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Dr. Iyad Rantisi, 53, ran a women's hospital in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza. The Shin Bet says he was arrested on suspicion of involvement in holding hostages and died a week later. Shin Bet: 'The circumstances of the death are being examined by the relevant officials'

The Israeli military brass wants to end the operation in Rafah to give troops a break and to prepare for possible escalation in the north, but the prime minister remains adamant, and the two sides are likely to clash sooner rather than later ■ Biden's envoy is shuttling between Jerusalem and Beirut to prevent escalation on the northern border, but most of his persuasion efforts will be directed at Israeli officials

Netanyahu slams Biden for arms delay; Blinken: U.S. reviewing one bomb shipment to Israel over 'concerns' ■ Hezbollah airs drone footage allegedly showing surveillance of Israel's Haifa port ■ Fire ignited in northern Israel following a rocket launched from Lebanon ■ French court cancels ban on Israeli companies, allowing their participation in arms expo ■ U.S. wants to avoid 'greater war' along Lebanon-Israel border, envoy Hochstein says

The US Department of Education addresses campus antisemitism post-Hamas attack, concluding cases at Michigan and CUNY, emphasizing training and resolving discrimination complaints.

In London, a Jewish father thwarted an alleged kidnapping attempt on his children near Lubavitch House during Shavuot. Stamford Hill Shomrim seeks witnesses to assist police.

Petitioners – including the Movement for Quality Government in Israel, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel and the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee – argue that the amendment is unconstitutional

U.S. Vice President's remarks come amid allegations from Israel's critics that claims of sexual and gender-based violence were either fabricated or exaggerated in order to provide justification for its military response in Gaza

The prosecutor's office has the final say in the case against Rabbi Eliyahu Mali of Jaffa, who said that children and the elderly in Gaza also shouldn't be spared

Security cabinet weighs punitive measures against Ramallah over its legal campaigns against Israel in international forums. Smotrich pushes for settlements in response to other states' recognition of Palestinian state

Amos Hochstein sounded his warning during meetings Monday with a series of Israeli officials, including PM Netanyahu and his defense minister

The disagreements between Netanyahu and the IDF over the Gaza war are becoming so toxic that the Netanyahu camp is now accusing army generals of a classic 'stab in the back' conspiracy theory favored by fascist parties. But it's a risky, if not dangerous, tactic

Protestors call for elections, Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal and denounce Haredi draft exemption

From the most popular books among Israeli readers to the hottest titles generating buzz at independent bookstores, we've got you covered ahead of Israel's Hebrew Book Week

When covering protests, I wear my press accreditation around my neck, in the hopes that maybe the mounted police will not want the headache of galloping over a reporter. But as the government chips away at Israel's press freedom, I'm starting to wonder if it will soon make me a target

Donald Trump is repeatedly telling Republicans on the campaign trail that he will build a U.S. Iron Dome if elected – even though the system would likely only be effective if America is attacked by Canada or Mexico

Sources in the defense establishment say Hamas' last battalions in Rafah are on the verge of being defeated, and that the government hasn't briefed the military on what happens after that