Despite security concerns that led to all events near the Gaza border being banned, the local police station approved the Nova festival after it received permission to go ahead from the IDF. A total of 378 people were murdered in the Hamas attack on October 7, and 44 were taken hostage
New testimonies reveal that the IDF and Shin Bet are now coordinating with organized Gazan militias in active combat roles. Soldiers and commanders are worried that these groups could act unpredictably and trigger chaos on the ground
Israel's migration balance was also negative last year, though to a lesser extent: the population declined by about 10,000, despite the arrival of roughly 33,000 new immigrants
At the heart of 'The Traitors Circle' is the British Jewish author's fascination with the 'needless moral good' that motivated members of German high society to resist Nazism in ways both big and small. Though he understands the temptation to draw a line to current events, he warns of 'inaccurate parallels'
The journey of hostage families to Jerusalem late Monday night was another act of despair in especially desperate times. The call to action didn't bring people out in their masses, but the families plan to stay outside the prime minister's residence in the coming days
The EU Commission said its review found that actions taken by the Israeli government in Gaza and the West Bank represents a 'breach of essential elements relating to respect for human rights and democratic principles,' which entitles the EU to suspend the agreement unilaterally
Many Israelis don't understand what's wrong with killing, destroying and toppling high-rises in Gaza. The slogan 'Together we will win' will gain new life when the people can bond against the other common enemy: Europe
Only one official seemed perturbed that top economic officials were discussing what he thought was at least confidential, security-related information on a plane owned by an Arab airline
Cycles of demolition in the village of al-Sir in the southern Negev spark protests, as the Israel Land Authority pushes plans to merge communities while uprooting residents from their home in the unrecognized village
Claiming that the film 'defames' Israeli soldiers, Israel's Culture Minister announced the withdrawal of government funding for the Ophir Awards after the 'embarrassing ceremony'. The film, The Sea, tells the story of a Palestinian boy from Ramallah trying to visit the beach for the first time
Most Europeans are unable to tolerate the images coming out of Gaza anymore, and the Gulf States are hoping that Trump's invitation to Netanyahu to the White House before the UN General Assembly can restrain Gaza City's destruction before it's too late
This season of heshbon nefesh – soul-accounting – calls us to face truths we would rather avoid. This year, avoiding politics, avoiding Israel and avoiding Gaza is an inherently political act
"The policy of the government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu is leading the State of Israel to a dangerous and unprecedented economic and diplomatic nadir. We are not Sparta"