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The Israeli military has successfully rescued two hostages, Norberto Louis Har and Fernando Simon Marman, who were taken captive by Hamas in October. This is...

The Israeli government's ground invasion of Gaza has led to a humanitarian disaster, particularly in the southern city of Rafah. Gazans were initially instru...

Adi Vital-Kaploun, a Canadian-Israeli scientist, was tragically killed by Hamas during an attack on her kibbutz, heroically saving her children and others. H...

The article discusses the dilemma Israel faces in simultaneously aiming to destroy Hamas and secure the return of Israeli hostages held by the group. Despite...

Joanne Greenaway reflects on her recent visit to Israel, where she encountered inspiring stories of resilience and unity among the Jewish people, emphasizing...

The debate over a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war has become highly divisive, even among progressive groups. Some defenders of Israel see calls for a cease...

This article discusses the changing international public opinion towards Israel and its conflict with Palestinian militants. It highlights the shift from ini...

Eden Golan has been chosen to represent Israel in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. She won the Israeli competition, beating three other finalists, and will ...

Social media company Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has shut down the accounts of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for repea...

In this essay by Saul Goldman, the author explores the relationship between Zionism and Messianism in the context of Jewish history and identity. Goldman arg...

Staff departures at J Street, a liberal Zionist lobbying group, have been prompted by the organization's support for Israel's assault on Gaza. Several employ...

Secular Israelis are increasingly considering leaving the country due to various factors such as security concerns, political disillusionment, and the high c...

Gazala Halabi, the owner of Gazalass, a Druze restaurant on the Upper West Side of New York, has received overwhelming support from the Jewish and Israeli co...

Jawdat Khoudary, a construction mogul in Gaza, had created a beautiful 100,000-square-foot garden filled with native and imported plants. His garden, as well...

President Joe Biden has announced that the United States will condition defense assistance on not impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid, addressing a poi...

The director of experiential education at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem highlights the importance of using the beit midrash, or the Jew...

The Etgar Quiz no 258 covers various Jewish-themed questions. Some of the points discussed include the repetition of prohibitions in the Torah, the creator o...

Israel's success in the Gaza conflict can be attributed to several factors. The Israeli army's intensive and prolonged individual instruction provides soldie...

In this essay by Rabbi Scott Kahn, he warns that some sectors of the Religious Zionist world are moving in a dangerous direction that distorts important Tora...

Aharon Barak, the former justice of the Israeli Supreme Court, is a controversial figure known for revolutionizing the role of the court and expanding its po...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to prove its compliance with international law to prevent a genocide in Gaza in a case brought by...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel must make efforts to prevent genocidal actions towards Palestinians, following a complaint fil...

Jared Genser, an international human rights lawyer, proposes a new multilateral approach to fighting hostage-taking by rogue nations like Iran, Russia, China...

Haviv Rettig Gur debates the differing perceptions of victory in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, focusing on political and military strategies. He del...

The U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass a bill worth $17.6 billion in aid exclusively for Israel. This is a setback for the GOP, who tried to pass t...

Sheryl Sandberg, a Jewish entrepreneur and former COO of Facebook, is making a documentary titled "Screams Before Silence" about sexual violence that occurre...

In this podcast episode titled "How To Build A Palestinian State," Dan Senor hosts Haviv Rettig Gur, an analyst from Times of Israel, to discuss the skeptici...

Ousted Congressman George Santos has announced that he will not be voting in the special election for his seat due to a personal vendetta against local Repub...

This text discusses the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the difficult position Israel is in. On one hand, Israel has an obligation to...

An array of left-leaning Israeli human rights groups, including Gisha, Peace Now, BTselem, Yesh Din, Standing Together, and Physicians for Human Rights, have...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of religious Jewish communities leaning towards the right, particularly in Israel. However, there is also an ...

Future of Jewish, a digital publication, is on a mission to provide free access to information about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. They have a lean ...

This article discusses the growing divide between the charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the rest of Israel. While Israel has been facing losses and sacr...

In this discussion on the Parashah of the week, Mishpatim, the emphasis is on the importance of not rushing to judgment without verifying facts. The narrativ...

The article discusses a series of problematic statements and actions by Labour MPs, including supporting individuals with controversial views on Israel, such...

Hillel Neuer, the director of UN Watch, discusses allegations linking UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, to Hamas and why he believes...

As we move into a new month, the focus shifts to seasonal produce like forced rhubarb and blush oranges, both versatile ingredients perfect for sweet and sav...

The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has recently come under scrutiny due to the participation of its employees in the October 7th massacre. While the UN h...

With the special election to replace expelled GOP Rep. George Santos approaching, the leading candidates, Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Melesa Pili...

This article discusses various aspects of the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting the complexities and biases surrounding it. It critiques the lack of kn...

Rabbi Arik Ascherman, an American-born rabbi and left-wing human rights activist, has been indicted for obstructing soldiers in the West Bank. Ascherman, who...

The Israeli media has been largely ignoring the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, which is shaping and reflecting public opinion. Israeli news chan...

Participants on Birthright Israel trips during the recent conflict in Israel found their visit to be a unique and invigorating experience. Despite concerns f...

The author reflects on their recent visit to Israel and the importance of listening and learning rather than making judgments. They witnessed the resilience ...

February 7th's episode of the Commentary Magazine Podcast dissects the recent disarray within the House Republicans following two failed votes, exploring how...

Hamas has responded to an Israeli proposal for a hostage deal, offering a 135-day path for the release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The release of h...

Argentina's President, Javier Milei, announced during his visit to Israel that his country will move its embassy to Jerusalem. This decision would make Argen...

In this article, the author reflects on the tendency for people to engage in what they call the "Black and White" game in politics, where one party or moveme...

A standalone bill providing emergency assistance to Israel failed to pass in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill required a two-thirds majority and r...

In the aftermath of October 7, when Israel faced a wave of terrorist attacks, the author raises three questions. Firstly, they question who the Palestinians ...