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A new Israeli tunnel project will divide the West Bank in two
The Israeli government last month greenlighted the “Fabric of Life” project, a West Bank infrastructure plan that aims to divert Palestinian traffic through a special bypass road and block their access to a vast area between Jerusalem and the...

Hamas and Israel resume talks as Netanyahu set to meet Trump
Hamas and Israel were resuming talks in Qatar on Monday, a Palestinian official said, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, who has pushed for a "deal this week" between the foes. The latest...

Gaza Talks: Netanyahu To Meet Trump Amid Hamas-Israel Negotiations
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Hamas and Israel were resuming talks in Qatar on Monday, a Palestinian official said, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, who has pushed for a "deal this week"...

Forest Hills Jewish Center congregants travel to Israel for volunteer mission to help rebuild communities
Congregants from the Forest Hills Jewish Center helped rebuild communities in Israel during a five-day volunteer mission. This work included working on a farm at the Galilee Culinary Institute. Photo courtesy of the Jewish National Fund-USA More...

Israeli ambassador seemingly a no show on Northern Tour of Ambassadors in Yellowknife
Israel's ambassador to Canada apparently skipped an event in Yellowknife as part of a Northern Tour of Ambassadors in June. City councillor Ryan Fequet said if the ambassador had shown up, he and others would not have attended. City of Yellowknife...

Israel receives Hamas' response to ceasefire proposal, details being discussed: Israeli media
Israel has received Hamas' response to a new ceasefire proposal in the Gaza Strip, and discussions for details are underway, local media reported late Friday. Israeli Channel 12 cited an anonymous source saying that mediators delivered to Israel...

First-Grader Skit Features Children Participating in Israeli ‘Massacre’ of Palestinian Workers
A Palestinian Authority (PA) school had its first graders perform a skit portraying Israeli soldiers murdering Palestinian laborers who came to work in Israel. The skit shows Israeli soldiers seeing the Palestinian workers, and then the Israeli...

Government agrees it must help pay costs borne by travelers, airlines due to Iran war
Knesset Economics Affairs Committee chairman MK David Bitan urged the government to swiftly agree to pay a share of the costs borne by Israeli and foreign airlines, as well as consumers whose flights were canceled, due to the closure of the skies...

Tourists return to Syria, but beds are short
As Syria prepares for its first real tourism season in over a decade, existing hotels are already filled to capacity. Visitors include not only investors who see economic opportunities in Syria and have arrived to explore business ventures, but...

⛈️ Grief And Guilt: Parents Who’ve Lost Children Reflect On Texas Flooding Deaths
“This is super important, and I’ve really been doing this the last few days: Look for something in your day that you’re grateful for,” Ross said. “In every research study done, gratitude is the link for joy. … And joy is not the opposite of...

My favorite travel souvenirs are always edible
Looking for the perfect vacation souvenir? Favorite ingredients, new flavors and inspiring recipes make travel unforgettable. Photo credit: Pexels By Kristen Wood Taking home a magnet, T-shirt or postcard can bring back fond memories of a...

‘Blood on your hands:’ UW Regents see holiday weekend vandalism
(The Center Square) – The University of Wisconsin is condemning pro-Palestinian vandalism at the homes of UW Regents where at least four regents found graffiti or notes to start the holiday weekend. “Regents are complicit in Palestinian genocide”...

Zealots who want CCA to cut Israeli links are part of the problem
The words of Oz also speak directly to those fanatics who want the CCA and other arts and academic institutions to end any relations they may have with Israeli citizens and institutions ("Bitter war of words escalates between pro-Palestine group...

Europe lifts all flight restrictions on Israel
The announcement comes two weeks after the end of the brief war with Iran and follows the easing of travel advisories by several Western governments. Over the past week, the United States lowered its travel warning for Israel from Level 4, the...

Tel Aviv Rises to No. 4 in Global Startup Rankings Report
Tel Aviv has claimed the fourth spot in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, released Monday in Paris by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. The annual report, unveiled at the VivaTech conference in Paris, draws on data...

Iran deports 300,000 Afghans over Israel spying fears
Iran has deported more than 300,000 Afghan migrants over the last two weeks, Afghan authorities said. The exodus has been sparked by a national security drive in Tehran, which fears Afghans could be spying for Israel. Refugees described arbitrary...

Nearly 150 Indian migrant workers from find themselves in dire situation in Israel
(MENAFN) As missiles rained down on Israeli cities and sirens blared across the country during the recent conflict with Iran, around 150 Indian migrant workers from Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh found themselves in a dire situation — caught...

Tony Blair think tank 'involved in talks over plan for Gaza Riviera holiday destination' with staff saying Israeli attacks created redevelopment 'opportunity'
By DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 08:59 EDT, 7 July 2025 | Updated: 09:22 EDT, 7 July 2025 Staff from Tony Blair's think tank were involved in discussions about turning postwar Gaza into a Mediterranean resort and...

Iranian president says Israel tried to assassinate him
The Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said in an interview released on Monday that Israel, which last month fought a 12-day war with Iran, had attempted to assassinate him by bombarding an area in which he was holding a meeting. “They did try,...

UN official: Gaza’s humanitarian collapse pushing civilians “back to pre-civilization” amid Israeli campaign
UN official: Gaza’s humanitarian collapse pushing civilians “back to pre-civilization” amid Israeli campaign UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese warns that Israel's prolonged siege and military campaign have pushed Gaza to the brink of...