Yaakov katz

'While Israel Slept': A look at the leadup to the Oct 7. massacre - excerpt

An excerpt from the new book by Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot about the lead-up to the October 7 massacre.

PALESTINIANS USE explosive devices amid clashes with Israeli security forces in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on September 27, 2023, following a protest near the border fence.
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the MEAD summit on September 9, 2024.

MEAD summit opens in Washington amid Doha fallout and sensitive hostage talks

MK Tally Gotliv seen during a court hearing of Yonatan Urich, at the court in Lod, August 19, 2025

Grapevine, August 22, 2025: Brains betrayed...

 An illustrative image of a microphone and soundwaves.

8 essential English-language podcasts to understand Israel's war - opinion


Thank you, ESRA

The theme is “Celebrating 40 years of creating a better tomorrow.” The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.

Ga’ash Golf ESRA tournament winners

What will come first - Elections or U.S. peace plan rollout?

If the Palestinians refuse to come to the table, the parameters laid down by Trump would serve as a new starting point for any future administration looking to advance a peace deal.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israel Museum

Editor's Notes: Defining a nation

This is about the identity of a nation, as well as the kind of people Jews want to be today when the State of Israel serve as home to the world’s largest Jewish community.

Celebrating Sukkot in Jerusalem

Can Israel remain strong and stable after Netanyahu?

A country is not measured by a single leader, no matter how powerful he or she might be.

Protesters hold signs as they take part in a rally calling upon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down in Tel Aviv, Israel February 16, 2018.

Editor's Notes: Is the Netanyahu era over?

The police recommendations might have chiseled a small crack in Mr. Teflon’s armor, but it is still far from shattering.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to give a speech in Tel Aviv, Israel February 14, 2018

Editor's Notes: Setting immigration policy

The overall situation is not black and white – it is a complicated and delicate attempt to balance policy and values.

African migrants take part in a protest against Israel's detention policy toward them

Editor's Notes: Standing in spaces

Anyone who claims that this country promotes apartheid needs to simply spend a day in a hospital and any of its wards.

The entrance to the Hemato Oncology Pediatric Ward is seen at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer.

Israel deserves better than settlement building in revenge for terror

Israel should not set its settlement policy based on a terrorist attack and the tragic outcome. It should decide what it wants based on what is in the country’s best interest.

Jewish youth hold Israeli flags at the beginning of a rally march in the West Bank settlement of Itamar, near Nablus.

Editor's Notes: A year to decide

The new year 5778 can be the year of change. It can be a year of decisions.

Man blowing the shofar at the Western Wall before Rosh Hashana

September 10, 2017: Poor timing?

While it is wonderful that such human rights organizations are allowed to flourish in Israel, one must ask whether a Jew in an Arab country would have access to such an organization.

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