Nearly three years after arriving in Israel from the US and just one day before completing his military service, Ari Goldberg was found dead in his Dimona apartment, shortly after accompanying his younger brother to the IDF induction center 

From electricity and water to property taxes, food and electric vehicles, a broad wave of state-led price hikes takes effect on January 1, with tax relief promised only later if the 2026 budget is approved in March

From drone shows and fireworks to midnight kisses, countries around the globe ushered in 2026; Sydney paused for a moment of silence, Kyiv kissed before curfew, a suicide attack struck Syria, millions gathered in Brazil and New York marked America’s 250th anniversary

Fresh videos show a fourth straight day of protests across Iran as authorities report a Basij militia member killed in clashes. Demonstrators chanted anti-regime slogans in Isfahan, Dorud and Parsan, while gunfire was heard in several areas.

Explosion reportedly occurred at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, which caught fire; One report suggested the explosion may have been caused by pyrotechnics being used at a concert

As 2026 enters, Israel is at a crossroads: Despite heavy blows , the terrorist organizations and Iran are taking advantage of ceasefires to intensify hostilities, which will ultimately lead to a harsh response; The disputes with Washington, the agreements - and the situation on all fronts

A powerful explosion at a business in Nazareth sparked a fire overnight, injuring 12 people; two were listed in critical condition, one moderate and the rest lightly hurt; police said the cause was unclear and an investigation is underway

A month after rejecting a US extradition request, a Norwegian appeals court ruled to extradite Michael Kedar, an autistic Israeli who served prison time for sending terror threats and bomb hoaxes, his father warns his life is at risk