Isaac Herzog warned that extremist violence and abuse of detainees are eroding Israel's moral foundations. His rare public rebuke of settler attacks and radical elements drew sharp criticism from members of the government.

More than 1.5 million overseas pilgrims have arrived for Hajj despite regional conflict and travel disruptions. Many worshippers say faith has outweighed fears as attendance surpasses last year's international figures.

Thomas Massie's primary defeat followed record spending by pro-Israel groups determined to unseat him. The race has fueled growing debate over the influence of pro-Israel lobbying in American politics and sparked calls for greater public scrutiny.

Senate Republicans raised concerns about a potential peace deal with Iran despite President Trump's support for the negotiations. Lawmakers from both parties questioned whether the agreement would truly limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions or simply restore prewar conditions.

The article argues that Europe cannot build a meaningful and sovereign defense union while remaining within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It contends that true strategic autonomy requires political union and a break from reliance on the United States.

More than 220 Italian priests have called on church leaders to take a clear stand in support of Palestinian rights. Their letter urges a ceasefire, humanitarian access to Gaza, and an end to cooperation with Israel.

Arab and Muslim foreign ministers condemned Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over videos showing him taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists. They called the actions a violation of human dignity and international law and demanded accountability.

Israeli officials warn that the emerging Iran and United States agreement fails to address missile threats and regional proxy forces. Leaders in Jerusalem fear the deal could restrict Israel’s military freedom of action.

A proposed bill to create a new authority over antiquities in the West Bank and Gaza has drawn legal warnings that it may violate international law. Critics say it could amount to creeping annexation as it advances toward final votes.

The arrest of a New Jersey activist aboard a Gaza flotilla has spotlighted links between a sanctioned group and a newly formed organization. Archived records and public statements indicate overlapping membership and continued collaboration among affiliated networks.

A special episode honors Holocaust survivor and longtime Anti-Defamation League leader Abe Foxman. The conversation examines moral courage, leadership, and the risks of silence amid rising antisemitism and political division.

German indictments tied to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps expose what the author calls a wider assassination strategy across Europe. The piece urges a tougher, coordinated response that targets the Iranian state rather than only individual operatives.