Israel

US, British ambassadors skip Nagasaki ceremony after Israeli envoy’s presence is nixed

Nagasaki’s mayor said the presence of the Israeli ambassador at the ceremony would have posed security risks, but U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel wasn’t buying it.

By Ron Kampeas August 7, 2024 10:10 pm

Hamas picks Gaza’s Yahya Sinwar to replace slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh

Sinwar is seen as the mastermind of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

August 7, 2024 12:45 am

‘It’s like living in 2 realities at the same time’: Israelis navigate normal life amid danger and anxiety

Israelis have gotten used to a constant cognitive dissonance while they go to work, send their children to school and, often, go out to eat or enjoy themselves despite the risks.

August 5, 2024 6:14 pm

Israel braces for another Iranian attack, with defense axis still being assembled

By Philissa Cramer August 5, 2024 9:31 am

Israel wins 3 medals — including a gold — in historic day at Paris Olympics

By Jacob Gurvis August 4, 2024 12:40 pm

Judoka Raz Hershko claims silver medal, Israel’s third in Paris

By Jacob Gurvis August 2, 2024 3:43 pm

Silver medalist Inbar Lanir of Team Israel celebrates after the Women's Judo 78-kilogram medal ceremony. (Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir just medaled in Paris — and is going viral at home for her Oct. 7 selflessness

By Ben Sales August 1, 2024 6:31 pm

Israel is good at assassinating its enemies. Does it make a difference?

By Ron Kampeas August 1, 2024 3:08 pm

‘Wait for harsh punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini reportedly orders attack on Israel

By Philissa Cramer August 1, 2024 9:04 am

After the assassinations: Does Iran retaliate? Can Hamas fight on? And what about the hostages?

By Ron Kampeas July 31, 2024 6:01 pm

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US, British ambassadors skip Nagasaki ceremony after Israeli envoy’s presence is nixed

Hamas picks Gaza’s Yahya Sinwar to replace slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh

‘It’s like living in 2 realities at the same time’: Israelis navigate normal life amid danger and anxiety

Israel braces for another Iranian attack, with defense axis still being assembled

Israel wins 3 medals — including a gold — in historic day at Paris Olympics

Judoka Raz Hershko claims silver medal, Israel’s third in Paris

Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir just medaled in Paris — and is going viral at home for her Oct. 7 selflessness

Israel is good at assassinating its enemies. Does it make a difference?

‘Wait for harsh punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini reportedly orders attack on Israel

After the assassinations: Does Iran retaliate? Can Hamas fight on? And what about the hostages?

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