The American Express Times
Monday, August 10, 2026
Netanyahu rejects 15-point BoP plan for Gaza reconstruction
Israel rejected a 15-point reconstruction plan for Gaza, with Prime Minister Netanyahu insisting that the Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed. This stance highlights Israel's demand for full security guarantees before easing restrictions or allowing any Palestinian sovereignty in Gaza or the West Bank.
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Crowd demands laws that protect
Hundreds gathered outside Brimbank City Council to demand stricter laws against violent offenders after the fatal assault of shopkeeper Van Viet Truong. The rally highlighted…
Woman arrested over stab attack
A 38-year-old woman was arrested following a violent early morning attack in South Yarra that left a man critically wounded with stab wounds and severe…
The Last Word Marty Smith
On August 10, 1793, the Louvre Museum in Paris opened to the public for the first time, showcasing an initial collection of 537 paintings. This…
No Nas, Blues turn on gas
St Kilda suffered a 44-point loss to Carlton, compounded by a key hamstring injury to Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, significantly damaging their finals hopes. Carlton's victory enhances…
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Arab Joint List deal collapses as MK Tibi rejects proposed slate
Hadash, Ta’al, and Balad failed to agree on a joint electoral slate after Ta’al leader Ahmad Tibi rejected the proposed candidate lineup for the October…
After 24 years, Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes 100,000th immigrant
Nefesh B’Nefesh marked the arrival of its 100,000th immigrant, six-year-old Amelia Douglas and her family from New York, since its founding 24 years ago. This…
Six face murder charges in Benayahu Razi killing
Six individuals, including four minors and two young women, have been formally charged in the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Benayahu Razi in Jerusalem, with prosecutors…
Court rejects Bluth appeal over house arrest of settler suspected of nationalist violence
The Jerusalem District Court upheld the military administrative restriction order placing settler Tal Yinon Dardik under full house arrest due to security concerns, but removed…
Gov’t has abandoned PR war, needs ‘hasbara army’ led by ‘chief of staff,’ Erdan tells ‘Post’
Gilad Erdan, former Israeli UN ambassador and new right-wing party leader, has called for a centralized and well-funded public diplomacy force to improve Israel’s international…
Latest Arrow test shows severity of Iran threat
Israel conducted a recent test of its Arrow missile defense system but chose not to release any details or commentary, breaking from its typical practice…
Former FBI agent says Hamas network survived Holy Land Foundation convictions
Retired FBI agent Lara Burns testified that a network supporting Hamas remains active in the U.S., operating through groups like CAIR, Students for Justice in…
Two years after murder of six Gaza hostages, protesters in Tel Aviv demand October 7 investigation
Demonstrators in Tel Aviv, led by the Women Demand Life movement, protested for a formal investigation into the October 7 massacre and the killing of…
Brees, Fitz headline Hall of Fame class
The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted five players in its 2026 class, including Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig, each recognized…
An evaluation of the pre-election political situation
Israel is preparing for Knesset elections on October 28 amid a fragmented political landscape with no single party expected to dominate, and various right-wing, opposition,…
The absence of a state comptroller
Israel has been without a state comptroller since early July due to a Knesset deadlock in holding a mandated repeat vote following a Supreme Court…
Over a million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China’s east coast
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China’s eastern coast near Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, bringing sustained winds equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane and prompting the evacuation…
Sci-fi thriller 'The Last House' feels unmoored
Netflix released *The Last House*, a sci-fi thriller about a family trapped by unknown forces during endless rain in Seattle, starring Greta Lee and Wagner…
Prosecutors signal indictment over attacks on media outlets, Justice Ministry
Israeli prosecutors plan to indict a man from Ramat Gan for a series of attacks involving bricks and threatening letters targeting multiple media outlets and…
'Mecca pact hasn’t killed normalization hopes'
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have formed a joint defense pact declaring that an attack on any member would be treated as an attack on…
