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In her third novel, now translated into English, Lihi Lapid describes the relationship that develops between two women who are strangers to one another. It's a superb work written with restraint and intelligence

In recent weeks, Turkey's President Erdogan has repeatedly accused Israel of plotting a post-Gaza takeover of the Turkish heartland, while praising Hamas for being Anatolia's 'first line of defense.' It's an outlandish conspiracy theory with deep roots in Erdogan's biography, antisemitism and his current political predicament

14 countries voted in favor of the proposal, while Russia abstained ■ Publically, the Netanyahu gov't has opposed the framework of the resolution

Benny Gantz's unsurprising departure from the Netanyahu government won't strengthen the opposition, because Israel barely has one worthy of the name. That's bad news for ending the Gaza war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Israelis would be well advised to listen to figures like the head of the Conference of European Rabbis, Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, who wrote on the eve of the EU election that there were 'no good choices' for European Jews

Since the Gaza war broke out, more and more Israelis choose to move far away to Thailand. 'I'm not bothered by the moral question of not fighting in Israel right now,' confesses one of them

The Biden administration reportedly discusses securing deal with Hamas for release of five U.S. citizens held in Gaza in case talks involving Israel fail ■ U.S. Secretary of State Blinken lands in Israel for his eighth visit since October 7 ■ UN Security Council set to vote on U.S. resolution backing truce proposal presented by Biden ■ An Israeli drone was downed in Lebanon ■ Here's what you need to know 248 days into the war

The semantic fireworks on campuses around the world over anti-Zionism and its relation to antisemitism are a distraction from the debate we need to be having. The real danger is the growing power of Israel's racist far right and its consequences for Israelis, Palestinians and Diaspora Jews

The Palestinian man lost sight in one of his eyes as a result of the officers' action, which was allegedly done 'without any justification.' Despite the severity of the act, it was decided to charge them with a crime which carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison

Following jubilation after the Israeli army's daring rescue of four hostages Saturday, Israelis attending Coldplay's Athens show joined together in a chant calling for the release of the remaining hostages in Hamas captivity

Far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich told family members of hostages that Israel would 'leave no stone unturned' in efforts to rescue their loved ones, but emphasized he would not support any deal with Hamas that includes bringing an end to the war

Agam Goldstein-Almog was kidnapped to Gaza from Kibbutz Kfar Azza, along with her mother and brothers. She says the public didn't like that she described her relations with her captors, and that 'People just can't grasp' what it was like as a hostage

Three Israelis active in countering the denial of Hamas' rape and sexual violence on October 7 hit back on social media after claiming comments they gave for an article on gender based violence were presented as 'cynical exploitation'

TV health reporter Hila Alroy has co-created a new documentary in support of trans children in Israel. In an interview with Haaretz she explains how far-right Channel 14 makes their lives difficult, and what caused her to protest against Netanyahu's government: 'I realized he is not going to end the war'

The Justice Ministry explained that the posts violated policy which states that the prime minister's official account should not be used to discuss the personal activities of the elected leader's spouse, unless the prime minister himself is also participating

The Israel Land Authority's plan in Netanya includes 1,606 housing units, an employment district, a new medical center, and a vast metropolitan park spanning 180 dunams along the Ilanot stream.

The Israel Land Authority's plan in Netanya includes 1,606 housing units, an employment district, a new medical center, and a vast metropolitan park spanning 180 dunams along the Ilanot stream.

Weakening of Green parties and major gains by far-right parties, especially in France and Germany, liable to help Israel rebuff significant measures that favor the Palestinians. Israel hoping new EU foreign minister's policy will be less critical of it

No Shavuot meal is complete without a slice of humble – or not so humble – cheesecake. Here are some sweet, sour and savory recipes to try this year