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Back to school: 2.5M Israeli kids return, from war evacuees, to striking teens, and teacher shortages

Back to school: 2.5M Israeli kids return, from war evacuees, to striking teens, and teacher shortages

As the new school year begins, 2,587,000 students head to classrooms, including evacuees from the north and south; Some high schoolers plan strikes for hostages’… Read More ›

‘The face of Hamas’: Israel confirms terror group’s spokesman Abu Obeida killed

‘The face of Hamas’: Israel confirms terror group’s spokesman Abu Obeida killed

Weekly Israeli cabinet meeting held in secure location due to fear of retaliation for Gaza airstrike along with attack that killed Houthi prime minister in… Read More ›

Now Australia has ousted Iran’s envoy – will the country actually tackle antisemitism? – editorial

Now Australia has ousted Iran’s envoy – will the country actually tackle antisemitism? – editorial

The attacks organized by Iran were before June’s 12-day war, so reflect the export of Tehran’s strategy of targeting Jews abroad, a playbook it has… Read More ›

Brazil rejects Israel’s new ambassador, escalating diplomatic rift

Brazil rejects Israel’s new ambassador, escalating diplomatic rift

Brazil’s president, who was declared persona non grata in Israel, refused to accept the appointment of a new ambassador; Israel decided not to send another,… Read More ›

IDF pushes into Gaza City outskirts ahead of offensive, bolsters troops in Jabalia

IDF pushes into Gaza City outskirts ahead of offensive, bolsters troops in Jabalia

Palestinians report nonstop bombings in northern Gaza, say 4 killed near aid sites south of Gaza City; IDF says 401st Armored Brigade sent to Jabalia… Read More ›

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Capital, Targeting Iran-Backed Houthis

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Capital, Targeting Iran-Backed Houthis

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital on Sunday, just days after the Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Israel that its military described… Read More ›

Katz approves Gaza City takeover plan, calls operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots II’

Katz approves Gaza City takeover plan, calls operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots II’

The plan was presented to him by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and the military’s senior command team. Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the… Read More ›

Netanyahu leaves door open for partial hostage deal as Hamas signals readiness

Netanyahu leaves door open for partial hostage deal as Hamas signals readiness

Netanyahu keeps the door open to a partial deal despite briefings, with key conditions mostly unchanged from three weeks ago, while hostages’ families demand the… Read More ›

Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv to mark end of nationwide day of hostage protests

Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv to mark end of nationwide day of hostage protests

Hostages forum says 500,000 attended rally, over 1 million protested across the country Sunday; at rally, ex-captives urge Trump to push Israel to ‘end the… Read More ›

Report: Hamas Built Its Terror Tunnels From Israeli Cement

Report: Hamas Built Its Terror Tunnels From Israeli Cement

JERUSALEM — During the decade leading up to October 7, Israel’s policy toward Hamas could be defined as “money for hush.” In this context, most… Read More ›

Smotrich says new E1 settlement plan will ‘bury idea of a Palestinian state’ – report

Smotrich says new E1 settlement plan will ‘bury idea of a Palestinian state’ – report

“The plan is the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for the concept of a Palestinian state,” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich remarked. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich… Read More ›

‘He’s obsessed’: Netanyahu clings to Gaza push as diplomatic isolation deepens

‘He’s obsessed’: Netanyahu clings to Gaza push as diplomatic isolation deepens

Opinion: With international recognition of Palestine growing and allies turning critical, Netanyahu presses ahead to take over Gaza City, defying warnings from Israel’s top brass… Read More ›

PM said to rule out partial hostage deals, as Trump backs more military pressure on Hamas

PM said to rule out partial hostage deals, as Trump backs more military pressure on Hamas

Dermer reportedly told security cabinet before vote on Gaza City takeover that Israel should only pursue a deal that frees all captives; mediators said presenting… Read More ›

Israeli Security Cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza City – Axios

Israeli Security Cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza City – Axios

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza City was approved by the Security Cabinet on Friday morning. Israel’s Security Cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

Chiefly focused on food aid, Trump says Gaza occupation ‘pretty much up to Israel’

Chiefly focused on food aid, Trump says Gaza occupation ‘pretty much up to Israel’

US president says Israel, with help from Arab states, will fund and distribute assistance to Gazans ‘who aren’t doing well in terms of food’ WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Former Mossad, Shin Bet officials ask Trump to compel Netanyahu to end the war

Former Mossad, Shin Bet officials ask Trump to compel Netanyahu to end the war

Over 600 former senior security officials asked the US president to compel Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza. Former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo, former… Read More ›

Report: Trump says Netanyahu prolongs Gaza war to stay in power

Report: Trump says Netanyahu prolongs Gaza war to stay in power

US president and his aides believe Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza to maintain his political power, despite Israel having already achieved its military… Read More ›

Following France and UK, Canada says it will recognize Palestinian state in September

Following France and UK, Canada says it will recognize Palestinian state in September

Carney says step ‘predicated on the PA’s commitment to much-needed reforms,’ including elections and a demilitarized state; Israel decries ‘reward for Hamas,’ says move harms… Read More ›

Houthis vow to target all ships linked to Israel ‘regardless of nationality’

Houthis vow to target all ships linked to Israel ‘regardless of nationality’

The Houthis stated that any country that wants to avoid escalation should “pressure the enemy to halt its aggression and lift the blockade on the… Read More ›

Amir and Inon were killed by Hamas terrorists who were aiming at their unit’s new commander

Amir and Inon were killed by Hamas terrorists who were aiming at their unit’s new commander

Captain Amir Saad and Sergeant Inon Nuriel Vana—remembered as committed, hardworking soldiers—leave behind grieving families and a nation mourning their sacrifice Saturday’s coordinated attack by… Read More ›