In three very different ceremonies, people found ways to express their grief and loss, from October 7, from the Gaza war, and from the rest of Israel's wars since it was founded. The heightened tension of the war did not escape any of them
'A grave is not a privilege', said Meital Weiss, daughter of Ilan Weiss, whose body remains in Gaza. A report by the Hostage Families Forum's health team warned that time erodes evidence, obscures findings, and greatly reduces the chance of recovery
Three dozen members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews are being investigated for publicly speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza. Critics say they shouldn't be airing the dirty linen – but some Israelis are among their loudest supporters
The prime minister praised Donald Trump's plan for the 'voluntary relocation' of Palestinians from Gaza, saying 'many of them want to leave,' while criticizing former President Biden and his administration's opposition to ground operations in Gaza
ISRAEL: Far-right activists attack demonstrators honoring children killed in Gaza ■ GAZA: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 57 Palestinians, Hamas-run health ministry says ■ ICJ: Foreign Minister Sa'ar calls UNRWA a 'Hamas proxy' ■ YEMEN: Dozens reported dead after U.S. strikes in Saada
In Gaza, women are not asking for boardroom seats or missions to Mars. They are asking for bread, water, soap, a sanitary pad. For their children to wake up in the morning. But too often feminism, across the globe, turns its gaze from the blood on the floor
In his visits to Gaza, new IDF chief Eyal Zamir has found a worn-down army, with Hamas now trying to attack Israeli weak points. A stab at 'total victory' means soldiers' deaths, a threat to the remaining hostages, the extensive killing of Palestinian civilians and rising criticism abroad
A striking number of Diaspora Jews fundamentally disagree with Israelis on the Gaza war, the policies of Netanyahu and Trump. But the events of October 7 and since have also heightened many Diaspora Jews' connection to Israel. Where is this crucial relationship heading?
Shortly after the death of a Bulgarian-citizenship UN worker in Gaza, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit claimed that reports he was killed by Israeli military fire were incorrect, calling on the media to be cautious with unverified reports. Over a month later, the IDF took responsibility
Released captive Tal Shoham said that someone claiming to be a Hamas member called to warn his wife – who was released from captivity in Gaza in November 2023 – not to speak about what she'd been through, threatening to kill him if she did
ISRAEL: House arrest of Qatargate suspect extended by two weeks; Israeli Mossad chief to meet Qatari PM for hostage talks ■ GAZA: 61 reportedly killed since Thursday morning; IDF chief said operations in Gaza will expand if no progress in hostage returns seen ■ IRAN: Foreign Mister ready to meet E3 countries for talks, following U.S. momentum
The letter, signed by dozens of members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, condemned what it described as Israel's 'extremist government' and criticized its decision to abandon a cease-fire with Hamas and continue its military campaign in Gaza
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas to disarm, end its rule in Gaza and 'hand over the hostages,' adding that 'the war of annihilation that Israel is waging in Gaza must be stopped'
Since Israel resumed fighting in Gaza, Washington and Jerusalem appear to have been coordinating their messaging. Sources in Washington say that the White House is not pressuring Netanyahu to end the war – in part because it does not want to jeopardize his coalition
ISRAEL: Security cabinet to convene Thursday evening ■ GAZA: Gaza medical officials say 39 Palestinians killed on Wednesday ■ WEST BANK: IDF kills 12-year-old, Palestinian health officials say ■ U.S.: Rubio says Iran can have 'civil, peaceful nuclear program' if it stops enriching uranium
The Board of Deputies of British Jews suspends vice chair of its international division, Harriett Goldenberg, among others, and disciplines members over a letter condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.
According to Qatari reports, Hamas would transfer control of Gaza to a professional committee under the Palestinian Authority. Egyptian sources reportedly said mediators received U.S. assurances to pressure Israel to accept the proposal
The late pontiff's suggestion that Israel may be guilty of committing genocide in Gaza set him at odds with many in Italy's Jewish community – though its leaders were quick to mourn his loss on Monday