In photos: Israelis protest death penalty law - All Photos - UPI.com
By Wade SheridanIsraelis protest against a newly passed death penalty law for Palestinian terrorists from outside the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in favor of the law, which calls for death by hanging. Several petitions have been filed wit»»»
The Iran war is a political project from the Torah
The current conflict between Iran and Israel isn’t a classic war driven by strict geopolitical interests. Certainly, the rivalry between the two countries is very well known and everybody focuses on the Strait of Hormuz and the dramatic economic consequences of its disruption. Of course, a lot of p»»»
Israel parliament approves death penalty bill for Palestinians
Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament approved a bill on Monday that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks, a move that has been criticised as discriminatory and immediately drew a court challenge. Sixty-two lawmakers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Ne»»»
Netanyahu reportedly says any US-Iran deal won't end Lebanon war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told senior U.S. officials that any future agreement between Washington and Tehran would not stop Israel's war in Lebanon, according to a report published Monday. The Israel Hayom daily said Netanyahu conveyed the message during recent closed-door talks»»»
Iran envoy has rejected talks with the US in an interview with RT
Iran does not currently need negotiations but remains a “rational player” that is “not looking for war,” Tehran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has said. Speaking on RT’s Sanchez Effect, Jalali said Iran has “never denied peace talks” but insisted there must be “proper conditions” before any »»»
Seoul stocks dip over 4 pct amid escalating Middle East conflict - UPI.com
This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks plunged more than 4 percent and the won fell to a 17-year low over Middle East concerns. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks fell over 4 percent Tuesday, weighed by heavy foreign selling, as U.S. Preside»»»
Israel's parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians
Israel's parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane. The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a yea»»»
We might end up with expanded buffer zone in south Lebanon, UNIFIL chief says
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations’ peacekeeping chief, told reporters Monday that it looks like Israel is expanding a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. He said that given Israeli military statements and actions, "it certainly looks like we might end up with, I would call it, an expanded buffer»»»
‘Get Used to New Regional Order’ Says Head of Iran’s Quds Force
The commander of the foreign operations branch of Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a rare message on Monday hailing Iranian proxy groups for helping create a "new regional order". Esmail Qaani became head of the Guards' Quds Force after the killing of Qassem Soleimani in a US strike in Iraq in 20»»»
Thousands of Lebanese trapped behind Israeli frontlines rely on humanitarian aid
The humanitarian crisis in Southern Lebanon is reaching a breaking point. As Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms plans to expand a military 'buffer zone' along the border, sweeping evacuation orders south of the Litani River have already forced over a million people to flee. Yet, thousands remain tra»»»
Israel legalises death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
Israel's parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted on terror charges of carrying out deadly attacks on Israelis. The law, which also allows the courts to impose the death penalty on Israeli citizens, has been harshly criticised by Israeli and Palestini»»»
Israel’s Parliament Approves Death Penalty for Palestinians Convicted of Murdering Israelis
Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane. The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a yea»»»
Iran Fires Missiles across Middle East as Trump Threatens Oil Hub
Iran fired missiles across the Middle East on Tuesday as its capital was hit by fresh explosions, after US President Donald Trump threatened the country's key oil export hub, power stations and desalination plants. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump's partner in attacking Iran, said m»»»
IRGC chief tells Netanyahu to accept "new regional order"
Esmail Qaani, commander of the IRGC's Quds Force, has publicly taunted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X, saying the fire of Hezbollah in the north and Ansarallah in the south had exposed his false promises to Israeli settlers and that a new regional order was now taking shape. »»»
IRGC chief tells Netanyahu to accept "new regional order"
Esmail Qaani, commander of the IRGC's Quds Force, has publicly taunted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X, saying the fire of Hezbollah in the north and Ansarallah in the south had exposed his false promises to Israeli settlers and that a new regional order was now taking shape. »»»
US-Israel war on Iran: Here are the key developments UAE residents should know
Dubai: Regional tensions remain high on day 32 of the US–Israel war with Iran, with drone incidents near UAE waters, continued missile interceptions, and major government decisions affecting residents, travel, education, and the economy. Here are the key developments UAE residents should know today»»»
Netanyahu says Iran's Islamic republic will 'collapse internally'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced confidence Monday that Iran's Islamic republic would eventually fall, though he again said that was not the objective of the US-Israeli war on the country. "I think this regime will collapse internally. But at the moment, right now, what we're doing »»»
IRGC Quds Force Chief Tells Israelis to Get Used to “New Regional Order” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Quds Force Chief Tells Israelis to Get Used to “New Regional Order” 31-03-2026 01:54 AM Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Cor»»»
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure if a Deal Is Not Reached ‘Shortly’
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants that supply drinking water, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.” Iran meanwhile struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuw»»»
German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech
BusinessGermanyGerman public sector tries to reduce reliance on US techKlaus DeuseZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, which are increasingly vulnerable to blackmail under the 2018 US CLOUD act. https://p»»»
Israel allows limited access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in reversal of previous decision
Israel has allowed limited access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem following widespread international criticism over blocking access to Christianity’s holiest site. On Sunday, Israeli police prevented senior Catholic clergy from entering the church to hold a private Palm Sunday Mass»»»
Lebanese Soldier Killed in Israeli Strike on Checkpoint
An Israeli strike has killed a Lebanese soldier at a checkpoint in the country's southern Tyre region, Lebanon's military said Monday. "An Israeli attack targeted an army checkpoint" in al-Amriyeh near Tyre, "resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to others", the military said. A milita»»»
Trump mulls seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress
