A security guard trapped for eight days beneath the ruins of a shopping center in Venezuela was rescued alive in a complex operation. At the same time, the death toll continues to rise and the humanitarian crisis is deepening.
The U.S. reportedly offered Iran a swap: give up its demand to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and stop charging ships to pass, and in return receive billions of dollars from frozen Iranian funds. According to The Wall Street Journal, Iran has so far rejected the offer.
A Monsey resident won the top prize in the New York Lottery’s "Set for Life" scratch-off game. Instead of taking a one-time payout, she chose to receive $5,000 a week for life.
After Israel’s High Court ordered a new election for state comptroller, the political system reacted immediately. The opposition welcomed the decision, while voices in the coalition called for the court’s ruling to be ignored. Here’s how Israeli politicians responded.
The Finance Ministry and Defense Ministry have agreed on a framework to resolve their budget dispute through the end of the year. The deal includes an immediate funding increase, a monitoring mechanism, and approval to move forward with the military’s long-term buildup plan.
Marking 1,000 days since the war began, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Iran remains the military’s top readiness priority. He urged continued vigilance, warning: "We are in an interim period. The arenas are interconnected, and any action in one could affect the others."
Marking 1,000 days since the war began, Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ outlined Israel’s achievements across multiple fronts and said the IDF will remain in security zones while preparing for an independent strike on Iran if needed.
A powerful explosion at a cafe in central Damascus killed five people and injured 16 others. According to reports, an explosive device had been planted at the scene.
Iran’s currency is still losing value despite recent political and economic developments. In less than two weeks, the drop has been steep, while the dollar-to-rial exchange rate keeps climbing.
A pro-Palestinian march in Thessaloniki set off a public uproar and led to a police investigation over suspected incitement. Greece’s Jewish community and the World Jewish Congress issued sharp condemnations.
IDF officials said troops from the 91st Division are continuing operations in the security zone in southern Lebanon, where they say they have been locating Hezbollah weapons and infrastructure. In the latest activity, forces uncovered an underground shaft, a rocket storage site, explosives, and additional weapons.
In a dramatic ruling, Israel’s High Court canceled attorney Michael Rabilo’s election as state comptroller and ordered a new Knesset vote, following a dispute over ballot secrecy and after a hearing before an expanded panel of five justices.
