Israel-Hezbollah border tensions rise as terror group rearms, resists US- backed ceasefire

Jonathan J. Pollard, a convicted Israeli spy, has met with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee to express gratitude for his support. Pollard downplayed the controversy surrounding their private meeting, emphasizing its significance to him personally.

The Lemkin family, descendants of the scholar who coined the term 'genocide', is urging Pennsylvania officials to investigate an institute that bears his name. This institute has been accused of using the term to label Israel's actions as genocide, a claim that has drawn criticism from prominent rabbis who support the family's stance.

Nick Fuentes, a white nationalist, has gained attention for his extremist views during an interview with Tucker Carlson. Fuentes criticizes the Republican Party for not being radical enough and expresses anti-Semitic beliefs, including a fixation on Israel. His controversial statements have sparked discussions about the growing extremism within the mainstream right in the U.S.

President Trump's agreement to sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia could significantly shift the military balance in the Middle East. This deal raises concerns among Israeli and U.S. officials regarding the potential erosion of Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME) in the region.

Mayor Eric Adams expressed concerns for Jewish New Yorkers following the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor-elect, stating that 'everything is not fine' during an event in Israel. His comments reflect apprehensions about the implications of Mamdani's victory for the Jewish community in New York City.