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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:37:48 GMT
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Haredi protesters block a highway in Israel on June 11, 2026.  (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/MAARIV)
One 21-year-old haredi protester was hit by a car on Highway 1, and one 93-year-old civilian man was injured in the protests.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:10:16 GMT
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IDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)
Cmdr. M explained that, since they were among the first to invade, his battalion encountered periodic Hezbollah resistance and engaged in close-range fighting.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:31:28 GMT
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US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, June 8, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard)
Trump also said that the Kurds had let the US down by not distributing weaponry delivered to them by the US during the Iranian protests.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:21:03 GMT
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PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in May 2026. (photo credit: MOHAMAD TOROKMAN/REUTERS)
Itamar Marcus, the founder of Palestinian Media Watch, noted that one of the participating banks has explicitly refused requests to close accounts reportedly used to pay released terrorists.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:12:07 GMT
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York
The two leaders had intended to conduct a private meeting followed by a public event discussing Western democracy, one source told The Washington Post, during Petro's visit to the US.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:12:55 GMT
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The Pentagon building in Virginia. (photo credit: REUTERS)
A Pentagon spokesperson said that authorities are working to evacuate employees due to an air quality issue. 
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:21:19 GMT
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 Seyyed Hossein Mousavi Eftekhari, known as Majid Mousavi, is a brigadier general in the IRGC who was appointed commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force on June 13, 2025. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X/VIA SECTION 27A OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT)
"Will you make the sacred Strait of Hormuz unsafe? We will turn the entire region into hell for you from across Iran,” IRGC Aerospace Force Chief Brig.-Gen. Majid Mousavi said.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:22:10 GMT
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Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi man accused of helping Iran-backed militia
Al-Ahrar Palestinian Prisoner Support called for the release of Hezbollah's Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, who was extradited and charged by the US Department of Justice for terror offenses.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:56:09 GMT
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Protesters and counter protesters hold flags during a protest outside the screening of the documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" about the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 10, 2025.  (photo credit: REUTERS/CARLOS OSORIO)
Parents of Jewish students have submitted hundreds of complaints to various Jewish organizations about the Toronto District School Board's inadequate response to antisemitism.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:55:50 GMT
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A PLACARD sends a clear message featuring US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as protesters gather near the UN office during US-Iran nuclear talks, in Geneva, Feb. 17.  (photo credit: Pierre Albouy/File/Reuters)
Can anyone really say the fire has ceased? This week's Deep Dive maps the red string from Beirut to Tehran to Washington, and the human cost beneath it.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:24:41 GMT
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A woman walks past a poster displayed by medical practitioners to express solidarity with acid attack victim doctor Mahnoor Nasir, at a hospital in Quetta on June 9, 2026. (photo credit: Banaras KHAN / AFP via Getty Images)
Haji Ismat, Dr. Nasir’s uncle, told TML the attack against his niece has sent “a wave of fear through working women across the country who have pursued higher education and professional careers.”
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:05:38 GMT
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Michael Izhakov, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism: "We chose to show Israel through people, real moments, experiences, culture, and the joyful Israeli spirit".  (photo credit: OHAD KAB)
A new campaign invites audiences to experience Israel’s living culture
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:48:11 GMT
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Hagit Peer, President Naamat International (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
"My golden advice to women is: don't wait for permission. If you want to do it, do it. Get to the table and sit there, and don't wait for opportunity."
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:56:01 GMT
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Jerusalem Development Auhority  - Tsachi Namir (photo credit: Mark Israel Salem)
His remarks were delivered during a panel titled “Innovation to Impact: Building Israel’s Next Economic Engine,” moderated by Dr. Efraim Chalamish.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:16:12 GMT
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Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Head of the Department for Combating Antisemitism, WZO Former Chairwoman of KKL-JNF (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
“When your enemies tell you they want to hurt you, believe them.”
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:34:40 GMT
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Amb. Gilad Erdan, Global President, Magen David Adom; Former Ambassador of Israel to the UN. (photo credit: Mark Israel Salem)
Speaking at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, the former UN ambassador said any deal that leaves Iran’s regime in place would be dangerous for Israel’s future.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:50:57 GMT
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, World Emunah President, Frieda Ross  (photo credit: OHAD KAB)
Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Conference, Ross details how women are balancing expanded responsibilities while helping sustain Israel through crisis.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:32:12 GMT
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IDF reserve Infantry and Merkava Tank soldiers train in a military exercise in the Golan Heights on October 23, 2023 (photo credit: MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90)
The Yeshivot Heseder leaders believe that mingling between men and women in such a small, secluded space would compromise modesty.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:26:08 GMT
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View of the settlement of Sa-Nur in the West Bank, April 19, 2026. (photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)
Axios's Barak Ravid reported on X/Twitter that the proposal is scheduled to be brought before the cabinet for approval. Additional details about the plan were not immediately available.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:04:45 GMT
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An illustrative image showing new PM Military Secretary Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno (L) and new IDF Defense Attache to Washington V.-Adm Tal Politis (R) at their respective changeover ceremonies in the Kirya, Tel Aviv, June 2026. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON
The IDF promoted Guy Markizeno and Tal Politis to the General Staff, placing them in two of Israel's most influential security positions amid ongoing regional challenges.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:02:52 GMT
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An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
The additional allegation followed a complaint filed by another woman after the suspect's photograph was published by police.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:49:20 GMT
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Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025. (photo credit: Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
Urich's charges were added to the broader 'Bild' case indictment, which includes charges against former Prime Minister's Office spokesman Eli Feldstein and IDF reservist Ari Rosenfeld.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
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 The flags of Israel and the US are seen at a table during a meeting between officials from the two countries. (photo credit: REUTERS/KEN CEDENO)
Ronald Lauder said that Israel has an image problem and needs professional help. He’s right, up to a point. The billionaire cosmetic heir is a personal friend of both Trump and Netanyahu.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:54:23 GMT
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Jerry Seinfeld performs during the 18th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit Presented By Bob Woodruff Foundation And New York Comedy Festival at David Geffen Hall on November 11, 2024 in New York City. (photo credit: Valerie Terranova/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation)
Jerry Seinfeld has been publicly harassed on many occasions because of his support for Israel following the October 7 Hamas massacre in 2023.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:33:17 GMT
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British Defence Secretary John Healey walks to attend a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Jack Taylor)
"You have been unable, and the treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats," Healey said in his letter to Starmer.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:47:42 GMT
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US Army soldiers walk in formation during the Sword 26 exercise, approaching a MEDEVAC vehicle as NATO forces demonstrate innovation in battlefield casualty evacuation using drones and medical tech in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, May 11, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/KUBA STEZYCKI)
The recently shortened list of recognized religions for the US army listed the Mormon church as seperate to the broader category of "Christian," sparking outrage.