Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia say they won't take part in Eurovision in 2026 after arguments calling for Israel to be excluded over the war in Gaza, as well as claims of unfair voting.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.

ATHENS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Greek lawmakers approved late on Thursday the purchase of 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel for about 650 million euros ($757.84 million), two officials with knowledge of the issue told Reuters.

The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.

As a ceasefire overseen by U.S. President Donald Trump in the Gaza Strip offers the prospect of a broader end to violence in the Middle East, Israeli President Isaac Herzog told Newsweek that he dreams of celebrating peace with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

U.S. ambassador to Israel and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee told Axios that Israel is "relatively calm," with the current ceasefire holding and rocket fire paused. The big picture: It's one of the most optimistic assessments from a U.

The Israeli government authorized 22 settlements in May, the largest expansion in decades, and Palestinian families are now being forced from their homes.

Senator Bernie Moreno's bill to eliminate dual citizenship comes as some in the MAGA movement have increasingly criticized Israel.