International

The US must halt its talks amid escalating labor strikes in Iran - opinion

Iranian domestic instability should be allowed to continue without interference from the US or rescue diplomacy.

 MEMBERS OF Iran’s delegation leave Oman’s Embassy in Rome, where the fifth round of US-Iran talks took place last week. Engaging with the Iranian regime signals to Iranian citizens that Western governments prioritize short-term diplomatic optics over long-term political outcomes, the writer argues.
 Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024.

Misframing the Ethiopian crisis: A call for honest diplomacy - opinion

 KAZAKH PRESIDENT Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris last November. Tokayev and Macron – together with the World Bank and support from Saudi Arabia – hosted the One Water Summit last year, the writer notes.

Climate security: The world can’t turn inward - opinion

 MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ at Kibbutz Be’eri last week.

Why Jerusalem Int'l Book Forum Prize winner Michel Houellebecq is drawn to Israel


Africa needs partners, not donors

Insights from the Israel-Africa Relations Institute show how strategic partnerships—not aid dependency—can unlock Africa’s vast potential.

 U.S. President Donald Trump's Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos addresses a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda April 8, 2025.

Elad Yanir wins International Bible Quiz for 2025

Israeli 10th grader Elad Yanir is a student at AMIT High School in Petah Tikva. His runner-up is Ilan Ram, who came from the Frish Yeshiva in the United States.

 Winner of the contest, Elad Yanir receiving his award from Israeli politicians

Pandora expands: New store opens at Gold Mall with NIS 1M investment

Pandora's 23rd store in Israel opens at Gold Mall, Rishon Lezion, featuring the new EVOKE concept. It will showcase the Spring 2025 collection alongside iconic pieces.

 Pandora Gold Mall

Indian Ocean Conference highlights growing Iran engagement as Israel remains isolated - analysis

These kinds of regional events often do not include Israeli participation, illustrating that while Israel has sought out ties, it often faces an uphill struggle participating in important groups.

 The 8th Indian Ocean Conference - 2025.

Rewire by Remitly removes fees for international transfers from Israel

Rewire by Remitly eliminates fees for money transfers from Israel to 130+ countries, making international remittances more affordable for migrant workers and students.

Money

Douze points? Israel currently topping Eurovision’s betting tables

Eurovision is an arena in which Israel often shines, winning in 1978, 1979, 1998, 2018, and possibly in 2025.

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas on the Nova festival in Israel's south, sings on a stage in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on January 23, 2025.

Tarantino at Sundance: 'I’m an Abba'

Variety quoted him as saying that spending time with his children was his priority right now.

Quentin Tarantino poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 9, 2020

Expensive international flights feel unjustifiable - opinion

Transparency in the decision-making processes of international carriers, coupled with efforts to ensure fair pricing and increased availability of flights, could alleviate much of the current strain.

 AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport. With major carriers reducing or suspending their services, passengers are left with few options, and El Al has become one of the few reliable choices, yet this reliability comes with a hefty price tag, the writer notes.

The Hill: ICC sanctions bill could see Congressional vote this week

Roy described the ICC as an "illegitimate body" that is engaged in a "shameful lawfare campaign" against Prime Minister Netanyahu. 

US Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) nominates Rep. Kevin McCarthy for House Speaker prior to an 8th round of voting on the third day of the 118th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, January 5, 2023.

After Chilean politicians label menorah ‘symbol of death,’ hanukkiah vandalized, lighting canceled

Israeli ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, posted on social media on December 17 that Moreira’s statements were “clear antisemitism,” and he was convinced that they did not represent the Chileans.

Menorah during Hanukkah in new community in the Negev honoring fallen IDF Officer Col. Yonatan Steinberg

Israeli delegation faces massive walk out during speech to Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly

"Every time the Jewish people stand against tyranny, the world asks us to surrender in the name of so-called peace and quiet," MK Dan Illouz said during his speech.

ZIONIST UNION MK Nachman Shai addressing the Inter-Parliamentary Union in October 2018