Yom Kippur War
After Independence Day, Israel faces its biggest test: Unity - opinion
An alternative Indpendence Day ceremony and rising internal divisions expose a troubling reality: Israel’s unity seems tied to crisis, not peace.
Yaakov Erez, former Maariv editor and Sokolov Prize winner, dies at 87
Roaring Lion: From Berlin to London, Europe stands by Israel in war with Iran - opinion
Will the Gulf adopt Sadat’s strategic framework? - opinion
Building sukkot during the Yom Kippur War
Many IDF soldiers found ways to commemorate the holiday on the frontlines in the Sinai Desert in the South and on the Golan Heights in the North.
Grapevine October 5, 2025: When comparisons should not be made
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Yom Kippur War: How the Book of Isaiah spurred world Jewry to back Israel, refusniks in 1973
The haftarah for Yom Kippur begins with these action-filled words of Isaiah. We must act – we must cut the road through – it is up to us to clear the way for ami – My people – God’s people.
Ahmed al-Sharaa: Israel, Syria 'on the verge' of security agreement
“We are on the verge of a security agreement between Israel and Syria,” Sharaa and other senior officials said.
The long arc of Israeli protests: A nation’s conscience or Achilles’ heel? - analysis
Protests have long been a defining feature of Israel’s democracy – they give voice to anguish, mobilize citizens, and hold leaders to account. But they are not inherently virtuous.
Giora Epstein, IAF's top ace and most decorated pilot, passes away at 87
Epstein was also the man who activated the sirens across Israel on Yom Kippur, 1973, when the IAF detected takeoffs from Syrian and Egyptian air force bases.
A quiet protest growing stronger: A push fighting for the return of Israeli hostage
With more people at more local protests, massive protests, perhaps we can change Israel and get the hostages freed. Sitting at home and wringing our hands will not get it done.
Haifa Cop indicted for choking protester in anti-gov't demonstration in Caesarea
While judges ruled that police have a difficult job "does not excuse blurring the boundaries of use of force."
Israel needs to regain the confidence to pre-emptively strike threats - comment
In 1967, Israel preempted when its neighbors wanted to destroy it. In 2025, the threat is still there. The Israeli mindset in response should be the same.
'A Winning Move': Spy thriller weaves personal drama into Yom Kippur War history - review
"A further nail-biting episode follows as the Mossad tries to discover the date on which Sadat’s attack is planned to take place."