The Israeli army's decision to dismiss reservists who called for an end to hostilities in Gaza could create an even greater crisis ■ Developments in Syria increase the danger on two fronts

The war in Gaza disrupted the rebound in Israel-Turkey relations, with both countries seemingly on a collision course. However, shared stakes in Syria and pressure from the Trump may push Netanyahu toward greater flexibility

The number of Israelis who believe bringing the hostages back is more important than eliminating Hamas rose from 62 percent to 68 percent, a poll by the Israel Democracy Institute shows

ISRAEL: Trump says progress being made on hostage return, cease-fire talks reportedly 'accelerated' ■ GAZA: 11 Hamas terrorists involved in Oct. 7 attacks killed, Shin Bet says ■ YEMEN: U.S. reportedly attacks targets in Yemen overnight into Friday ■ IRAN: Giving 'genuine chance' to talks with U.S., foreign ministry says

Despite thousands attending a demonstration on Tuesday at the Rafah crossing, critics of the Egyptian government view it as a manipulative tactic to deflect criticism. 'Those people would kiss the feet of your greatest Israeli killer,' said one critic

Look at your children on Passover eve, at the siblings, parents, friends, and see my and Matan's faces. Then you'll understand: We've all been abandoned

The U.S. president announced tariffs only to renege three days later. Trump can change his mind just as fast about his talks over Tehran's nuclear project

A memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio says while Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil's activities were 'otherwise lawful,' letting him remain in the country would undermine U.S. policy to combat antisemitism

A well-timed leak tarnishing the Shin Bet's Jewish terrorism division chief benefitted the prime minister, settler leaders and even the recorded officer, who is suspected of corruption. But politically motivated attacks on law enforcement in the West Bank aren't new

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir met with the policeman who shot and killed a young man in Arara during what police described as a shootout

Three suspects have since been arrested in connection to the killing of the 25 and 28 year olds, whose older brothers were murdered just several years ago. The incident raises the number of murders in Israel's Arab society in 2025 to 65

Despite Amit Hadad's claim that there is no conflict of interest, the prime minister testified in both the Qatargate affair and the hearing to extend his adviser's detention, raising concerns among the police

The lawsuit alleges that Bashar Masri and the companies he controls worked with Hamas to build and hide a vast tunnel network beneath an industrial park near the Israeli border, from which it attacked Israel

Israel's war in the Gaza Strip has been on a long but decisive slide: From hard military aims to a fundamentally political mission. With the help of Hamas' October 7 attack, the notion of Israel recapturing Gaza was revived. With the help of Trump, Netanyahu now constantly talks about a Palestinian exodus

Regular training and better access to equipment helped the kibbutz security squad minimize casualties as opposed to neighboring communities

Police are investigating the complaint, though a gag order has been issued

The descendants of Emilie and Karl Adler embarked on a global search for the couple's remarkable art collection, which was looted by the Nazis. They were surprised to find that one of the stolen paintings had been hiding in Jerusalem

With a fast-growing fan base, that knows every word from his Hasidic hits, rising Israeli singer Shmulik Sukkot is fast becoming more famous than his cousin, far-right Knesset member Tzvi Succot

Adam Boehler, who Trump nominated to serve as hostage envoy, flew to Qatar with his team to meet directly with Hamas, the Times reported, originally agreeing to Hamas' suggestion of releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners without consulting Israeli officials – before the talks were leaked

Betar USA, the far-right Jewish group, said it was organizing meetings for Israel's National Security Minister during his visit to the United States with prominent pro-Israel lawmakers. New York Rep. Richie Torres said he would never meet with an 'extremist like Ben-Gvir'

The police never got to see this document – a list of requested benefits, on a piece of paper, in Sara Netanyahu's handwriting. The Netanyahu family had a wide range of demands. Apparently, champagne and cigars were just the appetizers

Israeli and Turkish officials held a first round of talks in Azerbaijan to discuss creating a mechanism that would prevent unwanted incidents in Syria. The talks follow a series of Israeli airstrikes in Syria targeting airports and other facilities

The only U.S. religious group to demonstrate confidence in Netanyahu is white evangelical Protestants, according to the survey

Defense agencies in Israel further estimate that Hamas has replenished its military ranks and now commands 40,000 combatants. They do not view public protests in Gaza as substantial enough to challenge Hamas' hold

'Never again' has two formulations: never again, and never again to us, the Jews, in the Holocaust or on October 7. It is time to put this distinction aside

Trump, diverging from Netanyahu's strategy, is hinting that the Gaza conflict may have an expiration date, paving the way for a rebuild led by Arab states unwilling to wait much longer. Saudi Arabia is expected to play a quiet but pivotal role

In a confidential letter, the election committee warns that thousands of supposed voters for two unnamed slates shared the same email addresses, mailing addresses and bank account information. Center-left parties are demanding their disqualification

It's not just that the economic fallout of tariffs has been postponed, it's that Trump is likely to have been weakened politically by the policy disaster

From celebrity chef concoctions to timeless classics, this compilation has everything you need for a stellar Passover Seder!

