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US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war

US veterans criticized the White House for using memes to promote the Iran war, saying the approach trivializes casualties and the realities of conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Javier Bardem wears a pin which reads: "Palestine" on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, March 15, 2026.

Javier Bardem speaks out for Palestine at the Oscars, while Iranian dissidents were ignored

An Eretz Nehederet segment depicting an Iranian official showing AI pictures of Tel Aviv buildings swarmed by massive insects.

As Israelis feel weight of war, Eretz Nehederet finds laughter under fire

Smoke rises from what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says is an Iranian drone carrier that was struck by US forces, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at an unknown location, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on March 5, 2026.

SpongeBob, Iron Man, and Call of Duty: Inside the US meme war against Iran


'Spider-Man' co-creator Steve Ditko dead at 90, mourned by fans

Ditko, who was a first-generation American, created Spider-man and Doctor Strange. He left a huge mark on the visual medium.

Comic book art by Steve Ditko. Spiderman and Daredevil.

Concert Review: A-ha takes on Ra’anana with Electric Summer tour

It was always a regret of mine that I missed A-ha perform in South Africa in 1994, however that changed on Thursday night at the Ra’anana Amphipark.

A-ha lead singer Morten Harket during a concert in Israel June 2018

a-ha: We come here to play to people

Ahead of their show at the Ra’anana Park Amphitheater on Thursday, the trio gathered to answer questions at a press conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Tel Aviv.

A-ha at a press conference in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Ahead of Tel Aviv appearance: Sofi Tukker’s idea of success

Electronic dance duo from New York takes Tel Aviv on a ‘journey to a colorful, glittery, sweaty neon jungle’ this week

SOFI TUKKER’S Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern

Enrique Iglesias can be your 'Hero' in Tel Aviv

More than 40,000 fans turned out for a concert that was more about the show than the singing.

Enrique Iglesias in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2018

The Chainsmokers returning for another Israel show

“We've wanted to come to Israel for so freaking long,” they said during their 2017 show, also at the Rishon Lezion Live Park.

chainsmokers May 23, 2018

Pat Boone’s gift to Israel

“I have been to the Holy Land more than a dozen times, and the timing couldn’t be better in a world where peace, brotherly love, respect and reaching out couldn’t be more important.”

Pat Boone

'Avi Does the Holy Land:' Borat meets Broad City meets Tel Aviv

Aviva Zimmerman's satirical webseries is back for a second season.

Avi, from satirical web series 'Avi Does The Holy Land'

Israel’s Netta advances to Eurovision finals

Barzilai will aim for the title on Saturday night, but the betting charts now put their money on Cyprus.

CYPRUS’S ELENI FOUREIRA and Israel’s Netta react after the semi-finals for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday.

Cigarettes After Sex bring their musical snapshots to Tel Aviv

I find myself wondering how a smalltown El Paso boy ends up in Brooklyn with a hit album (2017’s Cigarettes After Sex), a spotlight on hit TV series The Handmaid’s Tale and massive world tours.

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX: These are all true stories