In some strikes, as many as four generations in the same family have been killed as residential buildings get bombed. Including many small children. For some families, there is absolutely nothing left to tell their story
Sources tell Haaretz that Qatar has reentered the picture after withdrawing as a mediator, while Hamas says 'intensive efforts' underway for a two-month cease-fire during which hostages will be released in steps and Palestinian Authority will assume control of Rafah crossing
The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported Thursday that Egypt is awaiting the Israeli government's response to a proposed temporary ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Sources informed the Hezbollah-affiliated publication that Egyptian officials cautioned their Israeli counterparts during discussions that rejecting the proposal would lead to "a dark tunnel with no hope of saving the […]
Ofir Engel, 17, was abducted from his girlfriend's home in Kibbutz Be'eri and released in a deal a year ago. His aunt, Yael Engel Lichi, is angry at Netanyahu for failing to bring everyone home and worried about general apathy toward the hostages: 'I feel a very significant moral decay' in Israel, she says
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced today (Thursday) that the Ground Forces Command has undertaken a comprehensive transformation in its combat capabilities since the outbreak of the Iron Swords War, focusing on force building, enhanced training protocols, battlefield learning implementation, weapons development, and operational efficiency. These measures aim to ensure sustained maneuverability, combat readiness, and […]
The 2024 presidential election has unveiled an unexpected fault line in American politics: pet ownership. According to the comprehensive AP VoteCast survey encompassing over 120,000 voters, President-elect Donald Trump captured a majority of pet owners' votes, with particularly robust support from dog owners. While dog owners demonstrated clear Republican leanings, cat owners showed more […]
Two months ago, when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his "blessing and curse" speech at the UN – framing the curse as Iran's evil axis and the blessing as the Abraham Accords, which could possibly expand further – he mainly had two countries in mind: Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. These could have been two […]
Amnesty International Israel issued a statement Thursday rejecting the main findings of a report released by its global movement, which accuses Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The report claims that Israel's actions amount to genocidal practices. However, the Israeli section of the organization has distanced itself from these conclusions, stating that […]
Amnesty Israel and Jewish members of the international NGO, both in Israel and abroad, criticize the findings for bias and flawed methodology, questioning the evidence of genocidal intent behind Israel's actions in Gaza
Syria and its President Bashar al-Assad have returned to global headlines in recent weeks, reigniting attention on a conflict that is as intricate as it is devastating. Calling it "complicated" barely scratches the surface, given the multitude of groups and nations involved. Yet, beneath the complexity lies a stark reality: Syria is a ticking […]
The technology can be used in 200 languages, including Hebrew, which Amazon said would prevent users from “worrying about language barriers or maintaining separate models for different regions.”
The technology can be used in 200 languages, including Hebrew, which Amazon said would prevent users from “worrying about language barriers or maintaining separate models for different regions.”
A groundbreaking musical experiment to create the Middle East's next pop sensation transformed into an unexpectedly powerful documentary series when war erupted, testing the bonds between six young Israeli and Arab performers as they pursued their dreams in Los Angeles. What began as an entertainment venture to create a Middle Eastern answer to K-pop […]
The rifts within Lebanon's political leadership are deep and the country's army is redeploying for challenges no one is sure it can meet. In the meantime, disarming Hezbollah is a long way from completion – as are the measures needed to rebuild Lebanon
International airlines continue to adjust their flight schedules to and from Israel as security concerns persist in the region. These cancellations persist during a period of heightened tensions, most recently the elimiation of Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar and Iranian attacks on Israel. Which other international airlines have canceled flights to Israel, and until […]
ISRAEL: Former Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu asked to eavesdrop on confidant of secret project; Qatar resumes mediation between Israel and Hamas on Egyptian proposal ■ GAZA: 39 killed in Gaza in last 24 hours, Gaza Health Ministry says ■ LEBANON: 4,047 people killed, in Lebanon since war started, health ministry says; Report: Israel strikes in southern Lebanon close to Litani River
Israeli branch of veteran rights group rejected the report's findings, while group of Jewish Amnesty employees accused the organization of 'minimizing the seriousness of the October 7 massacre'