Israel-Hamas War
US formally defends Israel in International Court of Justice genocide case
The US said in a formal filing that the claim of genocide was “false” and part of a broader campaign “to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Jewish people and to justify or encourage terrorism."
Israel announces Rafah Crossing reopening Wednesday for limited Gaza pedestrian traffic
KKL-JNF doubles antisemitism budget after attempted attack on Detroit synagogue
How tennis is bringing Jewish and Arab Israeli children together - opinion
Religious Zionism is under attack in Israel - opinion
The attacks have broadened to include assaults on all religious women who do 'only' national service and religious men who do 'only' hesder service, alternating yeshiva learning and active service.
Kibbutz Nir Oz decries Netanyahu's attempt to drop 'massacre' from October 7 bill
Notably, 65 members of Kibbutz Nir Oz were murdered by Hamas during the massacre, and another 83 were taken hostage.
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.
Culture minister backs dropping ‘massacre’ from Oct. 7 bill, says term reflects ‘victimhood’
“The State of Israel is a strong country. The days when it was possible to massacre the State of Israel no longer exist,” said Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar.
'Time with Dad' program launched to assist reservists reintegrating with families after IDF service
The program, supported by the Schusterman Family Philanthropies-Israel and the Glazer Foundation, provides structured group sessions for reserve soldiers and their young children.
‘Death to Herzog’ scrawled at Melbourne University as protests expected on visit's final day
Pro-Palestine protesters will rally in Melbourne on Thursday amid ongoing demonstrations and violent clashes during President Herzog's visit to Australia.
King's College London hosts first university screening of raw Oct. 7 footage released by IDF
Until now, 'Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre' has mainly been screened privately to opinion leaders, media figures, and politicians.
PMO calls to remove the word ‘massacre’ from bill to commemorate Oct. 7 attacks
The statements sparked outrage from bereaved families during a Wednesday Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee meeting to advance the bill.
The war exposed Israel’s greatest social vulnerability - opinion
At this moment in Israel’s history, standing with the most vulnerable is not charity: It is an expression of solidarity and a choice about the kind of society we are determined to build.
Eliya Cohen calls for hostages to 'press button' on Hamas terrorists as death penalty bill advances
"Raping, murdering, smashing heads, desecrating bodies, burning babies, kidnapping civilians, and torturing them 24/7, is that not a violation of the international convention?" said Cohen.
