Despair and terror are a justified response to the violent incitement and the wave of legislative destruction - but it is also important to pay attention to what lies behind them: electoral pressure and desperate efforts to survive

Israel PM also praised Trump for pushing for his pardon in his ongoing criminal trials, lamenting what he dismissed as '10 years of bogus investigations and a political trial'

The more a foreign leader leans toward authoritarianism, the more Donald Trump seems to like them, yet he still forced Netanyahu into a cease-fire, an apology to Doha and on a path toward recognizing a Palestinian state

The anti-government demonstrators on Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv look to countries like Hungary to understand the transformation of Israel into an authoritarian regime. But the model for emulation is right under their noses

The U.S. President heaped praise on Netanyahu and gave him public backing on Iran - but, as Washington readies to move to phase two of the Gaza plan, he failed answer questions of concern to the Israeli side

Discussions in the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee continue despite criticism from the army, the committee's legal adviser, the Attorney General's Office and coalition members, and although it's unclear whether the Haredi factions will agree to the latest version

Netanyahu's decision to award Trump with this year's Israel Prize raises the question of whether it should be leveraged to pay homage to another country's head of state, on a day dedicated to the country's independence

Ministers are silencing, intimidating, and using their power to undermine the government's critics while falsely worrying about the 'honor of IDF soldiers.' But those who truly care about the troops should first draft the Haredim

The IMA says 'a channel has been opened allowing patients from Gaza to be taken to neighboring countries,' not East Jerusalem or the West Bank. But there no evidence that such a channel exists. This means moral collapse

'There is no evidence' to suggest the two Bondi gunmen 'were part of a broader terrorist cell,' the Australian Federal Police Commissioner said on Tuesday. Police have previously said Naveed Akram and his father, Sajid Akram, were inspired by Islamic State

The IDF told Israeli lawmakers it opposes operating the tribunal, even as the Knesset approved the bill's first reading with support from opposition lawmakers, while an anti-torture watchdog warns that 'the Knesset is racing to legislate the death penalty'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced U.S. President Trump would receive the prize at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago on Monday and invited him to celebrate Independence Day in Israel. Trump said he would consider attending the ceremony in Jerusalem

Harassment, violence and vandalism routinely drive people from their villages in Area C, but three recent cases show that the practice now extends into areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority. The army is actively taking part

The raid followed vandalism in nearby communities and officially aimed to catch suspects and illegal weapons, but residents said it felt like collective punishment, with some children briefly detained and homes searched

Israel's recognition is good for Somaliland and historically just. But while it represents yet another blow for the battered principle-based international system, and despite contradictory claims by Israel and the Trump administration, recognizing Somaliland should actually strengthen the argument for recognizing Palestine

In response to protests across Iran over rising inflation, the government has signaled a shift towards dialogue with demonstrators. President Pezeshkian announced plans for a dialogue mechanism, amid the rial's record low value

Shalom Bringher raises bees as 'a hobby that got out of control.' The advantage of using natural ingredients with as little interference as possible is uncertainty. 'Sometimes it comes out this way, sometimes that way'

The 60-year-old activist, who leads weekly anti-crime protests, was questioned on suspicion of incitement after police found Palestinian flags and magnets in a search that she says left her children terrified, calling it 'political'

Amwaj Media reported that Israel signaled it is not seeking to strike Iran, and Iran replied 'in a conditional and non-binding manner.' The Kremlin publicly urged restraint after Trump said Washington would back another strike to halt Iran's weapons buildup

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper wrote that neither she nor her predecessors were briefed on the social media history of activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was welcomed to the U.K. by ministers after his release from Egyptian prison

The Education Ministry's legal adviser approved giving additions based on coalition deals worth 11 million shekels to Garin Torani groups, claiming the decision was based on professional recommendations, written just two days after the fact

Since Israel's pager bomb operation against Hezbollah, private defense contractors have gotten requests for 'kinetic cyber' tools able to turn electronic devices into bombs. They don't exist

The 22-year-old victim, Ayoub Mohammed Toukhy, was shot after a civilian and soldier chased his car; the suspected shooter is under house arrest as police investigate negligent homicide

