Forward
Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, threatening ceasefire deal, after Shiri Bibas' body returned
22 Feb 2025
The Israeli government delayed the release of 600 Palestinian prisoners, creating tension with Hamas and threatening a recently established ceasefire. This d...
22 Feb 2025
JTA
Shiri Bibas’ body returned to Israel; 6 living hostages released, last under current ceasefire
22 Feb 2025
In a tragic conclusion to a painful saga, the remains of Shiri Bibas have been confirmed and returned to Israel, following the earlier release of the bodies ...
22 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel has no moral obligation to negotiate Gaza’s future with anyone.
21 Feb 2025
Bob Goldberg argues that Israel should not engage in negotiations over Gaza's future with external parties, emphasizing that Israel's sole obligation is to a...
21 Feb 2025
Forward
I'm Palestinian. Here's why Trump's Gaza gambit might just work
21 Feb 2025
Daoud Kuttab examines the potential geopolitical ramifications of former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian confli...
21 Feb 2025
JTA
Netanyahu says Israel is ‘leveling entire streets used by terrorists’ in West Bank after bus explosions near Tel Aviv
21 Feb 2025
Following the discovery and diffusion of bombs intended for a coordinated attack in the Tel Aviv area, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared int...
21 Feb 2025
JTA
After pushback, Trump says he’s ‘not forcing’ his plan to depopulate and take over Gaza
21 Feb 2025
Former President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial plan to depopulate the Gaza Strip and for the United States to take control of it. While Trump des...
21 Feb 2025
The Cholent
Which Divides Are Worth Bridging?
21 Feb 2025
The recent Greater Seattle Limmud conference centered its discussions on confronting and bridging divides within the Jewish community, particularly those rel...
21 Feb 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Time to Take Off the Gloves!
21 Feb 2025
The article critically examines the language used by mainstream media to describe Hamas fighters, arguing that the term 'militants' downplays their actions b...
21 Feb 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Israel's Stark Choices
21 Feb 2025
The episode examines the emotional and strategic ramifications for Israel following the discovery of gruesome details about the death of two Israeli children...
21 Feb 2025
Forward
Trump has offered Israel an easy way out of more ceasefire talks. Will Netanyahu take it?
21 Feb 2025
Amidst renewed tensions between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical decision: adhere to the ceasefire and foster peace, or r...
21 Feb 2025
JTA
IDF: Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by Hamas but 3rd body is not their mother Shiri
21 Feb 2025
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that two deceased children released by Hamas were Ariel and Kfir Bibas, hostages captured during Hamas's atta...
21 Feb 2025
JTA
‘Beyond comprehension’: Leaders in Israel, US and worldwide mourn Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas and Oded Lifshitz
20 Feb 2025
Global leaders have expressed sorrow and indignation over the return of four hostages' bodies from Gaza to Israel: Shiri Bibas, her young children Ariel and ...
20 Feb 2025
Forward
Kushner and Witkoff tout real estate expertise in shaping Trump’s Gaza policy
20 Feb 2025
Jared Kushner and Steven Witkoff, two prominent Jewish real estate moguls, have leveraged their business acumen to influence Middle Eastern diplomacy during ...
20 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Can she return to life next to Gaza?
20 Feb 2025
In this insightful video, a resident living just 700 meters from the Gaza Strip reflects on the possibility of returning to her home following the tumultuous...
20 Feb 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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Jonathan Dekel-Chen on His Son's Return From Captivity
20 Feb 2025
Jonathan Dekel-Chen discusses his son Sagui's emotional return after 498 days in Hamas captivity, shedding light on his family's ordeal and the broader impac...
20 Feb 2025
My Jewish Mommy Life
In Memory of the Bibas Family
20 Feb 2025
This video mourns the tragic loss of the Bibas family, reflecting on the heartbreaking reality faced by Israeli families in the context of ongoing conflict. ...
