The National Planning and Construction Council approved an exemption for 300+ housing units for Kfar Gaza evacuees in Kibbutz Ruchama, mostly from Kibbutz Shafiim.
Israeli northern city Haifa has long been touted as an Arab-Jewish mixed city. But tours following the lives of Palestinians living there before the establishment of Israel tell a more detailed reality. 'Oral testimonies reveal things that are not reported in the news'
A survey commissioned by Hillel, the Jewish campus life organization, also finds that a small minority of Jewish students are 'happy' about pro-Palestinians activism on campus. Two-thirds said protesters used language that was 'antisemitic, threatening or derogatory to Jewish people'
Bereaved families and families of hostages are holding separate events and protests, some attempting to block government ministers from entering ceremonies. At 8 P.M., Memorial Day will conclude, and Independence Day events will begin
The longest war of attrition Israel has ever known continues, and without a conscious policy decision, it could gradually establish a military government in Gaza, all while Netanyahu's insistence on a Rafah operation deteriorates its international standing
Israel's Independence Day tradition – the International Bible Contest featuring contestants from all over world – will be held Tuesday at the Jerusalem Theater, with 16 youth competing: 12 from the Diaspora and 4 from Israel. All will vie for the title of World Bible Champion. The final list of contestants was determined through […]
Four Israeli protesters arrested for blocking a humanitarian aid convoy en-route to Gaza, aid trucks set on fire ■ IDF: Two drones explode in northern Israel; no casualties reported ■ Rocket sirens sound in Gaza border communities ■ Hamas' armed wing says they lost contact with militants guarding four Israeli hostages
With God’s grace, Jewish-Christian relations have evolved in positive and productive ways over the past 60 years, thanks, in large part, to the bravery and sensitivity of Christian leaders.
If the transition between Israel's Memorial Day and Independence Day has always felt a bit awkward, this year, the ritual is indisputably inappropriate and out of place. Two alternative ceremonies might be a sign that more and more Israelis won't take part in the stately show
Memorial Day events Sunday with a heart-wrenching siren echoing across the country. Millions of Israeli citizens stopped in their tracks and bowed their heads in remembrance of the fallen who sacrificed their lives defending the land. The official state ceremony opening the memorial day events took place at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, attended […]
Egypt's announcement is not expected to have a material effect on the ICJ's legal process, but reflects a new low in relations between the countries. Israeli sources fear the ICJ may issue new orders against Israel, as the operation in Rafah is having a major impact on access to humanitarian aid
Israel on Sunday started observing Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism After a one-minute siren nationwide at 8 p.m., a state ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, led by President Isaac Herzog and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi will be broadcast live on all major outlets. Meanwhile, […]
Blinken: Israel has not shown U.S. 'credible plan' to prevent Hamas from re-establishing its presence in areas of Gaza IDF has left ■ Biden admin reportedly offered Israel intel on Hamas leaders in exchange for avoiding Rafah op ■ Egypt announces it is joining South Africa's petition against Israel at the ICJ ■ Hezbollah reportedly planning to gradually withdraw most combatants from border ■ Here's what you need to know 219 days into the war
The traditional torch lighting ceremony kicking off Israel's 76th Independence Day celebrations was broadcast Monday night after being pre-recorded at the Mount Herzl plaza in Jerusalem. In a video message aired during the ceremony, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "In the War of Independence, we stood alone as five Arab nations invaded our land […]