, in an annual report released on Friday. The Database of Business Enterprises…
The Palestinian Authority Gives Its Highest Honor to Terrorists Who Kill Jews
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank, April 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman The Palestinian Authority (PA) has given the highest praise for the terrorist who critically…
US Senate Democrats seek sanctions on those facilitating controversial West Bank settlement project
(JTA) — A slate of U.S. Senate Democrats, led by staunch Israel supporter Chris Coons, is seeking to sanction individuals and businesses linked to a controversial settlement expansion in the West Bank. The massive E1…
Holborn and St Pancreas Labour candidate declines to say if she’s a Zionist but backs two-state solution
Sagal Abdi-Wali spoke at a Board of Deputies hustings on Thursday ahead of the by-election on October 8
Progressive Jewish groups protest Netanyahu arrival in New York City for UNGA
An array of liberal and left-wing Jewish groups took to the streets on Thursday to protest the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York City for his address to the U.N. General…
🇮🇱🇸🇮 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly as the two countries move to deepen bila…
🇮🇱🇸🇮 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly as the two countries move to deepen bilateral ties. Slovenia says relations with Israel…
Guterres, a professional of institutional cowardice
Guterres, UN Secretary-General, has spoken. And as often, he chose the most comfortable lie by omission. 'I have never seen so many deaths and destruction as in Gaza'
We were surprised one representative from the Islamic Republic of Iran stayed behind for Netanyahu's speech. https://t.co/0cRU37zRp3
The left-wing bloc tried to present leadership – and got a support group
The five leaders of the left-wing bloc gathered at the home of Yair Lapid, pledged to stop mutual attacks and announced the establishment of joint working teams ahead of the elections • But beneath the…
Retired Judge Elyakim Rubinstein: A judge has no boss - he rules according to the law and his conscience
The former Deputy President of the Supreme Court speaks about the place of religious judges, rejects claims of control by the Supreme Court President over panels and rulings - and surprises when he admits that…
Mauritius did not let plane from Israel - political scandal
On Saturday, the authorities of Mauritius denied landing to an Air Seychelles flight from Ben-Gurion Airport. The plane was already at the terminal, passengers were ready to depart - but permission was never given. The…
US, EU reject UN declaration promising international collaboration in face of another pandemic
US initially requested that the UN removed "mentions of equity and universal access to sexual and reproductive health care services," to make the Trump administration comfortable with the language
Not everything that vexes the majority lies beyond the bounds of democracy
If a Jewish politician may offer a distinctly Jewish national vision for the state, even when Arab citizens oppose it with all their might, a Palestinian Arab politician may offer a different civic and national…
From a Dazzling World Cup to a 97 Percent Collapse in Revenue: Qatar Has Lost Its Doomsday Weapon | Dr. Yaron Friedman
It gambled on being able to play on all fronts simultaneously, and discovered this year that it has no front of its own. Why is Qatar the hardest hit after Iran? Is the regime in…
Israeli Consulate challenges ‘Naza’ film outside Lincoln Center
Israeli Consulate takes its fight against NAZA to Lincoln Center, challenging the film’s credibility with giant screens
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
“Together with all citizens of Israel, my wife and I grieve over the fall of Master Sergeant (Res.) Nadav Kali and Master Sergeant (Res.) Ofek Moalem in a tragic incident in Gaza yesterday. Nadav and…
President Trump on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz:
“They outsmarted themselves.” Trump said Iran sought to close the Strait and “cause a problem for the world,” but the U.S. responded with what he called “the greatest blockade ever in military history.”
'The Jazz Singer': How the world's first 'talkie' could not be more Jewy
Welcome to The Reel Schmooze with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan, where we bring you all the entertainment news and film reviews a Jew can use. Hoffman starts off with two…
If Gaza governance group began now, it'd be ‘eaten alive,’ Board of Peace rep says
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace is not in a position to take control of the Strip now, according to Nickolay Mladenov, the board’s high representative for…
The ‘Proud Jew’ Pushing Out British Jewry
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London, Britain, Sept. 8, 2026. Photo: HOUSE OF COMMONS/Handout via REUTERS Our British Foreign Secretary is certainly not camera shy . In fact,…
Calls increase to remove Pink as UNICEF ambassador
(JTA) — Pop singer Pink is facing more calls — including from Spanish Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem — for her removal as an ambassador for UNICEF, the United Nations agency that provides aid to children…
Dutch ban on Israeli settlement goods comes into force with six-year jail term for violations
Israeli ambassador to the Netherlands said the ban would result in unintended negative consequences for Palestinians as well as settlers
Israel’s election committee disqualifies Arab parties but not far-right Jewish ones
TEL AVIV – Israel’s Central Election Committee on Thursday allowed far-right Jewish parties to be on the ballot in the Oct. 27 election after it had disqualified two Arab parties from running the day before.…
🚨 AT RISK OF EXECUTION: Taraneh Rahimi, 20
Taraneh Tahimi (left) and her twin sister Romina were taken from their beds by IRGC forces earlier this year after participating in anti-regime protests in January. Last month, Taraneh was sentenced to death, and Romina…
Ségolène Royal calls on 'Jewish voices' to protest??
Ségolène Royal calls on 'Jewish voices' to denounce the policy of the government of Israel. Why not call on 'Orthodox voices' — there are some in France — to denounce Russia's aggression against Ukraine as…
Yaki Adamkar attacks: "The left meets in the basement during Sukkot"
Yaki Adamkar, a panelist on the program "The Patriots," sharply criticized the meeting of the leaders of the Change Bloc during the intermediate days of Sukkot. He emphasized the importance of Jewish identity in contrast…
Gafni: "We heed the Torah's view - even on right that is left and left that is right"
Chairman of Degel HaTorah, MK Moshe Gafni, stated that the movement will continue to act in accordance with the decision of its spiritual leadership. "We heed the Torah's view, even on right that is left…
Nuclear Weapons Could Appear in the Hands of an 'Enemy' of Israel - WP
U.S. intelligence assesses that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out the possibility of developing its own nuclear weapons amid the intensifying war against Yemeni Houthis. This was reported by The Washington Post. A nuclear agreement…
'UNAI': It is time to rename the UN to United Nations Against Israel - opinion
The UN struggles to unite on global crises, yet repeatedly finds common ground when it comes to condemning Israel
24 diplomatic meetings, including with European powers: Iran's achievement at the UN
While Netanyahu held almost no diplomatic meetings during his whirlwind visit to New York, Iran's foreign minister was a sought-after figure at the UN General Assembly gathering, held meetings with his counterparts from European powers…
