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The ICJ will discuss new emergency measures sought by South Africa over Israel's offensive in Rafah on Thursday ■ The Biden administration reportedly believes Israel concentrated enough forces outside Rafah for full assault in coming days ■ Qatari PM: Talks over a hostage release/cease-fire deal at stalemate due to Israel's Rafah op ■ Israeli extremists set ablaze two Gaza aid trucks ■ Here's what you need to know 221 days into the war

South Africa will address the court on Thursday after it asked the UN court last week to order Israel to cease its Rafah incursion. Egypt and Turkey have intervened in support of the case

  Israel transitioned somberly from its annual Memorial Day commemorating fallen soldiers and civilian victims of violence to celebrate its 76th year of independence on Monday, with the traditional Torch-Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony, normally the peak of celebrations on Mount Herzl, with hundreds of dignitaries in attendance, including Israel's most senior officials, was prerecorded, dedicated […]

Hamas claimed that Israel had killed two people 'who were traveling in a UN flag and identification marks'

Israeli tanks push further into Jabalya, cross key highway on outskirts of Rafah, Gazans report ■ Sinwar most likely never left tunnels under Khan Yunis, NYT reports ■ Nothing has fundamentally changed in U.S.-Israel relations, U.S. envoy to Israel says ■ Five soldiers, Defense Ministry employee were seriously wounded in combat incidents in Gaza since Saturday, IDF says ■ Here's what you need to know 220 days into the war

The confluence of the catastrophe of October 7 and Israel's 76th anniversary may blunt the political debate for a while, but it cannot hide the reality: There are now two states here – Israel and Judea – with contrasting visions of what the nation should be

Israeli northern city Haifa has long been touted as an Arab-Jewish mixed city. But tours following the lives of Palestinians living there before the establishment of Israel tell a more detailed reality. 'Oral testimonies reveal things that are not reported in the news'

Four Israeli protesters arrested for blocking a humanitarian aid convoy en-route to Gaza, aid trucks set on fire ■ IDF: Two drones explode in northern Israel; no casualties reported ■ Rocket sirens sound in Gaza border communities ■ Hamas' armed wing says they lost contact with militants guarding four Israeli hostages

As the homeland and protector of the Jewish people, Israel must take this proactive measure to combat the rising tide of hatred and prejudice.

Egypt's announcement is not expected to have a material effect on the ICJ's legal process, but reflects a new low in relations between the countries. Israeli sources fear the ICJ may issue new orders against Israel, as the operation in Rafah is having a major impact on access to humanitarian aid

  Israel on Sunday started observing Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism After a one-minute siren nationwide at 8 p.m., a state ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, led by President Isaac Herzog and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi will be broadcast live on all major outlets. Meanwhile, […]

Blinken: Israel has not shown U.S. 'credible plan' to prevent Hamas from re-establishing its presence in areas of Gaza IDF has left ■ Biden admin reportedly offered Israel intel on Hamas leaders in exchange for avoiding Rafah op ■ Egypt announces it is joining South Africa's petition against Israel at the ICJ ■ Hezbollah reportedly planning to gradually withdraw most combatants from border ■ Here's what you need to know 219 days into the war

  1. The poet Abba Kovner remarking on the difference between Jewish existence at the time of the Holocaust and at the time when the State of Israel was fighting for its independence observed disintegration versus crystallization.  The blows systematically rained down on Jewish communities in the Holocaust caused what he labeled "atomization of the […]

The Netanyahu government has, almost from the very beginning of the Gaza war, pitted itself not just against Hamas but against the U.S. president. Pushing Biden to breaking point may trigger irreparable damage to the already deeply-strained U.S.- Israel relationship

The Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on Saturday night, likewise attracted such negative attention over Israel’s participation.

  Israel is poised to mark Memorial Day marked by a one-minute-long siren Monday evening during which the nations will stand in silence to remember the fallen soldiers and victims of terror.  This year, Memorial Day – otherwise known as the Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror, or "Yom HaZikaron" – is […]

Israel conveyed its reservations to Hamas' proposal in talks with the Qatari and Egyptian mediators last week

'Netanyahu is leading the State of Israel to complete failure. Stop cooperating, overthrow the government and save the hostages and the country,' Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is held captive in Gaza, called on Israel's ministers

IDF: 300,000 evacuated from Gaza's Rafah ■ Biden administration: 'Reasonable to assess' Israel used U.S.-supplied weapons in instances 'inconsistent' with international humanitarian law, but stop short of conclusive statement, cite a lack of info in verifying incidents ■ Hamas airs video of Israeli hostage ■ South Africa asks ICJ to order Israeli withdrawal from Rafah ■ Here's what you need to know 218 days into the war

Watching protesters around the world call for a cease-fire in Gaza, some Gazans are asking Palestinians in Israel to join the protests to end to the war. 'Seven months of silence is enough,' says one of them