Residents are evacuating southern Beirut after Benjamin Netanyahu called for an escalation of strikes against Hezbollah. The move raises fears of renewed attacks despite a recent truce.

Israel’s prime minister has vowed to intensify strikes against Hezbollah despite a recent ceasefire extension. The expansion of attacks beyond southern Lebanon has heightened fears of wider escalation as casualties and displacement continue to rise.

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have begun the Hajj in Saudi Arabia amid lingering fears of renewed regional conflict. Authorities have tightened security as worshippers carry out the annual rites in Mecca.

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have started the Hajj in Saudi Arabia amid lingering concerns over recent conflict with Iran. Authorities have strengthened security as worshippers carry out the annual rituals in intense heat.

The arrest of Mohammad Baqer Al-Saadi has revealed an alleged Iran-linked network behind attacks in Europe and North America. Experts say decentralized plots and lone-wolf actors are increasingly difficult for Western security services to detect and prevent.

Iran says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei suffered only minor injuries in late February strikes by the United States and Israel. A health official said the wounds were superficial and required minimal treatment.

A mosque shooting in San Diego has renewed concerns about rising political violence and hate crimes in the United States. Experts say online radicalization, global conflicts, and polarizing rhetoric are contributing to a climate of fear and instability.

A draft bill would require veterans of elite technology units in the Israel Defense Forces to remain Israeli tax residents for ten years after discharge. The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from legal and technology experts, who warn of constitutional and practical challenges.

Mexico will host Iran during the 2026 World Cup after the United States declined to let the team stay overnight. Security concerns related to the Middle East conflict prompted the change in arrangements.

Chef Motti Titman launches a weekly giant New York style pizza night at Jonz in Kiryat Ono. The Monday event combines oversized pizzas, cocktails and live vinyl music for a festive local experience.

Police arrested one person in Vienna as Gaza flotilla activists returned to a rowdy استقبال at the airport. The incident follows Israel's interception of the aid flotilla and growing international controversy over alleged mistreatment of detainees.

The head of the Israel Defense Forces Northern Command warned Hezbollah that attacks on civilians will not be tolerated. His comments followed recent drone strikes in northern Israel that caused damage but no injuries.