For “progressives,” including celebrities across the board, the Palestinian cause is their badge of conscience. Opinion.

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated this morning at the Government meeting to approve the 2026 state budget: "It's good that we are going to vote on the budget and finish it before the Sabbath. I see the objective and positive approach of the ministers and of you, Minister of Finance, and we are on our way to bringing a budget - a budget that is good news for the State of Israel. This government, for all those who are concerned about the matter, will complete its term."</p>

Loyal citizens all, Jews have always chosen to serve their countries of residence well. What do their antagonist immigrrants have to show for the West's kindness to them? Opinion.

<i>BBC</i> launches compulsory antisemitism training after Jewish staff accused the broadcaster of bias. The Board of Deputies welcomes the move, but critics demand accountability and warn trust remains at risk.

<p>President Felix Tshisekedi of Congo and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda on Thursday signed a US-mediated peace deal in Washington, DC, in the presence of US President Donald Trump.</p><p>“It’s a great day for Africa, a great day for the world,” Trump said shortly before the leaders signed the pact. He added, “Today, we’re succeeding where so many others have failed.”</p>

<p>A 24-year-old man was seriously injured and another young man sustained light injuries when a vehicle overturned on Highway 98 in the northern Golan, near Buq’ata.</p><p>Magen David Adom teams evacuated them to Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.</p>

Iraq will remove Hezbollah and Houthis from an asset-freeze list after officials admitted their inclusion was a mistake.

After late-night discussions, a defense budget of 112 billion shekels was agreed upon. The Prime Minister decided that the defense budget will increase by 350 billion shekels over the next decade.