The Times of Israel is in the headlines as it tracks war, antisemitism, and politics from Gaza to global debates. The outlet, launched in 2012, is a leading English-language Israeli news site.
A set of reviews and features across The Guardian, The Independent, and The Times of Israel showcase artists navigating big-budget platforms and grassroots strategies to amplify their work. From Billie Eilish’s 3D concert film co-directed with James Cameron to discussions of Moneyball’s enduring relevance and Walter Yetnikoff’s role in MTV’s lineup, readers are offered context on how distribution and audience engagement are shifting.
A riot erupted in Bnei Brak after a visit by female IDF soldiers to a Haredi community, leading to arrests, injuries, and protests. The incident highlights tensions over military service and gender roles within ultra-Orthodox society, amid ongoing debates about conscription and religious exemptions.
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 that have heard dozens of Jewish Australians describe a sharp rise in antisemitic abuse since October 2023 and trauma after the December 2025 Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre that killed 15. The commission has received thousands of submissions and has recommended security, counterterrorism and gun reforms.
The Met has expanded a dedicated protection unit for London's Jewish communities as police investigate a pattern of antisemitic hate crimes and arson attacks targeting synagogues, ambulances, and other Jewish sites amid rising tensions connected to the Gaza war and wider Iran-linked activity.
The United States envoy to Israel has praised the UAE, saying it is an example of strong Israel–Gulf ties. Israel has supplied Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the UAE to help defend against Iranian attacks amid the ongoing war in the region, a move confirmed by multiple outlets.
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.
A 300-page Civil Commission report has concluded that sexual and gender-based violence against women and men during Hamas' October 7 attacks and hostages' captivity was systematic, widespread, and integral to the assault and its aftermath, constituting war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocidal acts.