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Dogs

Israel guide dog proves to be a woman’s best friend

Leehi and her dog were in the UK on a visit with the Israel Guide Dog Centre UK

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Leehi (and guide dog Sony) perform on stage at Israel Guide Dog Centre UK's annual reception, accompanied by Hagai (Photo: Israel Guide Dog Centre UK)

Beit Halochem UK

Israeli veterans shopping, sport an hospitality in the capital

1 min read

Gaza

Israel approves deployment of first 250 foreign troops in Gaza as peace plan efforts accelerate

By Hayley Cregor

3 min read

France

France will use navy to defend Gaza flotillas ‘if necessary’ says left-wing presidential candidate

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

A doctor checks the blood pressure of a patient at a local clinic in Nashik, India, on May 28, 2026 (Getty Images)

Health

Israeli researchers develop tiny blood pressure sensor that could replace traditional cuffs

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

German Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche speaks during a press conference at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy in Berlin on October 19, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israel

Germany and Israel extend energy partnership for fifth consecutive year

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets members of the Likud party at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on November 5, 2026 (Flash90)

Israeli elections

Unclear who can form government after post-election meetings, says Herzog

By Melanie Swan

2 min read

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By Mark Zlochin

NAZA documentary twists IDF safeguards for civilians into a blood libel

The film misrepresents a system designed to minimise casualties as deliberate mass killing, casting doubt on its witnesses’ first-hand knowledge of the decisions they describe

8 min read

November 6, 2026 09:46

Co-directors Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham attend the premiere of their film "NAZA" during the 64th New York Film Festival (Image: Getty Images)

Key Charedi faction refuses to back Netanyahu for prime minister, opening door to Eisenkot bloc

Party leaders are holding meetings with President Herzog in a bid to decide which candidate will be given the chance to form a government

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

November 5, 2026 11:02

MKs Yitzhak Goldknopf (R) and Yitzhak Pindrus (C), and Moshe Rosenthal (L) of the United Torah Judaism party speak to the press following consultations with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on November 5, 2026 (Flash90)

UK sanctions on Israel ‘stoking antisemitism’, warns former minister

Baroness Altmann ‘begged’ ministers to ‘understand the danger of singling out Israel for special punishment’

By JC Reporter

2 min read

November 4, 2026 16:31

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband attends the first plenary session during the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 30, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli organisation granted special UN status for first time since October 7

Alumot Or supports 12 special education schools across Israel

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

November 4, 2026 15:24

Members of Alumot Or during an event with Taly Mair, director of the European Council of Jewish Communities, in Athens, Greece, on September 9, 2026 (Instagram/AlumotOr)

Six Palestinians arrested over alleged West Bank rocket plot

Investigators claim the suspects constructed crude explosive which they intended to launch into Israel

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

November 4, 2026 14:21

Evidence photo of rockets allegedly prepared by a suspected terror cell in Jenin, West Bank (Israel Police)

Israeli surgeons team up with robot to perform breakthrough lung transplant

The procedure at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital was the first operation of its kind carried out in the country

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

November 4, 2026 11:31

Israeli first: Robotic lung transplant performed without fully opening patient's chest (Photo-Clalit Beilinson Hospital)

Eisenkot set to be handed first chance to form government after election authorities ratify results

Despite the confirmation of the vote tally, the Shin Bet has suggested that there is evidence of “widespread” foreign interference

By Jacob Jaffa

3 min read

November 4, 2026 11:25

Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot celebrates at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on October 28, 2026 (Flash90)

By Stephen Pollard

After the massive win for the Democrats, Israel and US Jews face a rough ride ahead

One of the most troubling consequences of these midterms is that figures such as Abdul el-Sayed now have a national platform from which to spread their venom. His campaign was dogged by allegations of links to the Muslim Brotherhood

3 min read

November 4, 2026 11:16

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed smiles onstage after declaring victory in Michigan's US Senate (Image: Getty Images)

‘They don’t need it’: Trump confirms US will end $4bn in aid to Israel by end of 2026

The president also said he had ‘total control’ of the Middle East and that Israel was the US’ ‘helper’ in the region

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

November 3, 2026 14:34

US President Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kansas, on November 01, 2026 (Getty Images)

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Israel

Israel guide dog proves to be a woman’s best friend

Israeli veterans shopping, sport an hospitality in the capital

Israel approves deployment of first 250 foreign troops in Gaza as peace plan efforts accelerate

France will use navy to defend Gaza flotillas ‘if necessary’ says left-wing presidential candidate

Israeli researchers develop tiny blood pressure sensor that could replace traditional cuffs

Germany and Israel extend energy partnership for fifth consecutive year

Unclear who can form government after post-election meetings, says Herzog

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