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Israeli aistrikes have hit the headquarters of the body responsible for choosing Iran’s next supreme leader, according to Iranian and Israeli reports. Iran’s Tasnim news agency accused “American-Zionist criminals” of attacking the Assembly of Experts building in the city of Qom, south of Tehran. Footage shows significant structural damage, with parts of the compound reduced to rubble. The strike comes just days after Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes — a seismic event that has thrown the Islamic Republic into uncharted political territory. An Israeli defense source confirmed that the Israeli Air Force targeted a…

In Jewish time, history often has a way of rhyming with the calendar. So when Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli air strike on the Shabbat before Purim — the holiday that commemorates the downfall of Haman, a Persian tyrant who sought to annihilate the Jews — it was perhaps inevitable that rabbis, politicians and social media commentators would reach for the Book of Esther. Some did so reverently, others triumphantly, and a few with a wink. But as Jews prepared to don costumes and drown out Haman’s name with noisemakers, the ancient story of survival…

A new report reveals the expansion of US air defense capabilities in the Middle East, with satellite images from MizarVision confirming the arrival of 11 F-22 Raptors at the Ovda Air Force base. The deployment is part of a US effort to strengthen its forces in the region and provide new capabilities to Israel, especially following the June 2025 war with Iran. The move, carried out in cooperation with the Israeli Air Force, also includes the deployment of air defense batteries. Satellite images show the presence of F-22 stealth fighters, which are rarely stationed outside the US’ borders. Continue reading…

by Dr. Susan Michael 2025 was a monumental year for Israel, but it is impossible to reflect on the year’s developments without going back to the fateful date of October 7, 2023. After 27 months of war and challenges, as well as astounding miracles, the Jewish State has changed in many ways. What follows are 10 significant developments affecting Israel today. Israel was victorious on seven battlefronts of war. Many of us struggle to understand the complexities of the Middle East and therefore did not grasp the seriousness of the situation Israel was facing two years ago. Thanks to the…

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar welcomed Honduran president-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura in Jerusalem on Sunday, January 18, expressing confidence that under Asfura’s leadership, Honduras will once again be a close friend and ally of Israel. Asfura—of Palestinian Christian descent—also met President Isaac Herzog and is slated to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the countries look to strengthen ties after a period of cooler relations. Jerusalem officials highlighted potential cooperation in agriculture, technology, and economic development, suggesting a broader reset that aligns values and interests. The visit continues Israel’s outreach across Latin America and comes as several countries in the region…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Saturday, December 27, that Iran is engaged in “total war” with the United States, Israel, and Europe, accusing Western powers of attempting to break Iran through military action, sanctions, and diplomatic pressure. He described the current confrontation as more complex than the Iran-Iraq War, claiming Iran now faces a coordinated, multi-front campaign aimed at weakening the regime and destabilizing the country internally. Pezeshkian pointed to the reimposition of UN sanctions tied to Iran’s nuclear program and blamed European governments for abandoning diplomatic engagement. He said talks earlier in 2025 collapsed after military escalation and…

Following Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s visit to India last September, where the two countries signed an investment protection agreement, Smotrich hosted Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday for a reciprocal visit focused on expanding economic cooperation. Goyal arrived with a large delegation of Indian business leaders as both governments explore a comprehensive free trade agreement that would include financial services. A first formal financial dialogue between the two finance ministries is expected in the coming months. Continue reading this article on i24news.tv

Ties between Israel and India are deepening, with a string of high-level visits planned over the coming months in what officials are describing as a “warming of strategic relations” between the two nations. According to diplomatic sources, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will travel to New Delhi in early November, followed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December, Defense Minister Yoav Katz in February, and President Isaac Herzog in the first quarter of next year. The visits mark the most significant wave of Israeli engagement with India in recent years. Behind the renewed momentum lies Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s outspoken support…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back on Wednesday against mounting international criticism over Israel’s strike against Hamas leaders in Qatar the previous day, and compared the operation to US actions in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, despite the strike ostensibly failing to kill any of its intended targets. The premier took a defiant tone in an English-language video defending Israel’s actions, and warned Qatar that either it must “expel” the Hamas politburo members or “bring them to justice, because if you don’t, we will.” Comparing the Hamas-led assault of October 7, 2023, to the September 11…

Israel has authorized Indonesia to conduct humanitarian airdrops to Gaza beginning next week, according to a report early Sunday, August 17. While countries typically route approvals through the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, this green light reportedly came via the Prime Minister’s Office. Indonesia does not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel, though evolving contacts and statements by Jakarta’s leadership suggest potential shifts under certain conditions. The move expands avenues for aid delivery as conflict conditions complicate ground logistics. Officials described the invitation to join airdrop efforts as open to any country willing to help feed civilians. For both…