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Azerbaijan's School Headscarf Restrictions Spark Protests and Dispute With Turkey

School dress rules have led to girls and teachers being excluded from classrooms in Azerbaijan, triggering boycotts, dozens of reported detentions and a political dispute with the

31 Oct 2026

The UN Commission’s Case Against Israel Leaves the Hardest Questions Unanswered

The OHCHR headline is categorical. A closer look at the UN commission’s evidence, casualty figures, legal standards and treatment of Hamas’s role.

27 Oct 2026

Jason Rapert Calls for Prayers Ahead of Israel’s Election

Jason Rapert urges prayers ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, expressing solidarity with Israel without endorsing any candidate or party.

25 Oct 2026

Bennett’s Qatar Column Names Consultancy but Omits Pay and Foreign Agent Registration

Bennett’s Hill column disclosed consulting for Qatar’s embassy. Its AOL version did not identify his FARA registration or the contract’s $30,000 monthly fee.

25 Oct 2026

Pope Leo Reaffirms Fight Against Antisemitism in AJC Meeting

Pope Leo XIV welcomed AJC leaders at the Vatican, reaffirming opposition to antisemitism and the importance of sustained Jewish Catholic dialogue.

23 Oct 2026

Israel Announces Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Focused on Water and Agriculture

Gideon Sa’ar says Israel has gained Pacific Islands Forum partner status. Sectoral cooperation is expected to focus on water, farming and climate adaptation.

21 Oct 2026

Israel and Cambodia Agree to Strengthen Consultations After Baku Talks

Israel and Cambodia agreed to strengthen their consultation mechanisms and encourage regular senior visits during talks in Baku on October 15, Cambodia's state news agency AKP said

18 Oct 2026

Ohana Discusses Cyprus Energy Link and Parliamentary Ties in Rome Meetings

Separate meetings on October 15 put Cyprus cooperation and relations with Georgia on the agenda. The talks took place during a conference of parliamentary speakers in Rome.

17 Oct 2026

Trump Says Israel Helped Saudi Arabia, Sees New Opening for Abraham Accords

Donald Trump said on 16 October that Israel had helped Saudi Arabia against the Houthis and suggested that prospects for Saudi normalization with Israel had improved.

16 Oct 2026

IMF and World Bank Plenary Meets in Bangkok on October 16

The Annual Meetings plenary is scheduled for October 16 in Bangkok, bringing the institutions’ main gathering into Israel’s early morning hours.

10 Oct 2026

Hamas Backs ICC and Urges Countries to Protect It From US Sanctions

Hamas has called for practical international support for the ICC, accusing Washington of protecting Benjamin Netanyahu from prosecution.

9 Oct 2026

US Sanctions ICC Itself, With Temporary Licences for Essential Operations

Washington has extended its sanctions campaign to the entire court, but Treasury licences allow specified services and transactions to continue.

9 Oct 2026

Fidan Says Turkey Will Take No Offensive Role Under Its Defence Pact With Saudi Arabia

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that Turkey's role under its defence agreement with Saudi Arabia would be defensive, ruling out sending troops to attack from

8 Oct 2026

Israel Ends British Consulate's Consular Role in Jerusalem as London Keeps a Smaller UK Mission

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced a set of understandings with Britain after a dispute over London's import ban on goods from Judea and Samaria. Britain confirms a smaller mi

8 Oct 2026

UN Security Council Schedules Closed Yemen Consultations for 9 October

The official calendar gives a 10:30 New York start for closed consultations, equivalent to 17:30 in Israel. The programme also mentions a Yemen briefing, without assigning it that

7 Oct 2026

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Azerbaijan's School Headscarf Restrictions Spark Protests and Dispute With Turkey

The UN Commission’s Case Against Israel Leaves the Hardest Questions Unanswered

Jason Rapert Calls for Prayers Ahead of Israel’s Election

Bennett’s Qatar Column Names Consultancy but Omits Pay and Foreign Agent Registration

Pope Leo Reaffirms Fight Against Antisemitism in AJC Meeting

Israel Announces Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Focused on Water and Agriculture

Israel and Cambodia Agree to Strengthen Consultations After Baku Talks

Ohana Discusses Cyprus Energy Link and Parliamentary Ties in Rome Meetings

Trump Says Israel Helped Saudi Arabia, Sees New Opening for Abraham Accords

IMF and World Bank Plenary Meets in Bangkok on October 16

Hamas Backs ICC and Urges Countries to Protect It From US Sanctions

US Sanctions ICC Itself, With Temporary Licences for Essential Operations

Fidan Says Turkey Will Take No Offensive Role Under Its Defence Pact With Saudi Arabia

Israel Ends British Consulate's Consular Role in Jerusalem as London Keeps a Smaller UK Mission

UN Security Council Schedules Closed Yemen Consultations for 9 October

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