Dismantling Rafah's tunnels is a crucial requirement for long-term security along the Israel-Gaza border. But before a fateful decision on attacking the southern Gazan city is made, Israel must carefully examine this alternative
“Just because they’ve cleared away the encampment doesn’t mean that they have dealt with the underlying problems,” said Kenneth L. Marcus, the founder of the Brandeis Center.
1. The caveat to redemption of captives Part of the Israeli ethos is that Pidyon Shvuyim (release of captives) is a "supreme value" in the sense that it is a value that takes precedence over other values. Indeed, it is a very important value. A moment after Passover, we should reflect on the fact […]
Rereading the letters of Yoni Netanyahu, who died heroically at Entebbe in 1976, may shed light on the troubling persona of his younger brother Benjamin
October 7 brought settler violence to a head in the West Bank: 18 Palestinian herding communities have since been uprooted from their homes, with the residents now living in makeshift dwellings on the outskirts of other villages, impoverished and anxious for the future
Leading members of the far-left French Unbowed party are facing police questioning over their messaging in regard to the October 7 Hamas attack. 'This is a threat to free speech,' says its prospective European lawmaker Rima Hassan, a Palestinian-French lawyer
Turkey hasn't yet formally announced the move, which comes amid a straining of relations between the two countries amid the war in Gaza, but Israeli importers have already complained about delayed shipments
When Netanyahu ridiculously compares pro-Palestinian students to Nazis he is only making it easier for the tiny, privileged minority to insist they're not the antisemites they truly are, just 'anti-Zionists'
Hamas delegation is due in Cairo to continue truce negotiations ■ When asked about PM Netanyahu's promise that Israel would enter Rafah with or without a hostage release deal, Blinken says 'people say things; let's focus on what they're doing' ■ Turkey reportedly halts all exports and imports with Israel ■ Israel's National Security Council issues new travel warning for Malmö ■ Here's what you need to know 209 days into the war
AIPAC, the powerful and divisive Israel-U.S. lobby group, pulled funding for 15 Republican lawmakers' reelection campaigns after they refused to vote for the recent $14 billion Israel aid bill, though the halt is unlikely to affect the politicians' reelection chances
Turkey has completely suspended imports and exports with Israel as of Thursday, according to two Turkish government officials with knowledge of the situation who spoke with Bloomberg. While Ankara has not issued any formal announcement regarding the trade halt, the move appears to be the latest escalation in deteriorating relations between the two nations over […]
In an unscheduled address delivered from the White House, Biden called for those taking part in university protests to respect the rule of law while exercising their freedom of speech
The exact distance between the Lebanese border and the Druze village of Hurfeish is a matter of dispute, and its approximately 7,000 residents find themselves directly in the line of fire – refusing to evacuate, yet wishing for some form of compensation for their lost livelihoods and their role in safeguarding the Galilee region […]
Food giants Tnuva, Strauss and Tara announced they were raising prices on non-controlled dairy products such as yogurt and cheese, as well as other staple foods like frozen vegetables and poultry. The companies blame the price hikes on the war's effect on raw material supplies
While Eizenberg cautioned that it is very hard to know what may happen in the future, he predicts that the likely scenario is that prices will continue to rise in the next few months.
The indictment states that the mounted policeman repeatedly assaulted the protester, Yael Reuveni, while on horseback during a protest in 2023. This is the first indictment filed against a police officer for use of force during the anti-judicial coup protests
Amid escalating tensions over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, an Iranian university has sparked outrage by offering scholarships to American students expelled for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campuses across the United States. The provocative proposal comes from Mohammad Moazzeni, head of Shiraz University in Iran's southern Fars province. In a statement […]