Canadian cyclist Derek Gee, Israel-Premier Tech's leader in recent years, explained why he left the team in August, saying his decision stemmed 'both from a safety and personal-belief standpoint that weighed heavily on my conscience'

Egypt, Turkey and Qatar told Hamas that once it released the hostages, Israel wouldn't have any pretext to renew the war, despite the agenda of Netanyahu and his messianic political allies

Amid the U.S.-brokered cease-fire in Gaza, European diplomats tell Haaretz there is hope for improved relations if Israel honors the agreement, though some caution that the Israeli government's actions in the West Bank will be hard to ignore