This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A Gaza war veteran finds relief in sharing his story, and a mother and daughter release tension through martial arts

With Israel on the verge of a renewed invasion of Gaza, aiming openly to conquer the Strip and establish a military government, a sweeping exemption for the Haredim from military service is untenable – and looms heavily over Netanyahu's coalition

ILGA World will reinstate Israel's Aguda a year after it was suspended following a bid to host the organization's annual conference. The reinstatement, ILGA's board noted, is not an endorsement of the Aguda's 'position, actions, or silence on the war in Gaza'

Degel HaTorah's spiritual leader hinted this week the government could fall, as senior Haredi figures held quiet talks with former PM Naftali Bennett. A tougher draft bill and new IDF orders to conscript tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men are intensifying pressure to leave the coalition

Israel is right to feel uneasy about Islamists running the show in Damascus. But with the UAE mediating, perhaps what's best for the region is to accept al-Sharaa's positive overtures in good faith

The Tel Aviv University study comes just as Israel issues a major call-up of reserve soldiers in order to expand fighting in the Strip

The Jenin refugee camp has become a large military outpost, with only IDF soldiers walking the streets. Israeli commanders wish to remain as long as sufficient forces are available, but the expansion of the operation in Gaza will likely change that

Letters by Israel's founding prime minister reveal what he thought about 'human thinking and electronic thinking' – what we now call artificial intelligence

The school day in Shuafat camp and Wadi Joz began as usual, but midday, Israel Police arrived and ordered them to shut down. UNRWA said it was 'a traumatizing experience for children at immediate risk of losing their access to education'

Ahead of Eurovision in Basel, Israel's National Security Council warns of increased risks from Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, advising against wearing Jewish symbols and urging saving emergency contacts

Prof. Yuval Yonay interviewed hundreds of elderly queer Israelis to find out what it was like to be a sexual minority underground when the Israeli newspapers called it homosexualistan

Some reservists say the IDF is manipulating response rate stats by only calling up those who agreed to report, ignoring widespread burnout; 'They only called up those who agreed to come – no wonder they claim a 100% response rate,' said one reservist

About 100 protestors stormed Columbia University's Butler Library as students prepare for finals, some vandalizing desks and bookshelves. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said his office was reviewing the visa status of some protesters, which he called 'pro-Hamas thugs'

India launched Israeli-made Harop drones at multiple sites in Pakistan, including the cities of Karachi and Lahore, the Pakistani military said. The drones, which dive and explode on impact, left debris that is now being collected

Yonatan Urich, a key suspect in the affair, was expected to be released from house arrest on Thursday, but police suddenly detained him on Wednesday after questioning, despite having informed his legal team that he was due to be released

Trump, who promised 'big news,' may announce an agreement with Tehran similar to the previous deal. If that happens, the Netanyahu will have to persuade the public that he has rethought his position – or risk a confrontation with Washington

ISRAEL: Israel's defense minister threatens strikes in Iran if Houthis continue firing at Israel; Israeli source says there is serious concern for the lives of three hostages held in Gaza ■ GAZA: At least 106 killed, 367 wounded brought to Gaza hospitals in last 24 hours ■ LEBANON: At least one killed, 8 wounded in Israeli airstrikes in south Lebanon, health ministry says

Following university's largest-ever donation, the School of Medicine will be named for Blackstone president Jonathan Gray and his wife, Mindy

Verdict caps six-year legal battle between America's biggest social networking platform and the world's best known spyware company

Operational orders given to commanders listed defeating Hamas as the top priority in Gaza, with returning the hostages last – contradicting statements by the chief of staff and military spokesperson. Defense sources say the priorities were set by political leaders

Footlik allegedly hired Netanyahu spokesman Eli Feldstein as part of efforts to improve Qatar's image in Israeli media outlets

Delta and Ethiopian Airlines have also suspended flights to Ben-Gurion Airport following a missile attack from Yemen on Israel's international airport earlier this week. Delta is expected to resume its New York City–Tel Aviv route on May 20

We can dismiss the death toll in Gaza, question the numbers, or rely on denial and justification. But the bitter truth remains: Israel killed them. This was done by our hands