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Former Mossad agent assisted Flavio Bolsonaro's escape from Brazil via Argentina - report
ByELI LEONNOVEMBER 1, 2026 00:03 A former Mossad agent who became a naturalized US citizen assisted Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, in escaping Brazil in violation of a judicial order barring him from leaving the country. CNN Brazil revealed the operation on Friday, citing findings from a security agency investigation in Brazil.
Antidepressants don't fix a chemical imbalance, so what do they do? - explainer
ByELI LEONOCTOBER 28, 2026 15:59Updated: OCTOBER 28, 2026 16:00 As debate over antidepressants increasingly focuses on whether and how patients should stop taking them, scientists are still grappling with a fundamental question: How exactly do these medications work? In the US, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made supervised withdrawal from psychiatric medications a central priority, arguing that the drugs are prescribed too readily and can cause dangerous side effects.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G returns in two-day screening of 'Who Iz I?' amid pushback campaign
ByELI LEON, JERUSALEM POST STAFFOCTOBER 25, 2026 01:59 Ali G is back after more than 20 years, but he’ll only be in cinemas here for two days. Ali G: Who Iz I? will be in theaters nationwide on Friday and Saturday. The new film was filmed in complete secrecy over the past year, according to the Daily Mail. The mockumentary follows the character’s life since “the world went to hell,” alongside his pregnant girlfriend, played by actress Morgana Robinson.
Iran preparing to reveal 'Father of All Bombs,' IRGC spox. warns in wake of Trump's MOAB threat
ByELI LEONOCTOBER 22, 2026 10:37 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday that it was preparing to unveil a new weapon, which it dubbed the "Father of All Bombs," in response to US threats to use the most powerful conventional bomb in the American arsenal against Iran's nuclear facilities. The announcement comes amid rising security tensions between Tehran and Washington and the possibility of renewed US strikes on Iranian territory.
Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion
Last Friday, Iranian armed forces spokesman Gen. Mohammad Akraminia clarified that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is contingent upon a full withdrawal of United States forces from the region, threatening that Iranian forces would forcibly expel American troops if they remained.
'Egypt will never pose a threat': Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military expansion, Sisi says
Follow 'Egypt will never pose a threat': Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military expansion, Sisi says Fri, October 16, 2026 at 8:25 AM EDT Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi speaks during a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister following their meeting as part of a visit in Athens on May 7, 2025.
'Egypt will never pose a threat': Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military expansion, Sisi says
Sisi also linked his remarks to Egypt's diplomatic relations with Israel and the Palestinian issue, saying he had repeatedly told Netanyahu since 2013 that establishing a Palestinian state would contribute to regional stability and Israel's integration into the Middle East.
IDF battlefield medicine has cut combat mortality rates in half since Second Lebanon war - report
ByELI LEONOCTOBER 11, 2026 14:20 The US Army is recommending that American military medical teams study and adopt Israeli battlefield medicine techniques after the IDF reduced the mortality rate among combat casualties by more than half, Fox News reported, citing IDF data and an official US Army report. Advances in combat medicine developed by the IDF in recent years have helped significantly reduce deaths among soldiers wounded in battle.
South Africa's Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay, who accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, wins Nobel Prize
ByREUTERSOCTOBER 9, 2026 12:18Updated: OCTOBER 9, 2026 12:33 South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her efforts to promote peace and international law," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot
ByELI LEONOCTOBER 5, 2026 00:11 The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday evening that all US bombers deployed at the Royal Air Force Fairford base in the UK have left the base and returned to the United States. The original report was published by The Wall Street Journal, which received official confirmation from the US Defense Department. Until recently, twelve B-1B Lancer bombers had been stationed at Fairford, and were also used by the United States during strikes on Iran.
