Biden: Israel willing to halt fighting in Gaza during Ramadan if hostage release/cease-fire deal is reached, hope deal can be secured by next Monday ■ A senior Israeli source told ABC News that PM Netanyahu was surprised by Biden's comments ■ Hamas officials say organization is studying latest proposal formulated in Paris, but big gaps remain between the two sides ■ Here's what you need to know 144 days into the war
“The test of any government commitments in standing up for European Jewry is right now...so far, European governments are failing this test," said EJA chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin.
Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot joined Israel's war cabinet and busied themselves mitigating bad decisions and preventing reckless ones. But will they now get on board with Biden's vision for Gaza and the region, or become full-time Netanyahu accomplices?
The Jewish musician, best known for leading heavy metal band Disturbed, raised $29,000 for the Jewish reggae singer after two of his shows were cancelled
More and more Palestinians living in Israel are leaving the country, driven away by violence, racism and obstacles to advancement. Filmmaker, TV creator and producer Lizka Asa explores the little-discussed trend in an Arabic-language show aired on Israeli public television
Some 200,000 Israelis have been evacuated due to the war, with teenagers struggling with isolation, anxiety and depression. A new initiative aims to help them escape into nature
Nablus-born Basem Khadaqji, who was convicted in 2005 of assisting a suicide bomber who killed three Israelis in Tel Aviv, has published at least six books behind bars after getting his manuscripts smuggled out of prison
According to the proposal, the National Security Minister will be able to declare a group of people a criminal organization and make them forfeit their assets. The Justice Department warns the law will concentrate too much power in one government authority
The Israeli economy is in shambles; long school days, Palestinians forbidden to work, and lack of enthusiasm to invest in real estate contribute to the crisis
Haimanot Kassau, who emigrated from Ethiopia three years ago, was last seen at the entrance to the absorption center where she lives. Police have collected security footage and testimonies, but no leads have been found so far
Israelis from the north and south find themselves displaced within their own country, as a result of the Gaza war, without any clear resolution in sight. Haaretz spoke to experts on displacement to understand the challenges it creates
Israeli film director Yuval Avraham's acceptance speech, which referenced oppressed Palestinians in the West Bank, was labeled 'antisemitic' by public broadcaster Kan. Avraham has 'received countless threats, death-wishes and curses' since its publication, his lawyers say
The former Meretz lawmaker, who rose to new fame for his brave rescue efforts on October 7, is preparing to run in the primaries to replace current Labor leader Merav Michaeli, intending to 'establish a new political framework that would unite the entire liberal camp'
An Israeli delegation arrived in Qatar for continued talks on Monday, as U.S. President Joe Biden publicly set a deadline for a cease-fire deal in Gaza for next week, ahead of Ramadan. Hamas, however, denies that a deal is close
Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh's resignation is Abbas' first step toward an American-backed 'revitalized' PA, whose Gaza rule is forced on Israel - but getting there will depend on a cease-fire, a hostage deal, and most importantly, on Washington forcing Jerusalem's hand
Although Russia has joined the Iran-Hamas-Hezbollah axis directed against Israel, the chances of Israel agreeing to send military aid to Ukraine is even smaller than before
On a national level, local elections are rarely a sign of where political winds are blowing, especially with the unusually low turnout expected this year. But holding an election during a war is still an achievement for Israel's democracy