Israeli Scientists Use Yeast to Study Human Mating Preferences
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute used yeast to study human mating preferences, finding that yeast born to partners deemed preferable by humans are genetically fitter than those from random pairings. The study sugges...
French UNIFIL Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Lebanon; Macron Blames Hezbollah
A French soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL was killed in southern Lebanon on April 18, in what Macron and UNIFIL directly attributed to Hezbollah. Hezbollah denied any connection to the incident, whil...
UNICEF Suspends Gaza Operations After Israeli Strike Kills Two Contracted Truck Drivers
UNICEF has halted operations in northern Gaza after Israeli forces killed two contracted truck drivers at a water distribution site. The suspension deals another blow to humanitarian access in the territory amid the ongo...
Lebanon Condemns Attack on UNIFIL Peacekeepers, Vows to Hold Perpetrators Accountable
The Lebanese Foreign Ministry condemned an attack on UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, pledging to pursue those responsible. The ministry confirmed the incident targeted UN forces operating in the region....
London Police Investigate Arson Attack on Building Linked to Jewish Organization
Metropolitan Police are investigating an arson attack on a London building tied to a Jewish organization, part of a string of antisemitic arson incidents in north London. Previous incidents include fires at a synagogue a...
Israel Critic Analilia MejÃa Wins New Jersey US House Special Election
Bernie Sanders ally Analilia MejÃa, who has accused Israel of genocide, won the special election for New Jersey's 11th congressional district and will serve until January. Notably, AIPAC contributed to her primary victo...
Gaza Death Toll Reaches 72,549 Despite Ceasefire Declaration
Medical officials in Gaza report the death toll has reached 72,549, according to sources citing Wafa news agency. The rising figure comes despite a ceasefire agreement signed in October of the previous year, which offici...
Palestinian Woman Featured on L'Espresso Cover Recounts Near-Death Encounter with Settlers
Meead Abu al-Rub, the Palestinian woman featured on the cover of Italian magazine L'Espresso, spoke about facing settler violence, saying settlers 'were ready to kill us.' Her account comes amid controversy over the maga...
Iran Regime Shows No Signs of Collapse Despite Weeks of US and Israeli Strikes
After weeks of U.S. and Israeli military strikes, analysts say Iran's leadership remains entrenched despite mounting economic pressure, internal repression, and war damage. Iranians are watching for signs that ceasefire ...
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Operatives in Lebanon, First Since Ceasefire Agreement
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it carried out strikes against Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, marking the first such action since the ceasefire deal took effect. The IDF stated the strikes were consistent with the ...
UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in south Lebanon; France blames Hezbollah, which denies role
A United Nations peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded when a UNIFIL patrol came under small-arms fire while clearing explosive ordnance along a road in southern Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron confir...
Iran-US nuclear diplomacy: Tehran reviews US proposals as Egypt and Pakistan mediate
Iran's top national security body confirmed it is reviewing 'new proposals' received from the United States, while warning that its negotiators would accept no compromises with Washington. Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr A...
UNICEF Condemns Israeli Forces' Killing of Water Truck Drivers in Gaza
The UN Children's Fund expressed outrage after Israeli forces killed water truck drivers in Gaza, calling on Israeli authorities to investigate the incident and ensure full accountability. The statement underscores ongoi...
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Gunfire on Tanker as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Iran announced the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing a US blockade of its ports, with gunboats reportedly firing on a tanker in the waterway. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict '...
French UNIFIL Soldier Killed in Attack in Southern Lebanon Attributed to Hezbollah
A French soldier serving with the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL was killed and three others wounded during a road-clearing operation in southern Lebanon in what French and UNIFIL officials said was likely a Hezbollah at...
Palestinian mother recounts abuse and fear during Israeli detention
A Palestinian mother has given a personal account of her experience during Israeli detention, describing conditions that left her fearing for her life. The testimony provides a firsthand perspective on the treatment of P...
Iran reopens then closes Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran nuclear talks stall
Iran briefly declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, triggering a sharp drop in oil prices, before closing it again within roughly 20 hours, citing the United States' failure to lift its naval blockade...
Entertainment figures sign letter opposing Israel's expulsion from Eurovision
A group of entertainment figures including Amy Schumer, Mila Kunis, Erin Foster, and Matthew Weiner added their names to a letter rejecting calls to exclude Israel from Eurovision. The signatories argue that expulsion wo...
Iran reimoses Strait of Hormuz closure as US blockade holds; IRGC gunboats fire on tanker
Iran's central military command announced it would resume 'strict management' of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing an earlier decision to reopen the waterway, after the US maintained its blockade of Iranian ports and coast...
Displaced Lebanese Return Home as Ceasefire Holds but Israeli Violations Reported
As the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire entered its second day, displaced residents began returning to southern Lebanese border towns including Khiam. Al Jazeera correspondents on the ground reported Israeli bulldozers continu...