The original use of eggs on both holidays is obscure, but use eggs they both do. Why?

Do you think hazeret is something you say to a sneezing German? Or that the shank bone is connected to the knee bone? You need our Passover primer, identifying the foods you'll find on a seder plate, and why

Exodus is a story of liberation from slavery, but it has also inspired numerous colonialist movements. It's a myth that needs to be treated with caution

Why are four cups of wine imbibed at the seder, and what's the real reason for dressing up on Purim? A Talmud scholar has a few surprising things to tell us

Did Jesus bless bread or matza? The gospels offer conflicting answers, sparking a biblical mystery

When Segev Kalfon was abducted on October 7, his family chose not to disclose his PTSD from a previous incident. However, as negotiations for his release stalled, they decided to share it. 'If mentioning his condition can help, I want to do it'

If Jewish children say they want no part of our people, the proper answer is not: good riddance, you rotten punk. Here's the correct response

The new Ktav Vashem memorial near Kibbutz Kfar Azza is dedicated to the 64 residents of the kibbutz who were killed in the Hamas attack on the area

Richard Gamboa Ben-Eleazar has called Israel a 'neo-Nazi state' on X, while reportedly receiving his ordination from a Florida institution called the Esoteric Theological Seminary, which advertises rabbinical degrees for $160

'Qatar is a country where every relationship is bought and paid for. There's nothing organic or sincere about any relationship that has been established with this country,' says Michael Pregent to Haaretz

The new policy says 'antisemitic activity on social media' could be grounds for denying visas, but the definition of antisemitism remains vague. 'We already know that this move is not genuinely about protecting American Jews,' progressive Jewish group head said

Different people wrote different portions at different times, for instance - the ancient 'Four Questions' changed when Jews eschewed sacrifice.

And why some have started trying to perform it on the Temple Mount again

ISRAEL: Trump says progress being made on hostage return ■ GAZA: 11 Hamas terrorists involved in Oct. 7 attacks killed Shin Bet says ■ YEMEN: Suspected U.S. strikes overnight killed at least three people, Houthis say ■ LEBANON: United States prohibits Gulf states from providing financial aid to Lebanon

French recognition of a Palestinian state would distance 'peace, security, and stability in our region,' Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar wrote in response

The Israeli military's probe placed most of the blame on the IDF Gaza Division's Northern Brigade – but didn't summon its former commander to testify. The civilian security squad hadn't trained in two years and had its rifles taken away. For hours, security forces failed to grasp the situation

'Currently, the war serves mainly political and personal interests, not security interests,' wrote active reservists and former senior officials in the letter. IDF chiefs announced that active reservists who signed would be dismissed from service

Earlier, the President of Azerbaijan said that his country is mediating in the current crisis between Turkey and Israel. He also revealed the central role Azerbaijan played in resolving the years-long crisis between the two countries in 2022

U.S. watchdog StopAntisemitism urged the Attorney General to investigate popular YouTuber Ms. Rachel for sharing what it called a 'massive barrage of anti-Israel propaganda'

Twins David and Eitan Cunio played brothers who kidnap a girl in the 2013 film. A decade later, David was abducted to Gaza with brother Ariel, while Eitan escaped. Director Tom Shoval used old footage to create a new film, 'Letter to David,' hoping for a different ending

Around 360 Israeli medical professionals, half of them doctors, signed a letter urging an investigation into the killing of aid workers with practical outcomes: 'Killing rescue and medical personnel is a blatant violation of international law.' The IDF said it is investigating

Even if mainstream American Zionists can't admit it, the far-right minister represents what Israel is today. The question is, will they give him a statesman's welcome – or will they nip the nationalist surge in the bud and show him and his ilk the door?

The U.S. Treasury said it imposed sanctions on five Iran-based entities and one person based in Iran for their support of Iran's nuclear program with the aim of denying Tehran a nuclear weapon

The final tally was 53-46 in favor of Huckabee, with Republicans backing Trump's nominee and nearly all Democrats opposing. Only one Democrat, Pennsylvania's John Fetterman, voted for him

Hamas said at least eight children and eight women were killed, and more than 60 were wounded in the strike that hit a multi-floor residential building in northern Gaza, raising Wednesday's death toll to at least 45

Ruhama Shitrit transformed from a self-described 'Facebook mom' to an Instagram food influencer. The Boston-based mother-of-four dishes on cooking as a remedy for homesickness, how she stays true to herself and being an Israeli public figure after October 7

