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Beefing with the Big Mac Index
Israel has surged to the second spot globally on the Economist index, producing the world's second most expensive Big Mac.
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46 independently sourced, verified news trends involving Israel.
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Trump and Netanyahu meet for the first time since launching the Iran war
Trump and Netanyahu’s first in‑person talk since the Iran war sparks debate over its productivity and Israel’s shifting reliance on the U.S. president
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Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks
Israel has detained over 70 Palestinians in the West Bank following a wave of deadly violence and clashes involving settlers.
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OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down worldwide
OpenAI has officially confirmed a worldwide outage impacting ChatGPT and Codex services as users report stalled prompts and widespread error messages.
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UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term
UN human rights chief Volker Turk has secured a second term despite significant pushback from the US, Russia, and Israel.
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Trump says Saudi nuclear agreement won't move forward without Abraham Accords: 'They have to be a member'
Saudi Arabia’s potential nuclear agreement is now tethered to the Abraham Accords following recent statements by Donald Trump.
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UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections
UNESCO has expanded its World Heritage List to include sites in the West Bank and Lebanon, sparking intense geopolitical friction with Israel.
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Smoke seen rising from Aqaba area after Iran launches missile towards Jordan
Jordan reports intercepting Iranian projectiles following a missile launch targeting the kingdom.
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Israel prepares for possible escalation with Iran in coming days
Israel is preparing for potential escalation with Iran as the US weighs next steps regarding the campaign against Tehran.
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Israel advances crocodile plan to stop Palestinian prisoners escaping
Israel is advancing a plan to use crocodiles to deter Palestinian prisoners from escaping, despite warnings from legal advisers.
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US Strikes Iran to ‘Punish’ It for Attack That Killed 2 Troops
The U.S. has conducted 10 consecutive nights of strikes on Iran following attacks that killed three service members.
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Belgium bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine
Belgium has approved a ban on imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, becoming the fourth European nation to take such action.
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Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 14, including mourners attending funeral
Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in multiple fatalities, including children and mourners attending a funeral.
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Knesset dissolves: How will Israel vote in October’s general election?
Israel faces a general election in October following the dissolution of the Knesset and three years of war.
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Scoop: Trump tells Netanyahu to move forces out of Syria and Lebanon
Diplomatic pressure mounts as reports indicate a call from Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the presence of Israeli forces in Syria and Lebanon.
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Live updates • Direct Israel-Lebanon talks commence in Rome
Israel and Lebanon have begun US-brokered direct talks in Rome to implement a framework deal amid renewed fighting in West Asia.
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Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
Reports emerge of a secret Mossad operation to recruit and cultivate former Iranian President Ahmadinejad to destabilize the Iranian regime.
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Andy Burnham apology for Labour stance on Gaza: Is UK’s position shifting?
Andy Burnham, positioned as the UK's likely next Prime Minister, is calling for increased pressure on Israel and apologizing for Labour's Gaza response.
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Exclusive | Israel ready for more war on Iran should Trump ask for backup, sources tell The Post
Israel signals readiness to support potential U.S. strikes against Iran as political criticism mounts over the administration’s handling of the conflict.
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Israel kills 4, including school principal, in south Lebanon, health ministry says
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon has killed four people, including a school principal and three women.
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Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says
A UN rights body has labeled the detention of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya 'arbitrary' as reports emerge of severe injuries sustained in Israeli custody.
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In first, government vows to disobey High Court ruling, setting up constitutional crisis
Israel faces a constitutional crisis after the government unanimously decided to defy a Supreme Court ruling regarding the Second Authority.
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In First, Netanyahu Government Says It Will Defy High Court Ruling on Media Regulator
Israel's Netanyahu government to defy High Court ruling on media regulator
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Gaza Hospital Director Jailed in Israel in Life-threatening Danger, Lawyer Says
Legal representatives and rights groups warn that detained Gaza hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical, life-threatening condition.
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Turkey's 'strategic triad' gains sway in Trump's Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel
Turkey's 'strategic triad' is gaining influence in the Trump administration's Middle East policy, creating new frictions with Israel.
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Iran’s leader was killed in February. The country will finally bury him.
Iran prepares for the burial of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February.
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US officials believed Israel might have been plotting to assassinate Iran's negotiators
U.S. officials reportedly feared Israel was plotting to assassinate Iranian negotiators, potentially jeopardizing peace talks.
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Trump blasts ‘hostile’ Fed and says Warsh ‘has to do what he has to do’ on interest rates
President Trump has criticized the Federal Reserve as 'hostile' while commenting on interest rate decisions and Fed official Warsh.
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Gadi Eisenkot launches a centrist campaign tailored for the commuters of Route 4
Gadi Eisenkot has launched a centrist election campaign targeting Route 4 commuters and positioning himself as a challenge to Netanyahu.
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Israel orders hundreds of radar systems designed to detect fiber-optic drones
Israel orders radar systems to counter fiber-optic drones used by Hezbollah
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Israel could go to war with Iran 'tomorrow,' Katz warns
Israeli Defense Minister Katz warns that war with Iran could begin as early as 'tomorrow,' signaling readiness for independent military action.
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Artifacts dating back 400,000 years, found in cave, show ‘complex and rich’ pre-human society
Archaeologists have uncovered a cave in Israel containing 400,000-year-old artifacts that suggest a complex pre-human society.
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Israel destroys Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon
Israel has demolished a 200-meter-long terror tunnel as part of a broader effort to destroy Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
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Government unanimously recognizes Armenian genocide, amid frosty ties with Turkey
Israel formally recognizes Armenian WWI deaths as genocide
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Erdogan: Struggle against 'genocidal, occupying, expansionist' Zionism is struggle for 'our survival'
President Erdoğan frames the struggle against 'genocidal, occupying, expansionist' Zionism as a battle for survival.
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Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East
An Israeli soldier has been killed during clashes with Hezbollah in south Lebanon as withdrawal efforts face contestation.
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Brother and sister killed in Israeli attack on Gaza ‘safe zone’
Reports emerge of an Israeli drone strike killing a brother and sister in a Gaza tent camp designated as a safe zone.
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Benjamin Netanyahu announces government plans, Knesset members lash out
Benjamin Netanyahu is proposing the formation of a broad national government following the next Israeli elections.
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Israel declassifies Entebbe raid files ahead of 50th anniversary
Israel has declassified documents detailing the 1976 Entebbe rescue operation as the raid's 50th anniversary approaches.
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IRGC commander threatens IDF in Lebanon, Iran's deputy FM condemns NATO members
IRGC commander threatens IDF in Lebanon amid tensions over Israel-Lebanon deal
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Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
Iran is claiming exclusive control over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz following a ship incident near Oman.
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How Iran Devastated an American Naval Base—and Caused a U.S. Recalculation
The U.S. is reconsidering its Gulf base strategy following an Iranian attack that devastated an American naval base.
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Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon
Shiite Muslims observe the holy day of Ashoura amidst ongoing conflict and mourning in Iran and Lebanon.
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Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East
Israel maintains a firm military presence in southern Lebanon despite international pressure and evolving diplomatic dynamics with Iran.
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Al Jazeera journalist whom Mamdani mourned was allegedly Hamas sniper: IDF claims
Controversy erupts after the IDF claims a slain Al Jazeera cameraman mourned by colleagues was actually a Hamas sniper.
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UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
A UN commission of inquiry has released findings alleging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza through the deliberate targeting of children.