Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has quickly gone from hero to zero among extremists in the Netanyahu government after voicing the same concerns as his predecessor about Israel's war against Hamas
Despite the fact that the kibbutz's armory wasn't active and that the IDF wasn't in contact with anyone from the security squad, the casualty rate in Ein Hashlosha on October 7 was far lower than neighboring kibbutzim
IDF materials show that soldiers reloaded their magazines multiple times while shooting at 12 aid workers who tried to identify themselves ■ Before the shooting, the force was alerted to increased ambulance traffic in the area ■ The aid vehicles were on a permitted route that didn't require coordination ■ The commander decided on his own to deviate from his assigned mission
Legal officials suggest Netanyahu may avoid submitting his own sworn testimony to prevent being forced to answer state prosecutors' questions about the Bar's affidavit, should the justices allow cross-examinations. Haaretz examines next legal steps for High Court, the prime minsiter, and Shin Bet
Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, was an "alien presence" at the Vatican, bringing about a revolution of modesty and simplicity within the Catholic Church.
While several Israelis who became national symbols after Oct. 7 are expected to take part in the ceremony, others have declined Transportation Minister Miri Regev's invitation, with some citing the inclusion of controversial figures like Ben Shapiro
An annual Tel Aviv University report finds global antisemitism remains high, with sharp rises in Australia, Italy and Canada. It also slams Israel's recent antisemitism conference for including far-right figures, calling the Diaspora Ministry 'gratuitous' and its minister someone Jewish leaders are 'wise to avoid'
Ronen Bar will end his term as Shin Bet director in the very near future; the current storm teaches us how fragile Israeli democracy is. If Netanyahu fails to file a counter-affidavit, it will be clear to everyone that he's a chronic liar
Since Israel resumed fighting in Gaza, Washington and Jerusalem appear to have been coordinating their messaging. Sources in Washington say that the White House is not pressuring Netanyahu to end the war – in part because it does not want to jeopardize his coalition
'I'm not a politician, but I understand body language, and I see from Netanyahu that people don't interest him; as long as Netanyahu is in the government, he will not let [a hostage deal] happen,' says the sister of Godard, whose body is held in Gaza
ISRAEL: Security cabinet to convene Thursday evening ■ GAZA: Gaza medical officials say 39 Palestinians killed on Wednesday ■ WEST BANK: IDF kills 12-year-old, Palestinian health officials say ■ U.S.: Rubio says Iran can have 'civil, peaceful nuclear program' if it stops enriching uranium
The Board of Deputies of British Jews suspends vice chair of its international division, Harriett Goldenberg, among others, and disciplines members over a letter condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.
Bernard Kerik, a close ally of Rudy Guiliani, who was recently pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump for tax crimes and has praised Qatar since Trump's electoral victory, is reportedly the first hire made by Qatar since the emergence of 'Qatargate'