'We do not tolerate sporting and cultural events normalizing genocide,' said Spain's Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun, urging a Eurovision boycott if Israel competes in 2026. Spain joins Ireland and the Netherlands in protesting Israel's participation

Al-Ghofri tower was reportedly Gaza City's tallest building. 'It was considered the face of old Gaza, before the newer towers were built,' a local researcher wrote. The IDF said it was used to spy on Israeli forces; It was often used as a backdrop in media coverage

In a Jerusalem press conference, Netanyahu defended Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, saying, 'You can run, but you can't hide.' Secretary Rubio urged Hamas to surrender and free hostages but admitted a military solution may be inevitable

Governor Kathy Hochul endorses a democratic socialist candidate in the NYC mayoral race, calling for urgent action on affordability and antisemitism. The move adds centrist weight to a campaign already backed by top progressives and Jewish advocacy groups

Speakers included leaders of Israeli opposition parties, former politicians and analysts. Left-leaning Canadian Jewish leaders, speaking at the conference, noted that most Canadian Jews oppose Israel's current government and support a two-state solution

Ran Melamed started documenting the Mishmeret 101 protest group after six hostages were murdered in a Gaza tunnel last year. 'It's important the hostages know we haven't given up on them,' he says

The prime minister said Israel faces growing diplomatic isolation due to Muslim immigration to Europe and foreign influence on social media, and called for self-sufficiency, major defense spending, and drastic deregulation, warning: 'Life is more important than the law'

Since Oct. 7, Menachem Vorchheimer has lodged 13 complaints, 'hoping Australia will take action against hate preachers'