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Scrutiny of Israel’s Eurovision Song May See Country Leave Contest

Israel's Eurovision song entry, "October Rain," which allegedly references the October 7th Hamas attacks, is being "scrutinized" by the organizers of the competition, who are considering whether the lyrics breach non-political rules, one week after Israel was given the...

Ancient ‘Scarab’ Amulet From Assyrian Period Found in Israel

A 2,800-year-old engraved stone known as a 'scarab,' depicting a griffin, has been found by a hiker on military leave in Israel's Tabor Stream Nature Reserve. Experts claim it is linked to the ancient Assyrian period of rule in...

21 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Combat

The Israeli army says 21 of its soldiers have been killed in Gaza, the deadliest day for Israeli forces since the start of their ground operation. A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Daniel Hagari, said it is believed...

Hamas Deputy Leader Killed by Israel in Beirut Drone Attack

Israel assassinated the deputy leader of Hamas Saleh al-Arouri on Tuesday by a drone strike in Beirut, Lebanese and Palestinian security sources said. Arouri, 57, was the first senior Hamas political leader to be assassinated since Israel launched an air...

Erdogan Equates Israel With Nazi Germany, Netanyahu Responds

On Wednesday, Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan drew parallels between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Adolf Hitler. Turkey's Attitudes Erdogan slammed Netanyahu's actions, implying that there is little difference between him and the infamous Nazi leader. He also compared Israel's military actions...

Hamas Releases First Hostages as Truce With Israel Begins

Hamas fighters released twenty-four hostages, as confirmed by the International Red Cross, on the first day of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Among the freed individuals were Israeli women and children, as well as Thai farm workers. The International...

Evidence of Mass Weapons Production Found in Stone Age Israel

A new study by researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority reveals that conflicts in the Southern Levant have deep historical roots involving the use of mass weapons production, tracing back to the late Stone Age. The research focused on analyzing...

‘Boycott Israel’ Soda Founded by Greek Spiro Spathis Triples Sales in Egypt

A soda brand called Spiro Spathis, after the name of its Greek founder, has seen sales skyrocket after its support for the 'Boycott Israel" consumer movement. Spiro Spathis was founded in 1920 by one of the thousands of Greeks who...

Greece Hails Israel-Hamas Truce for Hostage Release

Greece, along with several EU countries, hailed the truce announced on Wednesday in Gaza between Israel and Hamas for the release of hostages. This comes as the two sides agreed on a four-day pause in fighting where Hamas will release...

Israel’s Defense Forces Take Over Gaza Parliament and Share Photo

Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, shared an image of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops in the Gaza's parliament. He stated that the photo depicts the Golani Brigade of the IDF. Following the publication of the photograph, Israeli media published...

Families of Israeli Hostages Bring Campaign for their Release to Greece

Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas brought the campaign for their release to Greece during a press conference and meeting with the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Monday. We "believe Greece will help in every possible...

UN Hired AI Company to Untangle Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Over the years, the use of AI in this domain has broadened, helping in the enhancement of logistics, training, and various facets of peacekeeping operations. The use of artificial intelligence in conflict situations dates back to at least 1996, when...

Israel Expands Ground Operations in Gaza

Israel has declared its intention to expand ground operations in Gaza, intensifying its military campaign against Hamas. The move follows a series of intense bombings that have been witnessed along the Israel-Gaza border. The army spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, highlighted that...

Biden Calls on Americans to Unite Behind Israel and Ukraine

US President Joe Biden called on Americans to unite behind Israel and Ukraine and vowed that he will not allow Hamas and Putin to win their wars against "neighboring democracies." Acknowledging that “these conflicts can seem far away,” Biden insisted...

Biden Says Israel Not Responsible for Deadly Blast at Gaza Hospital

US President Joe Biden blamed Israel's enemies for the deadly attack at a Gaza hospital during his meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday. Biden, who arrived earlier in Israel, told the Israeli leader the deadly bombing of a...