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At Gaza crossroads, IDF chief Zamir clashes with Israel’s political echelon - analysis

Six months into renewed fighting, IDF Chief Zamir cautions that the Gaza offensive may leave Israel ruling the Strip without a clear plan for the war’s end or “day after.”

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir in Tulkarm, in the West Bank, August 22, 2025.
 THE WRITER attends a Knesset meeting. The Jews lived in this region, including an unbroken presence in Israel, for millennia, he notes

Right-wing MK: Outcome of Israel-Hamas war cannot be a Palestinian state - interview

 BEREAVED FAMILIES and supporters demonstrate outside the Knesset against the release of terrorists as part of a hostage deal, on Sunday. A sign reads: ‘A terrorist released today will murder you tomorrow.’ There are passionate arguments we must discuss with love and respect, says the writer.

Unity is not unanimity - opinion

 Una mujer palestina participa en una protesta contra posibles reducciones de los servicios y la ayuda ofrecidos por la Agencia de Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados Palestinos en Oriente Próximo (UNRWA), frente a la sede de la UNRWA en la ciudad de Gaza el 16 de agosto de 2015.

UNRWA could shut down by end of February if funding does not resume


Hundreds of rockets fired from Gaza at Israel – what didn’t happen? - analysis

Hamas hasn’t thrown itself fully into the fight, which has made all the difference

An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from Gaza, in Sderot, Israel, May 10, 2023

Ari Harow's story: How a dream became a nightmare - exclusive

For years, as it has appeared sources in law enforcement were leaking stories against him in the media, Harow mostly held his fire.

 State Witness Ari Harow arrives to testify in the trial against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a court hearing, at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.

Russian opposition aide reflects on path to religious Jewish observance

“Chief Rabbi Lazar is the only religious leader who didn’t support the war,” Russian politician Leonid Volkov said of his Jewish community role model.

 Leonid Volkov, Russian political aide

Netanyahu made deal with media mogul in fear of election loss - Harow

The American-born Harow testified in relation to Case 2000, which alleges that Netanyahu sought to weaken a competitor of a paper in return for positive coverage.

 State Witness Ari Harow arrives to testify in the trial against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a court hearing, at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.

Mega pastor: If Trump re-elected, Saudis will normalize Israel ties

Pastor Robert Jeffress is a recipient of the Friends of Zion Award.

 Dr. Robert Jeffress (center) receives the Friends of Zion Award.

Remove Efi Naveh from Bar head running -NGO to State Attorney

Though Naveh resigned as the Bar head in 2019 over a scandal, Israeli sources reported that he had gained enough signatures to run for reelection.

Efi Naveh appears in court, January 16th, 2019

McCarthy pledges to invite Netanyahu to Washington if Biden doesn’t

McCarthy arrived to Israel this week with a bi-partisan delegation of 19 other members of Congress to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary.

 U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana during a visit at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, April 30, 2023

Jerusalem, we have a problem: Israel's ties with Diaspora Jews at risk

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Are the state of relations with Jews outside of Israel threatened?

 A PROTEST outside the Jewish Federations of North America summit that took place in 2023 in Tel Aviv.

Charles' coronation seized on by republicans as chance to ditch monarchy

"Not my king" protest planned on May 6 coronation day

 Protestors ahead of the coronation.

Former US VP Pence appears before grand jury probing Trump

The former vice president's appearance before the grand jury comes as he is exploring a possible challenge to Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.

 Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Spring Kick-off in West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. April 22, 2023.