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

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A dancer living in Berlin who believes 'custom-made pain' drives Israeli art, and a teacher who is forgoing the Passover seder in favor of trips with her children

From the sages of the Talmud to the patricians of Rome: A new book explores ancient Jewish food. One item was irresistible

Netanyahu, beset by political and legal challenges, has intensified attacks on Israel's judicial and security institutions, alleging a 'deep state' conspiracy. Efforts to dismiss key officials like the AG and Shin Bet director are faltering, prompting Netanyahu to sideline them, risking Israel's security

ISRAEL: Reports: Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister, Mossad Chief to meet U.S. envoy before Iran talks on Saturday ■ GAZA: At least 47 Palestinians, including women and children, killed in IDF strikes ■ RUSSIA: Iran says nuclear agreement with the U.S. is possible with Russia's support ■ YEMEN: Over 70 killed, 171 wounded in U.S. strikes on fuel port, Houthis say

He says that the murder of six hostages in early September 2024 finally proved that military pressure was killing hostages, not saving them

More than a month after the deadly incident, the Israeli army probe found severe lapses in the troops' conduct ■ The bodies of the three remain in IDF custody

When the Israeli government seeks to undermine its people's freedom, we must ask ourselves whether we will surrender to its manipulation or insist on looking at reality

The question of harming innocent civilians in the Gaza war was mentioned briefly in the so-called pilots' letter, but for members of the Israel Air Force, it is more prominent than ever. Pilots, drone operators and officers in the military command tell of moments when they suddenly saw the faces of people they killed, the inner struggle regarding the legitimacy of the war and the efforts to block it all out

Khalil al-Hayya, said that Hamas will not be 'part of Netanyahu's policy of partial agreements'

Boehler also speculated that Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is being held 'in a decent place' because Hamas is 'not dumb.' Boehler's comments are the first since an infamous media blitz following his attempt at direct talks with Hamas

The parents, who belong to the Tikva Forum which previously opposed a cease-fire in Gaza, said the conversation 'expresses blatant disrespect toward us as human beings and as heartbroken parents'

Despite Netanyahu's fiery rhetoric on Iran, and the billions of dollars he's spent on military preparations, there are clear operational obstacles to Israel striking Tehran's nuclear sites. But for now, Trump's opposition is a far more serious, and stinging, quandary

The pro-Palestinian Hind Rajab Foundation said it had submitted a request for a warrant to arrest Sa'ar

Despite repeated evacuation orders, worsening conditions, and the death of relatives, photojournalist Fatma Hassona, refused to leave north Gaza, staying behind to document the war

It is becoming increasingly clear that the White House's effort to reshape higher education is focused on issues that go beyond antisemitism

The 'Flowers: Art from the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence' extravaganza in Rome offers a fascinating balance between research and fun, entertainment and art, with a bridge between Italy and Israel

After nearly 40,00 Israeli air strikes, estimates place the number of unexploded munitions at roughly 4,000, much of them hidden among Gaza's destruction, turning homes into death traps. Meanwhile, Israel bars key equipment and cleanup teams from entering

The motion to quash, filed after the hearings in the Shin Bet document leak case, claimed that Ronen Bar had a conflict of interest. The justices rejected the government's claim that its authority had been usurped

MK Zvi Succot's visit comes more than a decade after an indictment was filed against him for praying on the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

The expulsion of herding communities has been one of the biggest stories in the West Bank during the Gaza war. At the community of Ein al-Hilweh, the stories of people already displaced have made the residents think twice

The plan includes building and launching 400 to 1,000 satellites circling the globe to sense missiles and track their movement

Europeans and Africans mutated after domesticating the lactating herbivore, it's been thought. And some East Asians got their gene from a species that didn't eat dairy

Citing arrests, deportation threats, and funding cuts, the letter denounces the White House's politicized fight against antisemitism: 'We condemn using Jewish students' safety to silence or punish pro-Palestinian voices in U.S. academia'

We must stop the Trump Administration from using antisemitism as an excuse for its attacks on academic freedom and research

Israel would probably do better living with Trump's tariffs, but Netanyahu wants to keep the president happy for purely political reasons

Citing U.S. officials, the New York Times said Israel proposed a joint commando and airstrike on Iran's nuclear sites, seeking U.S. support. But in Washington this month, Trump told Netanyahu he wouldn't back a strike while talks with Tehran continued

Elections for the World Zionist Congress show that the ultra-Orthodox can, and will, fall in line. Here's how Israel can learn to do the same

Siegel described being forced to witness torture, endure months in isolation, and survive a mock execution. He says he thinks about the hostages still in Gaza 'every day from morning to night'

According to the Court, Hungary failed to uphold its obligation under the Rome Statute to arrest Netanyahu – despite a formal request issued on April 3, when he landed in Budapest as a guest of Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán

Across Europe and America a new-old Hebrew culture is emerging. Well-known Israeli authors in the Diaspora reflect on a growing phenomenon, which is only growing as more writers leave their homeland

ISRAEL: Lapid says he proposed attacking Iranian oil fields in October, but Netanyahu was 'afraid, and stopped it'; NYT: Israel planned to strike Iranian nuclear sites as early as May, but Trump favored deal ■ GAZA: Rescue services say 29 killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday ■ RUSSIA: Iranian foreign minister arrives in Moscow to discuss Iran-U.S. nuclear talks; Putin meets with freed hostage Sasha Troufanov