In recent decades, Croatian nationalists have adopted the symbols of the Ustaše regime, the country's former Nazi puppet government, to promote their vision of Croatian ethnic identity. The symbols have become increasingly mainstream despite efforts by Croatian Jews to press for increased penalties for such displays

According to a preliminary investigation by the IDF, the troops were crossing a route on foot near which tanks and engineering vehicles were operating when they were hit by an explosive device

Israel defense officials are worried that there could be a spike in launches from Yemen in the future over clashes in West Bank or at the Temple Mount/Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem