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Werner Herzog's Bucking Fastard opens at Venice as a wildly surreal twin tale starring Rooney and Kate Mara, inspired by a real English case. While ambitious and oddly captivating in its synchronized performances, Herzog’s dry, matter-of-fact filmmaking doesn’t conjure the awe or danger his fiction once delivered, leaving the film feeling cinematically dull and emotionally distant despite its provocative ideas.
Trump tells Axios he’s pressuring Israeli President Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing a full pardon would turn Herzog into a national hero and that the corruption case distracts from wartime priorities; Herzog is pursuing possible plea negotiations while Netanyahu’s future remains unresolved, with talks that could hinge on legal deals and political calculations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused a White House request to seat President Isaac Herzog onstage at the Davos launch of Trump's Gaza Board of Peace, despite an invitation list of 58 countries; Herzog attended the ceremony while Netanyahu stayed away amid ICC arrest-warrant concerns, and tense White House talks reportedly failed to change the decision as Kushner and Witkoff shifted focus to the Rafah crossing.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog denied claims by President Trump that he had told Trump Netanyahu would be pardoned, clarifying no such conversation took place, amidst ongoing tensions and political maneuvers involving Netanyahu, Trump, and U.S.-Israel relations.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog clarified that Israel is not pursuing regime change in Iran, but aims to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities through strikes, which he claims have impacted Iran's nuclear program. The situation involves international reactions, with support from the G7 and condemnation from China, amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear activities.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the vandalism of four Jewish sites in Paris, including his great-grandfather's synagogue, calling for swift action by French authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and protect the Jewish community from hate crimes.
President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog met in the Oval Office, where Herzog expressed gratitude for Biden's support of Israel, particularly following recent attacks from Lebanon and the ongoing hostage situation in Gaza. Herzog emphasized the threat posed by Iran and its proxies, calling for continued efforts to ensure regional security and combat antisemitism. Biden reaffirmed his commitment to Israel, highlighting his longstanding support and personal connection to the Jewish state.