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Ukraine threatens Israelis with sanctions over ‘stolen’ grain ship

The vessel is waiting to dock at Haifa, but is being examined by the Israel Tax Authority

By Jacob Jaffa

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the press at an informal meeting of European Union leaders on April 23, 2026, in Ayia Napa, Cyprus (Getty Images)

Pro-Palestine protest in Berlin (Image: Getty Images)

Germany

German state looks to make denial of Israel’s right to exist illegal

By Jamie Shapiro

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 19, 2026 (Getty Images)

Lebanon

Netanyahu accuses Hezbollah of ‘undermining’ ceasefire after another IDF soldier killed

By Melanie Swan

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Lebanon

IDF investigating after military bulldozer filmed destroying Christian village’s solar panels in Lebanon

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speak during a press conference announcing a joint list named Together, ahead of upcoming elections, in Herzliya, central Israel, on April 26, 2026 (Flash90)

Israeli Politics

Bennett and Lapid join forces for upcoming elections

By Melanie Swan

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Rockets fired from southern Lebanon are intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defence system over the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel, on April 11, 2026 (Getty Images)

UAE

Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE during Iran War

By Melanie Swan

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October 7 probe should only happen after war, Israeli government tells High Court

Ministers have consistently rejected calls for a judiciary-led state commission into the tragedy, favouring a politically-appointed panel instead

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

April 24, 2026 15:26

Eliad Shraga, Lawyer and founder of the Movement for the Quality of Government speaks with Ruby Chen, father of fallen hostage Itay Chen, during a hearing on a petition demanding the formation of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 23, 2026 (Flash90)

Netanyahu treated successfully for ‘early stage’ prostate cancer

The Israeli prime minister said he had delayed publication of his annual medical report ‘in order not to allow the Iranian terror regime to spread even more false propaganda against Israel’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

April 24, 2026 14:26

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 19, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli Air Force engineers charged with spying for Iran

The two men were allegedly asked to gather intelligence on several senior political and military figures, including taking pictures of the streets on which they live

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

April 24, 2026 14:04

Israeli and German (L and R) fighter jets fly over the Knesset on October 17, 2021 (Getty Images)

Israel appoints first envoy to the Christian world after dual scandals

George Deek, who made history as the country’s first Christian ambassador, has returned from a stint in Azerbaijan to fill the role

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

April 24, 2026 11:20

George Deek, Israel's first envoy to the Christian World (YouTube/US-AZ Cultural Foundation)

EU to impose sanctions on West Bank settlers, says French FM

Jean-Noël Barrot suggested that such a move would now be possible after a change of leadership in Hungary

1 min read

April 24, 2026 11:04

French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot speaks to journalists during his visit to the Faculty of Law and Political Science to meet with students in Montpellier, southern France, on April 17, 2026 (Getty Images)

Lebanon ceasefire extended for three weeks

US President Trump confirmed the move, despite Hezbollah continuing to launch rockets at northern Israel

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

April 24, 2026 10:16

US President Trump waves to the media after walking off Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israel’s population rises to 10.2 million, official figures show

The number has risen by about 146,000 since last year’s Independence Day

By JC Reporter

1 min read

April 22, 2026 14:46

Israeli children play with flags ahead of the country's 78th Independence Day this week (Photo: Flash90)

Hungary will arrest Netanyahu if he visits, says new PM

Péter Magyar announced an about-turn in Budapest’s policy towards the Israeli prime minister after promising to rejoin the International Criminal Court

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

April 22, 2026 14:30