A construction boom around Tel Aviv is pushing the Israel's skyline into uncharted territory

Aviv Maor, who died in a stabbing attack in northern Israel on Friday, was remembered by her family for her kindness and her love of horseback riding. 'You were my air, my light. I felt so safe with you. Now I feel empty,' eulogized her teen sister

The expanded support reflects recognition of the exceptional psychological burden placed on IDF soldiers since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, and the understanding that some carry mental injury even after discharge, which in many cases leads to suicidality

Hamas conveys 'business as usual' despite losing most of its leadership and control of around half of Gaza. However, its narrative is seen as disconnected by a public in dire need of basic humanitarian aid and leaders who value life over 'resistance and liberation'

Billion-shekel purchases by overseas buyers are fueling criticism that much of Jerusalem's new housing is beyond the reach of local residents, even as officials say rising antisemitism worldwide is driving demand from Jews abroad

Public praise has long masked deep disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu, but the prime minister's aides now fear the U.S. president may push demands Netanyahu's fragile coalition cannot accept

First responders announced the body of Tamer Nader Zaghraneh was found near southern Israel's Be'er Sheva after a day of searches. He was reportedly swept away while trying to recover a vehicle stuck in a seasonal stream known for rapid flooding

The incident occurred in the village of Mukhmas near Ramallah. According to testimonies, the attacker emerged from a nearby settlement, threw stones, sprayed the area with pepper spray, and beat at least one person with clubs

Smotrich refused to apologize for calling the Supreme Court president 'a violent, ruthless megalomaniac.' Justice Isaac Amit said the remarks had crossed a red line, and that they intended to undermine the judicial system as a whole

The attack signals a new escalation in tensions between the kingdom and the separatist forces of the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the Emirates

Petitioners, including former IDF officials and the Movement for Quality Government, contend the comptroller's actions overstep legal bounds and could prejudice subsequent testimony. The comptroller's office defends its mandate under law

The army has asked for 60,000 reservists to be mobilized next year – but the government has refused, agreeing to call up only 40,000

As Israel fixates on assigning blame for October 7, it avoids examining how Netanyahu alone shaped a war whose consequences, at home and abroad, will endure long after the fighting ends

When I was a minister, we fought hard in debates to win opponents over. Now, instead of persuading those who refuse to listen, we must focus on strengthening our resolve to replace this ugly government

In his first public comments given in an interview to CBS, al Ahmed described the moments he disarmed one of the shooters, saying he didn't consider shooting the gunman. 'I don't think I am the one who can take life of people'

IDF chief Eyal Zamir decided the senior officer will be severely reprimanded and his military service terminated, even though he announced his retirement over a year ago. 'This decision is a mockery, pouring boiling oil on our wounds,' family of killed soldier says

The IDF admitted to the high court that an order issued by commanders to seize a Palestinian family's herd of cows was unlawful and is taking disciplinary action against them, but maintains that it has no power to take the herd back from the settlers currently holding it

Defense Minister Israel Katz told Knesset members that 'repeated violations' the cease-fire by Hamas force the IDF to respond immediately an in a way that could endanger both reporters and troops

Prime Minister Netanyahu spent 2025 turning Israel into a pariah state and thwarting U.S. President Trump's dream deals in the Middle East. Could 2026 be the year Netanyahu surrenders to Trump's new world order, or even loses an election to the broad coalition hoping to unseat him?

Trump avoided a firm timeline on advancing the Gaza cease-fire, insinuated U.S. involvement in future action against Iran, and invoked a presidential pardon for Netanyahu. The start of the prime minister's U.S. visit is so far, so good

Answering reporters' questions ahead of his meeting with Netanyahu, Trump repeated his support for a pardon of Netanyahu in his criminal corruption trials, adding that Israel 'would not exist' without him as a wartime prime minister

For the first time since 2010, there's a serious challenger to Hungary's right-wing populist kleptocrat, who rules what he proudly terms an 'illiberal democracy.' In the April elections, how much is at stake for Europe – and for Israel? And how far could Viktor Orbán go to hobble the opposition?