20 Feb 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Absolute Horror of Hamas
20 Feb 2025
The episode explores the complexities of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, highlighted by the tragic death of the Bibas family and the questioning of Israel's poli...
20 Feb 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Jonathan Freedland Disagrees with Me
20 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart will host a Zoom discussion featuring Jonathan Freedland, a Guardian columnist and novelist. This event, part of a series for paid subscribers,...
20 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why The iCenter’s ‘Mifgash That Matters’ really matters
20 Feb 2025
The iCenter's Mifgash That Matters program is an immersive educational experience that brings Jewish educators and professionals to Israel to confront its co...
20 Feb 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Ceasefire – Agony and Uncertainty
20 Feb 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the deep anguish and political uncertainty in Israel following the return of the bodies of hostages killed in ...
20 Feb 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Ceasefire – Agony and Uncertainty
20 Feb 2025
The episode explores the intense emotional turmoil within Israel as the bodies of hostages are returned amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Hosts Donniel ...
20 Feb 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel in Ceasefire – Agony and Uncertainty
20 Feb 2025
The episode deals with the profound national grief and political complexity in Israel as bodies of hostages slain by Hamas are returned, and explores how Isr...
20 Feb 2025
Forward
Trump’s Gaza plan will cost Israel its soul
20 Feb 2025
Sruli Fruchter argues against President Trump's proposal to forcibly displace two million Palestinians from Gaza, a plan which has received endorsement from ...
20 Feb 2025
Tablet
Their Time Is Up
20 Feb 2025
Liel Leibovitz grapples with the aftermath of the brutal murder of Israeli civilians by Hamas, focusing on both the grief and the need for a strong political...
20 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel's Impossible Plight
19 Feb 2025
Since October 7, 2023, Israel faces a moral and strategic conflict as it seeks to rescue hostages taken by Hamas and neutralize the terror organization. Hama...
19 Feb 2025
Forward
As news of Bibas deaths sinks in, orange becomes color of Jewish grief
19 Feb 2025
In response to the tragic deaths of the Bibas family members, orange symbols became widespread online as expressions of Jewish grief, honoring the young fami...
19 Feb 2025
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Why is Israel handing Gaza back to Hamas?
19 Feb 2025
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the emotional impact of the Bibas family's captivity, how Hamas uses hostage release ceremonies to manipulate perceptions, and the...
19 Feb 2025
JTA
Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel, redheaded symbols of Israel’s anguish, were killed while held hostage in Gaza, Israel confirms
19 Feb 2025
The tragic deaths of Shiri Bibas and her young sons, Kfir and Ariel, who were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, have been confirmed, marking a somber chap...
19 Feb 2025
Forward
It's our Jewish responsibility to see the full picture when it comes to Israel. We're failing.
19 Feb 2025
Jeremy Kalmanofsky explores the multifaceted perspectives regarding Israel among Jews, emphasizing the importance of viewing Israel's realities with both eye...
19 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
What does the "Free Palestine" movement offer? | Eylon Levy with Shabbos Kestenbaum
19 Feb 2025
In a discussion with Eylon Levy, Harvard graduate and Jewish advocate Shabbos Kestenbaum critiques the "Free Palestine" movement, arguing that it offers a se...
19 Feb 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew ... Like Olympian AJ Edelman
19 Feb 2025
AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jew to compete in the Winter Olympics, discusses the challenges and triumphs of being an Israeli bobsledder and the cultural a...
19 Feb 2025
Forward
At a Jaffa community center and beyond, confusion, mourning and rage surface upon news of the Bibas family’s tragic fate
19 Feb 2025
Following the tragic and conflicting reports about the Bibas family, notably Shiri and her children Kfir and Ariel, Israelis are left grappling with grief, r...
19 Feb 2025
Jewish Insider
Alleged violations of Israel-Egypt peace treaty ring alarm bells in Israel
19 Feb 2025
Tensions between Israel and Egypt have surfaced recently regarding the military buildup in Sinai, seen as a potential violation of the 1979 peace treaty. Egy...