Flydubai hijacker's years in Australia under scrutiny as authorities probe link to country - report
ByELI LEONOCTOBER 4, 2026 14:16 Australian law enforcement authorities have launched a broad security investigation into the country's links to Hamam al-Hamami, the copilot accused of trying to hijack and crash a flydubai aircraft bound for Israel, the BBC reported on Sunday. Australian police confirmed in an official statement to the BBC on Sunday morning that they were conducting an in-depth investigation into the suspect's background.
Arab media reactions to flydubai hijacking attempt mixed between cautious, sensational
In the first hours of Arab media coverage, a clear divide emerged. As reports spread beyond Dubai, additional and increasingly serious claims emerged. The incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv received widespread coverage in Arab media shortly after it occurred, but the tone and details of the reports varied significantly between outlets in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region and those operating elsewhere in the Arab world.
Arab media reactions to flydubai hijacking attempt mixed between cautious, sensational
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 30, 2026 16:12 While media outlets associated with Dubai and Abu Dhabi initially used cautious wording and repeated the airline’s official statement, other Arab outlets quickly reported a serious altercation between the pilots and allegations that one of them attempted to take control of the aircraft and possibly cause it to crash. Emirati media outlets largely stuck to the airline’s official account.
What happens if pilots fight mid-flight? UAE law explained after violence on flydubai plane
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 30, 2026 11:42 A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted for an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday amid initial reports of a violent confrontation between members of the flight crew. International reports confirmed the aircraft's diversion to Saudi Arabia. However, as of Wednesday morning, neither the airline nor aviation authorities in the United Arab Emirates had officially confirmed that a fight between the pilots was the reason for the landing.
U2 frontman Bono compares Ben-Gvir comments on Gazans to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler's rhetoric Original
In an extensive interview with Rolling Stone magazine, marking the band’s 50th anniversary celebrations and ahead of the release of its new album, the Irish musician criticized the minister and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who he claimed was keeping Ben-Gvir in the government in order to preserve his coalition majority.
Tensions spike as Israel targets Dutch diplomats following Netherlands ban on settlement goods
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 29, 2026 09:02 Once they return the documents, their diplomatic rights and immunities will expire. The move follows an August decision to remove two Dutch representatives from the international Gaza support center in Kiryat Gat and illustrates how far relations have deteriorated with a country that for years was considered one of Israel's closest friends in Europe.
Schools in Riyadh move to remote learning without warning amid renewed Saudi-Houthi tensions
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 27, 2026 11:24 Private schools in Riyadh moved to remote learning from Sunday through Thursday, October 1, without publicly explaining the decision, amid renewed Houthi threats against the Saudi capital. Notices sent directly to parents said in-person classes would be suspended and replaced by remote learning.
Ismail Haniyeh's ex-bodyguard arrested for planning terror attack against European Jews - report
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 27, 2026 07:34 A former bodyguard of assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was granted asylum and British citizenship, was arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack against Jewish communities and Israelis in Europe around the second anniversary of the October 7 massacre, the Sunday Times reported on Saturday.
Argentine President Javier Milei dances with yeshiva students after receiving Lover of Israel prize
Money 13 hours ago Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care Associated Press - By STAN CHOE • 13h NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly everyone will feel the impact of what’s going on in the bond market, no matter how far away and abstract it may seem. Bond yields have jumped to their highest levels in roughly two decades, and that affects anyone who borrows money.
German city votes to end Stolpersteine Holocaust memorial stones for Nazi victims
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 25, 2026 11:36 The city council of Heidenau, in the German state of Saxony, voted on Thursday to no longer permit new Stolpersteine memorial stones to be placed on the city's streets and sidewalks in memory of Jews and other victims of the Nazi regime. The motion passed in a secret ballot, with 13 council members voting in favor, six opposed, and one abstaining.
