Politics

Six pro-Palestinian activists were arrested after breaking into the Elbit Systems company in Bristol with a large vehicle just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday. During the confrontation, two police officers were injured, with one being taken to the hospital for back injuries and later released, while the other received on-site medical treatment for leg injuries

A magnitude 5 earthquake was felt late last night (between Monday and Tuesday) across northern and central Israel, with residents in cities such as Haifa and Tel Aviv reporting strong tremors that shook their homes. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Institute (EMSC) identified the quake's epicenter as being in Syria, approximately 20 kilometers east of the city of Hama. The earthquake's intensity was measured at 5.1, with a depth of 10 kilometers below the surface

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a press conference Monday evening at the Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv, summarizing his brief visit to Israel amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations and efforts to secure a hostage deal. In his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blinken stated that Netanyahu confirmed Israel's acceptance of the US mediation proposal discussed at the recent Doha summit, urging Hamas to reciprocate

The European Union's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Borrell, has announced his intention to request a joint decision from EU member states to impose sanctions on Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir. Borrell's proposal requires the unanimous approval of all 27 EU countries, a challenging prospect given the political diversity within the Union. However, the mere discussion of such sanctions marks a significant shift in international approaches to dealing with extreme right-wing figures in Israel

The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of six abductees murdered by Hamas during captivity, has allowed the publication of a psychological terror video released by the militant group. The video, published last night (between Thursday and Friday), shows Hersh addressing his family with a heartbreaking message, despite the likelihood that parts of it were dictated to him

Since Sunday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and former rival Gideon Sa'ar have re-entered a political partnership, each sticking to their established roles in this complex dance of alliances. Sa'ar and his colleague Ze'ev Elkin have executed a calculated political maneuver, achieving the maximum possible under current circumstances

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the death of Colonel Ehsan Daqsa, commander of the 401st Armored Brigade, during combat in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday. This marks the first confirmed death of a brigade commander at the rank of colonel since the ground offensive began on October 27

Thousands of women and men gathered in front of the Zeev Fortress in Tel Aviv on Friday to participate in a silent protest calling for the return of 101 Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. The protest, organized by the "101 Watch" initiative—founded by the mothers of the abductees—marked the first time the demonstration was held in Tel Aviv, having previously taken place in front of the Knesset in Jerusalem

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Israeli-Palestinian film No Other Country won the Oscar for Best Documentary at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday night. The documentary, which has sparked significant controversy in Israel, presents a stark and powerful portrayal of life under Israeli occupation in the Masafar Yatta community in the southern Hebron Hills

A recent survey has revealed a significant decline in American support for Israel, with only 46% of adults expressing more sympathy for Israel over the Palestinians when asked, "Who do you sympathize with more?" This marks the lowest level of support Israel has seen in the 25 years the survey has been conducted and follows a similar downward trend seen in 2024, when support was recorded at 51%, tying with 2001 for the lowest ever recorded