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Iranian pulls out of taekwondo tournament over bout with Israeli

Iranian athlete Rozhan Goudarzi withdrew from a taekwondo tournament in Kenya after refusing to compete against an Israeli opponent, local media reported Wednesday.

Italy coach expresses Gaza heartache ahead of Israel clash

Gennaro Gattuso said on Tuesday that that he felt heartache over the two-year-long war in Gaza ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifiers, one of which will be against Israel.

#Perspective / Shahidul Alam sails for Gaza waving Bangladesh flag and hope

Bangladeshi writer-photographer Shahidul Alam sailed with the Conscience Flotilla to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, documenting attacks and solidarity. His voyage galvanized national support, waving Bangladesh's flag while condemning injustice and calling for Palestine’s liberation.

Tonali saves Italy from World Cup disaster against Israel

Italy prevailed in a whirlwind game to beat Israel 5-4 in their World Cup qualifier in Hungary on Monday after the Italians scored two own goals, twice came from behind and conceded a late equaliser but scrambled a win to stay in the hunt in Group I.

Norway to donate ticket sales from Israel qualifier to Gaza aid

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that ticket revenue from their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel will be donated to humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza.

Australia cancels far-right Israeli lawmaker's visa

Simcha Rothman was scheduled to visit Sydney and Melbourne this month

In Gaza, Israel is waging a war on journalists, too

When a journalist is killed, their archives, contacts, and testimony are buried with them.

How Iran's authoritarian rule became its greatest vulnerability

The regime's brutality towards its people has created a reservoir of resentment that foreign powers can exploit.

Hackers destroy $90 million in Iran crypto exchange: report

An anti-Iranian hacking group known as Gonjeshke Darande, or 'Predatory Sparrow', claims to have destroyed nearly $90 million worth of cryptocurrency in an attack on Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, on Wednesday, according to a recent report by Reuters. This marks the second high-profile cyberattack in two days by the group, which has suspected links to Israel.

August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025

In Gaza, Israel is waging a war on journalists, too

When a journalist is killed, their archives, contacts, and testimony are buried with them.

July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025

How Iran's authoritarian rule became its greatest vulnerability

The regime's brutality towards its people has created a reservoir of resentment that foreign powers can exploit.

June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025

Hackers destroy $90 million in Iran crypto exchange: report

An anti-Iranian hacking group known as Gonjeshke Darande, or 'Predatory Sparrow', claims to have destroyed nearly $90 million worth of cryptocurrency in an attack on Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, on Wednesday, according to a recent report by Reuters. This marks the second high-profile cyberattack in two days by the group, which has suspected links to Israel.

April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025

Israel security chief fired by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15

On Sunday, Netanyahu filed an affidavit of his own to the court calling Bar a 'liar'

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

Google owner Alphabet wants to buy Israeli cybersecurity firm for over $30 bln

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for more than $30 billion, marking its largest potential purchase to date.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Israel seen as likely to attack Iran by midyear: reports

Such an attack would escalate tension in the region and risking a wider conflict

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

Israeli military says it is expanding West Bank operation

The military, police and intelligence services launched a counter-terrorism operation in Jenin

January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

Israel says Gazans can return home as more hostage releases agreed

Israel had been preventing vast crowds of Palestinians from using a coastal road to return to northern Gaza

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

Trump suggests US releasing 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

Biden's administration last year halted shipments of 2,000-pound bombs when it appeared Israel was poised to launch a major ground operation in heavily populated areas of Gaza

January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025

Israel army chief resigns over October 7 'failure'

Finkelman headed Israel's southern military command, which is responsible for Gaza