If Trump truly wants peace, he must force Netanyahu to move on to the second phase of the agreement and put a price on any attempt to delay, drag his feet or play for time. Such tactics are meant to benefit only Netanyahu and his government
The freeze follows a request by Attorney General Baharav-Miara, who wrote that the damage that would be caused by taking actions to close the IDF-run station is 'significant and irreversible'
The plan was withdrawn following pressure from ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir. The crossing was to open through the framework of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas
Jewish Leadership Council said on Saturday that it was appalled by the welcome received by El-Fattah, which it felt contradicted Starmer's previous promises to root out antisemitism in the country.
This weekend, former hostage Romi Gonen shared her testimony of sexual assault in Hamas captivity. It had been in the minds of Israelis, informing the urgency of calls to 'bring them home' – horrors long feared but left unspoken
Three people were arrested at the protest, led by the extremist ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem Faction, which was joined by a diverse collection of Haredi groups. In response, the faction said that 'if you arrest Torah scholars, the state will also come to a halt'
The defamation lawsuits target several media figures for labeling Guy Peleg's report on abuse of Palestinian detainees as a 'blood libel against IDF soldiers.' Peleg says the attacks forced him to step back from hosting shows and panels and raised concerns for his safety
The investigation determined that former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi can be charged with offenses including the illicit disclosure of official information by a public servant, obstruction of justice, abuse of office, fraud and breach of trust
Iron Beam, which will be integrated into the Air Force, has already carried out dozens of interceptions during the war that started in October 7, 2023. It is expected to dramatically slash costs, with each interception costing only a few dollars
Culture of Solidarity has created politically charged merchandise to support their activity. Also this week: The Sapir Prize, the prestigious Israeli literary award, announces its shortlist; and Naomi Harris, the photographer who captures diverse American subcultures, speaks in Tel Aviv
Haaretz's film critic names the 30 best films of 2025 – including the recently released 'Marty Supreme.' For the masochists among us, some of this year's worst flicks are also still in theaters, among them 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Anaconda'
Winning an Ophir Award - The Israeli Oscar - for best actress was Neta Riskin's brief escape from war. In an interview, she speaks about October 7, inherited Holocaust trauma and why refusing ignorance has exacted a personal price
Transactions stagnate, unsold apartment inventory rises, and prices fell 2% this year – CBS reports a 31.5% surge in construction starts, with over 81,000 apartments begun.
Transactions stagnate, unsold apartment inventory rises, and prices fell 2% this year – CBS reports a 31.5% surge in construction starts, with over 81,000 apartments begun.
The small African state seceded from Greater Somalia in 1991 and has not been recognized by any nation until now. But its advantageous geographic location near the Houthis in Yemen, and reports of talks on population transfer from Gaza, could have spurred Israel to set the precedent
Prosecutors say disclosing steps to bring Srulik Einhorn from Serbia could disrupt proceedings or allow him to flee as he faces charges over alleged harassment of a state witness in Netanyahu's trial
According to the UN's peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, one of the incidents left one soldier slightly wounded with an ear concussion. France said the two incidents follow 'a series of similar actions' by the IDF in recent weeks. Last month, the IDF said it fired on UN forces due to 'weather conditions'