The protest followed dozens of arrests at other demonstrations held by Jews against the Gaza war in New York last week. Protesters also set up a tent to honor Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian killed by an Israeli settler in the West Bank last week

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir was hand-picked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lead the military. To get the 'forever war' he wants in Gaza, Netanyahu may now be ready to chuck him under the bus

Last month, Israel's Knesset voted in favor of the recognition of the State's right to Judea and Samaria, and the advancement of Israeli sovereignty over Jewish settlements in Area C. In reality, annexation has already taken place

While the IDF's top brass remains opposed to a full-scale takeover of Gaza, Israel's defense minister said he will ensure the army carries out any directive issued by Israel's political leadership

'Who's lying here?': The parents of Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Tel Aviv. After telling Witkoff that Israel's desire to prolong the war or conquer Gaza 'contradicts saving the hostages,' Cohen's mother says Witkoff told her there would be no occupation or expansion of the war

By fostering Hamas as a competitor to the Palestinian Authority, Israel has created an anomaly in Gaza that exists in no other Middle Eastern country. Now that Israel rejects any alternative Palestinian government, it will be forced to step into Hamas' shoes and become the direct and sole occupier of Gaza

Acclaimed TV director Matt Shakman's 'First Steps' on the big screen are worth a mazel tov. 'The Naked Gun,' on the other hand, is simply dumb fun

The Tikvah Fund donated the money to translate into Hebrew and publish 'Bibi: My Story,' but the sum was wasn't reported as a political donation even though the book's release was moved up to the eve of the 2022 vote

All proceeds from the sold-out event were donated to a joint Israeli-Palestinian aid project. 'We're glad the event took place and that we didn't back down, despite the serious threats,' organizers said

Rabbi Rachel Timoner, the senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, spoke on the podcast about the unease among New York Jews since October 7, and the mood since Zohran Mamdani's victory in the city's Democratic primary

Arkel International, a contractor for the U.S. government and militaries worldwide, is transporting aid to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites. Its representative in Israel is a businessman who previously brokered defense deals in Africa

Fortuna Düsseldorf announced it would not sign Shon Weissman, a striker for the Israeli national team, after fans criticized the move just hours after it was reported, citing messages he shared following the October 7 Hamas attack. Weissman later said he refuses to be 'portrayed as someone who spreads hate'

A small group of merchants in Gaza will be allowed to import goods to reduce dependence on international organizations and the UN, according to Israeli officials. The move follows expanded aid measures amid growing international pressure over the humanitarian crisis

About 20 businesses in Jaffa closed for two hours daily on a strike organized by the Arab-Jewish group Standing Together. Activists said they intend to interrupt everyday routines and force public attention back to the war's devastating toll

The dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, and the dismantling of Israel's judicial system may generate nothing more than an indifferent eye-rolling shrug from those who accuse Israel of pinkwashing. But make no mistake – this is a direct threat to the civil rights of all minorities in Israel

As mayors across the country accused signatories of 'incitement against IDF soldiers' and 'weakening Israeli society,' widespread backlash led some signatories to backtrack on their support for the petitions they signed and to limit their criticism of the government's actions in Gaza

These declarations of intent to recognize Palestinian statehood are a fairly low-cost response to Gaza and the Netanyahu government. They are also, however, likely to do a disservice to the prospect of ever realizing a two-state outcome

The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced that it would hand over revenues derived from its most precious artifact to victims of the Israeli 'genocide.' Leading Jewish organization described this 'exploitation of Jewish heritage' as a 'disgrace'

Serbia exported more ammunition to Israel in the first half of 2025 than the whole of 2024. During Netanyahu ally's investigation in Belgrade this month, a gag order was imposed regarding Serbian aid to Israel

The prime minister and some cabinet members may wail over their bitter fate, but that hasn't stopped them from dismantling Israel's fragile democracy. They voted to fire the attorney general and purged one of their own from a key Knesset panel to keep the coalition alive another day

The prime minister announced an expansion of the fighting in the Gaza Strip, despite opposition from the IDF General Staff, growing fatigue among soldiers, and a lack of public legitimacy. Those close to him have adopted an increasingly wild tone and are now even goading the IDF chief

