White House officially sanctions ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan

The U.S. Treasury Department officially sanctioned Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, on Thursday. Read more

‘Just devastating,’ Jewish leaders say of Los Angeles wildfires

At least five people are dead, and tens of thousands have evacuated or been told to evacuate Los Angeles County as wildfires, which reportedly span more than 25,000 acres, continue to rage in southern California, fuelled by life-threatening winds.
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Iranian-led olim espionage ring uncovered in Israel

Seven Israeli Jews, including two minors aged 16 and 17, as well as a father and son, have been in custody since September on suspicion of serious espionage for Iran in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read more

Blinken set to visit Israel for 11th time since Oct. 7

During a trip to the Middle East, including Israel, this week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will “discuss the importance of bringing the war in Gaza to an end, securing the release of all hostages and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people,” the U.S. State Department said. Read more