Israel's parliament, the Knesset, on Tuesday approved a bill to suspend all measures against ultra-Orthodox Jews who refuse military service for three months, Haaretz reports.
World"Looksmaxxing" influencer Braden Peters, better known as Clavicular, has sparked strong reactions during his visit to Israel after previously partying to the song "Heil Hitler," reports the Times of Israel.
MusicThe European Commission confirms that it has withdrawn funding of 2 million euros for the Venice Biennale for the years 2025-2028, according to a press release.
EntertainmentA majority of EU countries want to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. But a decision may not be made until this fall - if at all.
WorldIn just over three months, Israel will hold parliamentary elections. It is the first time in 38 years that an election is being held in Israel after a governing coalition has served a full four-year term, writes The Jerusalem Post.
World politicsFive people, including a girl, have been killed and several others injured in Israeli attacks on Sunday, according to the Hamas-controlled Civil Defense in Gaza.
ConflictsUS Senator Lindsey Graham, a strong advocate for both the war against Iran and Ukraine's fight against Russia, has unexpectedly died. "One of the best people and senators I have ever known," President Donald Trump writes on Truth Social.
World politicsThe United States is demanding that Iran make a public statement that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that no further attacks on ships in the strait will occur, senior officials told the AP on condition of anonymity.
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