Argentine President Javier Milei dances with yeshiva students after receiving Lover of Israel prize
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 25, 2026 10:34 During the visit, Milei addressed those in attendance and received the "Ohev Yisrael" (Lover of Israel) award, presented in recognition of his support for Israel and the Jewish people. According to the Argentine president's office, the event was held on Tuesday as part of Milei's schedule in New York. Footage released afterward showed the president surrounded by yeshiva students. On his way out, he joined them in dancing to Jewish music.
OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 24, 2026 09:08 The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) cut its forecast for Turkey’s economic growth in 2026 to just 2.7% on Thursday, below the 3% threshold and the country’s lowest growth rate since 2020, as the economic fallout from the war in Iran and rising energy and fertilizer prices weigh on the outlook.
First day of United Nations General Assembly highlights criticism of Israel's regional activity
The opening day of the 81st UN General Assembly general debate highlighted Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation on Tuesday, as a succession of world leaders made the war in Gaza, Israeli policy in the West Bank, and Israeli activity across the region central themes of their speeches.
Polymarket: Gap between Eisenkot's Yashar, Netanyahu's Likud widens in former IDF chief's favor
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 22, 2026 08:49 Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party continued to strengthen in election prediction markets on Tuesday, with Polymarket showing a significant gap between Yashar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud on which party will win the most seats in the Knesset. The market currently prices Yashar's chances at about 62%, compared with about 39% for Likud. This is the highest figure we found in the available market record for Eisenkot's party.
Live Updates: IDF carries out airstrikes in Lebanon, as Houthi attacks on civilian centers foiled by Saudi forces
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, with the stated aim of creating conditions for regime change Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli strike on a Tehran bunker.
Indonesia’s President Prabowo shifts tone, voices public support for Palestinians
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 20, 2026 02:17 Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto voiced strong support for the Palestinians on Saturday, calling the situation in Gaza a source of deep pain and declaring “Free Palestine!” during a major Islamic gathering, months after he said Israel’s security must be recognized as part of achieving Middle East peace.
Gazan photographer did not publish Oct. 7 footage so as not to 'ruin lives' of Palestinian mob Original
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 19, 2026 16:49 Gazan photographer and journalist Motaz Azaiza said he filmed Israeli hostages being beaten by a Gazan mob on October 7, 2023, but chose not to publish the footage because he feared it could put the Palestinians involved at risk. “I saw the vehicle of the Al-Qassam Brigades, and there were Israeli captives there,” Azaiza recalled. “People got out, watched, beat them, hit them, and I followed them and filmed. But I did not publish those videos. Why?
Saudi Arabia reaches out to Houthis through Oman for ceasefire, direct negotiations - report
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 18, 2026 10:24Updated: SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 10:26 Saudi Arabia has conveyed through the Sultanate of Oman a new proposal to the Houthis in Yemen, including a two-week ceasefire and the opening of direct talks between Riyadh and the Houthi leadership. According to the Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, the aim is first to discuss the Houthis' humanitarian demands and then attempt to reach a comprehensive agreement by the end of the ceasefire period.
Berlin woman attacked with broken glass bottle after wearing Star of David necklace, police say
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 13, 2026 09:19 The Berlin police opened an investigation on Saturday into a suspected antisemitic attack after a 43-year-old woman was targeted by two men who noticed the Star of David necklace she was wearing, directed antisemitic insults at her, and assaulted her with a broken glass bottle. According to a police statement, the incident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. between Thursday and Friday on Torstrasse in the Mitte district of central Berlin.
At least nine killed, including two infants, five wounded in IDF strikes in Nabatieh - report
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 7, 2026 09:50 At least nine people were reportedly killed and five others wounded in Israeli strikes near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media outlets Al Jadeed and Lebanon 24 reported on Monday. According to Al Jadeed, two infants were among those killed, and one of the strikes hit a residential building. Rescue teams worked through the night among the rubble, using heavy machinery to search for people trapped beneath the debris and for additional casualties.
