Five Israeli officials arrested for alleged leaking of classified intelligence from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office about Hamas.

JERUSALEM — Israeli authorities apprehended five individuals, including four from a military intelligence unit, towards the end of last week for allegedly revealing state secrets to foreign media outlets.An Israeli military officer assigned to the Prime Minister's office was among the five detained during an investigation into leaked classified documents.…

China’s Official Response to Trump’s Win is Aloof, While Experts Say Beijing is Concerned

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — China's official response to President-elect Trump's victory was formulaic."Our policy towards the U.S. is consistent," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters Wednesday afternoon. "We will continue to view and handle China-U.S. relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation." National Taiwan…

World Leaders Congratulate Trump on Election Victory

JERUSALEM—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the first world leaders to congratulate former President Donald Trump on his stunning political comeback victory on Wednesday.Netanyahu, who is leading a seven-front existential war against Iran’s regime and its proxies, wrote on X, "Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest…

Experts: Biden-Harris Administration Approaches to Ukraine and Israel Wars Differ Significantly

JERUSALEM—The ongoing wars in Ukraine and Israel, sparked by Russia's invasion and Hamas's attacks, respectively, are raising concerns about the Biden-Harris administration's stance towards Israel's struggle against Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Experts specializing in the Middle East and Russia have highlighted the contrasting approaches of the administration in…