Despite a majority of New York Jews opposing Zohran Mamdani as a candidate for mayor, he receives the lion's share of Jewish votes compared to other candidates, recent polls show
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take complete control of the Gaza Strip could doom the fate of the Israeli hostages who are still alive. The proposed military campaign disregards families' pleas, IDF warnings, public sentiment, and the lessons of past failures
'We're not dealing in theory, but with matters concerning life and death and protecting the state,' the Israeli army chief said before Netanyahu convened the security cabinet to discuss plans to take over Gaza
The firing won't take effect until the High Court issues a ruling. Six organizations argue the attorney general's dismissal was unlawful, and legal experts expect the court to likely overturn it
'This is destruction on a scale not seen since World War II – not just in numbers, but in the erasure of entire living spaces and thousands of years of human and cultural heritage,' the petition states
The signatories include well-known Israel advocates as well as Jews who have held senior government positions in their respective countries. They urge the prime minister to take a stand against members of his own government whose hateful rhetoric threatens Jews worldwide
Ahead of Israel's security cabinet meeting on Gaza, Ambassador Simon Walters warned that further IDF operations would be ineffective and urged Israel to meet its aid obligations. He also rejected Israeli claims that U.K. recognition of a Palestinian state would reward Hamas
I truly believed that hundreds of reports on intentional starvation and two thick Israeli reports calling the war genocide would force our health leaders to take steps to stop the war and send mass aid into Gaza
Since Israel eased restrictions on humanitarian aid, IDF approval rates for UN and aid groups have improved. Still, UN data shows severe acute malnutrition among Gaza's children has risen to 18 percent – up from 12 percent in spring – as aid deliveries remain disrupted by looting
The phrases 'genocide airline' and 'free Palestine' were painted on the office's door, drawing condemnation from French and Israeli officials. Israel's Foreign Ministry said that 'antisemitic attacks in France must be dealt with the utmost severity'
The American proposal discussed by Beirut in recent days entails a four-step phased plan, aiming to reach the disarmament of Hezbollah within 120 days, along with an Israeli withdrawal from disputed points along the border
The question of responsibility concerns not who we are but what we do and our ability to correct it. Israelis can borrow from psychoanalysis and try to take the first step in cultivating compassion
'Slam Frank,' which debuts next month Off-Broadway, is already causing a storm for its portrayal of the author of the famous Holocaust diary. But it's more than just a jab at the woke
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who visited a settlement deep in the West Bank alongside other far-right figures advocating for the return of Israelis to settlements evacuated in 2005, said he noticed the graffiti only after the photo was released
The protest comes ahead of a meeting of Israel's security cabinet later Thursday at Netanyahu's office, where discussions will focus on the potential occupation of Gaza – which the IDF chief has warned could endanger hostages
A joint investigation reveals how Israel's elite cyber-intelligence unit used Microsoft's cloud services to store data from phone calls of millions of Palestinians, allowing it to expand its surveillance in Gaza and the West Bank
Under military law, Israeli soldiers can seize Palestinian property without presenting evidence or facing oversight. Since the Gaza war began, human rights groups report a sharp rise in both documented confiscations and the unexplained disappearance of valuables during raids on West Bank homes
Who is behind the accounts reposting Israeli Minister Gila Gamliel's messages – from threatening the ayatollah regime and praising the Shah's exiled son?
The IDF returned Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen's body hours before a court hearing, after his family agreed to restrict funeral attendance. The army had withheld the body for days following his killing last week
The renowned Israeli author speaks about historian Alex Dancyg, who was murdered after being kidnapped to Gaza, and the moral blindness he sees taking root in Israeli society
According to a leaked draft reviewed by the Washington Post, the 2024 report drops prior criticism of Netanyahu's corruption trial, threats to judicial independence and Israeli restrictions on Palestinians
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox Business that the Trump administration is 'willing to do a lot to be helpful' with the humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip, but more focus must be put on the issues of the hostages and on efforts to disband Hamas in order to achieve peace
Eli Feldstein, who has been charged with leaking classified information, told investigators that he gave the information directly to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his military secretary
Elias Rodriguez could face the death penalty if found guilty of murdering Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington in May
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi told staffers that rulings issued by the attorney general and his department's own legal adviser, who he is trying to oust from her position, were not binding
The group accused the government of 'an act of national treason' committed under outside pressure, adding that the organization's weapons are 'an inseparable part' of the country's defense and deterrence against Israel
The military has arrested five yeshiva students so far, including two in their homes in Tel Aviv. The spiritual head of Israel's Lithuanian faction announced that 'Haredi Judaism will embark on a global struggle like no other,' and all options are on the table
Israel is causing undeniable carnage in Gaza, and Hamas has committed horrendous atrocities against Israel. But many Israelis are saving their harshest judgement for their own leaders, and it's time to address how deep their sense of betrayal runs
This week's sad statistic that 79 percent of Israelis aren't 'troubled' by reports of famine in Gaza is precisely what the government wants: How can anyone be 'troubled' by something they've either chosen not to believe, or aren't allowed to?
The Israeli state asked to delay responding to a petition demanding it allow Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners, despite reports of abuse and warnings the ban could harm Israeli hostages' chances of receiving aid
Sources familiar with the investigation say that the detainee from Gaza fell while attempting to escape from the Shin Bet facility where he was being interrogated. At least six Palestinians have died while under questioning by the security service since the war began
The U.S. sanctions come as more European countries recognize Palestinian statehood. Analysts dismiss both moves as purely symbolic, but warn that the fragility of the PA threatens Israeli and American interests
London-based creator Ciara Shalome set out to fill a void in Jewish representation. What she ended up building is a living archive of Mizrahi life, culture and memory, aiming for a wide audience across the Arab world. The Gaza war complicated things a bit
Iranian authorities say the man provided information about a nuclear scientist who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Iran has hanged seven people for espionage, sparking fears from activists that the government could conduct a wave of executions
The UN says Israel's demand for Palestinian staff data could force NGOs to halt operations, warning it would prevent 'critical, life-saving humanitarian assistance'
Twenty mostly indie artists performed, with proceeds benefiting the Jumpstarting Hope in Gaza project. The musicians played despite the risks of social ostracization or government sanctions
Supreme Court President Amit ruled that the sign doesn't violate the petitioners' right to a religious lifestyle, while Justice Stein argued communities shouldn't publicly declare their character. Amit warned that adopting Stein's view would force many religious communities to remove similar signs
A 'hotbed of terrorism' or a place for rehabilitation and development? In August 2005, then–Prime Minister Ariel Sharon made a move that reshaped history for Palestinians and Israelis. A fierce debate unfolded in Haaretz. Who was right?
Since losing nearly his entire family on October 7, 2023, Eshel Gat has kept a low profile. Now, with a hostage deal once again slipping away, he says it's time to speak out for those still held by Hamas