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