Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Monday against what he called "soft war" tactics employed by enemies in a bid to sow discord within the Islamic republic."Today, we have no concerns regarding hard defence or the enemy's military threats. Islamic Iran possesses strong capabilities to counter such threats, ensuring a high level of security for its people," said Khamenei during a speech in Tehran.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Khamenei warns of attempts to create 'discord' in Iran
Starmer to meet Trump 'next week': UK govt
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington next week to discuss a "wide range of issues", a British government spokesperson confirmed on Monday.Starmer is seeking to foster ties with Trump in a delicate balancing act of maintaining good relations with both the new US administration and the European Union, which Britain left five years ago.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Starmer to meet Trump 'next week': UK govt
Israel prepares to receive most likely four bodies of hostages on Thursday
Hamas will hand over the names of the hostages who were killed in captivity in the morning on Thursday.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel prepares to receive most likely four bodies of hostages on Thursday
Austrian knife attack suspect was radicalized on TikTok, officials say
The attack came just days after a 24-year-old Afghan drove into a crowd in Munich in neighboring Germany, killing two people and injuring dozens.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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The real test begins: Can Israel make the Hamas, Hezbollah ceasefires hold?
In the coming days, it will be clear if Israel can convince Hamas to resolve post-Gaza war issues or if conflict will continue, potentially undermining stability from the past month.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The real test begins: Can Israel make the Hamas, Hezbollah ceasefires hold?
The long, sad, saga of Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed
Their decade-long captivity speaks volumes about the worst of human nature, of the depth of cruelty of which humans are capable.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The long, sad, saga of Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed
Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza mark 500 days of captivity
Holding pictures of their loved ones, families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza marked 500 days of captivity on Monday, urging authorities to secure their release.Dozens of demonstrators were seen marching to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, chanting slogans and carrying banners that read "Home Now", before meeting lawmakers in parliament."My eyes burn from the tears I have shed for the past 500 days," said Einav Tzangauker, whose son Matan is among those still held captive since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that sparked the Gaza war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza mark 500 days of captivity
500 days on, the Jewish Agency's Fund for Victims of Terror is helping Israel heal
The report reviews the scope of the damage inflicted since the beginning of the Iron Swords War, and reveals the investment in rehabilitation, totaling NIS 85,528,480, over the last 15 months.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 500 days on, the Jewish Agency's Fund for Victims of Terror is helping Israel heal
Holocaust survivors in Israel to receive dedicated assistance through new program
Thanks to the Claims Conference, to date, over $90 billion has been paid in indemnification, with $535 million distributed in 2024 to more than 200,000 survivors in 83 countries.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Holocaust survivors in Israel to receive dedicated assistance through new program
How to join the IDF at (almost) any age and stage
I could hardly keep myself from jumping up and down when an IDF spokesperson named Shira offered to try to find some units that could use my unique talents.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: How to join the IDF at (almost) any age and stage