U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Rome for a second round of preliminary nuclear talks on Saturday. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Trump told Netanyahu Washington wanted to prioritize diplomatic talks with Tehran

If confirmed, Yehuda Kaploun will be the first Lubavitcher Hassid to fill this senior State Department role. His attacks on the Democrats call into question the image of non-partisanship the Chabad tries so hard to project

Defense cooperation between Israel and India is expanding, with joint projects by leading companies in both markets. This allows Israel to reduce its dependence on the West, which has proved problematic during the Swords of Iron War; for India, it offers a much needed toehold in the Middle East

The Dancyg family was reunited this week with their dog, who had been taken to Gaza on Oct. 7. But Ben is still waiting to see the hostages' mothers, sisters and daughters, who to him are true leaders, smiling alongside their loved ones when they return

Warrant Officer G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra, aged 35, is the first IDF casualty since fighting resumed in the Gaza Strip in March. Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett described him as 'a son of a family that loves Israel, many of whose members serve in the IDF'

ISRAEL: Reports: Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister, Mossad Chief to meet U.S. envoy before Iran talks on Saturday ■ GAZA: At least 5 Palestinians reportedly killed in IDF strike on Khan Yunis ■ IRAN: Tehran will not negotiate over missile program, official says ■ LEBANON: Hezbollah leader: Israel not upholding cease-fire; warns of retribution

When war broke out, in 2023, most startups near the Gaza border ground to a halt, as workers were evacuated and investors disappeared. Now, against all odds, the Western Negev is experiencing a tech resurgence