Many South African Jews had hoped their new ruling coalition would adopt a more nuanced stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, except for a few subtle changes, they say its foreign policy has remained wholly hostile to Israel
The Solidarity Film Festival in Tel Aviv refuses to be cowed, an Israeli artist goes to the hospital and Batsheva Dance Company is back (for a short while)
Several measures were taken following the conclusions about the massacre at the Nahal Oz outpost near the Gaza border, where observers were killed and kidnapped on October 7
Roman Mendez, 6, and Elias Wolford, 5, were in critical but stable condition following the attack on the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo by gunman Glenn Litton.
The man was initially arrested on criminal suspicions, but lacking evidence, is now being held without trial. Appellants argue that Defense Minister Katz's policy of banning the practice against Jews should apply to all citizens under the principle of equality
At around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, the operational phone of Chief Insp. Arnon Zmora, rang. On the other end was a senior officer from the elite Yamam counterterrorism unit. "Shin Bet has detected something in Gaza," he said. "Get ready." Zmora, who was at the unit's base not far from Jerusalem, where […]
A large fire broke out Thursday at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, with police investigating it as a potential antisemitic attack. Benjamin Klein, a member of the synagogue's board, told ABC that an "enormous amount" of sacred books, Torah scrolls, and furniture were destroyed. The fire, which caused significant damage to two […]
On the anniversary of former Prime Minister Golda Meir's passing, Nativ has released a striking new photograph from her historic 1948 visit to Moscow's great synagogue. The image shows the overwhelming reception that marked a pivotal moment for what became known as the "Jews of Silence" behind the Iron Curtain. Meir, serving as Israel's […]
When we reflect on the heroes of the Holocaust, names like Oskar Schindler, the German businessman who rescued over 1,200 Jews, often come to mind. However, another remarkable figure emerged during this dark chapter in history: Abdol Hossein Sardari, an Iranian diplomat who risked everything to save Jews from Nazi persecution. His story is […]
UBS is bullish on gold in 2025, citing lower interest rates, geopolitical risks, and a strong dollar as potential drivers of investor and central bank buying.
The same politicians who jumped down IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari's throat this week were silent when he spoke about the fate of the hostages. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Israel Katz is purging the IDF at the request of his political base
Hezbollah's agreeing to American involvement in implementing the cease-fire shows just how far the Iranian-backed group has fallen ■ Trump may talk the talk by threatening Hamas, but he probably does not have the means to pressure it
Even if a hostage-release deal is reached in the coming days – something that no one should be holding their breath for – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will have to vouch for it. The price Israel pays may not be to the liking of everyone in the 'resettle Gaza' camp
ISRAEL: IDF deploying extra forces to Golan Heights as rebel forces make advances in Syria ■ LEBANON: Israel strikes Syria-Lebanon border crossings, where weapons were being transferred to Hezbollah ■ GAZA: 32 Gazans killed and 95 wounded in Israeli attacks in past 24 hours
Reuven Kahane had been arrested and accused of assault after the altercation with the demonstrators, who were protesting outside the home of a Columbia U trustee.