The Times of Israel is trending as it mirrors geopolitical and antisemitism-related themes in global news; founded 2012 by David Horovitz.
The UK Home Office has cancelled the electronic travel authorisations for Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, who were due to speak at SXSW London and Oxford. Officials have said the cancellations are because their presence "may not be conducive to the public good." Both men have said the bans are linked to their criticism of Israel.
Prediction market platform Polymarket faces scrutiny after reports of harassment and threats against journalists involved in reporting on Israeli missile incidents. The threats stem from disputes over the accuracy of reports on a missile strike near Beit Shemesh, with some users attempting to pressure journalists to alter their coverage. Polymarket condemned the behavior.
Since the start of the recent conflict, Hezbollah has rebuilt its capabilities, firing hundreds of rockets daily into Israel. The IDF reports a gap between previous assessments and current strength, with Hezbollah maintaining a large arsenal and operational capacity. Israel continues strikes on Lebanese infrastructure and is establishing a security zone in southern Lebanon. The conflict remains intense and ongoing.
Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has opened public hearings in May 2026 and has heard dozens of Jewish Australians describe a sharp rise in antisemitic abuse since October 2023, trauma after the December 2025 Bondi Hanukkah massacre that killed 15, and calls for tougher security, counterterrorism and gun reforms.
Authorities report a surge in antisemitic incidents in London, including stabbings, arson at Jewish sites and harassment videotaped for social media. Police have expanded protection with a new community protection team and heightened investigations into possible Iran-linked involvement.
The US has paused its naval operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Gulf allies pushed back and Saudi Arabia refused to let US aircraft use its bases or airspace. Washington says diplomacy with Tehran is underway, with Pakistani mediation, while Iran remains non-committal to a peace proposal. The idea of resuming the mission faces continued risk as Iran, Saudi concerns, and Gulf dynamics evolve.
Billie Eilish and James Cameron have co-directed a new 3D concert film, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), which captures the star’s Manchester show and backstage moments. The project marks Cameron’s first major foray into a concert-film collaboration with a pop artist, expanding the format while staying faithful to Eilish’s stage persona.
Israel’s prime minister has said he has made a secret March 26 trip to Al‑Ain to meet UAE president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and has called it a “historic breakthrough.” The UAE has denied the visit. Multiple outlets have reported broader Israel–UAE defence cooperation during the Iran war, including Iron Dome batteries and alleged intelligence coordination.
Hezbollah has declared that its weapons are an internal Lebanese matter and not part of upcoming talks with Israel, even as two days of Washington-hosted negotiations aim to address the latest fighting and broader relations between the two states. The group says it will turn the battlefield into hell for Israeli forces if hostilities continue, while signaling willingness to cooperate with the Lebanese government on five core demands. Talks in Washington are set to resume this week, with indirect and direct formats debated amid continuing clashes.
An independent Civil Commission has concluded that sexual and gender-based violence was systematic, widespread, and integral to Hamas's October 7 attacks and hostages’ captivity, constituting war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report draws on 430 interviews and 10,000 pieces of visual evidence, including videos and photographs.
Israel has instructed legal advisers to consider defamation action against The New York Times and columnist Nicholas Kristof after a May 11 opinion piece alleged widespread sexual abuse of Palestinians by Israeli forces. The Times has defended its fact‑checking and sourcing; Israeli officials and the Israel Prison Service have rejected the claims as "blood libel."
Tens of thousands of Israeli nationalist marchers have marched through Jerusalem's Old City for Jerusalem Day, chanting anti‑Palestinian slogans, vandalising property and prompting many Palestinian shopkeepers to shut. Far‑right ministers have entered the Al‑Aqsa/Temple Mount compound and unfurled an Israeli flag. Activists have deployed to protect locals and regional governments have condemned the incursions.
Prince Harry has written in the New Statesman about rising antisemitism in Britain, saying it is deeply troubling and that legitimate protest over Middle East events must not translate into hostility toward Jewish communities. The piece follows a surge in antisemitic incidents in London and growing concerns amid pro-Palestinian protests. The coverage spans reactions from police, faith leaders and Jewish communal bodies as Britain grapples with safety and free expression.
A video shows individuals making antisemitic threats on Whitechapel Road, Tower Hamlets, near a mosque. Met officers have attended and are pursuing inquiries. The incident follows a spike in antisemitic activity and the Met has deployed additional officers to protect Jewish communities.
The UAE has reaffirmed its sovereign-rights to respond to threats after Iran-linked strikes and at BRICS discussions in New Delhi. Officials say around 3,000 drone and missile attacks have targeted civilian sites since the Feb. 28 start of the US-Israel war on Iran, and the UAE is coordinating with partners while asserting it will deter aggression.
Since mid-May, Iran has conveyed a revised peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan demanding lifting of sanctions, release of frozen funds, reparations and continued enrichment rights. President Donald Trump has said he paused planned strikes and warned a new limited attack will happen in days if no deal is reached; talks are stalled but continuing.
The Times of Israel reports that an Israeli-developed, multistage plan to remove Iran’s leadership during the war has left Ahmadinejad wounded but alive and missing; US-Israeli operations aimed at destabilizing Tehran have not yet produced a government replacement.
The Democratic National Committee has released a 192‑page autopsy of the 2024 election that it had kept secret. Chair Ken Martin has said the report "does not meet my standards" and has apologised for withholding it; the draft is incomplete, annotated as unverified in places, omits Gaza/Israel, and is prompting internal criticism and calls for his resignation.
The Guardian and other outlets report that Israeli detention facilities are under scrutiny as footage of abuse of Palestinian detainees surfaces. Officials have faced international condemnation following a high-profile video showing detainees in distress, prompting comment from leaders and human-rights bodies.
A NYT/Siena poll shows 74% of Democratic voters oppose additional US military and economic aid to Israel, with sympathy leaning toward Palestinians. The results highlight a changing public posture toward Israel amid the Gaza war, Iran tensions, and domestic focus.
Public hearings in Australia’s Royal Commission are examining antisemitism and security at the Bondi Beach attack site. ASIO has tied Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to two antisemitic attacks, prompting the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador in August 2025. The inquiry focuses on police security at the Hanukkah event and the broader spike in antisemitism since 2023.
Iran has ordered a reopening of international internet access after an almost 90-day nationwide blackout that began in January and deepened after U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February. Fixed broadband users are reporting partial reconnection while mobile service remains unstable; many platforms still require VPNs and businesses say losses are severe.
Poland has raised the prospect of revoking the 2023 Order of the White Eagle awarded to President Volodymyr Zelensky after he has signed a decree naming a Ukrainian special-forces unit “Heroes of the UPA.” Polish leaders are expressing outrage over the UPA’s role in World War II-era killings of Poles, and the Order’s Chapter will meet on June 8 to consider the case.