It's more convenient for the right to stop the wheel of history at the disengagement and ignore the fact that the plan's opponents have been in power since 2009

The farm, which had been operational for over two decades, closed to visitors during the Second Intifada, which ended in 2005, after a sharp decline in tourism. According to the owner of the farm, the IDF buried the crocodiles in an undisclosed location without notifying him

Hunger-related deaths rise as aid shortages persist, with 29 killed seeking aid. A senior doctor warns, 'basic food has disappeared, access to clean water is extremely limited.' Local officials call for urgent international intervention as famine deepens and emergency services falter

In her verdict, the judge described the outcome as 'deeply troubling.' She cited evidentiary difficulties and criticized the police for not holding a lineup to properly identify David Chai Chasdai, an Israeli settler who was sanctioned by the Biden administration as one of the alleged leaders of violent riots in Huwara

A new museum exhibit revisits the 90-year history of the Jewish Orphans' Home of New Orleans, once described as the 'pride of every Southern Israelite'

The deaths of two Arab men in northern Israel show rising violence in Arab communities, with 150 murders in 2025 – a sharp rise from past years. This surge follows Itamar Ben-Gvir's 2022 appointment as police minister, raising concerns over growing violence and weak police response

'We show the army and police where they come from — it doesn't help,' says Palestinian farm owner after settlers torch building and damage orchards. Settler violence has surged across the West Bank in recent weeks, with devastating consequences

'I am appalled by the crisis in Gaza and recognize the deep emotional impact this has had across our community and wider society,' said head of the Royal Ballet and Opera Alex Beard. The cancelation comes after almost 200 opera employees signed an open letter in favor of banning 'any current or future performances in Israel'

Some may shrug off the artists who signed, but they know condemning the atrocities unfolding isn't echoing Israel haters or 'inciting against' soldiers. It's a call to save them from a forever war with no end other than destruction

In a rare joint appeal, former Mossad, Shin Bet and IDF heads call for an immediate end to the Gaza war, warning it now serves 'messianic and extremist goals' and is leading to 'the loss of Israel's security and its freedom'; right-wing pundits slam video as propaganda

The requirement is largely symbolic, as at least 34 states already have anti-BDS laws or policies, according to a University of Pennsylvania law journal. It applies to at least $1.9 billion that states rely on to cover search and rescue equipment

Mike Johnson's visit to the West Bank marked his first visit to the Israeli-controlled territory since being confirmed as House Speaker. In June, he was meant to address the Knesset in Jerusalem, but his trip was cancelled due to the Israel-Iran war

Operation Gideon's Chariots was meant to pressure Hamas and dull global focus – but it instead escalated humanitarian, diplomatic, and economic fallout. As Netanyahu flirts with a shift in strategy, Israel faces a costly reckoning over both its war aims and its long-term role in Gaza

American Jewish Committee's donation to the New York Archdiocese aims to help repair Gaza's only Catholic church, damaged during a July military operation. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over civilian harm and interfaith solidarity efforts

Our August reading picks: Historian Shari Rabin traces rural Jewish life in the American South; Vivienne Silver-Brody honors her slain friend Vivian Silver in a photo book of Palestine–Eretz Israel; and Eli Valley elevates the grotesque by dragging it into the light

During his tenure, Edelstein refused to advance the ultra-Orthodox exemption bill, which led the Haredi parties to withdraw from the coalition amid concerns for the fate of yeshiva students who had received draft orders and are now considered draft dodgers

Religious Zionism MK Rothman says any action Israel is taking in Gaza aimed at advancing a hostage deal undermines the war's objectives. 'Creating the conditions for a deal means keeping Hamas alive'

On Instagram and TikTok, only a handful of Israeli influencers dare voice opinions now seen as leftist – from calls to end the war and famine in Gaza to demands to bring the hostages home. In today's climate, even that invites hate. They're scared – but they keep going

Kobi Ohel, whose son Alon is still in captivity, says that he could not watch recent videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages. 'I don't even know if I want Hamas to release a video of Alon or not'

