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A year after his son Tal Shoham was kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, Gilad Korngold is disappointed with the government – but also with the Israeli public. 'I wonder what kind of country we live in, when shortly before the anniversary of the kidnappings people will go on vacation and celebrate Rosh Hashanah,' he says. 'In my dreams, I would expect a revolt, but I know it won't happen'

Liberal Justice Isaac Amit faces a constitutional crisis, questionable government appointments and war-related petitions – all while Justice Yariv Minister Levin refuses to formally appoint him as president

The attack on Hezbollah's pagers and walkie-talkies, attributed to Israel, may herald a new age in warfare, in which no device is safe

Phil Streible, a leading precious metals expert, shared his bullish outlook in a recent commentary. He highlighted seasonal patterns, Fed influence, and technical analysis as key factors for prices.

UBS strategist says recent targeted ground operation by Israel into Lebanon will not be a significant driver of price.

Goldman Sachs now targeting $2,900 an ounce by early 2025 on rising ETF flows, interest rate cuts.

During last Rosh Hashanah, before October 7, Israelis expressed hopeful wishes for a better Jewish New Year ahead. In their worst nightmares, no one could have conceived of what the holiday would feel like the following year

Justices rejected the state's argument that a soldier's lack of explicit consent for posthumous reproduction severs the parental link

Iran launches major missile attack on Israel consisting of 180 missiles, says it will attack again if Israel responds ■ IDF commenced 'focused and limited' ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon ■ Western countries in contact with Iran warned it that involvement in Lebanon war could provoke Israeli strikes on strategic sites related to Tehran's nuclear program ■ Here's what you need to know 361 days into the war

Two assailants opened fire toward a light rail station on Jaffa's Jerusalem Boulevard, and were shot. Police and army forces ruled out further threats after searching the area. Six of those wounded are in serious condition

Hassan Nasrallah, killed by Israel on Friday, was behind two major terrorist attacks against Jews and Israelis in Argentina. As some rejoice over his assassination, the Argentine authorities have ratcheted up security at Jewish institutions for the High Holidays

26 major carriers have suspended flights to Israel, as the European agency cites significant risks of misidentification and miscalculation amid missile threats and air defense activation

A federal judge in Argentina has ordered the Royal Spanish Academy to delete one of its definitions of 'Jew'. The institution has refused to comply with the verdict

Chris Vermeulen predicts a gold price pullback but remains bullish long-term. The correction could offer a once in a lifetime buying opportunity.

Ilan Siegel initially believed her father would be freed soon after his abduction from Kibbutz Kfar Azza on October 7. Now, she feels that time is eroding hope: 'In the first months, there was hope that the army and the government would want to make amends as quickly as possible, but it feels like we're only deteriorating.'

For over four decades, Lev Cinemas has promoted quality films to an Israeli audience eager for meaningful cultural experiences. Today, it offers a much-needed escape to its nearly 100,000 members. 'The nice thing about the film business is that you never know where the next big success will come from,' says its CEO

It's a long shot, but even amid financial crisis, dysfunctional government and brain drain, Lebanon has many of the raw materials to start over

Tehran and Washington are facing tremendous dilemmas, trapped between two highly fraught options. Their choices will determine the fate of the Middle East for both the short term and for years to come