I grew up in Jaffa, going to church every Sunday with my father, the cantor of our Greek Orthodox church. I joined the Christian Scouts as a boy, later became a leader in the movement and even ran our marching band, a serious source of community pride. We marched at Christmas and Easter. We celebrated […]
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Israeli MLS striker Dor Turgeman responds to alleged ‘Death to Israel’ chants in Montreal by scoring goal
Israeli forward Dor Turgeman made sure to celebrate exactly as he saw fit after scoring a goal for his New England Revolution squad during a road contest against CF Montreal on Saturday. According to reports across social media, some Montreal supporters allegedly chanted “Death to Israel” and “Free Palestine” toward Turgeman during the match. After […]
Trump’s ‘historic’ agreement with Hamas marks major step for Israel, Gaza and more top headlines
1. Trump’s ‘historic’ agreement marks major step for Israel, Gaza 2. Dem-run state voting scandal adds to pattern of noncitizen voters 3. Another Smithsonian display sparks controversy DETOX DANGER — Hiker’s unexplained death exposes deadly alcohol risk many don’t recognize. Continue reading … HIDDEN PRICE TAG — Mamdani announcement cracking down on tips sparks fury when […]
Socialist Colorado candidate blames Israel for ‘putting Jewish people in great danger’
Socialist Colorado congressional candidate Melat Kiros blamed Israel’s activity in the Middle East for inspiring attacks on Jewish people in other countries during an interview on Wednesday. Kiros is part of a wave of anti-Israel, far-left candidates gaining popularity in the Democratic Party. She won her primary in her Denver-area district this week, ousting longtime […]
Protesters gather outside coffee shop that banned Jewish congressman over Israel support
NEW YORK — Israeli flags and accusations of antisemitism were flying outside a Brooklyn coffee shop on Wednesday morning as protesters slammed the café owners for banning a Jewish congressman over his pro-Israel beliefs. “We’re here today to show that we’re not going anywhere. We’re standing proud in our identity. We’re proud to be Jewish. […]
Hezbollah’s secret ‘kill, wound and maim’ bomb network exposed as Israel strikes Beirut
Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on sites it described as Hezbollah command centers in Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, hours after Israeli officials said Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel. Hezbollah did not immediately claim responsibility. The escalation came days after the U.S., Israel and Lebanon announced a renewed conditional ceasefire framework requiring Hezbollah to halt fire […]
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate claims Israel ‘just as evil’ as Hamas
Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, insisted that Israel is “just as evil” as the terror organization Hamas on Sunday. “You said the Israeli government is evil, do you think they’re just as evil as Hamas?” CNN’s Manu Raju asked El-Sayed on “Inside Politics.” “Yes, killing tens of thousands of people makes […]
Sen John Fetterman pledges to be ‘last man standing’ in the Democratic Party in support of Israel
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Friday he is prepared to stand alone within his party in support of Israel during an appearance on “The Ingraham Angle.” The Pennsylvania Democrat’s staunch loyalty to Israel is a main point of contention between him and some of his Democratic colleagues, who are concerned with Israel’s military campaign against […]
Israel kills Iranian intelligence minister who survived initial strike, official says
Israel killed Iran’s Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib in a precision strike overnight, a senior Israeli official told Fox News Wednesday. The official said the strike was enabled by a joint U.S.-Israeli intelligence effort and described Khatib as a central player in plots targeting American officials. “This man had American blood on his hands. His […]
Israel pounds Hezbollah targets, daring Lebanon to reclaim sovereignty from Iran-backed terror proxy
Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, analysts say the Trump administration should pressure Lebanon to fulfill its commitments to disarm the Iran-backed terrorist group as it drags the country into another war with Israel. David Schenker, a former U.S. assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs who oversaw Lebanon’s policy during the first […]
Mehdi Hasan rips LeBron James over Israel comments at NBA All-Star Game
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James faced criticism from former MS NOW host Mehdi Hasan on Sunday after he was asked whether he had a message for fans back in Israel. James held a separate press conference before he played in his 22nd All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. He was asked, […]
Trump admin labels Israel ‘model US ally’ ahead of major military aid talks
Last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released the 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS), a Pentagon blueprint that elevates Israel as a “model ally” and translates President Trump’s national security doctrine into concrete military policy. “Israel has long demonstrated that it is both willing and able to defend itself with critical but limited support from […]