Chancellor Merz said that with the planned expansion of the IDF's Gaza offensive, 'the Israeli government bears even greater responsibility than before for providing for their needs.' Germany is Israel's second-biggest weapons supplier after the U.S.
Hostage relatives and Israeli opposition leaders condemned the security cabinet's decision to expand the Gaza offensive. 'This is exactly what Hamas wanted: Israel trapped in territory without a purpose, in a useless occupation,' opposition leader Yair Lapid said
During the call, which a former U.S. official reportedly described as 'a direct, mostly one-way conversation about the status of humanitarian aid,' Netanyahu told Trump that reports of famine in Gaza were false. Netanyahu's office described the report as 'complete fake news'
Judicial Complaints Commissioner Asher Kula, known for his ties to Justice Minister Yariv Levin and his criticisms of the Israeli justice system, chastised Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen for her participation in an academic event honoring a Hebrew University philosophy professor who has been critical of civilian casualties in Gaza
Friends of Israel must not avert their eyes from the nature of the Netanyahu government, its misbegotten priorities, its incompetence and its no longer justifiable Gaza war. We must always remain vigilant to the unique history of this conflict while also carefully scrutinizing the set of words used to make sense of it
Expanding the fighting in Gaza has only worsened Israel's situation - and the prime minister's only solution is to go even deeper into the quagmire ■ Meanwhile, his ministers are already trying to normalize the inevitable military fatalities and the imminent deaths of the hostages
Middle East scholar Assaf David, one of the few Israelis in direct contact with Gaza residents, wants his fellow citizens to recognize the horrors unfolding there in their name. He relays chilling accounts from Gazans, describes their hatred of Hamas and warns that 'Jewish jihad' has seized control of Israel
Thousands, including released hostages, protested across Israel as Netanyahu convened his security cabinet to discuss plans to occupy Gaza – despite IDF opposition to the plan amid concerns for hostages. Police arrested 10 in Tel Aviv
'We're not dealing in theory, but with matters concerning life and death and protecting the state,' the Israeli army chief said before Netanyahu convened the security cabinet to discuss plans to take over Gaza
Ahead of Israel's security cabinet meeting on Gaza, Ambassador Simon Walters warned that further IDF operations would be ineffective and urged Israel to meet its aid obligations. He also rejected Israeli claims that U.K. recognition of a Palestinian state would reward Hamas
I truly believed that hundreds of reports on intentional starvation and two thick Israeli reports calling the war genocide would force our health leaders to take steps to stop the war and send mass aid into Gaza
The protest comes ahead of a meeting of Israel's security cabinet later Thursday at Netanyahu's office, where discussions will focus on the potential occupation of Gaza – which the IDF chief has warned could endanger hostages
The renowned Israeli author speaks about his friend, historian Alex Dancyg, who was murdered after being kidnapped to Gaza, and the moral blindness he sees taking root in Israeli society
This week's sad statistic that 79 percent of Israelis aren't 'troubled' by reports of famine in Gaza is precisely what the government wants: How can anyone be 'troubled' by something they've either chosen not to believe, or aren't allowed to?
Twenty mostly indie artists performed, with proceeds benefiting the Jumpstarting Hope in Gaza project. The musicians played despite the risks of social ostracization or government sanctions
Marlene Engelhorn inherited $27.1 million from her family's fortune, which was partially built during WWII by producing the cyanide-based poison, Zyklon B.
Among the Arab public, 86 percent of respondents said they are 'very troubled' or 'somewhat troubled' about the situation in Gaza. The poll also found a much greater degree of concern among left-wing Jews
The protest followed dozens of arrests at other demonstrations held by Jews against the Gaza war in New York last week. Protesters also set up a tent to honor Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian killed by an Israeli settler in the West Bank last week