STAYING IN TOUCH WITH OUR WORLD
- Iranian foreign minister visits Doha amid missile strikes on Gulf states, release of US citizen July 16, 2026Araghchi, according to the Foreign Ministry, made the journey to “meet with Qatari authorities and offer his condolences” after the death of former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- 'An attack against humanity: Argentina marks 32 years since deadly AMIA bombing July 16, 2026The AMIA bombing killed 85 people and injured more than 300 in 1994, in what remains the deadliest terror attack on Argentinian soil and one of the deadliest against the Jewish diaspora.
- Australian antisemitism 'passed point of no return,' Jewish leader tells 'Post' after emigrating July 16, 2026"On October 8, there were some leaders of the Muslim community and some Muslim groups in Australia celebrating on the streets. On October 9, we had the riots in front of the Opera House," Adler said.
- Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with West Nile fever, first case in summer 2026, Health Ministry says July 16, 2026The Health Ministry confirmed Israel’s first West Nile fever case of 2026, while officials said the location where the Tel Aviv resident was infected remains unconfirmed.
- US to change visa duration regulations for foreign students, journalists July 16, 2026The new rule from the US DHS creates a fixed time period for visas for international students and members of the media, which were previously available for the duration of the program or employment.
- High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers July 16, 2026The dispute comes after a succession of increasingly forceful High Court judgments on inequality in military service and the government’s failure to enforce the existing draft law.
- Netanyahu's wife, sons to receive extended Shin Bet protection, PM granted lifelong security July 16, 2026Sara Netanyahu will receive protection for as long as her husband is alive, while Yair and Avner Netanyahu will be protected for at least five years.
- Israel to produce its own JDAM bombs en masse within two years, in bid for arms independence July 16, 2026Move is part of broader push to reduce Israel's reliance on foreign munitions, expand domestic weapons production • Germany deals lead to quadrupled Arrow production
- Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq July 16, 2026"A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones," SANA reported.
- Palestinian ex-prisoners allege sexual, physical, and medical abuse in Israeli prisons - report July 16, 2026"This kind of thing never happened before October 7. Back then, we only faced this type of abuse if there was a hunger strike or a riot," the released prisoners told Wall Street Journal.
- Haredi protesters call Israel Police 'antisemites' while blocking Highway 4, police confirm July 16, 2026The highway was closed between the Aluf Sade Interchange, south of Ramat Gan, and the Em Hamoshavot Interchange, north of Bnei Brak, police added.
- Israel denies German flotilla activist's claim of alleged rape in Israeli detention July 16, 2026According to the complaint and Liedtke’s account, the alleged assault occurred on October 10, 2025, after she was transferred to Givon Prison following the interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla.
- Syria’s actions against Hezbollah weapons smuggling showcase its regional commitment - analysis July 16, 2026As US President Donald Trump maneuvers to bring about peace in Lebanon, Syria plays a key role in helping cut off the arms flow to Hezbollah.
- Shas leader Arye Deri accuses IDF chief of 'helping the Left' with ultra-Orthodox draft stance July 16, 2026Deri on Zamir: 'He has lost it. What the chief of staff did... was an attempt to help the left-wing bloc' • PM hopefuls Bennett, Eisenkot swiftly condemn Shas leader's attack on IDF chief
- Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law July 16, 2026The petition was filed hours after the Knesset approved an amendment to the law which expressly allows the Council for Higher Education to approve separate programs for men and women.
- Italy upholds sentencing for ‘barbaric’ murderers of honor killed teenager Saman Abbas July 16, 2026Abbas moved to northern Italy from Pakistan as a teenager, where she quickly adapted to Western culture, a shift that deeply angered her family.
- IDF finds dead body tied to stretcher in southern Lebanon, launches investigation July 16, 2026The body was passed to the police for further investigation.
- Netanyahu postpones planned visit to US after Lindsey Graham's funeral delayed July 16, 2026Previously, Netanyahu had been set to fly to Washington on Saturday night to attend former senator Lindsey Graham's funeral and to meet with US President Donald Trump.
- US rejects Israeli plan to move military aircraft from Ben-Gurion as parking crisis continues July 16, 2026While the Transportation Ministry announced Wednesday that a solution had been reached to relocate the US assets to other sites, American sources now say alternative solutions do not meet its needs.
- Israeli questioned in Italian airport after 216 kg of khat found in seven suitcases in his luggage July 16, 2026In Yemen and Israel, khat is not defined as a dangerous drug, but the situation is different in Italy and in most countries around the world.