Arab, Muslim countries affirm establishing Palestinian state is condition for peace with Israel
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 6, 2026 21:53 Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Muslim countries on Sunday issued a joint statement rejecting any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and reaffirming their support for the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state. The statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia.
Egyptian broadcaster and influencer sentenced to death after gang, drug convictions
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 6, 2026 12:02 An Egyptian television presenter and social media influencer was sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of belonging to an organized crime gang that imported chemical substances used to manufacture and traffic illegal drugs. Sara Khalifa, 39, was convicted along with 11 other members of the criminal organization after authorities uncovered drug laboratories hidden in two apartments in Egypt’s capital.
Lebanon's anti-Hezbollah Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji faces threats from terrorist group
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji looks on during a meeting with his Moroccan counterpart in Rabat on May 21, 2026. (photo credit: Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP via Getty Images) Sources close to the minister said there were concerns that someone could try to harm him because of his strong opposition to Hezbollah and his calls for the organization to be disarmed.
Lebanon's anti-Hezbollah Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji faces threats from terrorist group - report
ByELI LEONSEPTEMBER 6, 2026 09:00 Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, one of Hezbollah's most outspoken opponents in the Beirut government, has stopped going to his office and has recently been working from home following security warnings and threats, the Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar reported on Sunday. Sources close to the minister said there were concerns that someone could try to harm him because of his strong opposition to Hezbollah and his calls for the organization to be disarmed.
Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G to return in new film amid character's 'racist stereotypes' controversy
ByELI LEONAUGUST 31, 2026 16:40 Ali G’s comeback has already sparked controversy. After nearly 20 years away, actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is bringing one of his most controversial satirical characters back to the screen in a new film. He now faces a global campaign calling for a boycott over the character’s use of “racist stereotypes.” The new film, Ali G: Who Iz I?, was filmed in complete secrecy over the past year, according to the British newspaper the Daily Mail.
RSF officials accused of atrocities met with Israeli officials during Sudan civil war - report
ByELI LEONAUGUST 30, 2026 13:51 Senior officials from Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been accused of committing war crimes and atrocities against civilians during the country's civil war, maintained secret contacts with Israel and sent delegations to Tel Aviv during the conflict, French investigative outlet Africa Intelligence reported over the weekend.
IRGC claims to have thwarted Israeli, US-linked terror cell in southeastern Iran
ByELI LEONAUGUST 30, 2026 09:25 Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that security forces thwarted the activities of a terrorist cell that it claimed was linked to Israel and the United States and operated in Sistan and Baluchistan Province in southeastern Iran. According to the IRGC statement, one member of the cell was killed and six other suspects, including members and supporters of the group, were arrested.
US offers to lift Iran sanctions if Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz, stops proxy attacks - report
2:20 3 hours ago Iran: Giant anti-US banner depicting Trump displayed in Tehran. StringersHub • 3h SHOTLIST: TEHRAN, IRAN (AUG. 25, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF LARGE POSTER DEPICTING US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SUBMERGED IN WATER AT RAH AHAN SQUARE TEHRAN, IRAN - AUG. 25, 2026: A giant anti-US banner was displayed in Iran’s capital, Tehran, on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
US offers to lift Iran sanctions if Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz, stops proxy attacks - report
ByELI LEONAUGUST 25, 2026 16:37 The United States offered Iran sanctions relief and an end to the naval blockade imposed on it in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting attacks carried out by its proxies in the region, Saudi state-owned Al-Hadath reported on Tuesday. According to a senior source who spoke with Al Hadath and Saudi channel Al Arabiya, the US delivered the proposal to Tehran through Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, during his visit to Iran.
S. Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Invited Iran to Join the Mecca Agreement?!
