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Exodus is a story of liberation from slavery, but it has also inspired numerous colonialist movements. It's a myth that needs to be treated with caution

Roman Gofman, Netanyahu's military secretary, is accused of leaking classified data to a teenager as part of an influence campaign. Former justice Asher Grunis, head of the appointments committee, believes the scandal complicates Gofman's promotion

Do you think hazeret is something you say to a sneezing German? Or that the shank bone is connected to the knee bone? You need our Passover primer, identifying the foods you'll find on a seder plate, and why

The fact that none of the Arab countries that have attacked Iran has severed diplomatic ties with Tehran and that no Arab army has entered the war may indicate that these countries are already beginning to prepare for the day after the war, when they will have no choice but to return to the negotiating table

Trump said that he was nearly ready to end the war in two to three weeks – even if Tehran does not agree to a cease-fire. He is scheduled to address the nation later in the day

A cluster missile struck a building in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, causing extensive damage. Impact sites were also reported in Tel Aviv, Holon and Ramat Gan

Most mainstream Jewish establishment organizations have resisted commenting on the law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal acts of terrorism. The only group to openly welcome the law was the far-right Zionist Organization of America

Several left-wing Jewish groups joined a march against the far-right on Saturday, but mainstream Jewish bodies stayed away, struggling to find a place as the British political landscape becomes polarized to the extremes

While not voting outright to increase funding for military aid to Israel, Ocasio-Cortez had voted last year against an amendment to cut funding for the Iron Dome, sparking backlash from her progressive base. She also pledged to combat efforts to codify the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism into law

These days mark the centenary of the birth of French philosopher Michel Foucault. In Iran, he saw a unique event with the potential not only to replace an oppressive regime with a more enlightened one, but also to address a deeper philosophical problem

Promises of (another) decisive victory over Hezbollah don't match activity on the ground ■ The IDF misled the media regarding strikes on Iranian launchers and the gap between reports and reality increased public frustration ■ Despite the blow settlers took when they appeared on Washington's radar, implementation of their plans continues undeterred

The evening of the vote marked not only a moral abyss, but also anointed the next right-wing leader: Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has managed to transform himself from a marginal thug into a shaper of right-wing ideology

US District Judge Gerald J. Pappert dismissed arguments by Penn and the leaders of Jewish groups on campus who said in separate filings that the Trump administration’s requests were “disturbing."

Marble slab with three identical cups carved into its top found in cathedral in northern Israel may have held oils for 3-stage baptism and anointment, archaeologists suggest

Beshear's remarks come as Democratic candidates increasingly grapple with their stances on Israel amid record-low support for Israel among their base.

Phillips-Staley’s position on Israel changed for the negative after a trip to Israel and the West Bank in February 2026.

Israeli soldiers with psychological injuries, including severe PTSD, told Haaretz they were threatened with penalties, including arrest, because they had not yet received formal disability rulings – a process that can take years