From doctored photos of massacre victims to falsely identifying the shooter as a Jewish Israeli, disinformation spread immediately after the attack in Sydney reached millions of social media users, according to FakeReporter

Trump said he would back military action if Iran continued building up its nuclear capabilities. He also said he hopes to move to the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire 'quickly,' and that there 'has to be a disarmament of Hamas.' According to Trump, he and Netanyahu 'don't agree 100 percent' on West Bank policies

Clashes in the village of Tarabin al-Sana began on Friday, when police patrol cars entered the village in search of a stolen horse. Residents said the raid felt like war: 'There's a police helicopter here, horses, a water cannon'

Abu Obeida, whose real name was Huthayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, was killed in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza City in August. Hamas said a new spokesperson for its military wing would also be called Abu Obeida, without revealing his real identity

Smotrich accused Israel's top judge of 'allowing himself to do things that have never been done before.' The judiciary in response said his remarks are 'intended solely to fuel violent and inciting rhetoric against the judiciary and its head'

In August, Gritzewsky took part in a staged wedding ceremony at Hostage Square while her partner was still held in Hamas captivity. Matan's mother, a prominent hostage protest leader whom he credited as having 'saved' him, shared the news on X: 'My victory photo'

While Israeli liberals fear a dystopian future touted by far-right Ben-Gvir, they ignore the present reality – where Palestinians in the wrong place at the wrong time are executed en masse. So what is the real purpose of the 'death penalty for terrorists' bill?

A letter co-signed by over 700 Israelis, including released Gaza hostages and bereaved families, asks: 'Who influenced the escalation of the war? Who ensured the hostages were not released on time? What really happened in the negotiations? Who funded the weapons that killed our children?'

The president's failure to directly confront Netanyahu over Gaza cease-fire violations and delays in its second phase is all the more puzzling given how often he's pulled the proverbial trigger on Israel during his second term

Former Netanyahu spokesperson Eli Feldstein is accused of leaking classified Israeli army documents in the Bibileaks affair and is also suspected of receiving Qatari funds for PR work, after fellow suspect Israel Einhorn said under interrogation last week that Feldstein's role was to build public trust in its Qatari 'friends'

The doctors studied for their exams amid hunger, displacement and bombardment. The hospital's medical director said the ceremony defied Israeli efforts to dismantle Palestinian society: 'They sought to destroy Palestine's human capital ... but failed'

Turkish President Erdogan vowed to press ahead with the fight against extremism, saying Turkey would act 'with determination, comprehensively and without compromise' as authorities closed schools, cut utilities and detained five suspects following the clashes

The Humanitarian Committee for Palestinians in Israel, which operates under the Interior Ministry, reviews residency requests based on exceptional humanitarian circumstances. In the absence of an interior minister, cases pending for over a year cannot be approved, leaving temporary residents in prolonged uncertainty

Overnight downpours left a man injured by a collapsing balcony in Tel Aviv, flooded a Jerusalem school for children with disabilities, toppled a tree onto a car in Herzliya, and stranded residents across multiple cities

Elkana Bohbot told Israeli news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth that his captors falsely told him his mother had died and that his wife had left him. He also said he had a plan to escape, but was moved to a tunnel before he and other hostages could attempt to flee

Without active government steps to ensure regulatory and geopolitical stability, Israel risks a gradual erosion of its tech ecosystem, the Israel Advanced Technology Industries Association warned in its report

Ritual bath found under the Western Wall Plaza by the Temple entrances contains the evidence of the violent end of the Second Temple period in Jerusalem

Sources familiar with the details of the visit said they are struggling to assess whether Trump will take a friendly or hostile approach toward Netanyahu. 'With Trump, you never know,' one said

Yemen's Houthi leader also accused Israel of threatening security in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, urging Arab and Islamic states to take action. Israeli sources have warned in recent months of the diplomatic costs Israel could face as a result of recognizing Somaliland, including potential damage to relations with Arab and Muslim states

Victims' families renewed calls for a royal commission, saying the Australian government's response is 'not nearly enough,' while PM Albanese insisted that a faster review is needed, saying, 'We can't wait years for answers. We need to get on with any changes that are required'

