ISRAEL

Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Israel Signals Strong Warning to Lebanon Over Possible Involvement in U. S. -Iran Tensions

Israel has hinted that it would respond with force to Lebanon if the militant group Hezbollah joins any conflict between the United States and Iran. The message, reported by Lebanese officials, suggests that Israel could target civilian sites such as the airport in Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Ministe

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A Big Honor for Trump in Jerusalem

Israel is set to give a big award to former U. S. President Donald Trump. The Israel Prize will be handed out on April 22 in Jerusalem. This prize is usually given to people who have done great things for Israel and Jewish people around the world. The Minister of Education, Yoav Kisch, sent an invi

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Melbourne’s Protest Plans for Israel’s President

A group of students will meet in a busy train station this Thursday. They want to speak out against what they see as violence in Gaza. The event comes on the last day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia. Herzog was invited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after a deadly

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Feb 07 2026RELIGION

Research, Religion and Health: A Fresh Look at Reviews and Scales

The journal issue opens with a collection of systematic reviews and bibliometric studies that cover a wide range of topics at the intersection of faith and health. These reviews act like shortcut maps, helping scientists, doctors and ethicists quickly spot the most important findings in a crowded fi

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

A Hero's Journey Ends: Israel Brings Home Its Last Hostage

Israel has finally brought home the remains of its last hostage from Gaza. Ran Gvili, a brave police officer, was killed on October 7, 2023, and his remains were taken to Gaza. His family has been waiting for this moment for a long time. The Israeli government has now identified his remains and will

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

Gaza's Future: U. S. Envoys in Israel for Critical Talks

High-level U. S. representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, visited Israel recently. They had important discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The main topic? Gaza's future. The U. S. has big plans for Gaza. They want to rebuild it completely. Think tall buildings, tech hubs, an

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Israel Gets a Seat at the Peace Table

Israel has been asked to join President Trump's new "Board of Peace. " This group is supposed to help solve big fights around the world. But it's not clear if Israel will say yes or not. This idea started last year when Trump wanted to stop the fighting in Gaza. Now, the plan is bigger. It's about

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

A Secret Deal to Keep the Peace, For Now

In a surprising turn of events, Israel and Iran have quietly agreed not to strike each other first. This deal, brokered by Russia, is not about making peace. It is about avoiding a big fight for now. Both countries are still ready for war. They are just taking a break to prepare. Russia played a bi

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Gaza Governance Plan Sparks Israeli Concerns

Israel is not happy with the latest U. S. plan for Gaza. The issue? The people chosen to lead it. The Israeli government says the U. S. did not talk to them before making this decision. They think the plan goes against what Israel wants. One big problem for Israel is Turkey's involvement. Turkey's

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Iran's Bold Move: Protests, Threats, and Global Tensions

Iran is in a tough spot right now. Big protests are happening all over the country. People are upset about money problems and how the government runs things. The government says the U. S. and Israel are behind these protests, but that's not clear. The Iranian government is not happy. They said if t

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