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As the prime minister is set to leave for Washington, a new poll obtained exclusively by Haaretz reveals that only one-fifth of Israelis believe he's doing enough to reach a deal to release the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza

What Netanyahu will celebrate this week will be a personal and political victory: Ten months after the October 7 debacle, which will forever tarnish his legacy, he will get a renewed sense of public legitimacy during his U.S. visit

'I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work,' Biden wrote, though he did not explicitly endorse her as his successor

The response to the threat of the highly infectious polio virus, recently detected in sewage in Gaza, must be coordinated and comprehensive. As Israeli public health professors, we call for a cease-fire to stop it spreading

After Israel's Hodeidah attack, Houthis say they fired missiles at southern Israel's Eilat, attacked U.S. ship in Red Sea ■ Israel says it intercepted Houthi missile with Arrow 3 defense system, CENTCOM says it shot down Houthi drone ■ Jewish settlers attack group of Palestinian and Israeli activists in West Bank, wounding several ■ Netanyahu to meet Biden on Tuesday ■ Here's what you need to know 289 days into the war

Justices are hearing a petition by human rights organizations calling for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. Their ruling will affect the state's duties regarding Gaza, where the ICJ said Israel is still an occupying force

That Israeli pilots flew so far to bomb a port in Yemen is proof of how its deterrence against Iran – the real and closer threat – is limited. The blame lies at the door of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose obsession with the Iranian nuclear threat meant he ignored the danger of its proxies

'A Body That Works' is a powerful, moving tale about surrogacy, privilege and parenthood that just happens to be set in Tel Aviv. Its creators explain why they ditched their original idea, for a show surrounding a new, young Israeli prime minister, and reveal how they convinced Lior 'Fauda' Raz to star in their now global hit

Israel rejects the advisory opinion published by the International Court of Justice in a draft decision filed by Netanyahu. 'The people of Israel are not occupiers in their own land and in their eternal capital, Jerusalem'

The advisory committee is holding a second meeting on Peled's candidacy on Sunday and is expected to finalize its position in the coming days. Israel's AG has not given a final opinion on Peled's appointment, but previously said that commissioners should have an unblemished record

Possibly the early Christians in the Negev didn't identify the storm clouds building over their heads. Or maybe they did, and wanted to pray

Ever since October 7, hundreds of queer reserve soldiers have joined all branches of the military; some died in battles, many are still in service in Gaza and the north. 'When this is all over,' they demand, 'give us what we deserve'

Shai Ben-Ami from Bar-Ilan University studied in a tank while serving in Gaza and earned a scholarship. "Your win is impressive given the circumstances," noted the professor at the award ceremony.

Shai Ben-Ami from Bar-Ilan University studied in a tank while serving in Gaza and earned a scholarship. "Your win is impressive given the circumstances," noted the professor at the award ceremony.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have fought the Houthis for eight years. Since the Gaza war began, the U.S. and Britain have attacked Houthi targets dozens of times. The idea that one Israeli attack can change the matrix is wrong. The only way to avoid a multi-theater conflict is a hostage and cease-fire deal in Gaza

As the rabbi of Manhattan's Park Avenue Synagogue, I protested against Prime Minister Netanyahu last year, in solidarity with Israel's pro-democracy movement. Ahead of his speech to Congress, U.S. Jews should think twice when weighing in on matters of Israel's security and leadership at wartime

The Palestine Solidarity Movement rallied to support the motion. According to the BCP-based group, the item was "undemocratically" removed from the agenda.

The alleged legal filings emerged following the controversial Adidas campaign, which featured sneakers initially designed by the sports clothing brand for the 1972 Olympics in Munich.

Chicago's ordinance on unlawful threatening objects was amended to prohibit leaving hateful or threatening material intended or likely to intimidate, emotionally abuse, threaten, or slander a person.

The front of the city hall was closed off, while the outer facade was cleaned of red paint.