He claims he would never harm Israel's security. As if deceiving the public to make it believe in the reality he created doesn't harm the country's security

There was an expectation, Mohammad, in light of the storm that erupted after the release of the 2002 film "Jenin, Jenin" you directed, that you'd lower your profile. But what a tragedy. Before he was a star, Mohammad Bakri was a man who lived the problems of his people

Despite an official reprimand for ordering the arrest of women distributing flyers at a synagogue, Chief Superintendent Yaniv Volvovic is set for promotion to deputy commander of the Jerusalem District. His advancement was approved by Minister Ben-Gvir, sources said

Israel's recognition might grant the country a military presence in the Horn of Africa, but it will find itself constrained by the UAE and its regional commitments to its neighbors. For Somaliland, the 'deal' with Israel may include a promise that its biggest prize – Trump – will follow

Clashes ensued as Alawite demonstrators sought federalism and self-determination, while Syrian authorities blamed 'remnants of the former regime' for the unrest and deployed soldiers to contain the situation. On Friday, an attack on an Alawite mosque in Homs killed eight people

If Trump truly wants peace, he must force Netanyahu to move on to the second phase of the agreement and put a price on any attempt to delay, drag his feet or play for time. Such tactics are meant to benefit only Netanyahu and his government

The freeze follows a request by Attorney General Baharav-Miara, who wrote that the damage that would be caused by taking actions to close the IDF-run station is 'significant and irreversible'

The plan was withdrawn following pressure from ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir. The crossing was to open through the framework of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas

This weekend, former hostage Romi Gonen shared her testimony of sexual assault in Hamas captivity. It had been in the minds of Israelis, informing the urgency of calls to 'bring them home' – horrors long feared but left unspoken

Three people were arrested at the protest, led by the extremist ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem Faction, which was joined by a diverse collection of Haredi groups. In response, the faction said that 'if you arrest Torah scholars, the state will also come to a halt'

The defamation lawsuits target several media figures for labeling Guy Peleg's report on abuse of Palestinian detainees as a 'blood libel against IDF soldiers.' Peleg says the attacks forced him to step back from hosting shows and panels and raised concerns for his safety

One day, this geological wonder world in Israel could be part of a national park, unless it collapses as Route 60 is widened right over its ceiling

The investigation determined that former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi can be charged with offenses including the illicit disclosure of official information by a public servant, obstruction of justice, abuse of office, fraud and breach of trust

Iron Beam, which will be integrated into the Air Force, has already carried out dozens of interceptions during the war that started in October 7, 2023. It is expected to dramatically slash costs, with each interception costing only a few dollars

Culture of Solidarity has created politically charged merchandise to support their activity. Also this week: The Sapir Prize, the prestigious Israeli literary award, announces its shortlist; and Naomi Harris, the photographer who captures diverse American subcultures, speaks in Tel Aviv

Haaretz's film critic names the 30 best films of 2025 – including the recently released 'Marty Supreme.' For the masochists among us, some of this year's worst flicks are also still in theaters, among them 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Anaconda'

Winning an Ophir Award - The Israeli Oscar - for best actress was Neta Riskin's brief escape from war. In an interview, she speaks about October 7, inherited Holocaust trauma and why refusing ignorance has exacted a personal price

The small African state seceded from Greater Somalia in 1991 and has not been recognized by any nation until now. But its advantageous geographic location near the Houthis in Yemen, and reports of talks on population transfer from Gaza, could have spurred Israel to set the precedent

Prosecutors say disclosing steps to bring Srulik Einhorn from Serbia could disrupt proceedings or allow him to flee as he faces charges over alleged harassment of a state witness in Netanyahu's trial

According to the UN's peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, one of the incidents left one soldier slightly wounded with an ear concussion. France said the two incidents follow 'a series of similar actions' by the IDF in recent weeks. Last month, the IDF said it fired on UN forces due to 'weather conditions'

American photographer Toni Frissell captured both the harsh reality of war and the beauty of humans and fahion

Starmer wrote that he was 'delighted' with the release of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after his social media posts surfaced from over a decade ago, reportedly calling to kill Zionists and police and to burn down Downing Street