19 Feb 2025
Forward
Trump wants to control the AP. I covered the Middle East for them — here's what he's got wrong
18 Feb 2025
Dan Perry, a former journalist with The Associated Press (AP), critiques former President Donald Trump's efforts to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of ...
18 Feb 2025
Mishpacha
Those Left Behind
18 Feb 2025
Lishay Miran-Lavy and Tzvika Mor, with loved ones among Israeli hostages held by Hamas, provide poignant insights into their struggles and hopes amidst prolo...
18 Feb 2025
Mishpacha
Middle East Reaching a Boiling Point
18 Feb 2025
The geopolitical tension in the Middle East is intensifying as multiple significant developments converge for Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit ...
18 Feb 2025
Kveller
Bibas Family: ‘Until We Have Certainty, Our Journey Isn’t Over’
18 Feb 2025
The Bibas family has been at the forefront of a public and painful hostage crisis since their abduction by Hamas on October 7, 2023. While Yarden Bibas was r...
18 Feb 2025
JTA
Hamas official says bodies of Bibas family will return to Israel on Thursday
18 Feb 2025
Amidst a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a Hamas official has announced the forthcoming return of the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including the Biba...
18 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
The Next 500 Days
17 Feb 2025
Joshua Hoffman explores potential future scenarios for Israel as it grapples with ongoing conflict involving Hamas and regional tensions, with the war reachi...
17 Feb 2025
JTA
Israeli diaspora minister tells US Jewish leaders he opposes advancing ceasefire and hostage deal
17 Feb 2025
Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli has voiced his opposition to advancing the second stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, underscoring tensions wi...
17 Feb 2025
The Beinart Notebook
The Next Assault on Gaza Will Be Worse
17 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the political and humanitarian ramifications of a potential renewed Israeli assault on Gaza, suggesting it could be even more intense...
17 Feb 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Gallant: Not a Goofus
17 Feb 2025
The episode discusses an insightful interview with former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, shedding light on decision-making processes during the war t...
17 Feb 2025
Tablet
The Iran Reckoning: How We Got Here—and What Comes Next
17 Feb 2025
The video by Tablet Magazine, titled "The Iran Reckoning: How We Got Here and What Comes Next," focuses on the geopolitical dynamics involving Iran and its i...
17 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish
This is what the IDF is for.
16 Feb 2025
Forest Rain's essay passionately argues for the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) crucial role in ensuring the safety and survival of Jews by referencing the Octo...
16 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Qatar condemned Israel on October 7. | Eylon Levy with Daniel Rubenstein
16 Feb 2025
In a conversation between Eylon Levy and Daniel Rubenstein, Qatar's condemnation of Israel on October 7 is discussed. The dialogue likely delves into the com...
16 Feb 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
An Objective View of Trump's End Game for Gaza
16 Feb 2025
The article discusses Donald Trump's audacious plan for Gaza, which involves transforming it into a prosperous region by relocating its refugees, a notion vi...
16 Feb 2025
Forward
Trump vowed to unleash hell in Gaza. His Mideast envoy insists the ceasefire will move forward
16 Feb 2025
Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, announced that Israel, along with mediators, is moving forward with the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, which m...
16 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
The people of Gaza believe that they are fighting for Jerusalem. | Eylon Levy with Daniel Rubenstein
16 Feb 2025
The interview between Daniel Rubenstein and Eylon Levy delves into the motivations of the people in Gaza, particularly how the connection to Jerusalem fuels ...
16 Feb 2025
JTA
3 hostages released from Gaza, including American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen
16 Feb 2025
Three Israeli hostages, including American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, were released from Gaza after being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror group...
16 Feb 2025
18forty
Out of Sync With Israel, But Never Out of Love
15 Feb 2025
Sruli Fruchter explores the emotional and temporal disconnect between Diaspora Jews and Israel in light of recent conflicts. This dissonance is characterized...
15 Feb 2025