Shapiro's history of bigoted remarks have raised questions about the organizers' commitment to this year's declared theme, 'Bridges of Hope.' Youth LGBTQ+ group IGY called on the Israeli minister in charge to 'reverse this disgraceful decision' based on Shapiro's past homophobic comments

A body from which only a tooth and three vertebrae remained was sexed by Weizmann Institute scientists based on proteins, with an unexpected result

Authorities have prepared indictments against 22 suspects, but prosecutors say broader legal action is delayed by sensitive legal and diplomatic concerns, including fears for the safety of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza

At the Coachella festival in California, the Kneecap hip-hop band from Belfast used unapologetically crude language about Palestinian suffering: 'If you're not calling it a genocide, what the fuck are you calling it?' In his surprise appearance, Senator Sanders also referenced 'the terrible, brutal war in Gaza'

While Raif Rashed was trying to recover from the Nova festival massacre on October 7, he turned to the foods of his childhood – and his mother's recipes in particular. Those Druze dishes are now wowing diners at his Taboonia restaurant in Manhattan

The prime minister's political maneuvering has upended Trump's most important foreign policy victory this term. Netanyahu is jeopardizing more than the release of the Israeli hostages

'A dangerous precedent': Defense Minister Israel Katz's move to cancel the tour is highly unusual, and the IDF warned that hindering the freedom of movement of PA leaders is likely to harm other aspects of security coordination between the PA and army

Ruth Adler's colorful, nostalgic shirts have a second run at a Tel Aviv vintage shop. Plus, a pop-up art gallery explores the politics of language and identity in Tel Aviv-Jaffa

For the first time, foreign policy on Israel, the Palestinians, and Gaza is playing a major role in Australian elections

Australia once had the second largest community of Shoah survivors in the world, only after Israel. With their numbers dwindling, institutions tasked with commemorating the worst genocide in history resort to technology to keep their stories alive

The contrasting stories of two fashion designers – one murdered in the Holocaust, another who survived and moved to Israel – are recounted in a colorful new Israeli exhibition called 'Heroines'

The probe concludes that soldiers felt an immediate threat and believed they were firing at Hamas vehicles. According to the army, the soldiers did not identify weapons in the possession of the aid workers, and the shooting of a UN vehicle violated orders

With made-up characters and a positive portrayal of the war criminal's wife, an Israeli play that was supposed to be staged in Tel Aviv three years ago has become a large-scale opera in Romania

The decision to favor Qatar over Egypt in hostage and cease-fire negotiations raises questions about the motives of Israel's leadership

2025 has been dubbed the 'year of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria' by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The Knesset's winter session brought forth an onslaught of bills aimed at fundamentally changing the character of the West Bank while ignoring the Palestinian population and attempting to circumvent international law

'Bringing back everyone, will bring back Hamas,' said the spokesperson, Omer Dostri, calling any statement saying otherwise 'a spin.' Opposition leader Yair Lapid demanded to know if Dostri's statements are Netanyahu's official position

Amit Nachman, an activist working for the release of hostages held in Gaza, was arrested roughly a month ago for reading their names next to the home of Israel's Education Minister. Since then, she has come back to demonstrate, believing that it's the Israeli public's job to bring them back

Meir Hospital in Kfar Sava said that Naftali Bennett is in good condition following the procedure

In a 2024 survey of Israeli scientists on fellowships overseas, 45 percent said they are staying there because of the regime coup, 47 percent cited the war

Ronen Bar is expected to address the harsh criticism levied at him by government officials, including the PM, in an affidavit that will be submitted to the High Court of Justice ■ A confidential portion of the affidavit is to be submitted in a sealed envelope dealing with security-related issues

Over the past 120 years, the Kishinev pogrom has become a myth that shaped Jewish consciousness forever. There is no child in Israel who has not heard about it. But The Kishinev riots are part of an ordinary day for people in Gaza

ISRAEL: Shin Bet chief asks for 24-hour extension to appeal his dismissal ■ GAZA: At least 44 killed in past 24 hours, Gaza Health Ministry says ■ U.S.: Trump draft executive order includes creation of Office for Israel and Palestine Affairs ■ LEBANON: One killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon

There's a Palestinian people that is being starved, shelled and bombed – and ignoring it isn't simply a stylistic error. It's a political act

Eli Feldstein, suspect in both Qatargate and BibiLeaks, said that he worked for Netanyahu until his arrest, and that the spokesperson's claims about him are false and are 'contradicted by a mountain of objective evidence'

Despite mutual distrust, both sides have strategic reasons to seek diplomacy. Iran has set forth nine conditions for talks, while the U.S. position has been less clear. The discussions are moving to technical details, where the fate of the talks hang in the balance

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday also targeted a displacement camp. Aid workers in Gaza say the IDF have been sending fewer evacuation warnings since the cease-fire ended in March

Iran and the U.S. ended their second round of nuclear talks in Rome, agreeing to continue discussions in Oman next week to ensure that Iran is 'free of nuclear weapons and sanctions.' Tehran insists on 'restraining' Israel' – which officials say is considering limited strikes on Iranian facilities

Warrant Officer G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra, aged 35, is the first IDF casualty since fighting resumed in the Gaza Strip in March. Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett described him as 'a son of a family that loves Israel, many of whose members serve in the IDF'

'Brother, I want you to go to the White House and beg Trump to release me': In the video cleared for release by his family, Bohbot says he heard about the letters signed by thousands of IDF veterans and reservists calling for an end to the war in Gaza

