Israel

A New York Times investigation has found that the Israeli government conducted a well-organised campaign to use the Eurovision Song Contest as a tool for improving its international image. The report details spending of at least one million dollars on promotional efforts dating back to 2018, including 800000 dollars allocated for vote promotion in 2024 alone.

10. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Hispan-Palestinian activist Saif Abukeshek landed in Barcelona on Sunday after ten days in Israeli detention. He was released without charges after taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza.

Brazil's Foreign Ministry confirmed a mother and her 11-year-old Brazilian child died in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon on Sunday (26). The Lebanese father was also killed, and another Brazilian child is hospitalized. Itamaraty condemned ceasefire violations.

26. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Two leading rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, announced on Sunday the merger of their parties into a new alliance called Together, with Bennett as its leader. The move aims to challenge Netanyahu's coalition in the election expected by the end of October.

Argentine President Javier Milei confirmed a direct Buenos Aires-Tel Aviv flight starting in November on Sunday during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. He also joined the rehearsal for Israel's Independence Day torch ceremony, singing 'Libre' by Nino Bravo. Milei signed bilateral agreements and reiterated support for Israel against terrorism.

19. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Rep. Elise Stefanik defended President Donald Trump against CNN host Jake Tapper's claim that he called for genocide in Iran during a Sunday interview on State of the Union. Tapper compared Trump's Truth Social post to campus chants Stefanik previously labeled genocidal. Stefanik insisted Trump targeted only the Iranian regime, crediting his words with prompting a ceasefire.