Iran wants to manage the strait alongside Oman, which controls the opposite shore, while Washington ‌wants to return to the status quo before the war, when ships were able to pass freely with no payments, claiming that charging mandatory fees would be illegal

Netanyahu met Trump at the White House in talks closed to the press, following a secretive departure from Israel that journalists were barred from covering. The White House described the meeting as 'productive and positive' despite growing tensions between the two leaders over Iran

The curator of the Rahat Art Gallery called the artists' participation 'an act of courage' at a time when, he says, silence has become the default response to violence – particularly in Jewish society, the subject of a new post-Gaza war book

A comprehensive exhibition revisits the works of Karmi, who designed controversial projects like Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station and Jerusalem's Holyland

Defense Minister Katz's statements followed Friday's clashes in the village of Tell that left two Israelis and four Palestinians dead. Earlier on Tuesday, Palestinian media reported that the IDF carried out raids in several West Bank communities, including Nablus, Hebron and Bethlehem

Settlers want the rest of us to believe they provide the 'security belt of the State of Israel.' Every attack proves that settlements are essential; so does every quiet day. The argument is built so reality can never touch it

'Podium,' a new Israeli play on young women specializing in synchronized swimming, makes a stinging political statement: It's not good to die or be wounded for our country in any form – even artistically

The ultra-Orthodox parties used to command overwhelming support in Kfar Chabad until Itamar Ben-Gvir came along. His list topped the polls here in the past two elections and seems poised to make an even stronger showing in October. A trip to the most political 'apolitical' town in Israel

At least 12 Torah scrolls were stolen Monday from the Grand Synagogue in Levallois-Perret, local authorities said, just two days after six suspects were detained over an alleged foiled terror attack targeting a synagogue in northern Paris

His latest song, titled 'We Will Dance Again' released on Instagram and X but not available on streaming services, targets his fellow artists who have expressed support for Palestinians while, he argues, ignoring Israeli suffering

This is the second attack on the Channel 12 newsroom, following an attack on Haaretz's office. A letter was also left behind, warning: 'Shame, someone will eventually die' • Channel 12 News in response called on the gov't to 'stop its unrestrained, inflammatory attacks on the free press'

Over 3,400 Likud party members passed a motion by a wide majority allowing Netanyahu to effectively push out many incumbent Knesset members from securing realistic spots on the party's slate for the next Knesset

Judges made it clear that a permanent ruling will be issued as soon as possible, and that the law will be suspended 'until another decision is made.' The Knesset's legal adviser said that there was no choice but to repeal the law

A confrontation in the West Bank village of Tell on Friday has ignited rare introspection in Israel about who is responsible for out of control settler pogroms. Still, most Israelis won't link the violence back to Netanyahu

Israel's largest shipping company, ZIM, is a vital asset in times of crisis. Selling it to a German corporation partially owned by Qatar would endanger national security

AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens defends campaign funding while Abdul El-Sayed slams Israel aid as the primary rivals clash over millions in spending

Answer might be found by looking at two different stories – one easily understood, one complex – through four lenses

The Foreign Ministry's legal counsel permitted the government to bypass standard Knesset procedures due to urgent needs – but failed to explain what prompted the urgency

Gali Baharav-Miara called on the High Court to issue an interim order against the law, warning that the politicization of the unit probing police misconduct has devastating effects on the rule of law and the entire law enforcement system