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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant isn't that bothered by the ultra-Orthodox dodging the draft. But with the government failing to set clear objectives for the Gaza war, his only alternative is to try to engineer the coalition's downfall

Pennsylvania-based Jewish billionaire Jeffrey Yass allegedly helped fund Netanyahu's judicial coup. This U.S. election cycle, he has donated more than $46 million to conservatives and is providing Donald Trump with a financial lifeline. Now his name is being floated as possible Treasury Secretary - if Trump defeats Biden

The Israeli woman's husband – who has been under house arrest since being charged with murder in 2018 and was scheduled to testify Sunday – was also shot before their niece, a soldier, returned fire against the assailant

Israeli Arab Knesset member Ahmad Tibi says 'liking' the contentious post on X – where an Islamic preacher blamed Friday's terror attack in Moscow on Israeli intelligence and the U.S. – was 'a like by mistake'

Only Teardrops: A visit to Sweden's third-largest city a few weeks before it hosts the huge song competition reveals that preparations for putting the Palestinian cause on Europe's biggest stage are at a fever pitch. 'People I know are taking off kippot and necklaces with Stars of David in public'

U.S. VP Harris says she doesn't rule out 'consequences' to Israeli offensive in Rafah ■ IDF says it has begun op in Khan Yunis ■ Israel has shown flexibility on two major issues in cease-fire talks with Hamas, senior official says ■ Israel will no longer approve UNRWA food convoys to north Gaza, agency's chief says ■ Israel not complying with U.S. national security memorandum, dozens of NGOs say ■ Here's what you need to know 170 days into the war

Using the hashtag #BoycottJamesBond on X, users have highlighted Taylor-Johnson’s Jewish origins and protested the choice. 

Plus, a 'what if' art exhibit about the creation of Israel at Tel Aviv Museum of Art, films that celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, and lectures on the history of Black-Jewish cooperation in America

Minister of Construction Yitzhak Goldknopf aims to counter terrorism by fast-tracking a new settlement with thousands of homes near the attack site, following government approval.

Minister of Construction Yitzhak Goldknopf aims to counter terrorism by fast-tracking a new settlement with thousands of homes near the attack site, following government approval.

Israeli law prohibits the publication of photos or details of a minor suspected of committing a crime, and sets out a penalty of up to one year in prison for doing so

Vice President Kamala Harris suggested in a new interview that there could be "consequences" for Israel if it proceeds with a planned invasion of the city of Rafah in Gaza to pursue Hamas fighters. The warning from Harris comes amid escalating tensions after Hamas' October 7 terror attack sparked an ongoing war in the region. […]

Staff Sergeant Lior Raviv was killed Saturday near Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, and is survived by his parents and three siblings. His fellow soldiers described him as an outstanding, moral, and humble soldier

  Israel stands alone these days in the campaign against Iran, according to those involved in sensitive security and government discussions. While this is not a new assessment, this understanding has become increasingly clear in light of the tepid actions of the American administration against the increasing Iranian proxy attacks in recent months. Follow Israel […]

Some Jewish families have removed their front door mezuzahs out of fear of attacks, a rabbi told Sky News.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also voiced his opposition to the bill outline that PM Netanyahu drew up, which exempts the ultra-Orthodox from enlisting in the military, amid his departure to Washington Sunday

When publications retract articles by Israelis, postpone Jewish film festivals or cancel exhibitions by Palestinian artists, we should confront the control wielded by largely homogeneous and monolingual cultural gatekeepers over Israelis, Jews, and Palestinians, shrinking the space for any of them to express themselves

  IDF soldiers and the Shin Bet launched an operation on Sunday morning, led by the 98th Division, in the Al-Amal neighborhood in western Khan Younis, to continue dismantling terror networks and eliminating terrorists in the area. The operation began with an air strike, in which Israeli Air Force fighter jets destroyed about 40 terror […]

The at-home test, called Salistick, can detect the hormone β-hCG as early as the first day of a missed period, compared to ten days after a missed period, which is standard with most at-home urine tests – and with 96 percent accuracy

Something borrowed, something Lent? The custom seems to have arisen in 13th century Italy, as festivities and masquerading escalated towards Shrove Tuesday