UK watchdog probes prominent Islamic aid charity over Hamas links
The UK Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Al-Khair Foundation following allegations of its involvement with Hamas and the arrest of an…
Israel wraps up successful World Jiu-Jitsu Championships with multiple medals
Israel secured multiple medals at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi, with notable performances including Nimrod Ryder’s bronze and Maya Bachar’s silver in the…
Ceuta is Africa’s wake-up call
Thousands of migrants, mostly young Moroccans, crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in late July, prompting Spain to deploy additional security forces after regaining…
The Islamic Republic is exporting the costs of its economic failure
Iran’s economy contracted by 0.7% in the fiscal year 2025-2026, driven by sharp declines in non-oil sectors, soaring inflation, and disruptions to its oil exports…
North Korea to send 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that up to 50,000 North Korean troops are expected to be deployed in Russia to support its conflict with Ukraine,…
'Hill 338' tries to capture spirit of 'Givat Halfon'
The Israeli film "Hill 338" revisits the 1973 cult classic "Halfon Hill Doesn’t Answer" by updating its themes and humor for contemporary viewers while honoring…
'Ice Cream Man': Eli Roth serves gooey, gory scoop of horror
Eli Roth’s new film *Ice Cream Man* reimagines the neighborhood ice cream vendor as a source of horror, where children who eat his frozen treats…
Israel’s Gaza restraint may allow Hamas to regain power
The Israeli Defense Forces have gained control over 65% to 70% of Gaza by targeting Hamas operatives and infrastructure through intelligence-driven airstrikes. However, recent diplomatic…
US may give Beirut $200m to help disarm Hezbollah
The U.S. Senate introduced legislation proposing up to $200 million annually to support Lebanon’s military and security forces in countering Hezbollah and disrupting its financing…
Montenegro’s tiny Jewish community treads warily amid tensions
A monument in Niksic honors the 1948 covert operation that helped Israel's War of Independence, reflecting the historic bond between Montenegro and Israel. However, rising…
Italian teenager arrested for ISIS association, holding antisemitic and neo-Nazi propaganda
Italian police arrested a 16-year-old boy in Grosseto for allegedly participating in ISIS-related terrorism and possessing neo-Nazi and antisemitic propaganda. This unusual case of a…
Mixed results for Israeli clubs in European soccer qualifying
Hapoel Tel Aviv won 2-0 against Katowice while Beitar Jerusalem lost 2-1 to Austria Wien and Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a 3-0 defeat to CSKA…
Israel loses a friend in Congress
Rep. Kay Granger, a Republican from Texas and longtime U.S. House member, died last week at age 83 after 14 terms in Congress where she…
Al in sperm selection: Changing the future of IVF
Israeli company BetterFit has developed an AI-powered platform to assist embryologists in selecting sperm for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), improving fertilization prediction accuracy to around…
Houtis strike Saudi refinery after pact with Pakistan and Turkey
Yemen’s Houthi movement launched a drone attack on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery shortly after Saudi Arabia joined a new defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan.…
Movies under the stars come to Israel's national parks
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority is hosting outdoor family film screenings at various national parks and historical sites throughout the country this month as…
Man, 21, seriously hurt in Maccas car park brawl
A 21-year-old man was critically injured in a violent fight involving eight people outside a McDonald's in Mooroolbark early Sunday, with an edged weapon reportedly…
Number up for screens in school
Thousands of Australian parents and teachers, led by the Heads Up Alliance, are campaigning to reduce digital device use in schools following a decline in…
‘Worst possible time’: Urgent call for WFH laws to be scrapped
Victoria’s leading business groups have urged the state government to scrap its planned legislation granting employees the right to work from home two days a…
The future of the MCG is in your hands
Victorians are invited to provide feedback on a $15 million business case guiding the redevelopment of the Melbourne Cricket Ground to modernize the stadium and…
Kokoda soldier finally found
Lieutenant Hercules Crawford of the 39th Battalion, missing since World War II's Kokoda Track campaign, has been officially identified after 84 years, with his remains…
Bulk billing rates show healthy lift
Bulk billing rates for medical services in Australia increased by nearly five percentage points over the past year, reaching 84.1 percent nationally, with the most…