The former chiefs' objection follows a petition by over 250 former Shin Bet officials who expressed their concern that Netanyahu's pick David Zini would prioritize obedience to the prime minister over compliance with High Court rulings
Palestinian refugee camps remain heavily armed, and factions including Hamas and Islamic Jihad show little willingness to cooperate, raising doubts about the long-term success of Beirut's disarmament efforts
According to an Israeli source, current efforts are centered on restoring trust between Qatar and Hamas on the one hand, and Israel and the United States on the other, following last week's Israeli strike in Doha
The Fallen Service Members Religious Heritage Restoration Act would create a program to identify Jewish service members buried in foreign American military cemeteries under crosses.
Eyewitnesses and local reports described a heavy wave of Israeli strikes across Gaza throughout the day. The Gaza Health Ministry said the death toll since Oct. 7, 2023, has reached 65,062, with the total documented deaths from malnutrition reaching 432, including 146 children
According to the far-right minister, Israel has taken care of the 'demolition phase' for rebuilding Gaza, and negotiations are now underway with the U.S. regarding a business plan for Gaza
'Some principals will choose this program out of financial necessity': At least 40 principals say the Education Ministry's program pressures schools into a political stance by offering extra funding only for tours beyond Israel's internationally recognized borders
The IDF has ordered all of Gaza City to evacuate, but the price is prohibitive for most, especially after surviving multiple displacements. 'The expenses for a single family moving go beyond $3,500,' one resident explains
Ruby Chen, the father of Itay, an Israeli soldier who was killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and whose body is held by the terror organization in Gaza, published an important update that is worth reading amidst the sea of news and opinions regarding the hostages
Uber has no plans to enter Israel, but Transportation Minister Regev's statement that Uber could soon launch in Israel could be a strategic move to court ultra-Orthodox voters ahead of the Likud primaries
Israel's official stance is that European leaders threatening sanctions over Gaza are just an antisemitic mob, too blinded by Jew-hatred and Muslim minorities to see they are siding with evil. Reality, and opinion polls around the world, suggest otherwise
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