The Middle East power balance is undergoing a dramatic reset, with Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia tilting into a new triangular alignment that is reshaping diplomatic calculations from Washington to Jerusalem. As regional sandstorms shift, Trump delivers a geopolitical warning shot to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, urging restraint and signaling that Washington will not greenlight further ignition in an already combustible arena. Meanwhile, Israel’s internal political storm intensifies. President Isaac Herzog places Netanyahu’s pardon request under a national-interest scalpel, insisting the decision will hinge on the needs of the country, not the fate of one man. WATCH
03 December,2025 09:52 PM IST
A teenager was killed after falling from a building during a massive anti-draft rally in Jerusalem, where over 200,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protested Israel’s plan to enforce military conscription for yeshiva students. The “Million Rally” paralyzed traffic, shut down Highway 1, and packed Jerusalem’s train stations, sparking clashes with police and journalists. The tragedy underscores the deep divide between Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community and the state over faith, duty, and national service.
01 November,2025 06:04 PM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated address at the Israeli Knesset took an unexpected turn when protesters stormed the parliament chamber, interrupting his speech with loud chants and banners reading “Genocide.” The dramatic disruption forced a temporary pause in proceedings as security swiftly escorted the demonstrators from the floor. Several left-wing Israeli lawmakers were also seen joining the protest, intensifying the scene and prompting calls for parliamentary order. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana later issued a formal apology to Trump, emphasizing that the protest did not reflect the official stance of the Israeli government. WATCH
13 October,2025 08:05 PM IST
Gaza is facing unprecedented devastation as Israeli airstrikes intensify, leaving at least 14 dead overnight and pushing casualties above 65,000, with 90% of the population displaced. Famine has been declared, and thousands of Palestinians are fleeing with whatever belongings they can carry. Amid the crisis, mass protests erupted in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, demanding that Prime Minister Netanyahu negotiate hostage releases and end the conflict. International pressure mounts as countries including the UK, France, Canada, and Australia move to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN, while Israel vows to destroy Hamas infrastructure, with a campaign that could last for months. WATCH
21 September,2025 02:09 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
