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The October 7 massacre produced across-the-board agreement in Israel to augment the ground forces and add billions to the defense budget. But the war's real lesson is the very opposite

HOSTAGE DEAL: Hostages arrive in Israeli hospital, reunited with parents ■ WEST BANK: Two-year-old killed in crossfire during IDF raid near Jenin, West Bank, Palestinian Ministry says ■ LEBANON: Israel seeks U.S. support to delay IDF withdrawal ■ GAZA: Israeli presses to condition Palestinians' return to northern Gaza on release of civilian hostage

Those who are willing to talk at any time with Israel's worst enemies should also show a hint of magnanimity toward Israelis who have consistently demanded a more diverse Supreme Court

In the first deportations of the hostage-prisoner exchange, some Palestinian prisoners – including those charged with murder – will be transported to Egypt and Gaza. A total of 200 prisoners are expected to be released on Saturday in exchange for four Israeli hostages held by Hamas

Israel's concessions in the cease-fire agreement, including allowing aid and medical transfers, potentially strengthen Hamas, despite concerns they will renege on their promises ■ The IDF's operation in the West Bank has implications for the hostage deal and regional stability

The Gaza cease-fire / hostage and prisoner deal between Israel and Hamas includes three stages, made up of smaller phases, and is expected to encounter many hurdles. This is what it will look like over the next weeks - and years

While the prosecution in Netanyahu's corruption trial opposed canceling two testimony days, it agreed to allow extended breaks and slightly shorter sessions

An investigation by the university into complaints that the panel discussion on how 'Zionism weaponizes feminism' found no evidence that students were forced to attend the event

Hamas and Hezbollah have been battered and Iran isolated, but this is offset by growing hostility against Israel, an ominous loss of levers in Washington given Trump's return, and the fact that Netanyahu won't craft smart policies - especially not on the Palestinian issue

The arrest was made after a successful TV appeal in which police released footage of a hoodied attacker setting the synagogue alight.

The four IDF field spotters were kidnapped from the Nahal Oz base and have been in captivity for 476 days. A fifth IDF spotter, Agam Berger, still remains in captivity, along with two other civilian women: Shiri Bibas and Arbel Yehoud

The police commissioner called the officers' behavior 'a disgrace,' while police attributed the issues to a personnel shortage and inexperienced commanders, following former National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's overhaul of senior leadership

The Indian national airline suspended operations in Israel after October 7, but recommenced operations relatively quickly compared with other airlines in March 2024.

Bank of America published a forecast about the Israeli currency. The bank's analysts expect the shekel to continue to strengthen if the ceasefire agreements are fully implemented.

Bank of America published a forecast about the Israeli currency. The bank's analysts expect the shekel to continue to strengthen if the ceasefire agreements are fully implemented.

There is concern that just as Trump is expected to order the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, he will also do so from Syria and Israel.

An Israeli source said the list of names submitted by Hamas do not align with previous agreements made between the parties over the release of the hostages, though their release on Saturday is going ahead as planned

According to the prime minister's statement, the IDF's withdrawal from Lebanon is conditioned on the Lebanese Army's deployment across the country's south, its enforcement of the deal, and Hezbollah's withdrawal north of the Litani River

Yehuda Cohen knows his soldier-son Nimrod, who was abducted to Gaza on October 7, will likely be among the last to be freed in a future hostage deal. He's angry, disdains feel-good support rallies, and refuses to soften his tone. This week, his struggle brought him to the International Criminal Court

India's flag carrier is expected to operate five daily flights between Tel Aviv and New Delhi. On Tuesday, Air France announced it would restart the Paris-Tel Aviv route later this month and British Airways also announced its return