President Donald Trump said approval of the civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. His statement comes after reports suggesting the deal would not be tied to normalization with Israel.
The remains of a Pan American plane that crashed into the Atlantic in 1952 have been located after decades. In the wake of the disaster, major safety reforms were introduced across the aviation world.
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.
A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s security detail was placed on administrative leave amid suspicions that he leaked information about the vice president’s travel. The case adds to the administration’s broader crackdown on sensitive leaks.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have signed a civil nuclear agreement along with a related security deal. U.S. officials also announced a bilateral defense agreement: "The agreements lay the foundation for a multibillion-dollar partnership lasting decades."
Residents in Eilat reported hearing blasts after launches from Iran toward Jordan. The missile was intercepted by the U.S. military, and an Arkia flight was forced to turn around in the air.
Experts believe Iran used one of the most advanced missiles in its arsenal to hit the American base in Jordan. At the same time, officials in the U.S. are pointing to erosion in regional air defense systems.
Ukraine again targeted Wildberries warehouse sites in two Russian regions, just days after an earlier attack. Kyiv says the facilities were being used to supply equipment and components to the Russian military.
Border Police, the Shin Bet, and Israel Police arrested two residents of the Shuafat refugee camp suspected of planning an attack in Jerusalem. The operation involved a coordinated raid on two buildings and ended without unusual incidents.
In a first-of-its-kind move, the State Attorney’s Office has asked the court to revoke the citizenship of two security prisoners convicted of helping Hamas. Prosecutors say the two planned to damage Cellcom’s communications infrastructure during the war.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s call against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set off a fierce political clash in the U.S. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee fired back: "He is an evil antisemite who deliberately lies about serious things like 'genocide.'"
A week after dismissing his defense minister in a move that sparked protests, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made another major change at the top of the security establishment. Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi will replace Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander of the army.
The United States and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a sweeping 30-year civilian nuclear agreement. The deal is not tied to normalization with Israel and could eventually open the door to uranium enrichment inside the kingdom.
After more than a year of covert investigation, authorities revealed the "Payment Voucher" affair. According to the suspicions, an extensive network carried out money laundering, tax offenses, and cash smuggling on a scale of nearly half a billion shekels.
The island nation of Nauru has approved plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem in the coming months. The move strengthens its ties with Israel and adds to its consistent support for the country on the international stage and at U.N. institutions.
Dozens of activists from a civilian right-wing movement have crossed the border into Syria in recent months and were brought back by the IDF. Security officials warn of a serious operational danger, but so far no indictments have been filed in the case.
According to a report by the AP news agency, the IDF has been building a large earthen barrier in recent months along the area known as the Yellow Line. The IDF confirmed its construction, according to the report.
Levitt was trapped under the rubble after a balcony on a private home collapsed onto a bakery in Jerusalem’s Rehavia neighborhood. Hours before the disaster, concerns had already been raised about the structure—but the balcony gave way before planned reinforcement work could begin.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has declared that his country will no longer hold elections. The announcement follows years of crushing the opposition, consolidating power, and steadily dismantling democratic institutions.
The Shin Bet and Israel Police arrested a 29-year-old Nazareth resident on suspicion of contacting Hamas in an attempt to join the organization and advance terror activity. Investigators say he also planned to harm a sitting government minister.
