Yossi Klein Halevi's book "Like Dreamers" tells the story of seven paratroopers who helped liberate Jerusalem in 1967 and follows their lives through the 1973 Yom Kippur War, highlighting their diverse backgrounds and ideological differences.

Gilad Sharon's book "Settled" delves into his father Ariel Sharon's impactful role in settlement efforts, particularly in Judea, Samaria, and other crucial areas of Israel.

A recent Haaretz poll revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's popularity in Israel surged by 11 percent after the botched Gaza flotilla raid, with confidence in his government also rising.