Despite the IDF's successes in Gaza and southern Lebanon, the failure and abiding threat of October 7 will continue to hang over Israel. So will the war, which is liable to go on for years
A slim majority of Israelis believe the time has come to end the war in Gaza, according to a survey by the Israel Democracy Institute. Israeli Jews and Arabs agree that the war's main goal should be bringing back the hostages, not toppling Hamas. 45 percent of Israelis said that they are optimistic about Israel going forward
Even, especially, on October 7 – moderate Israelis must remind everyone that the road to peace in the Middle East and to strengthening the anti-Iranian axis runs through the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel
A report from the AMCHA Initiative links increased antisemitic violence to the US campuses to Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP), showing FJP-led protests correlate with threats, attacks.
Israel Nature and Parks Authority says 196,000 dunams of total are in the north, with the Nahal Yehudia sustaining the worst damage. However, the most harm is actually caused by constant army operations
Germany’s Baden-Württemberg Interior Minister, Thomas Strobl, reassured the Jewish community of protection amid rising antisemitism following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
Hundreds of people gathered in Hostage Square in Tel Aviv to begin commemorations marking one year since October 7. Families of hostages shared their stories of that day, and those of their loved ones
In Barcelona, 4,500 demonstrated for Palestine while the Jewish community commemorated the Hamas attacks' anniversary, emphasizing unity and resilience.
One in five Britons isn't comfortable spending time with people who openly support Israel, with the figure being even worse among young Britons at 41%, double the figure recorded in December 2023.
Sharone Lifschitz's mother Yocheved returned from Hamas captivity, while her 84-year-old father remains in Gaza. But she is equally committed to bringing other hostages back: 'My fight isn't only over my dad, but equally for Sasha and Arbel and Itzik and Ofer'
One year after October 7, Israel still lacks a strategy to achieve two of the war's main goals: replacing Hamas' rule in Gaza with a more favorable entity that Israel can live next to, and bringing back our hostages alive. Time isn't on our side
With many pro-Palestinian groups planning to hold events at the same time and often nearby Jewish and Israeli mass mourning events, police worldwide will be on high alert to prevent violent clashes