Close Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote, March. Credit: Itay Cohen Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote, March. Credit: Itay Cohen Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted Monday that Israel is struggling to neutralize the threat of Hezbollah’s 122 rockets and drones, but noted the Israeli military has freedom … Read more
The US is charging two men allegedly associated with antifa with “terrorism”. The case follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to designate antifa a “domestic terrorist organization”, despite most experts agreeing that antifa is an ideology rather than an organised group. What does the latest move from the Trump administration mean for dissent and free … Read more
Germany arrests three men suspected of targeting Jewish institutions for Hamas Reuters Germany arrests suspected Hamas members accused of procuring weapons to target Jewish or Israeli institutions CNN 3 Hamas suspects arrested in Germany, accused of plotting attacks against Jews in the country CBS News 3 alleged Hamas members accused of plotting against Jewish institutions in Germany Fox News … Read more
“We will have a presentation and first exchange of views among EU ambassadors (Coreper) still tonight,” said Ignacy Niemczycki, Polish Secretary of State for European Affairs, one of the top officials coordinating Warsaw’s six-month rotating presidency. “I am optimistic we can succeed.” Von der Leyen also said that a ban on imports of Russian crude … Read more
The United States is sanctioning four judges from the international criminal court (ICC) for what it has called its “illegitimate actions” targeting the United States and Israel. The secretary of state, Marco Rubio, announced the sanctions in a statement on Thursday. They target Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza of Peru, … Read more
United States President Donald Trump’s administration announced a major military offensive against the Houthis a few weeks ago. The United States has carried out more air strikes in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, after targeting Kamaran Island and Marib governorate earlier, Houthi media outlets report. No details on casualties have been provided yet. In Sanaa, two US … Read more
A group of automakers says the bill makes fewer vehicles eligible for the tax credits. The United States House of Representatives has narrowly voted to approve legislation to tighten rules limiting Chinese content in vehicles qualifying for US electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. The House voted on Thursday 217 to 192 to approve the bill, … Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu says network will no longer broadcast from Israel because it threatens national security. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to take Al Jazeera off air in Israel. Calling it a “terror channel”, he accused the network of harming national security and actively participating in the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. Al … Read more
Geoff Bennett: For the last decade, American diplomatic law enforcement and intelligence personnel have suffered grievous, often life-altering injuries in the line of duty. No guns or bombs or rockets were involved. Many say they felt attacked by sound. That’s debilitating waves of sound and pressure that have left them with traumatic brain injuries, vertigo … Read more