At a time of mounting international pressure over the carnage in Gaza and regional instability, Berlin's diplomatic strategy remains cautious when in comes to Israel, though no longer immobile. Many argue much bolder steps are needed
Amid footage of starving Israeli hostages published by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, hundreds joined families demanding that the Netanyahu government end the war and reach a deal to release the remaining hostages. The mother of hostage Matan Angrest said a Trump official blamed proposals for partial deals on Israeli politics
Residents of East Jerusalem have been informed that bulldozers will soon raze their building. They suspect their residence is being singled out by the National Security Ministry under Itamar Ben-Gvir
Even after October 7, Jews and Arabs still flock to Givat Haviva, an educational center that seeks to forge a shared society in Israel. Director Michal Sella says coexistence isn't a fantasy – if the left would just roll up its sleeves and get down to work
"An employee may keep a Bible on her desk, and may read it during breaks. Similarly, an employee may keep rosary beads or tefillin on her desk,” the memo says.
A source familiar with the details told Haaretz that Chabad emissaries and figures from the Jewish community were also evacuated, estimating that the evacuation was connected to a severe warning received about attempts to harm Israeli representatives
Despite Israel's efforts to dispute the death toll in the enclave, the numbers are not an exaggeration, but apparently, an undercount. Comparisons to other global wars only reveal the scope of the disaster we are wreaking in Gaza
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While cease-fire protests organized by the anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace movement – such as the one in New York on Friday – have been occurring since 2023, the most recent surge in demonstrations has been led by a broader coalition of Jewish groups
'I understand the parents' difficulty in taking action, but sometimes you only realize how urgent it is to act when it's too late,' says Merav Svirsky, sister of Itay, who was killed in captivity. 'It must not be too late, we must not lose another life'
The French Foreign Ministry is reviewing how evacuated student Nour Atallah was allowed into the country despite the antisemitic social media activity.
Two months ago the prime minister touted his humanitarian aid plan, which has now failed, as countries airdrop food into Gaza. Now he has to figure out where he'll get the troops to continue his forever war in the run-up to the next election – and as the hostages languish
A senior Israeli official said earlier this week that Israel and the U.S. increasingly agree on shifting from a partial hostage deal approach to one requiring a full hostage release, Hamas' disarmament, and Gaza's demilitarization
Gold prices have surged to over $3,300/oz, while production costs remain stable, driving record margins for miners. However, many equities in the sector still trade as if gold were under $2,000.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said this week that if the group relinquished its weapons, they would only wind up in Israel's hands. The Lebanese terror organization isn't expected to give up its arms without direct instructions from Iran
World-renowned Israeli writer David Grossman said coming to the realization that Israel is committing genocide was extremely painful, but he now has a moral obligation to speak up: 'I feel an inner urgency to do the right thing, and now is the time to do it'
This marks the second video Hamas has released of Evyatar David, who has been held in captivity in Gaza for 665 days. The family has not yet cleared the most recent video for publication