Day: April 24, 2026

The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia. 82nd Venice Film Festival Director Alberto Barbera and President of the Venice Biennale Pietrangelo Buttafuoco pose for a photo, in Venice, Italy, August 27, 2025; illustrative.(photo credit: REUTERS/YARA NARDI)ByREUTERSAPRIL 24, 2026 05:40 Jurors at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition said on Thursday they would not consider artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges at the International Criminal Court, an apparent reference to Israel and Russia. The five jury members, who will select the winners of the Golden and Silver Lion awards …

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The United States military is formulating a broad attack plan in case the ceasefire collapses, including the destruction of energy facilities and targeted assassinations of regime figures. Israel National News Published: Apr 24, 2026, 8:17 AM (GMT+3) USmilitary in Strait of HormuzCENTCOM The U.S. military is developing a series of new operational plans intended for implementation if fighting with Iran resumes, according to a report aired overnight by CNN. According to the report, the plan focuses first and foremost on damaging Tehran’s ability to block the Strait of Hormuz – the strategic shipping lane through which most of the world’s oil …

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Israel is very concerned that it may be losing America. America should be no less concerned that it’s losing Israel. Opinion. Melanie Phillips Published: Apr 24, 2026, 8:09 AM (GMT+3) US forces patrol the Arabian Sea-April 2026US Navy Melanie Phillips, a British journalist, broadcaster and author, writes a weekly column for JNS. Currently a columnist for The Times of London, her new book, Fighting the Hate: A Handbook for Jews Under Siege, has just been published by Wicked Son. Her previous book, The Builder’s Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West and Why Only They Can Save It, was published in …

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