From rivalry to rapprochement: Netanyahu’s pardon strategy exposed On the eve of the review of his pardon request, the Israeli Prime Minister has taken an unprecedented step by altering his approach toward the Chief Justice of Israel’s Supreme Court, seeking to set aside long-standing disputes and pave the way for his pardon. According to political sources, this move is part of a broader strategy to use every possible tool to avoid prosecution.

Details of the $500 million U.S. military aid to the Israeli regime The U.S. House of Representatives has locked in extensive military assistance to the Israeli regime in the 2026 defense budget, allocating $500 million for missile defense, technological support, and prioritizing security cooperation.

Military shake-up exposes growing tensions inside the Pentagon The U.S. military commander within the country’s Southern Command resigned after coming under pressure from the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Economic slowdown intensifies in UK amid weak services and construction The latest official data show that the UK economy shrank for the second consecutive month, driven by a decline in services and a retreat in construction, raising concerns that a “creeping recession” may be increasingly affecting economic activity.

Political tensions surge in Tel Aviv over Gaza’s post-war rubble The Israeli political–security cabinet meeting was held under tense circumstances due to disagreements over Washington’s request that Tel Aviv take responsibility for clearing Gaza’s war debris.

Barham Salih appointed UN High Commissioner Former Iraqi President Barham Salih has been selected as the new head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

U.S. approves $900 billion military budget The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the country’s military budget exceeding $900 billion.

600 Israeli officers submit resignation requests amid pay raise suspension A Hebrew newspaper reported a new internal upheaval within the structure of the Israeli army, writing that after the Supreme Court decided to suspend the “Chief of Staff Pay Raise” plan at the end of this month and no law was passed to ensure its continuation, approximately 600 officers and senior non-commissioned officers over the age of 42 submitted requests for immediate resignation.

Israel’s stealth annexation: Thousands of West Bank units approved Israeli authorities have approved the construction of hundreds of new housing units in West Bank settlements, a decision that brings the total number of units approved by Netanyahu’s cabinet since the end of 2022 to over 51,000.

Iceland withdraws from Eurovision in protest against Israel Iceland’s national media announced that the country will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 following the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) approval of representatives from Israel. This decision comes after Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia withdrew in protest of the war in Gaza.