Benjamin Weinthal

Syria 1 day ago

Republican senator condemns alleged Syrian army abuses as ceasefire follows Aleppo fighting

US Senator demands accountability after alleged human rights violations by Syrian forces against Kurdish civilians in Aleppo amid ongoing conflict.

Iran 2 days ago

US hostages in Iran face heightened risk as protests spread, experts say number held may exceed estimates

Iran's systematic hostage-taking policy targets American citizens as political leverage, with experts calling for automatic sanctions and consequences to combat the regime's strategy.

Iran January 6

Iran protesters emboldened by Trump admin’s Persian messaging after Obama-Biden inaction, activists say

U.S. shifts Iran policy as Trump administration revives aggressive messaging toward Tehran, contrasting sharply with previous diplomatic approaches.

Iran January 5

Iran protests prompt new Trump warning over deadly government crackdowns

Nine days of anti-government protests engulf Iran as Trump warns of consequences. Iranian Americans praise president's support for demonstrators.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 4

Rubio vows to eliminate Hezbollah, Iran operations from Venezuela after Maduro capture

Hezbollah condemns U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro as Secretary of State Marco Rubio vows to end the terrorist group's decades-long presence in Venezuela.

Iran January 3

Iran’s Khamenei lashes out at protesters as nationwide anti-regime unrest grows

Iran protests prompted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to call demonstrators "enemy mercenaries" and "rioters" in his first public speech since nationwide unrest began seven days ago.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 3

Iran and Maduro ties suffer major blow following US operation and capture of Venezuelan dictator

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro's capture deals devastating blow to Iran's Western Hemisphere interests, experts say, weakening Tehran's anti-American alliance in South America.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 3

María Corina Machado emerges as top potential successor after Máduro’s fall

With Nicolás Maduro out, experts say Nobel laureate María Corina Machado and Edmundo González could lead Venezuela’s transition, though major hurdles remain.

Israel December 26

Israel FM accuses Palestinian Authority of aiding terror with ‘Pay-for-Slay’ after deadly attack

Two Israelis were killed in terrorist attacks in Israel on Friday, as officials accused the Palestinian Authority of misleading the world about its active terror payment policy.

Israel December 12

Israeli official issues stark warning after chilling Syrian military war chants surface

Syria's new government faces accusations of extremism as U.S. mediates complex negotiations between Damascus and Jerusalem authorities.

Antisemitism Exposed December 7

Josh Shapiro urges Philly schools to ‘take very seriously’ antisemitism as Congress opens investigation

Gov. Josh Shapiro has urged the School District of Philadelphia to address antisemitism as congressional investigation reveals alleged anti-Jewish incidents in classrooms.

Germany November 29

Antifa agitation turns violent in Germany, bolstering Trump administration's foreign terror label

Violence erupted as Antifa and other protesters threw stones at police during demonstrations against the Alternative for Germany youth convention in Giessen, injuring officers.

Vladimir Putin November 27

Putin calls Trump’s peace plan a ‘starting point’ as he warns Ukraine to pull back or face 'force'

Vladimir Putin says Russia needs to discuss President Trump's Ukraine peace proposal seriously as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to visit Moscow.

Israel November 24

US-backed aid group ends Gaza mission after defying Hamas threats, UN criticism

US-backed Gaza aid group transitions work after proving more effective than U.N. agencies reportedly plagued by corruption and Hamas support in Gaza Strip.

Israel November 21

Israel-Hezbollah border tensions rise as terror group rearms, resists US- backed ceasefire

Hezbollah is rebuilding its arsenal in southern Lebanon, violating a fragile ceasefire with Israel as tensions rise along the northern border amid daily IDF strikes.

Germany November 19

Germany unveils new incentives to boost military recruitment amid growing Russia threat

Germany boosts military recruitment with free driving licenses and €2,600 monthly pay amid Russia threat and Trump's defense spending pressure on Europe.

Israel November 2

Trump admin pressures Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah as envoy calls nation ‘failed state’

Trump administration pressures Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah as ceasefire violations mount. Israeli strikes continue amid concerns over terrorist group's rebuilding efforts.

United Nations October 22

Experts slam UN court ruling on Israel, warn opinion is also 'a real danger to the US'

International Court of Justice issues non-binding ruling requiring Israel to cooperate with UNRWA despite the U.N. agency's alleged Hamas connections.

United Nations October 21

Experts urge Trump to ban terror-linked UN agency from his Gaza peace plan

Mideast experts urge excluding UNRWA from Gaza reconstruction under President Trump's peace plan, citing the agency's alleged Hamas connections and incompetence.

Donald Trump October 15

Trump’s swipe at ‘weak’ leaders highlights the shifting global influence of Western nations

Amid Trump’s visit to Egypt and Israel to celebrate the release of hostages held by Hamas and to usher in a new era of Mideast peace, some say Western influence is waning.

United Nations October 10

Uproar as UN elects China and Iran to Human Rights Council positions: ‘Without shame’

UN Watch and human rights activists criticize the Human Rights Council's appointment of Iranian and Chinese officials as experts amid genocide allegations.

Israel October 8

Anti-Hamas Gaza militias reject terror group, declare support for Trump’s peace plan

Support for a peace plan grows as negotiators work in Cairo to seal the deal, with Gazan militias backing Trump’s proposal amid fighting and calls for new local governance.

Israel September 25

U.S. registers most outbreaks of global antisemitism in August: Watchdog report

The global antisemitic movement continues unabated as a watchdog group raises the alarm bells about the dangers

Germany September 21

German officials condemn store owner who declared Jews banned from entry to protest Israel

Amid an explosion of antisemitic violence and incidents in Germany, German officials are struggling with the rapidly unfolding spread of Jew-hatred.

United Nations September 19

UNRWA schools ‘hijacked by Hamas,’ watchdog report warns

Watchdog group UN Watch says Hamas' terrorist leaders dominate UNRWA schools in Gaza and Lebanon, shaping curricula and staffing at the U.N agency.

Antisemitism Exposed September 18

Spain’s prime minister sparks outrage over alleged nuclear threat against Israel

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faces backlash from Israel, Spanish critics and Jewish groups after recent comments sparking accusations of antisemitism.

Antisemitism Exposed September 10

Antisemitism watchdog slams UK government response to 70K rally against Jew-hatred

The U.K. government faces criticism after sending a junior figure to London’s 70,000-strong antisemitism march, drawing anger from Jewish group amid soaring incidents targeting the community.

United Kingdom September 7

Shocking cases reveal Britain’s Orwellian free speech crackdown

President Donald Trump’s upcoming U.K. visit comes as arrests of comedians, parents and pro-life activists fuel alarm over Britain’s growing crackdown on free speech.

United Nations August 15

Exclusive: Whistleblower alleges misconduct by United Nations in Gaza

A whistleblower claims World Food Programme and U.N. agencies rejected Israeli security assistance, blocking aid distribution to Gaza despite available supplies as U.N. dismisses accusations.

Syria August 3

Christian-Jewish organization delivers emergency aid to persecuted Syrian minorities under threat

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has mobilized emergency aid for Druze and Christian communities in Syria’s Sweida region after attacks on minorities by extremists.