EDITOR’S NOTE (Nick Stamatakis). The Jerusalem Post reports, citing Al Mayadeen and an Iranian parliamentary-linked media official, that Iran has been invited to join the Mecca defense pact recently formed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. The claim still lacks official confirmation from the four governments, and Iran has neither joined the pact nor entered a publicly acknowledged accession process.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan invited Iran to join newly-established Mecca defense pact - report
Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement for Mutual Defense, the new security alliance established by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan earlier this month, Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, citing a senior Iranian official. The invitation has not yet been officially confirmed by Iran's Foreign Ministry or by any of the three countries that are parties to the agreement.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan invited Iran to join newly-established Mecca defense pact - report
ByELI LEONAUGUST 23, 2026 13:30Updated: AUGUST 23, 2026 13:31 Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement for Mutual Defense, the new security alliance established by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan earlier this month, Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, citing a senior Iranian official. The invitation has not yet been officially confirmed by Iran's Foreign Ministry or by any of the three countries that are parties to the agreement.
Mark Ruffalo links Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to Oracle’s technology work with Israel
ByELI LEONAUGUST 22, 2026 19:05 Actor Mark Ruffalo, known for his role in the Avengers films, sparked controversy in Hollywood on Friday night after sharply criticizing the Ellison family and the planned merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. by linking the deal to Oracle’s activities in Israel and the war in Gaza.
Four strikes reported against Syria's Abu al-Duhur military airfield, attackers unknown - report
ByAVI ASHKENAZI , ELI LEONAUGUST 18, 2026 10:06 Four airstrikes were carried out overnight against the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Idlib province in northwestern Syria, Arab media reported on Tuesday. The identity of the aircraft that carried out the strikes remains unknown, and Damascus has not yet issued an official statement on the incident. The strikes took place about 70 kilometers from the Turkish border.
Israel awaits US approval for operation to seize strategic ridge in southern Lebanon - report
ByELI LEONAUGUST 14, 2026 18:40 Israel is awaiting US approval for a military operation aimed at taking control of the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, Lebanese newspaper Al Joumhouria reported Friday morning, citing a senior security official. According to the report, messages received by officials in Beirut indicate that the IDF is at a high level of readiness for an operation in the strategic ridge, which overlooks large parts of the Nabatieh region.
Colombia sees criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
ByELI LEONAUGUST 13, 2026 02:19 The decision by Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights sparked a sharp diplomatic crisis between Bogotá and a number of Arab countries within days. Spanish media have already described the move as a "diplomatic crisis with Arab countries," while Colombian media have reported extensively on the wave of condemnations from Damascus, Riyadh, Cairo, Doha, and other capitals.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign major defense pact amid Iran tensions
ByELI LEONAUGUST 7, 2026 11:25 Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are expected to sign a major joint defense agreement on Friday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to reports by Reuters and Agence France Presse (AFP). The move marks a significant step in efforts by the three regional powers to deepen security cooperation amid growing tensions and the ongoing war between the United States and Iran.
Argentinian President Milei meets former hostage Iair Horn at memorial for antisemitic attack
ByRUBY SADIKMAN, ELI LEONJULY 18, 2026 19:37 Argentinian President Javier Milei met former hostage Iair Horn at a ceremony marking 32 years since a deadly terror attack on the AMIA Jewish community building in Buenos Aires, Maariv reported on Saturday. Israeli Ambassador to Argentina Eyal Sela informed Milei of Horn's presence at the Friday ceremony shortly after the president arrived.
Los terremotos en Venezuela dejan 68.000 desaparecidos y daños catastróficos
PorELI LEONJUNE 29, 2026 14:21 Imágenes satelitales de alta resolución capturadas por la empresa israelí ImageSat International (ISI) fueron publicadas el viernes, proporcionando una comprensión visual de la zona de desastre en La Guaira, Venezuela, y destacando cómo la inteligencia satelital contribuye a la evaluación de daños y la toma de decisiones de emergencia.
Israeli satellite imagery reveals catastrophic quake damage in Venezuela where 68,000 still missing
The imagery reveals extensive damage across several areas of the city, including the collapse of high-rise residential buildings in the Playa Grande neighborhood.
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