Soldiers from the battalion, which is stationed in the north, sought permission for an end-of-service party that was to include a performance by the Love Brigade - but ended up with a series of lectures from right-wing speakers and a homophobic rabbi
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to take action after Bank Leumi froze account of one of four allegedly violent settlers named, but all he can do is try to persuade authorities in U.S., where he is unpopular
The notion is part of an attempt to disconnect Hamas from the humanitarian aid entering the Strip, a matter on which there is consensus among war cabinet members. A source tells Haaretz that the World Food Programme lacks the necessary infrastructure in Gaza to replace the agency's activities
Maj. David Shakuri was the deputy commander of the 601st Battalion of the Combat Engineering Corps of the army's 401st Armored Brigade. 'A commander with a calm demeanor that set an example,' his friend told of him
Following pressure from political parties within the city, the municipality announced the 'postponement of the event,' though no new date was set for it. The Civil Rights Association slammed the move, while right-wingers praised it
Haaretz analysis shows that Jewish billionaires were not shy of showing their support for both Nikki Haley and AIPAC's super PACs in the latter half of 2023, pointing to her as the preferred pro-Israel candidate. WhatsApp inventor Jan Koum and hedge fund manager Paul Singer donated a combined $16 million to Haley's and AIPAC's super PACs
Benjamin Netanyahu has been involved in three hostage deals during his political career, starting in 1985. His position on a potential new hostage deal with Hamas remains a mystery, but he will surely be studying opinion polls to work out the best option for himself
Following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was making his latest visit to the Middle East, the Qatari prime minister added that Hamas' reaction was 'generally positive.' He did not provide further details but noted the Hamas had 'comments' on the proposed deal
Though the U.S. has long sought to curtail spyware firms, blacklisting firms like NSO and Intellexa, source in the Israeli offensive cyber industry say the new policy is part of tensions between Biden and Netanyahu
This is the fifth trip the U.S. Secretary of State makes to the Middle East since October 7, as the U.S. and Israel mull Hamas' response to the hostage, cease-fire deal
At least 32 of remaining hostages in Gaza are dead, according to IDF, NYT reports ■ Hamas responded "positively" to hostage release/cease-fire deal ■ Israel reportedly pressing U.S., UN to allow UNRWA to continue supplying aid to Gaza ■ Large majority of Israelis believe next election should be held much earlier ■ Here's what you need to know 123 days into the war