U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks Monday on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks. Tehran, meanwhile, struck a key water a»»»
Israeli parliament passes budget, allowing Netanyahu to avoid early elections
Israel's parliament on Monday passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government can complete its term until the fall. Israel needed to pass a budget before April 1 in order to avoid triggering early elections. Netanyahu still rese»»»
Israeli Parliament Passes Budget, Allowing Netanyahu to Avoid Early Elections
Israel’s parliament on Monday passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall. Israel needed to pass a budget before April 1 in order to avoid triggering early elections. Netanyahu still rese»»»
Israel Reports Second Attack from Yemen as Middle East Conflict Escalates
The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for only the second time since the US-Israeli war began. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early Monday but gave no further details. Yemen's Iran»»»
Post-Strikes… Iran Adapts its Fighting Strategy
By: Nicholas Kulish, Helene Cooper, Isabel Kershner, Erika Solomon A wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days shows that Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate. US President Donald Trump has said that the United States has all but obliterated Iranian military abilities, portraying»»»
Pakistan offers to host US-Iran talks as Tehran warns ground troops would be 'set on fire'
Pakistan on Sunday said it would soon host talks between the United States and Iran over the monthlong war, positioning itself as a mediator as fighting intensifies across the region, global energy routes are shaken and fears grow of a broader conflict involving Israel, Lebanon and key maritime cho»»»
Israel blocks Christian leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Catholic Palestinians gather on Palm Sunday for the blessing of the olive branches in the courtyard of St. Saviour Monastry in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday. The traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was canceled due to the wa»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Widen Its Invasion of Southern Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that Israel will widen its invasion of southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Israel would expand what he called the “existing security strip” in Lebanon as Israeli forces continue to target the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. “We are determined»»»
Netanyahu asks army to 'further expand' buffer zone in Lebanon
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he had ordered the military to “further expand” a security zone in Lebanon as Israel continues its campaign in the neighboring country. “In Lebanon, I have just ordered the military to further expand the existing security zone,” Netanya»»»
Israeli Police Prevent Catholic Leaders from Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem Church
The Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, the Latin Patriarchate said Sunday. Jerusalem's major holy sites are closed because of the ongoing Iran war, includ»»»
EXCLUSIVE: IDF Vet-Turned War Critic Explains Why Israel’s Military is on the Brink of Collapse
Israel has been fighting a multi-front war since 2023, with the backbone of its forces “based on its reserve battalions, on people that are civilians and that are called by the army to serve,” former IDF officer Guy Poran told Sputnik, commenting on a top general’s warning that the IDF risks “colla»»»
Hegseth’s ‘crusade’ and Netanyahu’s scripture: holy differences in the front against Iran (VIDEO)
Both the US-Israel tandem and Iran have offered religious reasoning for hostilities in the Gulf to go on, painting the conflict as an existential standoff. RT’s Oumaima Ichchar looks into the arguments the warring sides have been providing, which appear to go well beyond geopolitics. On Wednesday, »»»
Israel Presses Washington to Amend War Plan
Israeli political sources said the government is pushing back against key elements of a US proposal to end the war with Iran, describing the dispute as fundamental rather than technical. They said three of the plan’s 15 clauses are at the heart of disagreements with the administration of US Preside»»»
Middle East Power Struggle Faces Defining Moment
Perhaps the worst-case scenario long feared in decision-making circles has come true. With the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Washington and Tel Aviv used the same “shock and awe” approach Israel has relied on in recent years, one that delivers rapid gains before losing momentum by t»»»
Trump says the CIA told him Iran’s new supreme leader is ‘probably gay’
US President Donald Trump has said that the CIA told him that Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may be gay, quipping to Fox News that it puts the cleric “off to a bad start.” The claim comes amid failed US-Israeli regime change efforts in Iran, a country where homosexual cond»»»
IDF chief warns of ‘collapse’ as government maintains ultra-Orthodox draft exemption
The Israel Defense Forces is “on the verge of collapse” due to acute personnel shortages, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has warned, according to local media. Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of stalling on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews. Military service is m»»»
Why Israel’s Military Struggles to Fill a 15,000 Soldier Shortfall
With a possible US ground operation against Iran expected on the horizon, the Israeli military is scrambling to tackle a shortage of roughly 15,000 soldiers as Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warns the IDF could collapse without immediate action. It’s all about “Israel's insistence that it's going to exp»»»
Egypt reportedly warns Lebanon of long war
Lebanon received negative intelligence from Egypt indicating that the Israeli war is likely to be protracted, given the absence of any decisive signs of an imminent ceasefire, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported. This comes as Israel deployed a new military division to southern Lebanon, confirming i»»»
North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty at Kim-Lukashenko summit - UPI.com
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) shake hands on Thursday during a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this handout photo from the Belarusian presidential press service. Photo by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service/EPA SEOUL, March 27 (UPI) -»»»
Israel targeting civilians in southern Lebanon invasion
Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»
Israel targeting civilians in southern Lebanon invasion
Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»
Israel targeting civilians in southern Lebanon invasion
Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»
Israel targeting civilians in southern Lebanon invasion
Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»
Israel targeting civilians in southern Lebanon invasion
Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»
Israel targeting civilians in southern Lebanon invasion
Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»
Israel targeting civilians in southern Lebanon invasion
Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»
Israel targeting civilians in southern Lebanon invasion
Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»
Israel targeting civilians in southern Lebanon invasion
Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»