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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends his military decisions and loyalty to President Trump as Republican Congressman Thomas Massie leads an effort to oust him amid divisions over the war with Iran

With control of both houses of Congress, Democrats are preparing to scrutinize the Trump administration, family business interests, and corporate agreements ahead of the 2028 presidential election

Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, revealed that she managed to sleep five hours straight for the first time in ages—and the post quickly went viral. Her comments set off a public debate over burnout, sleep deprivation, and what people should expect from their leaders.

The Knesset approved the Basic Law: Torah Study. Earlier, opposition leaders issued a joint statement urging lawmakers to vote against it. Shas chairman Aryeh Deri said: "The joint statement by the opposition leaders is about preserving the power of the judicial junta."

As many American Jews lose confidence in allies on both the left and the right, the Jewish tradition offers a conception of hope grounded in something deeper than politics.

A court in Spain has ordered Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, to stand trial on suspicion of a range of corruption-related offenses. The decision adds new pressure to Sánchez’s government, which is already dealing with several sensitive investigations.

After the United States announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Israel’s political system responded fast. Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ praised what he called a major diplomatic achievement and even raised the possibility of a future peace deal, while National Security Minister איתמר בן גביר warned that Hezbollah would only grow stronger.

The U.S.-born right-wing commentator and Netanyahu adviser is being considered for one of Israel’s most sensitive Diaspora-facing diplomatic posts

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chair MK Boaz Bismuth slammed IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir over a 30-day prison sentence given to a Nahal soldier who wore a "Messiah" patch. Speaking with the soldier’s parents, he said, "The punishment is disproportionate, wrong, and unjust."

Internal assessments warn that sending about 600 trucks a day overshoots basic humanitarian requirements; the surplus fuels smuggling, market control, and Hamas entrenchment.

Hamas announced a slate of leadership changes in Gaza, the West Bank, and abroad. According to assessments, choosing Khalil al-Hayya to lead Gaza could boost his chances of being appointed head of the terrorist organization’s political bureau.

The District Court canceled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled testimony after his attorney, Amit Hadad, sent an urgent letter citing late-night security consultations and an ongoing security-diplomatic schedule.

President Donald Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to free ships stuck in Hormuz. In a post he wrote: 'This is a humanitarian gesture by the United States and Middle Eastern countries, but in particular by Iran.' Tehran responded: 'Only a fool would ignore our warnings.'

Israeli distributors allegedly sold tainted fruits and vegetables smuggled from the Palestinian Authority; testing found about 57% of samples contained illegal, dangerous pesticides.

Senior Israeli officials told the New York Times that President Isaac Herzog is inclined to pursue a plea deal and, for now, prefers to avoid a final decision. Herzog himself confirmed the details: "Talks toward an arrangement are an essential part of the effort to bring the sides to agreements."

After a marathon ten-hour hearing, justices took under advisement a petition to remove National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The attorney general’s office floated a compromise: immediate judicial oversight of limits on the minister’s role, plus a two-week window to nail down formal ground rules.

In a rare expanded hearing behind closed doors, Israel's Supreme Court is considering petitions to remove National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Outside the courtroom, Ben-Gvir blasted the process, insisting voters chose him to set policy and declaring: "This is not democracy; I demand investigations and arrests of Gali Baharav-Miara and Ronen Bar."

In a blunt interview, President Donald Trump tore into Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over security and Iran, citing Italy’s refusal to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and the government’s reported move to block U.S. use of Italian bases for a potential war with Iran.

The President's Residence will have its legal adviser review the materials before a final recommendation to President Isaac Herzog; officials stress the process will be insulated from outside pressure.

A powerful lesson on Jewish unity, navigating political disagreements with relatives, and keeping the Pesach Seder focused on connection, faith, and shared identity