The government's meeting agenda opens with addressing 'serious threats' to Netanyahu and his family, drawing opposition criticism for sidelining the newly released videos of hostages in Gaza

While calling for urgent sanctions on your own country is extraordinary, it must become a key part of Israeli resistance from within against the racist, anti-democratic government. Not because we have nothing left to lose – but because we still have everything to lose

2,000 demonstrators gathered near the Gaza border on the 20th anniversary of the disengagement. For many, the re-settlement of Gaza is no longer a question of if, but when

Since Netanyahu appointed his confidant, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, as head of the Israeli negotiating team in February, he has met hostage families 18 times, never gathering all families together

At face value, 'Guns & Moses' is an unremarkable Jew-ified remake of a classic Western action movie. But therein lies the danger behind it: There is no silver bullet to defeat antisemitism

The mayor of the Greek capital slammed the Israeli ambassador, who said the mayor isn't doing enough to protect the city from 'organized fringe groups,' making Israeli tourists uncomfortable. Greece is traditionally considered a close ally of Israel

'In Ofer Prison, it doesn't matter if you're guilty. What matters is that you're Palestinian,' says Nasser Laham, editor-in-chief of the Ma'an News Agency, who was arrested because of his journalistic work. 'This isn't Israel. This is Ben-Gvir's gang'

In a letter to ministers ahead of the vote, Gali Baharav-Miara said the move effectively removes the chief prosecutor in the prime minister's trial. She won't be dismissed until the High Court rules on petitions against it. Government officials doubt her removal will succeed, expecting the court to block it

'We have to put an end to this madness,' said the brother of Evyatar David, an Israeli hostage seen emaciated in a Hamas video. 'Imagine not knowing where your child is for five minutes at the mall – now multiply that by 667 days,' he said of his parents' struggle

Haaretz has learned that the AG would continue to have the authority to conduct the criminal cases against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of the arrangement. Associates of the AG say she won't agree to the arrangement

Why should Arabs always adjust themselves to the security and welfare of Israelis? While crimes in Gaza go on, the world gives voice to remarks that Israelis are not accustomed to, after decades in which the aberration here has become the truth

There are no more military objectives to be reached in Gaza. The entire top brass of the General Staff knows this. Killing the surviving emaciated hostages in a commando raid is not a military objective

It was not a Christian monarch who uprooted the settlers of Gush Katif in 2005, but a Jewish government headed by a heartless prime minister. By their very presence, the settlers of Gaza had saved lives, and this was the thanks they received

The Jerusalem district commander recently expressed his anger at the police commissioner for failing to support him against Ben-Gvir on executive decisions. He was also not invited to a February meeting with PM Netanyahu on police preparations for Ramadan

The visit comes after Netanyahu, acutely aware of public sentiment, suddenly signaled his support for a comprehensive deal with Hamas. Ben-Gvir has persistently undermined police regulations for the Temple Mount, stoking outrage in the Arab and Muslim world

The IDF chief's plan to expand the Gaza offensive includes extending operations into sensitive areas and central Palestinian refugee camps, where the IDF has so far avoided ground activities over concerns about the presence of Israeli hostages

Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan shared belated revelations with Israel's public about the Gaza war. After Witkoff's short visit to Israel, it's clear that Trump and his people are falling into the same traps Netanyahu had previously set for Biden

Rather than mourn the destruction of the ancient Jewish temples thousands of years ago, a group of activists commemorated the annual fast day by bearing witness to the catastrophes Israeli Jews had inflicted on others

'Please stop this hell we're in. Please stop the suffering': In the video, Braslavski says he is unable to stand or walk, and that food and water have run out. His family have yet to be contacted by PM Netanyahu after having requested a meeting when Islamic Jihad alleged it had lost contact with Braslavski's captors

This shift in the J Street leader's position comes days after he took part in a debate in which he repeatedly refused to call Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip genocide. The statement marks a shift in tone from the head of one of the most prominent liberal Zionist organizations in the U.S.

A coalition of anti-war groups, including those who lost family members during the October 7 Hamas massacre, called for a hostage release deal and Gaza cease-fire in central Tel Aviv: 'The people starving in Gaza and the hostages are on the same side'