Israel Confirms Body Returned by Hamas Is That of Shiri Bibas
DNA testing had found that remains returned a day earlier purportedly of Ms. Bibas, a dead Israeli hostage, were in fact not hers, stirring outrage in Israel. A body that…
February 2025
In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids
Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.…
Who Are the 6 Freed Israeli Hostages
Two of the captives had been in the hands of Hamas for about 10 years. The rest were taken during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas released…
Trump’s Ukraine envoy: EU won’t be part of peace talks
Munich, Germany – Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, told Europeans on Saturday that their inclusion in talks to end the war in Ukraine was “not going to happen”. Kellogg…
French foreign minister to visit China, hoping to end cognac tariffs
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on Saturday he would travel to China “in the next few weeks” in hopes of finding a settlement over Beijing’s tariffs on French cognac…
Europe scrambles for series of urgent Ukraine talks
Munich, Germany – European leaders have convened a series of crisis meetings over the Ukraine peace talks, as the US sends increasingly strong signals that there will be no seat…
Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation
The South Carolina Republican used her floor privileges to lodge shocking accusations against her former fiancé and three other men. Listen to this article · 5:0
Venting at Democrats and Fearing Trump, Liberal Donors Pull Back Cash
Demoralized donors are frustrated with Democrats’ failings and worried about retribution from the president. Their frugality has left liberal groups struggling to fight the new administration. Listen to this article…
Rubio Visits Israel as Trump Pushes Plan to Expel Palestinians From Gaza
Scholars of international law say President Trump’s proposal for American control of a Gaza without Palestinians would be ethnic cleansing and a war crime. Share full article Marco Rubio, the…
Israel and Hamas Make 6th Exchange, Keeping Cease-Fire Intact for Now
Days after the fragile truce appeared to be teetering, Hamas freed three Israeli hostages as Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners. But it is far from clear whether the deal will…