Despite challenges at Ben-Gurion Airport and the absence of some airlines, Israelis set a new record for overseas travel in August. At the same time, incoming tourism remained weak, with a slight drop in visitor numbers compared with the same period last year.
Exit polls in Germany show the AfD winning 44.5% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party fell to just 18.5%.
The United States reportedly used Navy SEAL divers for roughly four months to locate and neutralize Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Financial Times. Despite President Donald Trump’s declaration, experts warn that the threat to shipping has not yet been eliminated.
The United States has kept Libya at its highest travel advisory level and urges Americans to stay away. For those who go anyway, the guidance includes preparing a will, an escape plan, and even leaving DNA samples behind for identification purposes.
Hossein Shariatmadari, the Iranian leader’s representative and editor of the conservative Iranian newspaper Kayhan, has called for attacks on undersea internet cables running through the Strait of Hormuz, including cutting them entirely.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow and Kyiv must ultimately reach an agreement themselves, while other countries could help facilitate the process. He said the United States, China, and other nations are prepared to support a settlement.
Iran reportedly warned that it would respond forcefully if Israel launches a large-scale operation on the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, where Israel believes dozens of Hezbollah operatives are trapped in underground compounds.
Syria is promoting an overland route and oil pipeline from the Gulf to the Mediterranean that could reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is increasing maritime security in the region, while Trump is considering declaring an end to the war.
The U.S. is extending its military deployment in the Middle East, keeping roughly 50,000 troops in the region alongside warships and fighter squadrons. President Donald Trump is considering declaring the war over while maintaining economic pressure on Iran.
Peru has announced it is severing diplomatic relations with Iran. Officials in Lima accuse Tehran of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and obstructing oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
A Spanish police intelligence report says Moroccan security forces helped direct the wave of migrants who crossed into Ceuta in late July. Its findings conflict with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s claim that the events were accompanied by a Russian-Israeli disinformation campaign.
The IDF is preparing for the possibility that Iran may attempt a surprise attack on Israel, strengthening its defensive and early-warning capabilities. At the same time, scenarios are taking shape for an independent Israeli response or a joint operation with the United States.
A man in his 30s from Husniyya was arrested in a joint police and Shin Bet investigation on suspicion of identifying with ISIS. Investigators say he watched tutorials on combat, weapons use, missile and drone production, and trained in preparation for joining the organization abroad.
The German Navy successfully tested Israel’s LORA ballistic missile ahead of a possible €1 billion purchase. The move is part of Germany’s military buildup and its effort to strengthen deterrence against Russia.
Hezbollah launched two explosive drones overnight at IDF troops on the Ali al-Taher ridge. In response, the IDF struck terrorist infrastructure in Nabatieh used to plan and direct attacks against Israel.
Sixteen people were killed and 28 others injured after a bus overturned on the road between Dahab and Nuweiba in southern Sinai. Twenty ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and area hospitals were placed on high alert.
A Financial Times investigation reveals a covert program launched in 2023, in which Russian engineers and companies have been helping Iran develop an engine for deadly supersonic cruise missiles.
The U.S. military struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in southern Iran in response to Iranian activity in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on American forces. Tehran responded by launching missiles and drones at U.S. bases across the region.
When 8-year-old Amit suddenly struggled to breathe during a family pool day, his 17-year-old cousin Noya recognized the signs of a severe allergic reaction and used an EpiPen in a dramatic race to save his life
Improvised explosive and incendiary devices were found near an energy facility in Brandenburg following reports of rocket fire and damage to a power line. At the same time, Germany is preparing to hold Russian intelligence responsible for an alleged attack attempt in Leipzig.
