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  The statements coming out of the White House in which it claimed the US was not calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at this point could not undo the harsh impression left by Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel. So too was the attempt to put the normalization talks with Saudi Arabia […]

  Jewish cricket player David Teeger has been removed from his position as captain of South Africa's under-19 cricket team after his pro-Israel statement triggered fears of retaliation by Palestinian supporters.  Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Cricket South Africa said that the decision, which comes a week before the U-19 World Cup, […]

  Israel on Friday rejected as "grossly distorted" accusations brought by South Africa at the UN's top court that its military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide campaign against the Palestinian population. It called on judges to dismiss South Africa's request to halt its offensive, saying it would leave it defenseless. South Africa, which […]

The increase in competition in flights to Israel has led to a drastic drop in ticket prices across the board, in comparision to December, while fares to destinations where there is still no competition remain unchanged

There are weighty strategic reasons for Israel to take on Hezbollah and its provocations now. But a war in Lebanon stands to turn rising anti-Israel sentiment among the liberal U.S. electorate into a perfect storm. And it would be a conflict unlike any Israel has never experienced

The International Court of Justice in The Hague heard South Africa's charge accusing Israel of committing a genocide in Gaza and failing to punish inciters to genocide. The prosecution quoted statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and Israeli ministers as evidence of genocidal intent. Israel is set to defend itself against the charges on Friday

Seventy lawmakers signed a motion to expel left-wing MK Ofer Cassif over his support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel. Meanwhile, senior ministers' statements are actively undermining Israel's war effort

South Africa's case against Israel is not the first time the world court is being asked to rule on potential genocide. Previous decisions will give hope to both the Palestinians and Israel, but may ultimately highlight the limitations of international law

  Israel is carrying out an unprecedented wave of deadly strikes in Syria targeting cargo trucks, infrastructure, and people involved in Iran's weapons lifeline to its proxies in the region, six sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The sources, including a Syrian military intelligence […]

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post’s Israel Summit, activists Emily Austin and Majed El Shafie explained how the responsibility to share the truth about Israel falls on everyone.

What are the charges against Israel? Who brought the case for genocide in Gaza? And how does Israel plan to defend itself?

Blinken spoke at a press conference after meeting with Israeli officials on Tuesday. The U.S. and Israel, meanwhile, remain sharply divided on Gaza's future – particularly concerning the potential role for a revitalized Palestinian Authority, whom Blinken will meet with on Wednesday

  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday called on Israel to take greater steps to protect civilians, allow more aid into Gaza, and work with moderate Palestinian leaders, saying regional countries would only invest in the reconstruction of Gaza if there is a "pathway to a Palestinian state." Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, […]

The U.S. and Egypt have both put forward legitimate ideas on what the future government of Gaza could look like, but it seems that Israel is refusing to even discuss a future beyond 'ongoing Israeli security control.' As the war enters its fourth month, the future is as up in the air as it was when it started

Israel is saying in English and whispering in Hebrew that the third stage of the war in Gaza has begun - shifting from large-scale air and ground fighting to targeted operations ■ The assassination of the head of the Radwan Force was a message to senior Hezbollah officials ■ Blinken is here to promote a solution for Gaza and Lebanon, but his hosts in Jerusalem are skeptical

Mauritian attorney Pramila Patten, the first United Nations official ever sent to Israel for this purpose, was invited by the Foreign Ministry and has been granted investigative powers

The former Chief Justice's international standing and unique history make him the right appointment for the case filed against Israel on charge of genocide. But it is important that the values he represents are not only exemplified externally but also truly embraced at home

In his fourth Mideast visit since the war started, the U.S. is sending Blinken on his hardest mission yet – to salvage an image of victory out of Israel's destruction in Gaza. But the U.S. and Israel aren't on the same page on what that looks like

  The annual report on "femicide" (gender-based murder of women) in Israel, published by the Israel Observatory on Femicide, indicates that in 2023, which ended only recently, 29 women were murdered in Israel. Of these murders, 22 were a direct result of "femicide," and the rest were on criminal grounds. This, compared to 2022, when […]

The Hezbollah missiles were fired at the Meron base in northern Israel. While the Iron Dome system can intercept rocket fire, Israel has no system to intercept the anti-tank missiles used by Hezbollah