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France Weighs Tougher Stance on Israel as Macron, Lula Slam Gaza War
France Weighs Tougher Stance on Israel as Macron, Lula Slam Gaza War

French President Emmanuel Macron signaled Thursday that France may take concrete action against Israel in response to the ongoing war in Gaza, warning that a decision will be made “in the coming days” regarding a possible shift in policy.

Israeli Support for Two-State Solution Plummets to Record Low, Pew Survey Finds
Israeli Support for Two-State Solution Plummets to Record Low, Pew Survey Finds

Public support for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians has reached its lowest point on record, according to a new Pew Research Center poll released this week. Only 21% of Israelis now believe peaceful coexistence is possible — a dramatic decline from the 50% recorded in 2013 when the question was first polled.

Israel Arming Gaza Militia to Undermine Hamas, Security Officials Confirm
Israel Arming Gaza Militia to Undermine Hamas, Security Officials Confirm

Israeli security officials have confirmed that the government has been arming a local militia operating in southern Gaza in an effort to undermine Hamas’s grip on the enclave, following public allegations made by opposition leader Avigdor Liberman.

BBC Denies Wrong Reporting Over Alleged Israeli Shooting
BBC Denies Wrong Reporting Over Alleged Israeli Shooting

Britain’s public broadcaster rejected what it called “incorrect White House criticism” of its Gaza coverage, describing a claim that it had taken down a story as “completely wrong.”

Britain Threatens New Sanctions Against Israel
Britain Threatens New Sanctions Against Israel

Britain’s prime minister threatened Wednesday to impose more sanctions on Israel over its war against Hamas in Gaza and the Jewish nation’s expansion of settlements in the West Bank, also known as Judea and Samaria.

U.S. Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Calling for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire Without Hostage Release
U.S. Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Calling for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire Without Hostage Release

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday held a pivotal vote on a draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza — a resolution that notably made no mention of the Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. The resolution gained overwhelming support from 14 of the 15 member states, but was ultimately blocked by a veto from the United States.

AI Redates the Dead Sea Scrolls, Suggesting They’re Older Than Previously Believed
AI Redates the Dead Sea Scrolls, Suggesting They’re Older Than Previously Believed

A groundbreaking new study using artificial intelligence has re-dated many of the Dead Sea Scrolls to significantly earlier periods, challenging long-held views of ancient Judaism, the development of Hebrew script, and the roots of early Christianity.

Israel Unveils Revolutionary Laser Defense Systems That Could Eliminate Need for Bomb Shelters
Israel Unveils Revolutionary Laser Defense Systems That Could Eliminate Need for Bomb Shelters

In a major leap forward for missile defense, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled its new family of laser weapons that could render traditional bomb shelters largely obsolete during most aerial attacks. The Iron Beam series–comprising the stationary Iron Beam, mobile Iron Beam M, and vehicle-mounted Lite Beam–was introduced last week and will continue to be presented throughout 2025.

Coalition on the Brink: Netanyahu Scrambles to Avert Knesset Dissolution Over Haredi Draft Law
Coalition on the Brink: Netanyahu Scrambles to Avert Knesset Dissolution Over Haredi Draft Law

Israel’s governing coalition is teetering on the edge of collapse as tensions over a proposed Haredi conscription bill deepen, prompting multiple parties to push for dissolving the Knesset and sending the nation toward new elections.

Israel Strikes Syria After Syrian and Houthi Rocket Attacks
Israel Strikes Syria After Syrian and Houthi Rocket Attacks

Israel’s military said it struck Syria early Wednesday after a “barrage of rockets” launched by forces in southern Syria and Houthis in Yemen entered Israel, forcing millions to seek shelter.

IDF: Claims of Massacres at Gaza Aid Sites Are ‘Total Lies’
IDF: Claims of Massacres at Gaza Aid Sites Are ‘Total Lies’

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) firmly rejected accusations Tuesday night that its troops were responsible for the killing of civilians at humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza, calling the claims “total lies” and accusing Hamas of manipulating the narrative.

U.S. Warns UK, France Against Recognizing Palestinian Statehood Ahead of UN Conference
U.S. Warns UK, France Against Recognizing Palestinian Statehood Ahead of UN Conference

The United States has issued a stark warning to its key allies, the United Kingdom and France, against unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state during a high-stakes United Nations conference set for June 17 in New York, Middle East Eye reported Tuesday.

Priests Attempt “Two Loaves” Shavuot Offering on Temple Mount for First Time in 2,000 Years
Priests Attempt “Two Loaves” Shavuot Offering on Temple Mount for First Time in 2,000 Years

In a rare and controversial move on the Jewish festival of Shavuot, a group of Jewish priests (Kohanim) ascended the Temple Mount and attempted to offer the traditional “Two Loaves” sacrifice at the site believed to be the location of the ancient altar, marking what activists say is the first sacrificial act on the Temple Mount since the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D.

Israel Slams UN Chief for Ignoring Hamas in Gaza Aid Site Shootings
Israel Slams UN Chief for Ignoring Hamas in Gaza Aid Site Shootings

Israel’s Foreign Ministry sharply criticized United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday after he called for an “immediate and independent investigation” into deadly shootings near an aid distribution center in southern Gaza–without once mentioning Hamas.

Climate Activist Thunberg And Others Sailing To Gaza Despite Warnings
Climate Activist Thunberg And Others Sailing To Gaza Despite Warnings

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan and Irish actor Liam Cunningham are among 11 people who set sail to Gaza to bring “urgently needed” humanitarian aid to the war-torn region, organizers said.