A recent survey shows that 44 percent of Orthodox Jews in Israel believe bringing home the hostages should take precedence over defeating Hamas – more than double the share in early 2024. Prominent figures in the typically hard-line religious establishment are also starting to question the war
Germany's foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, said that Israel has the right to defend itself, but also decried Israel's decision to approve 22 more settlements in the West Bank and called for Israel to allow unrestricted humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip
Boaz Zalmanovich, the son of slain hostage Arye, does not believe that the Israeli hostages being held in Gaza will be returned anytime soon, because ending the war and bringing back the hostages goes against the government's interests
The anti-Muslim PVV party has triggered a political crisis and resigned from the Dutch government after its leader was unsuccessful in pushing legislation that would've sealed the Netherlands' borders to asylum seekers and stirred tensions with its neighbors
Silver breaks above $35 in a historic rally, gaining nearly 9% this week as supply shortages, industrial demand, and safe-haven buying fuel momentum toward a potential $50 breakout.
The U.K. is not alone in this descent into confused diplomacy. Canada, France and Germany too have made their criticism clear, which could harm more than help
Defense exports are becoming increasingly important for Israel's economy, and some observers believe that 2025 will be another bumper year, despite the images from Gaza, as Europe defends against Russia
As home demolitions intensify in unrecognized Negev villages, Bedouin citizens of Israel are boycotting Jewish-Israeli owned businesses and big shopping centers across southern Israel to protest state policies
St Catherine's is a sprawling complex, and according to tradition, it was built around a burning bush where God was said to have spoken to Moses as described in the Book of Exodus.
Analysis of satellite images and videos shows the Abu Shabab militia operating near Rafah along Gaza's main north-south route. Its armed members man checkpoints and distribute aid amid allegations that Netanyahu's government is arming ISIS-affiliated militias
Israeli lawmaker Avigdor Lieberman alleged Netanyahu is now supporting a new militia to counter Hamas. Sources told Haaretz last week that an armed group tied to Yasser Abu Shabab has recently begun operating in southern Gaza
Ein Sharona, one of the most beautiful springs in the north is so peaceful - the perfect place to escape the burden of war. The same can't be said for the nearby Tarpu Spring
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the resolution 'counterproductive,' adding that the U.S. 'will not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas.' The remaining 14 council members voted in favor of the draft resolution
Banks, who in a slew of tweets said 'Fuck Palestine,' also revived past feuds, including with Zayn Malik, using derogatory language. Her comments included a mix of offensive statements and unexpected praise for aspects of Jewish culture
The couple were murdered on October 7, 2023, while walking near their kibbutz just minutes before Hamas' attack began. Their family said they are 'grateful for the closure,' but added that their 'hearts will not be whole' until all 56 hostages are returned