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Defense Minister Katz informed Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar of the decision to stop using detention without trial earlier this week ■ Currently, 3,443 Palestinians and eight Jews are being held without trial

He brought a unique and valuable sensibility to Israel and the Palestinian territories during his visit last year, and in the book he wrote about it. But then, during a frenetic publicity tour for the book, this leading African-American intellectual and writer stumbled

They don't brandish signs, don't decry the government, don't resist police officers and don't even hold up photos. The Shift 101 group of protesters has decided that the best way to protest the lack of a hostage deal is simply to sit without a word, blocking government offices

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: Two high school seniors and their teacher on what it's like to visit death camps in Poland while war is raging in Israel; a family struggling with the father's PTSD has a message for others in the same position

The world court's decision could also give a tailwind to the criminal complaints and investigations against IDF soldiers and commanders that are being conducted in numerous countries ■ From civilian visits to combat areas to conduct akin to that of a militia, the IDF's disciplinary problems getting worse

As always, Israel's prime minister isn't working to shape reality, he's working to shape the perception of reality ■ The attorney general knows that if she resigns, her office is done for – and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will swoop down like a voracious vulture

ISRAEL - LEBANON: IDF orders evacuation of three Lebanese villages hours after Haifa targeted with rockets ■ GAZA: Israeli soldier seriously wounded in combat; U.S. vetoes UN Security Council resolution on cease-fire ■ THE HAGUE: The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and a Hamas leader for alleged war crimes; Biden calls warrants outrageous

The textbook explained “money-lending and personal riches” as a reason behind the violence against Jews and blamed antisemitism on “the teachings of the Orthodox Church.”

At the height of its aggressiveness, the United States was more restrained than Israel was in Gaza – so we won't hang the claim that we are more moral on that comparison

An illiberal peace may prevail in the Middle East if Trump agrees to a major Israeli annexation and the building of settlements in Gaza as well. But it's doubtful the peace would last long

Israeli historian Fania Oz-Salzberger explains why 'freeing Palestine from German guilt' is a very bad idea and why she thinks the events of the past year ruled out the possibility of a one-state solution for generations

Staff Sgt. Ron Epshtein was killed when a wall collapsed near him, bringing the number of soldier casualties to 804

From Glasgow to Paris, Hamburg to Istanbul, soccer fans are showing support for more than just their own team, as 'Free Palestine' and 'Free Palestine from Hamas' banners vie for space in the stands

Physicians for Human Rights claims neglect by Israel Prison Service led to the death of 61-year-old administrative detainee Samih Aliwi, who was denied adequate medical attention despite severe health issues

The arrest warrants, which indict the prime minister and former defense minister for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, mandate arrests in 124 ICC member states. They strain Israel's diplomatic and political ties with its allies and shift the way in which it is perceived internationally

Pilot program to operate in northern Gaza under international oversight as Israel avoids direct responsibility for aid. Security cabinet also weighs increased aid flows, military administration, and potential hostage deal with Hamas