Matti Leshem explains how after a career focused on Jewish history, he created a series about eight Catholic saints, while Israeli actress Dar Zuzovsky recalls playing Mary Magdalene at a time of 'hyper-tension' – and being on the set with Scorsese
Hamas has demonstrated increased flexibility in peace negotiations, offering key concessions in a new proposal for a 60-day pause in fighting and hostage exchanges, The Washington Post reported Sunday. The terror group has retreated from previous demands for a complete halt to the war and full withdrawal of Israeli forces, according to a Hamas official […]
The Lebanese government and Hezbollah have committed to help repair the war damage in the country, but it's not clear that they can really do so and Syria's strategic importance might make that country a higher international priority
While Sara Funaro has not placed Judaism or Israel at the center of her career, she has talked about her embrace of Judaism, expressed support for Israel and, after October 7, 2023, received police protection due to antisemitic attacks
Dozens of roadblocks, fences, walls and guard posts have been set up in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood and the government compound in recent years, restricting movement and turning the city ugly. 'It's absurd that thoroughfares in the city are blocked and the municipality has no information about it'
"We haven't succeeded through other means," said Deputy Knesset Speaker Hanoch Milwidsky in a session on the bill he introduced after the BibiLeaks arrests. MK Eisenkot: The prime minister has access to the broadest intelligence and can request any material at any time
The grant to the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) is angering some in the Jewish community, including the Jewish organizations whose funding has ended or will be soon as the Walter and Elise Haas Fund shifts its approach to Jewish causes
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, a self-described nontraditional politician, is studiously following the rule book for turning democratic nations into autocracies. With a shaky ruling coalition and voter discontent mounting, will he succeed?
Yossi has to give his all just to clench his fist. Yehonatan is learning to walk again. Yehoshua is happy just to have survived. Israel's rehab wards prepare the war wounded for their next battle
Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel will have full freedom of action in Gaza and won't allow for 'any terrorist activity against Israeli communities and citizens.' Opposition leader Yair Lapid welcomes his remarks but warns Israel should not settle Gaza
Although National Security Minister Ben-Gvir violated the government's working regulations, Netanyahu plans to keep him and his party in the coalition. But the general feeling among members is that the minister has shown that 'his threats are worthless'
Education ranks first among the fields where the brightest sons and daughters of the national religious sector are encouraged to contribute, according to a comprehensive survey conducted in July for Beit HaTzionut HaDatit (House of Religious Zionism). In response to the question "Where should the best go?", "education and social work" was chosen by the […]
Coalition leaders are preparing to present the attorney general with a document detailing cases in which she allegedly acted contrary to the government's position and to summon her for a 'firing hearing'
Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's radioactive, chemical, and biological defense forces, was killed Tuesday when a bomb planted in a scooter exploded outside a Moscow residential building, Russian authorities said. According to the Wall Street Journal, Ukrainian officials confirmed the killing was carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine, a day after […]
The abrupt resignation of Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday has plunged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government into crisis, just weeks before Donald Trump's return to power in the United States threatens new tariffs on Canadian exports, according to Reuters and POLITICO reports. Freeland, who also served as deputy prime minister, quit after Trudeau […]
President Joe Biden reaffirmed his unwavering support for Israel and pledged to continue working to free all remaining hostages during the White House Hanukkah reception Monday night, ABC News reported. "I know this year's Hanukkah falls on the hearts that are still very heavy. It's the second Hanukkah since the horrors of Oct. 7. Over […]