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Miss Israel 2025 says she had brief, awkward encounter with NYC mayor’s wife at Williamsburg cafe

May 07, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI Fact checked

Melanie Shiraz, who was crowned Miss Israel in 2025, posted that she unexpectedly sat next to Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, at a coffee shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Shiraz said Duwaji ended the interaction shortly after learning who she was.

Microsoft restructures Israeli office following data probe

Microsoft has restructured its Israeli operations after an internal investigation into ethical concerns over data storage practices. The general manager and several other managers have departed the company. The office will temporarily be overseen by Microsoft France.

New York Times investigation claims Israel ran Eurovision soft power campaign

May 11, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

Europe

Swedish man in his 40s detained by Israeli military

America

Israel intercepts Global Sumud flotilla with seven Chileans aboard

Africa

JM Coetzee declines invitation to Jerusalem writers' festival

Witness statement alleges Qatar offered to ‘look after’ ICC prosecutor Karim Khan amid Netanyahu warrant push

A witness statement submitted to the FBI alleges that intermediaries linked to Qatar told International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan they would “look after” him if he moved forward with arrest warrants connected to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The allegation, reported by The Wall Street Journal, is disputed by Khan’s lawyers and by Qatar, which have both rejected any suggestion of improper contact or influence.

Brazilian mother and child die in Israeli attack in Lebanon

April 27, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

Maher spars with Jake Sullivan over Senate votes on blocking Israel arms sales

Bill Maher challenged former Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan over recent Senate votes on Bernie Sanders-backed resolutions seeking to block U.S. arms sales to Israel, after dozens of Democrats supported the effort but the measures failed.

Javier Milei announces direct Buenos Aires-Tel Aviv flight during Israel visit

April 19, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

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