New Jersey Governor and Democratic lawmakers say the killing of Amer Mohammed Saada Rabee, a state native shot by IDF troops, must be investigated. The Israeli army claims he and two others were throwing rocks at passing cars

The home, which belonged to a single mother of five children was the last one standing in the southern Negev village of Wadi al-Khalil, of which all 265 homes have been demolished to allow the continuation of Highway 6 paving

The court has closely observed the effects of manipulations by a vengeful, monarchial government flexing its power. The justices' delay tactics will only accelerate the erosion of democracy, leading to the elimination of civil rights – and bloodshed

Despite being warned not to, dozens of protesters heckled former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who was at Princeton University to give a lecture. The university later apologized to Bennett and said it was already taking action against one protester, who it said has no connection to the university

Trump, lacking diplomatic finesse, is moving toward negotiations with Iran, replacing Iran's influence in Damascus with Turkey's and pushing for a reduction in Israel's trade deficit, while Netanyahu is dismissed with empty assurances that all will be fine

'This freeze won't protect the Jewish students Trump claims to defend,' a democratic lawmaker said, adding that it would 'put life-saving cures and critical research at risk'; Cornell University noted the reported freeze affects cancer research and other projects

There is a severe shortage of tents and fuel, and the IDF is in no hurry to approve repairs to the water pipeline that supplied approximately 70 percent of Gaza's consumption. The army denies preparing a plan to renew aid and says it will act only on government instructions

Treating serious eye infections in dogs often means applying antibiotic drops every hour or two, around the clock, day and night. That is a problem for pooch and parent

The Greeks and Romans used celery for medicinal purposes, and in ancient Troy, it fed horses. Today, celery has many uses beyond its symbolic role at the seder table. A little cooking, and countless dishes, have made it a pillar of Italian cuisine – and beyond

Reservists were told they would be dismissed from service if they signed a letter distributed by former air force members calling to end the war, which it says 'serves mainly political and personal interests, without security interests'

Israel's police chief said in response to a Haaretz question that the Israeli police 'are the gatekeepers of democracy' and would 'defend it to the last drop of blood,' adding that he has 'excellent working relations' with Israel's AG and Shin Bet chief

While Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem participated en masse in a general strike on Monday, many working in predominantly Jewish settings went to work – but not necessarily out of choice

Israeli MK Arye Dery said in an interview to his party's newspaper that 'the moment the military police enters a yeshiva or a house and arrests even one yeshiva student – Shas will not be in the government'

The area includes the city of Rafah and its surrounding neighborhoods in the Gaza Strip. Residents will not be allowed to return, and the demolition of all buildings is under consideration. Meanwhile, accounts from soldiers who served in other sections of the buffer zone are raising concerns about the dangers posed to troops, Palestinian civilians and the hostages

Indonesia's president estimated the country could take 1,000 people in a first wave, and said he instructed his FM to quickly discuss with the Palestinian side and other parties about how to evacuate Gazans to the Muslim-majority country

The senior Hezbollah official said the group was ready to discuss its arms in the context of a national defense strategy, but this hinged on Israel pulling out its troops from five posts in south Lebanon

The attorney representing Netanyahu in his corruption cases requested to postpone the 22nd day of testimony in his criminal trial because the PM had landed just an hour prior: 'He hasn't slept all night. The prime minister is very tired'

Just when the Israeli Supreme Court's judicial oversight was needed to examine alleged violations of Palestinian civilians starving in the Gaza Strip, the court chose to defer the issue, claiming it was 'not the appropriate forum'

The American president outlined his administration's priorities: a deal with Saudi Arabia, an end to the Gaza war, a resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue and shared interests with Turkey ■ The turmoil in the High Court hearing on the dismissal of the head of the Shin Bet reflected what Israel has become under the leadership of the prime minister: crazy and conflicted

ISRAEL: Defense Minister Katz says there are tunnels from Gaza to Egypt, IDF denies ■ GAZA: Israel preparing to put at least 20 percent of Gaza in buffer zone, officials say ■ LEBANON: Hezbollah willing to discuss disarmament if Israel withdraws, official says

Testimony from Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar highlights the emptiness of the conflict-of-interest deal to curb the power of a prime minister who is accused of criminal offenses. The gatekeepers can delay the removal of the head of the Shin Bet, but the big picture is grimmer than ever

In a democracy, even the government should be subordinate to the law. In Israel, increasingly the law itself is on trial – and often, it's the losing party

The Netanyahu government is keen on convening the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee so that it can get its recommendation for firing the AG, but so far, there is no candidate who is willing to take part in this committee and confirm her dismissal

At least two officers who were promoted this week met with Ben-Gvir on Thursday in his office, and 'had an audition with the minister.' The police commissioner is 'losing the police and closing deals with Ben-Gvir behind the backs of the officers,' one cop said