The decline in women’s rights is measurable. In the 2025–26 Women, Peace and Security Index, Israel ranks 84 of 181 countries – behind Albania, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.

The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media.

Conservatives have long seen supporting Israel as an act of faith. Now, critics such as Tucker Carlson say Christian Zionism is a heresy, while more progressive Christian voices denounce Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.

Investigators warned that such lapses increase the risk of sensitive U.S. weapons technology falling into the hands of hostile actors.

Despite tensions between the Vatican and Israel's government over the Gaza war, some Jews and Christians living in Israel are trying to build trust between their communities.

Throughout European history, Christians frequently attacked Jews on Christmas and Easter, claiming they killed Christ. “The custom was for Jews to not leave the house for fear of being attacked by drunken peasants. In Israel, where the public sphere is full of Jewish symbols, language and culture, Christian symbols can be tolerated,” Shoham said.

The ruling Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air ...