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From a Jewish actor playing Superman to Gal Gadot playing the evil queen in 'Snow White' to a new series about King David, these are the dramas you will be reading about this year

A rise in cases of femicide, homicide, traffic-related deaths and car theft are just some dubious records set on the watch of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. But he can claim one success: turning the Israel Police into an organization whose officers' only aim is to please him

While active-duty and career soldiers must obtain approval for their flights, the IDF is concerned about the lack of oversight for reservists. Israel works to block probes abroad as officials criticize IDF chief for failing to curb Gaza video leaks

  Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Jonathan D. Halevi of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA) revealed this morning (Sunday) a series of alarming posts that appeared on a Hamas-affiliated Telegram channel the night before the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre. His analysis suggests that different preparedness measures might have been possible had this intelligence […]

The 92-year-old Holocaust survivor who donated vast amounts to liberal causes is frequently targeted by Trump supporters and far-right conspiracy theories. 'As an immigrant who found freedom and prosperity in America, I am deeply moved by this honor,' he wrote

Agreeing with the government's policy, Israel's High Court of Justice dismissed petitions by families of six deceased Israeli citizens, most of them killed while perpetrating terrorist acts, requesting to release their relatives' bodies for burial

Most members of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party voted against a budget bill last week, essentially forcing PM Netanyahu to come to the Knesset after a prostate surgery. Ben-Gvir apologized on Saturday, but on Sunday his party said its 'ideology has never been deterred by punishments'

'The professional experience of Adv. Kahlon makes it impossible to consider him, even remotely, as a suitable candidate for the senior position,' Israel's Attorney General wrote in a letter. Nonetheless, the Prime Minister's Office said there were no gaps between how Kahlon presented his experience and the facts

An Israeli soldier, who survived the October 7 Nova festival massacre and subsequently participated in military operations in Gaza, departed Brazil today (Sunday) after a federal court issued an investigation order against him on suspicion of genocide and crimes against humanity. The investigation stemmed from a complaint filed by a pro-Palestinian organization. The soldier had […]

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The Israeli prime minister has been given a two-week respite from testifying in his corruption trial after judges accepted his request

The investigation was opened following a complaint from a pro-Palestinian organization based in Belgium. In recent months, such groups have increased their efforts to promote legal action across the world against soldiers who took part in the Gaza war

  Now, as the hostage release deal nears completion, the cat is out of the bag. In an interview with The New York Times, Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged the damage that American pressure on Israel caused to the hostage release efforts. "There have been two major impediments, and they both go to what […]

The perils of predicting political and diplomatic developments are well known, especially in the Middle East. "Black Swan" events seem par for the course (i.e., events that are highly improbable, difficult to predict, and end up having drastic consequences – like the Hamas Oct. 7 attack). In my crystal ball column of 2022, I foresaw […]

  Following the Iranian-backed Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the situation throughout the Middle East has become increasingly volatile. Both Iran and Israel have launched unprecedented attacks, with Israel facing a multi-front war against Iran and its proxies. However, the Iran problem is not confined to the Middle East alone. Beyond targeting […]

The agreement is the latest in a flurry of such deals to be reached with schools involving allegations of antisemitic harassment in the waning weeks of the Biden administration.

In a chilling revelation of threats facing Israeli diplomatic missions, a 19-year-old ISIS supporter considered attacking the Israeli Embassy in Vienna before ultimately planning to target a Taylor Swift concert, The Washington Post reported on Sunday. The case highlights ongoing security concerns for Israeli interests in Europe. Before settling on the concert venue as his […]

  In a development that could strain Vatican-Israeli relations further, Pope Francis allegedly made critical comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent meeting with an Iranian religious leader, according to Iranian media reports. The remarks, published by Iran's IRNA news agency, came through Abolhassan Navab, the chancellor of the University of Religions and […]

  A comprehensive report by the Israel Women's Network and the Women and War Documentation and Research Collective reveals critical failures in Israel's response to sexual violence during and after the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre. The report highlights systematic governmental failures, including unimplemented UN resolutions and ignored civil society warnings about protecting women and children […]

  A Jewish passenger boarding an American Airlines flight in Miami encountered an unexpected situation when he noticed one of the flight attendants wearing a watermelon pin, a symbol that has become widely recognized as representing pro-Palestinian solidarity. The passenger subsequently documented the incident and shared it on his Instagram account, providing a detailed account […]