The Latest Breaking News from Jerusalem

Who is Zion Suzuki? The US-born Japanese goalkeeper trying to keep Brazil at bay at the World Cup

Japan faced five-time champions Brazil in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday. Zion Suzuki lined up in goal for Japan, and was tasked with keeping Carlo Ancelotti’s men at bay. Suzuki, 23, was born in Newark, New Jersey, to a Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother,…

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Newsletter: A Commissioner's secret trip to Israel

In this newsletter: A high-ranking EU official visits Jerusalem on Monday, exposing a vacuum of information about the trip; UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to lay-out how he will vacate Number 10 Downing Street; plus, the EU-Moldova summit gets underway in the Belgian capital.

Euronews · Jun 22

Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast war

The poll of 3,644 respondents, conducted between June 17 and 20 by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in collaboration with the Agam Institute, paints a stark picture of public sentiment following the US-Iran deal. Of those surveyed, 92.1 percent said Iran had won or gained more from the conflict, while…

The Economic Times · Jun 21

'The gift reflects...': Why WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum donates $200 million to a Jerusalem hospital now

Co-founder and former CEO of WhatsApp Jan Koum has created a ripple as he donated $200 million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, the largest single donation ever made to an Israeli hospital. While Koum is known for his past philanthropic gestures for Jewish causes, this one is significant…

The Times of India · Jun 6

Pentagon Elevates Israel To Highest Counterintelligence Threat Level Amid Espionage Concerns: Report

The reported assessment surfaced as Washington and Jerusalem navigate disagreements over military operations and diplomatic efforts across the Middle East.

International Business Times · Jun 6

WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum donated $200 million to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital, tripling its size with a 24-story surgical and emergency tower

WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum has donated $200 million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, renaming it Koum Shaare Zedek. This record-breaking gift will fund a new 24-story tower, significantly expanding the hospital's capacity and medical facilities. Koum's journey from welfare recipient to major philanthropist highlights a broader trend of…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Israeli forces capture Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, a Crusade-era site once held by the Knights Templar

A 12th-century castle built during the Crusades in Lebanon has been seized by Israeli forces in what’s been described as the deepest incursion into Lebanon for more than 25 years.

The Conversation · Jun 1

Palestinian man shot dead at West Bank barrier

Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian man who was trying to cross a barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem.

AAP · Jun 1

Palestinian man is shot and killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem

Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian man at a barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry

The Independent UK · May 31

Israel kills chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike

JERUSALEM - Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor earlier this month despite an ongoing ceasefire.

Bangkok Post · May 27