Carmel Idan, whose son and daughter-in-law were murdered on October 7 and whose 3-year-old granddaughter was abducted and released, cries every day. But if his son's murderers are ever apprehended, he would want to see them released in a hostage deal. The dead 'will never return to me. I want the hostages'
High-level Israeli sources have revealed to Israel Hayom that the Trump circle is formulating strategic plans targeting Iran's current regime, marking a potential dramatic shift in US policy toward Tehran. These sources, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, emphasized that Israeli-American strategic cooperation would focus specifically on challenging […]
Federal agents raided the Manhattan home of Polymarket prediction market's chief executive officer and seized his phone early Wednesday morning, amid controversy over the prediction site's electoral forecasts, The New York Post reported Thursday. Shayne Coplan, 26, was confronted by FBI agents in his home at 6 a.m. but was not arrested, according to […]
A forthcoming Netflix biblical drama has become the center of controversy following the release of its trailer, with social media users calling for boycotts over its cast of Israeli actors while displaying fundamental misunderstandings about biblical history. The release of the trailer for "Mary," featuring Israeli performers Noa Cohen, Ori Pfeffer, and Ido Tako, […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's support for Hamas and hostility toward Israel have reached a critical point, with Turkey providing sanctuary to Hamas operatives while the terror organization plans attacks against Israel. This situation demands a fundamental reassessment of Turkey's role in the international community and Israel's response. "Let these places where you live […]
When we consider the happiest places on Earth, Israel might not be the first country that springs to mind. Yet, according to the World Happiness Report, it consistently ranks among the top five happiest countries despite its ongoing challenges. This article explores the factors contributing to Israel's unique happiness, focusing on social cohesion, purpose, […]
Jewish students in Ireland are changing schools to escape harassment as a new report exposes bias in school textbooks, the Jewish Chronicle reveals. The findings emerge from an extensive study by the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education (Impact-se), which identified multiple instances of problematic content in Irish educational materials. […]
President Joe Biden met Thursday with families of Israeli Americans held hostage by the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip Thursday, "reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to getting the hostages home to their loved ones and families," the White House announced in a statement. "The administration has worked tirelessly to get a deal […]
As Israel marks the 29th anniversary of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, the IDF Archives has released a previously undisclosed recording from a 1974 General Staff forum. In it, Rabin, then serving his first term as prime minister, addresses the aftermath of the Yom Kippur War and the prospects for regional peace. "In the […]
Australia and Canada, despite their vastly different historical and political landscapes, have witnessed an alarming escalation in antisemitic incidents following Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack and the subsequent war in Gaza. Australia's reputation for political stability faced an unprecedented test last month during events marking Oct. 7. Sydney's police leadership urged authorities to block […]
ISRAEL: Two moderately wounded in drone explosion in northern Israel ■ LEBANON: Lebanese health ministry: 21 killed, 73 wounded in last day; Israel advancing cease-fire deal in Lebanon as gift to Trump, WaPo reports ■ GAZA: Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements ■ IRAN: Iran reportedly postponed its attack against Israel to begin negotiations with President-elect Trump
Politician say that the goings-on in Netanyahu's bureau are do not affect his popularity and have the added bonus of frustrating the opposition's efforts to focus on the hostages and the draft evasion law
On the29thanniversary of Rabin's assassination, the IDF Archives published statements made by the former prime minister at a meeting of the General Staff Forum in 1974. 'If there is any chance of moving forward, it is only through negotiations,' he said – but also warned against the establishment of a Palestinian state