Gaza-Israel
Noam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026
Noam Bettan wins Next Star for Eurovision and prepares to showcase his soulful performance for Israel on the world stage in Vienna.
European states see US-led Gaza base as ‘failure,’ consider pullback, diplomats say
Hamas 'will not give up until last Israeli is gone,' former hostage Eitan Mor says
New Gaza neighborhoods, stabilization force planned under US-led CMCC - exclusive
October 7 taught Israel that only victory brings security - opinion
October 7 taught us that half-measures will not work. Victory is the only path to long-term security.
Retired general's 'siege plan' for Gaza sparks debate - opinion
'The Military Generals Plan' proposes imposing a siege on northern Gaza to force Hamas’s surrender, but lacks strategic depth. It relies solely on force, ignoring diplomacy and risks.
Israeli rabbi urges IDF soldiers to refrain from taking ‘spoils of war’ in Gaza
Citing biblical precedents, Aviner referenced the Book of Esther (9:10, 15, 16), highlighting that after their victory, the Jews refrained from taking spoils from their enemies,
‘Hamas obstacle to deal,’ sources charge amid reports talks may collapse
While Israel has been willing to go a long way to return the remaining hostages, negotiators say that the real obstacle is Hamas' demands, as protests in Israel continue to demand a deal.
Peace in our time – Inon/Abu Sarah style - opinion
On the unlikely friendship between Maoz Inon and Abu Sarah.
Most Israelis support hostage deal to end Gaza war, new poll shows
A recent poll shows 59% of Israelis support an immediate hostage deal to end the Israel-Hamas war, with 33% opposing.
The West’s criticism of Haniyeh’s assassination misses the anti-terror point - editorial
Western leaders’ condemnation of Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination overlooks its critical role in the fight against terrorism. Rather than criticizing Israel, the West should support it.
Finding divine humanity amid Israel-Palestine rifts to navigate conflict with compassion - opinion
Amid familial and communal rifts over Israel and Palestine, an appeal for compassion and understanding seeks to preserve relationships through finding divine humanity in opposing views.
'Middle East preparing for war': Arab states anticipate coming escalation, fmr. IDF officer says
Col. (res.) Alon Eviatar: 'The main headlines in the Middle East this morning are about preparations for war.'
Allowing Hamas to survive is like leaving Hitler in power in 1944 - opinion
Letting Hamas survive after the barbarism of October 7 would be tantamount to permitting Nazi Germany to end the war in 1944 with Hitler still in power.