If confirmed, Yehuda Kaploun will be the first Lubavitcher Hassid to fill this senior State Department role. His attacks on the Democrats call into question the image of non-partisanship the Chabad tries so hard to project

Thousands protested across Israel on the last day of Passover, amid a wave of IDF reservists calling on the government to end the Gaza war. 'How much longer will you play Russian roulette with the hostages?' one released hostage asked

Russia hopes that 'the Ukrainian side will follow our example,' Putin said, vowing to repel Ukrainian 'aggressive actions' if Kyiv does not follow suit. Ukraine's Zelenskyy said that 'Shahed drones in our skies reveal Putin's true attitude toward Easter and human life'

'Even if the letter was a mistake, the actions the government took this week have real-life consequences,' the university said. At the time it was sent, Harvard believed it was still in constructive talks with Trump officials, making the letter's arrival both surprising and damaging

The Dancyg family was reunited this week with their dog, who had been taken to Gaza on Oct. 7. But Ben is still waiting to see the hostages' mothers, sisters and daughters, who to him are true leaders, smiling alongside their loved ones when they return

Sa'eed Rabaa's family say he was shot after settlers attacked his teenage son. The Israeli military, however, claims Rabaa assaulted the settlers and that the settlement security coordinator who shot him, acted in accordance with protocol

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Rome for a second round of preliminary nuclear talks on Saturday. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Trump told Netanyahu Washington wanted to prioritize diplomatic talks with Tehran

Israeli Border Police who came to a quiet West Bank village to oversee two house demolitions mercilessly beat the members of one family, not sparing even the elderly

When war broke out, in 2023, most startups near the Gaza border ground to a halt, as workers were evacuated and investors disappeared. Now, against all odds, the Western Negev is experiencing a tech resurgence

Defense cooperation between Israel and India is expanding, with joint projects by leading companies in both markets. This allows Israel to reduce its dependence on the West, which has proved problematic during the Swords of Iron War; for India, it offers a much needed toehold in the Middle East

ISRAEL: Netanyahu says Hamas turned down Israeli hostage deal proposal; Officer G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra became the first Israeli war casualty since renewal of fighting ■ GAZA: Over 90 killed in past 48 hours, Gaza Health Ministry says ■ U.S.: Trump official says the U.S. and Iran have made "very good progress" in talks ■ YEMEN: Houthi reports: U.S. struck targets in Sanaa, Hodeidah

In his new book, Mohammed Omer Almoghayer tells of the joys he experienced living most of his days in Gaza. Every chapter sheds light on a bygone social fabric

The university that's 153 years older than the U.S. federal government refused to act like other schools and cave to Trump's dictates. It chose free thought over money and set an example for all academia and the private sector

The 19-year-old guard, who plays for German team Ratiopharm Ulm, told ESPN, 'After playing against the highest levels of competition in European basketball, I am ready and excited for the draft'

Police in major cities across Pakistan say there were at least 11 incidents in which KFC outlets were attacked by protesters armed with sticks and vandalised

Citing 'unforeseen changes' in Ben-Gvir's schedule, organizers announced the far-right minister wouldn't take part in the event at the Jewish Children's Museum

Two people who chased the officers' car after the incident in Nazareth, before realizing they were police, were arrested and released the following morning. Police say they were conducting a covert operational activity against a number of armed individuals staying at the site

Italian authorities say the deadly accident occurred on a cable car service between Castellammare di Stabia and Monte Faito

According to the State Prosecutor's Office, the minors' plan to attack a synagogue in Lod fell through when their main contact from the Islamic State was arrested in Jordan

'We committed ourselves not to leave people behind, and we're leaving them behind,' one signatory explains about his decision to add his name. Despite threats, reservists don't fear being expelled, and some say the army is just trying to please the politicians

From Iran to Syria, U.S. President Trump's Mideast policy has caught Prime Minister Netanyahu off guard. While Netanyahu's concerns are likely being heard, it's doubtful they carry the same weight they did during Trump's first presidency

Reporters are forced to keep asking how Hamas can be defeated, the hostages returned and a prudent 'day after' achieved ■ The IDF seems to have made an unforced error in its approach to the reserve officers seeking an end to the war ■ Trump gets the final word on Iran

CENTCOM said that it 'took action to eliminate this source of fuel for the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists.' A missile launched from Yemen at Israel early Friday activated sirens across the country's center

From training activists to record ICE operations to an immigration clinic in a synagogue, Jewish institutions and grassroots organizers are mobilizing to help those affected by Trump's dismantling of the immigration system. President of HIAS: 'We've never faced an existential threat like this'

At a press conference during the visit, Huckabee said he came 'with a prayer that all of the hostages will come home now' and on behalf of the American people with 'prayers for best wishes, not just for Passover, but for all eternity'

The growing demand for egg freezing is prompting medical and ethical questions. 'We are exposing a whole generation to an invasive procedure and dangerous chemicals,' warns one gynecologist, 'it solves an actual problem for only a fraction of them'

In the absence of any real military targets, Israel is waging a reckless offensive against those who are in no way involved in the fighting against it. Gazans are forced to choose between death and displacement to 'safe zones' that are far from safe

A study reveals concerning findings about the prospects for positive relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel. Ron Gerlitz, the CEO of the aChord Center, which conducted the study, explains why not all hope is lost