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Scaling summit: why Modi’s visit must turn bilateral trust into strategic powerhouse – editorial

Scaling summit: why Modi’s visit must turn bilateral trust into strategic powerhouse – editorial

As PM Modi arrives in Israel, Jerusalem must elevate the relationship to a top-tier priority. Moving beyond defense to a full-scale economic and tech alliance… Read More ›

Board of Peace said looking into ‘stablecoin’ to boost economy of postwar Gaza

Board of Peace said looking into ‘stablecoin’ to boost economy of postwar Gaza

Israeli tech entrepreneur spearheading project to set up a US dollar-pegged cryptocurrency for use in the enclave, where shekels have become scarce, FT reports Officials… Read More ›

5-Month-Old Baby Dies After Losing Consciousness at Jerusalem Babysitter’s Home

5-Month-Old Baby Dies After Losing Consciousness at Jerusalem Babysitter’s Home

JERUSALEM — A 5-month-old baby died Sunday after losing consciousness while in the care of a babysitter in Jerusalem, authorities said. Emergency responders from United… Read More ›

Iran expected to submit written proposal for resolving standoff with US, senior US official says

Iran expected to submit written proposal for resolving standoff with US, senior US official says

Top national security advisers met in the White House Situation Room to discuss Iran and were told all US forces deployed to the region should… Read More ›

Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza

Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza

More than 80 actors, directors and other artists who have taken part in the Berlin Film Festival call on the Berlinale to ‘fulfil its moral… Read More ›

Trump ally to ToI: Ayatollah staying in power would be ‘strategic victory for Iran’

Trump ally to ToI: Ayatollah staying in power would be ‘strategic victory for Iran’

Visiting Israel a day ahead of fresh nuclear talks in Geneva, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham says US decision on Iran is ‘weeks, not months’ away;… Read More ›

The Horrifying Chillul Hashem in Bnei Brak and Why We Must Stop the Bleeding

The Horrifying Chillul Hashem in Bnei Brak and Why We Must Stop the Bleeding

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman On Sunday afternoon, images emerged from Bnei Brak that sent shockwaves throughout the Torah world and beyond. Two female IDF soldiers—who,… Read More ›

Trump says a deal with Iran could be struck over the next month

Trump says a deal with Iran could be struck over the next month

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has to make a deal with Iran and thinks a deal could be struck… Read More ›

Iran marks 1979 revolution with Israeli flag burnings, missiles and ‘coffins’ for US generals

Iran marks 1979 revolution with Israeli flag burnings, missiles and ‘coffins’ for US generals

The anniversary comes weeks after a deadly crackdown on mass protests, as nuclear talks resume with Washington and Iranian officials warn any US strike would… Read More ›

Trump: Netanyahu ‘wants a good deal’ with Iran, nuclear talks this time ‘are different

Trump: Netanyahu ‘wants a good deal’ with Iran, nuclear talks this time ‘are different

On eve of PM’s visit, US president says either Iran makes a deal or ‘we will have to do something very tough’; top Iranian representative… Read More ›

Netanyahu denies responsibility for October 7 failures, releases 55-page response to state comptroller

Netanyahu denies responsibility for October 7 failures, releases 55-page response to state comptroller

Without accepting responsibility, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a redacted 55-page response to the state comptroller, blaming Israel’s withdrawals from Lebanon and Gaza for October… Read More ›

Making history: Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli NBA All-Star

Making history: Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli NBA All-Star

It’s official: Israeli forward Deni Avdija is one of the world’s top 24 players, earning a coaches’ selection to Team World and set to shine… Read More ›

Arab, Jewish protesters turn out in record numbers for Tel Aviv anti-crime protest

Arab, Jewish protesters turn out in record numbers for Tel Aviv anti-crime protest

Head of leading Arab org gives rare Hebrew speech in bid to bring issue of violence, perceived neglect to Jewish audience; Odeh: protest may be… Read More ›

Trump revs up next move on Gaza as Hamas faces test of ‘seriousness’

Trump revs up next move on Gaza as Hamas faces test of ‘seriousness’

With the return of the last hostage Ran Gvili removing a key obstacle, US-backed plans move toward reopening Rafah Crossing and advancing Trump’s Gaza initiative,… Read More ›

Israel says Rafah Crossing to reopen when IDF finishes search for last hostage body

Israel says Rafah Crossing to reopen when IDF finishes search for last hostage body

No timeline given by Netanyahu’s office on search for Ran Gvili, but US official says operation expected to last several days, allowing crossing to open… Read More ›

Transgender soldiers say IDF ignores their needs despite explicit regulations

Transgender soldiers say IDF ignores their needs despite explicit regulations

Transgender soldiers describe repeated violations in the field, exclusion from roles, and harm to their rights; many say the system meant to protect them is… Read More ›

PM vows no Qatari, Turkish troops in Gaza after countries given role on oversight body

PM vows no Qatari, Turkish troops in Gaza after countries given role on oversight body

At Knesset debate, Netanyahu acknowledges argument with US, insists Hamas will be disarmed; Lapid: Either you cut a secret deal or ‘Trump doesn’t give a… Read More ›

Netanyahu asked Trump to pump brakes on US strikes in Iran, NYT reports

Netanyahu asked Trump to pump brakes on US strikes in Iran, NYT reports

The report came after the US appeared to shift towards diplomatic means of pressure to stop the Iranian crackdown on protesters.  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

IDF soldier indicted for spying for Iran, leaking military secrets

IDF soldier indicted for spying for Iran, leaking military secrets

Soldier allegedly shared sensitive photos, weapons data and base footage with Iranian intelligence in exchange for money; officials warn of growing espionage cases and call… Read More ›

What happens to a marriage after long reserve duty? Here’s an inside look

What happens to a marriage after long reserve duty? Here’s an inside look

They felt like ‘two hedgehogs trying to hug’, she wanted help at home and time to breathe, he forgot how to be gentle; The war… Read More ›