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

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