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
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
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take complete control of the Gaza Strip could doom the fate of the Israeli hostages who are still alive. The proposed military campaign disregards families' pleas, IDF warnings, public sentiment, and the lessons of past failures
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 phrases 'genocide airline' and 'free Palestine' were painted on the office's door, drawing condemnation from French and Israeli officials. Israel's Foreign Ministry said that 'antisemitic attacks in France must be dealt with the utmost severity'
The American proposal discussed by Beirut in recent days entails a four-step phased plan, aiming to reach the disarmament of Hezbollah within 120 days, along with an Israeli withdrawal from disputed points along the border
Under military law, Israeli soldiers can seize Palestinian property without presenting evidence or facing oversight. Since the Gaza war began, human rights groups report a sharp rise in both documented confiscations and the unexplained disappearance of valuables during raids on West Bank homes
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
Efraim Shamir – best known as a member of the iconic 1970s Israeli rock group Kaveret, also known as Poogy – has had numerous controversial spats online, including with Netanyahu. 'Hope the surgery to remove Netanyahu will be successful,' he said in one post
Everyone has the right to express their opinion, but words have consequences. While most Israeli players faced little resistance from European clubs, others, including Muslim players who posted extreme anti-Israel messages, were suspended or released. Shon Weissman is simply reaping what he sowed
Fortuna Düsseldorf announced it would not sign Shon Weissman, a striker for the Israeli national team, after fans criticized the move just hours after it was reported, citing messages he shared following the October 7 Hamas attack
As mayors across the country accused signatories of 'incitement against IDF soldiers' and 'weakening Israeli society,' widespread backlash led some signatories to backtrack on their support for the petitions they signed and to limit their criticism of the government's actions in Gaza
On Instagram and TikTok, only a handful of Israeli influencers dare voice opinions now seen as leftist – from calls to end the war and famine in Gaza to demands to bring the hostages home. In today's climate, even that invites hate. They're scared – but they keep going
The mayor of the Greek capital slammed the Israeli ambassador, who said the mayor isn't doing enough to protect the city from 'organized fringe groups,' making Israeli tourists uncomfortable. Greece is traditionally considered a close ally of Israel
"It is appalling that Mr. Ambassador focuses only on graffiti (which is obviously being erased), while an unprecedented genocide is being carried out in Gaza," the mayor of Athens wrote.
The IDF chief's plan to expand the Gaza offensive includes extending operations into sensitive areas and central Palestinian refugee camps, where the IDF has so far avoided ground activities over concerns about the presence of Israeli hostages
A petition signed by over 2,300 Israeli artists calling for an end to the atrocities committed in Gaza by Israel drew anger from popular Israeli singer and actor Idan Amedi, who called the signatories 'a group of privileged people continuing to echo stupidity, ignorance and lies'
She's the only Israeli woman who's both a superstar and a true singer-songwriter. She also remarkably mixes the traditional, religious Israel and the Israel of technology and sex
A senior Israeli official said earlier this week that Israel and the U.S. increasingly agree on shifting from a partial hostage deal approach to one requiring a full hostage release, Hamas' disarmament, and Gaza's demilitarization