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After a year of debate, the German parliament on Thursday passed a resolution that aims to protect Jewish life. However, some say it could end up silencing voices critical of Israel and not improve the problem with antisemitism

Settler chiefs who campaigned for Trump hope he'll revisit the spirit of his previous term, support an annexation of the West Bank and back the building of settlements in Gaza. Others admit he's unpredictable and have bad memories of his proposed 'deal of the century' with the Palestinians

After a tense standoff between the police chief and the attorney general, the dismissal of a legal adviser within Israel police was reversed. The adviser in question, Elazar Kahana, has in the past criticized Ben-Gvir's decisions, including promoting an indicted officer

The survey of 800 Jewish voters shows strong support for Democrats despite Republican claims, with 75 percent preferring Harris in Pennsylvania even after a significant Republican investment in the state

Germany's coalition fell apart Wednesday over budget disputes and after years of tensions when the FDP party quit. This came after Chancellor Scholz's dismissal of his finance minister who had opposed his plan to ease debt limits in order to increase support for Ukraine in the 2025 budget

  President Joe Biden delivered a measured and reflective speech following electoral results, emphasizing the endurance of American democracy and calling for national unity. In his address, Biden confirmed he had spoken with President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory and discuss the transition of power. "For over 200 years, America has carried […]

While presenting itself as progressive, the liberal movement was more concerned with conservation. In the meantime, conservatives built a movement that stands not against any certain policies, but against the imagined values they represent

IDF achieved all its goals in Gaza and Netanyahu's considerations regarding a hostage deal are 'not military nor diplomatic,' outgoing Defense Minister Gallant tells hostage families ■ Court extends detention of intel officer suspected of leaking classified docs to Netanyahu's office ■ Lebanese Army: Three killed, four UNIFIL peacekeepers wounded in Israeli strike in Sidon ■ Here's what you need to know 398 days into the war

Gallant urged the families of Israelis hostage in Gaza to continue pressuring the prime minister for a deal to release their loved ones, adding that there is no reason for Israel not to pursue an agreement

In an official statement, the soccer club scolded fans saying that its stadium 'must remain, a place of communion' and that they firmly oppose any message of a 'political nature' on club grounds, while French interior minister said that he is 'not ruling out' sanctions against the club

The decision marks the end of a long dispute among editors and highlights how Wikipedia's English-language site has become yet another battleground for arguments over Israel's war in Gaza

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir requested from the courts to bar Raviv Drucker's report on Israel's Channel 13 from publishing texts, videos, or recordings from a 'confidential' WhatsApp group chat, which the minister says was acquired illegally and constitute a privacy violation

According to the bill, the body will be tasked with providing alternative intelligence assessments before making any security-related decisions and will report directly to the prime minister

The show's season opener struck an uncharacteristically serious tone, with three sketches that were intended to make the audience think rather than laugh

Louis Norberto Har, who was taken hostage with his partner and her family, was released in a major IDF operation in Rafah. Despite the fanfare, he says no members of the government have yet to reach out. 'We're not important enough for government officials to bother asking how we're doing'

The system provides armored platforms with 360-degree protection from a wide variety of anti-tank threats

Much the same as her earlier books, 'Intermezzo' was greeted around the world as a literary event. Rooney still excels at dialogue and writing about relationships, and this time it is accompanied by stylistic boldness

The war in the Gaza Strip drags on and on, but most Israelis – including schoolchildren – have been lulled into leading a totally normal life

People around the world once spoke of America as the gold standard for democracy. Yet with Donald Trump's reelection this week, the world sees that Americans are choosing otherwise, with democracy in the United States broken

My blood boiled as I read Haaretz's interview with Ezra Klein. Not only does he condescend to Israelis, he also internalizes antisemitism