Serving a blow to Israel's left, Michaeli insisted during last year's elections that her party should run separately from Meretz, which came short of crossing the electoral threshold. She said a new leadership contest will take place in four months, hoping 'the war will be over by then'
60-year-old civilian killed by anti-tank missile launched from Lebanon ■ Dozens of Hamas fighters surrender to Israeli forces in northern Gaza ■ Son of war cabinet minister and former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot killed in Gaza fighting ■ U.S. targets 13 individuals, entities responsible for financing Yemen's Houthis ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; over 138 hostages still held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run health ministry: 17,177 killed, 46,000 wounded
American support for Israel's operations seems to be contingent upon supplying humanitarian aid ■ The hostages' families warn the fighting is risking their loved ones' lives as the IDF expands its offensive into the southern Gaza Strip
As Israel pushes to distance Hezbollah from its northern border, Lebanon in its current political set up cannot make decisions in almost any matter, let alone cardinal affairs like protecting its borders
We can't expect Ben-Gvir to show good judgment, nor can we expect this of Netanyahu. But the war cabinet also includes two people – Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot – who can be expected to understand the dangerous implications of this ultranationalist provocation
Non-profit organizations are providing meals, clothing, shelter, and other necessary items to displaced populations in both Israel and the Gaza Strip, helping to relieve some of the difficulties.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has caused a sharp decline in tourism as safety concerns and geopolitical instability cast a shadow over once-vibrant travel destinations.
House Republicans' intent from the outset was to publicly ridicule the university presidents. Even considering this context, the presidents managed to underwhelm alienate and incense much of the U.S. Jewish community
Without the support of Likud ministers Nir Barkat and Yoav Gallant, nor Minister Benny Gantz, the Knesset passed an updated version of the budget in the first of three required votes
Israel has seen over 250,000 new firearm license applications since the October 7 attack, which is more than the last 20 years combined. The figures show that this will not make the country safer – to the contrary