Surprising Allies for Syria’s New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago

Israel requested assistance from Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and Croatia to combat wildfires that erupted near Jerusalem and along Highway 1, leading to community evacuations. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar sought firefighting aircraft, including supertankers, as several villages and a military memorial site were evacuated, and dozens of vehicles were abandoned on the highway due to smoke. The fires, fueled by heatwaves and strong winds, prompted the cancellation of Israel’s Independence Day ceremony and led to 120...

Israel launched a military strike in Syria on Wednesday, termed a "warning" against threats to the Druze minority amid escalating sectarian violence near Damascus that resulted in 13 fatalities. Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated the attack targeted an extremist group poised to harm the Druze population, coinciding with deadly clashes in Sahnaya and Jaramana. As Israel warns the Syrian regime to protect the Druze, the new Islamist authorities face significant challenges, including pressure from radical factions...

The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate has condemned the arrest of journalist Ali al-Samoudi by Israeli forces in Jenin, who was detained during a raid on his son's home. The Israeli military claims he is linked to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, but his family denies the allegations and reports his health is deteriorating after interrogation. Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, at least 79 journalists have been arrested by Israeli forces, with many others killed,...

Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in RomeIran will engage in nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Rome on Friday, as stated by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, aiming to improve strained relations ahead of a fourth round of discussions with the U.S. set for the weekend. Araqchi criticized the E3's diminished role due to past policies but expressed readiness for dialogue, while Tehran proposed this meeting amid rising tensions regarding its nuclear program, which...

SummaryBritain's military conducted a joint operation with U.S. forces against the Houthi militia in Yemen for the first time since President Trump re-entered office, aiming to degrade Houthi capabilities and protect international shipping. The operation targeted buildings used for drone manufacturing near Sana, with careful planning to minimize civilian risk, although details on casualties were not provided. This strike follows intensified Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, coinciding with President Trump's...

An Iranian man named Mohsen Langarneshin, convicted of espionage for Israel, was executed by hanging amid ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S. He was accused of assisting in the assassination of IRGC Colonel Hassan Sayad Khodai in 2022 and supporting various operations for the Mossad, including providing communication equipment and facilitating connections between domestic agents and Mossad operatives. Iranian officials claim Langarneshin was a senior spy involved in significant terrorist operations, and his...