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Iran's attempts to position itself as an influential regional power, and not just a focus of threats and confrontation, could have implications for the way it acts militarily against Israel – and affect its ability to contribute to a solution to the war in Lebanon and Gaza

  The battle for the US presidency has moved beyond American shores, with campaigns increasingly focused on the roughly 9 million American citizens abroad who are eligible to cast their ballots in the November 5 election. In a race where every vote could tip the balance, the overseas American vote has taken on newfound significance. […]

  The Oct. 7 massacre was first and foremost an attack on the Jewish state. It took place in an area where Israel had already withdrawn to the Green Line and removed settlements, proving beyond doubt the true nature of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This war isn't about the 1967 boundaries – it's about 1947, perhaps […]

Neighborhood corner: Rassco might not be the biggest neighborhood in Jerusalem, but its peaceful streets, lined with stone-clad buildings, make it one of the most charming areas of the city.

Neighborhood corner: Rassco might not be the biggest neighborhood in Jerusalem, but its peaceful streets, lined with stone-clad buildings, make it one of the most charming areas of the city.

  The past few weeks have been significant for the aviation and tourism sector in Israel, with over twenty airlines canceling flights to Israel amid Iranian threats of retaliation for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, the elimination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, and the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, followed by […]

  Former President Donald Trump received endorsements from several Muslim community leaders during a campaign rally in Novi, Michigan on Saturday, highlighting his growing support among Muslim Americans in this battleground state, according to Fox News. "I'm thrilled to accept the endorsement of these highly respected leaders," Trump told an enthusiastic crowd at the Suburban Collection […]

Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan was in reserve service a few weeks before he killed himself; his family says he had post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his military service and is refusing to bury him for now

Iran is minimizing the magnitude of the blow it has incurred, which could testify to a desire to end the rounds of tit-for-tat. The threat from Iran is convenient for Netanyahu, who can distract attention from the trap in which Israel finds itself stuck in Lebanon and Gaza

'Allyship is needed in all directions,' said Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, who wrote 'Ancestral Allyship' – a book grounded in the Jewish values of interconnectedness and compassion, and shows the need to support marginalized communities and build connections between Jews and non-Jews

The IDF said it launched its retaliatory attack against Iran, targeting military sites; Iranian media: Four Iranian soldiers were killed ■ IDF says humanitarian zone in Al-Mawasi in south Gaza to be expanded ■ IDF: Israel's air force struck over 70 Hezbollah 'terror targets' in Lebanon ■ Palestinian Health Ministry: Man, 29, killed by IDF fire in West Bank; IDF says he was a Hamas operative planning an attack ■ Here's what you need to know 386 days into the war

Rallies calling for a deal that would release the hostages held in Gaza are being held in various locations across Israel, ahead of a Qatar summit on Sunday where negotiations will renew. Haifa will not see a protest for the fifth consecutive week due to Home Front Command restrictions

Many people have told Ruty Strom to engage in activities that would distract her from the fact that two of her sons have been held in Gaza for a year, but she stresses that Yair and Eitan 'are always with me... before I go to bed I look at their picture, and feel that they are looking back at me'

The Biden administration warns that an Iranian response to Israeli strikes could draw direct U.S. involvement, as officials push for cease-fire and hostage release deals in Lebanon and Gaza