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(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians

 A Kalashnikov and magazine seized by Israel Police at the Israel-Syrian border, July 17, 2025.

Two Israelis arrested by police after returning from Syria with Kalashnikov rifles

 Weapons found by IDF troops in the Gaza Strip, July 2025.

WATCH: IDF kills terrorists, destroys tunnels in Gaza, Lebanon strikes


Netanyahu confirms ceasefire, Syrian withdrawal from Sweida due to 'forceful action'

"I instructed the IDF to act with force because the Damascus regime sent its army south of the capital and massacred the Druze," Netanyahu said.

 An Israeli soldier holds a megaphone as Israeli-Druze gather, near the ceasefire line amid the conflict in the Druze areas in Syria, July 16, 2025.

Actress Suki Waterhouse reveals she got a hernia from wearing tight pants

Waterhouse wrote: 'Have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia & I've been too scared to tell you?'

 Actress Suki Waterhouse reveals she got a hernia from wearing tight pants.

Western diplomats were within meters of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources say

No one in the convoy was injured, and it continued on its way, the people said, declining to give further details on the nationalities or number of those involved.

 Smoke rises after strikes on Syria's defense ministry in Damascus, according to Al Jazeera TV, in Damascus, Syria July 16, 2025.

Israel to boost defense spending by NIS 42 b. in light of multi-front wars

The Director-General of the ministry, Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram said that this move would allow the ministry to replenish consumed stocks of weapons and ammunition. 

 An Israeli APC manoeuvres next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, July 16, 2025.

Russia says Israeli strikes are 'gross violation' of Syria's sovereignty

The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the attacks against the Druze Community in Syria were "deeply concerning."

 A person stands near the ceasefire line between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, amid the ongoing conflict in the Druze areas in Syria, in Majdal Shams, July 17, 2025.

Neanderthal recipes: Study reveals how Neanderthals living in Northern Israel butchered their meat

These differences in butchery practices cannot be explained by tool type, skill, or available resources, indicating that cultural practices might be responsible.

 Neanderthal recipes: Study reveals how Neanderthals living in Northern Israel butchered their meat. Illustration.

Two people killed in strike on Gazan church compound, several wounded, Latin patriarchate says

Pope Leo expressed his sadness over the deaths of the two people following the strike, and reiterated his hope for dialogue and a ceasefire.

 A Palestinian woman walks outside the Holy Family Church after the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, in Gaza City April 21, 2025.

'We are witnessing terrible atrocities,' Israeli Druze says from within Syria - N12

"The minute we see terrorists going into hospitals and murdering children and patients, we cannot stand idle," Fares Alawi told the Israeli news site.

 Israeli Druze cross the border to check on their family members in Syria, amid the ongoing conflict in the Druze areas in Syria, in Majdal Shams, near the ceasefire line between the Golan Heights and Syria, July 16, 2025.

Archaeologists uncover evidence supporting reality of Trojan War

Burned ruins, broken weapons, and hastily buried human remains confirm signs of a sudden, violent attack, challenging the notion of a slow decline.

 Woman traveler exploring sculpted busts of Iliad heroes at archaeological site of Troy.

Trump calls 'Epstein hoax' the latest 'radical left Democrat scam'

Trump slams the "Lunatic Left" over the Epstein hoax and other fake news, claiming Democrats are failing at governing and policy.

 People walk out of the West Wing of the White House with "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" binders, February 27, 2025; illustrative.