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

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France may recognize a Palestinian state by June, suggesting that this could encourage some Middle Eastern countries to recognize Israel as well. During an interview with France 5, he emphasized that he is not acting to please anyone but believes it is the right step forward, aiming for a collective movement towards mutual recognition between Palestine and Israel. Currently, while Palestine is recognized by nearly 150 countries, most major...

BBCPalestinian detainees released back to Gaza have described mistreatment and torture by Israeli military and prison staff, including physical abuse and being held without charge under Israel's Unlawful Combatants Law. They were among those exchanged for hostages following the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas, and reported severe abuses during their detention, which contradict international law. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) denied systematic abuse but stated that allegations would be examined. Full Article

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to prepare for a potential visit by US President Donald Trump, his first foreign trip of a second term. They called for the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces to resume peace talks amid a devastating conflict that has led to severe humanitarian crises. The discussions also included Saudi Arabia's investments in the US and efforts to normalize...

Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity are advocating for the return of those still held, with 59 remaining captives as of Passover. Former hostages, including Liri Albag and Gadi Moses, have shared their traumatic experiences and urged Israeli leaders to negotiate for their loved ones. Amid renewed military actions, hostages like Yarden Bibas have highlighted the personal tragedies faced, including the deaths of family members, as they push for a reinstatement of the ceasefire agreement...

The Israel Defence Forces (idf) initiated an operation on April 1st, intended to remain discreet until soldiers secured strategic positions. Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the goal of the operation was to “smash and clean the area of terrorists” and to expand Israel’s security zones by capturing significant areas of Gaza. Despite the generals' desire for secrecy, the politicians quickly publicized the operation's objectives. Full Article

Israel and Turkey Technical Talks on SyriaIsrael and Turkey are preparing for technical discussions to establish a deconfliction line in Syria, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. While Fidan stated there are no plans to clash with any country, including Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Israel's readiness to act defensively if necessary. Following Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military assets, Turkey condemned Israel as a regional threat, asserting that Israel must withdraw from...