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Hamas demands ending war, Israel on extending deal

Israel At War

Hamas rejects Witkoff plan, prepares for attack

March 15, 2025

Negotiations with Hamas through mediators have not ceased despite the rejection of the Witkoff plan. According to assessments, Hamas will remain adamant, which will lead to the resumption of the war.

Commentary

Despite uproar, Adam Boehler was not part of Trump's inner circle

Ariel Kahana

Commentary

Hamas offers to release US hostage, dual nationals; Israel skeptical

Shachar Kleiman and Shirit Avitan Cohen

Hostage Deal

The Um-Shmum lives up to its name

Shirit Avitan Cohen

EPA, Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center

Sinwar documents reveal scenarios for Israel's destruction

Shachar Kleiman

Report: Adam Boehler removed from Israeli issue

Dudi Kogan and Shachar Kleiman

Columbia pro-Israel prof's surprise stance on Mahmoud Khalil

By Erez Linn

March 11, 2025

Is Rahm Emanuel running for president? It looks like it

AP / Scott Applewhite

United States

Is Rahm Emanuel running for president? It looks like it

By Erez Linn

March 13, 2025

Social Media

Israel At War

Israel strikes in Damascus: 'Julani will find jets circling above him'

By Shachar Kleiman

March 13, 2025

A killer secret: Putin's alleged mother hails from Georgia

The story of Vera Putina, a woman who died in 2023 and who, even after her death, remained the great secret of one of the world's most powerful men.

March 9, 2025

Magazine

'Daddy will come back': Wife keeps hope alive by sending kidnapped husband daily texts

Lishay Miran has been sending her kidnapped husband WhatsApp messages for more than 500 days since October 7, telling him that Roni, who was two years old when he was kidnapped before their eyes, still says "goodnight" to him at the window every night, and that the other girl Alma now points at pictures and says "daddy."

March 7, 2025

Feature

Failure in handling intelligence: Shin Bet investigation of October 7 massacre released

The Shin Bet security agency has identified a failure to provide warning that could have thwarted the massacre, inadequate handling of intelligence information, and flawed assessments regarding Hamas’ large-scale raid plan. The investigation explicitly stated: "No underestimation of the enemy was found. On the contrary."

March 4, 2025

Feature

8 fighters vs 180+ terrorists: IDF releases findings on Nahal Oz's October 7 battle

A comprehensive investigation released Tuesday shows that a small group of security personnel valiantly tried to defend against waves of Hamas attackers that ultimately killed 20 people and kidnapped eight others. It highlights crucial missed opportunities where reinforcements could have prevented the devastating second wave of the assault that led to most of the casualties and hostage-takings.

March 4, 2025

Feature

The 15 minutes that sealed the IDF base's fate: Inside the bloody Nahal Oz battle

Newly found documents and a 17-month investigation reveal jaw-dropping findings in tragic outcome – despite heoric acts of valor. Hamas had planned for years with detailed intelligence about the base's layout and personnel.

March 3, 2025

Magazine

Wokeism means burying your head in the sand

As a Jewish man whose parents were kidnapped by Palestinian terrorists in Lebanon, Canadian psychologist Dr. Gad Saad warns of the dangers of radical Islam and stands at the frontlines against "woke" ideas that threaten Western survival.

March 5, 2025

Magazine

Winners and losers of Germany's upheaval

Friedrich Merz's victory in Germany's election will impact far more than the welfare of German citizens. Also affected: Elon Musk, Israel-Iran relations, the European Union and the green revolution.

March 2, 2025

Magazine

Could the Soviets have liberated Auschwitz earlier?

Most researchers of World War II history believe that from a military perspective, Auschwitz could have been liberated many months before January 1945. Official Russian historians claim that the rapid advance itself made it impossible because the supply lines were stretched beyond reason, and the engines of heavy vehicles required maintenance and replacement.

February 26, 2025

Magazine

Turkey: Israel's next big threat?

If recent decades have been marked by the confrontation between Israel and Iran, it is not inconceivable that we are now on the brink of an Israel-Turkey war.

February 24, 2025

Trump's Gaza takeover: Here is what to know

Analysis

All the reasons Israel doesn't want US control over Gaza

Trump’s plan may sound tempting, but if our greatest ally becomes our next-door neighbor, relations could sour quickly.

February 23, 2025

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Israel At War

Israel strikes in Damascus: 'Julani will find jets circling above him'

By Shachar Kleiman

March 13, 2025

Relations on the rocks: President threatens EU with 200% alcohol tariff

AP / Alex Brandon

Business & Finance

Relations on the rocks: President threatens EU with 200% alcohol tariff

By Erez Linn

March 13, 2025

'Dangerous' anti-Israel scholar almost gets top Trump intel role

Reuters / Nathan Howard

United States

'Dangerous' anti-Israel scholar almost gets top Trump intel role

By Erez Linn

March 13, 2025

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What can Purim teach us today?

By Rabbi Avi Berman

March 13, 2025

UN accuses Israel of 'sexual, gender-based violence'

IDF

Gaza War

UN accuses Israel of 'sexual, gender-based violence'

By Adi Nirman

March 13, 2025

The German Rabbi who fought for US civil rights

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The German Rabbi who fought for US civil rights

By unpacked and ILH Staff

March 13, 2025

Al-Julani's double game: Slaughters Alawites, then opens investigation

AFP/Aref Tammawi

War in Syria

Al-Julani's double game: Slaughters Alawites, then opens investigation

By Shachar Kleiman

March 13, 2025

Hayom on the Street

What do Israelis think about a ceasefire with Lebanon?

Hayom on the Street

What do Israelis think about a ceasefire with Lebanon?

While the Israeli cabinet convenes to discuss a possible ceasefire with Lebanon, we went to the streets to check if Israelis are in favor or against one.

December 17, 2024

Hayom on the Street

Why are tourists visiting Israel during war?

With war still going on, we went to investigate what draws tourists to Israel at this time.

December 17, 2024

Hayom on the Street

What do Israelis think about the Iranian attack?

With non-stop reports about yet another threat following the attack in April, we asked Israelis how they are responding to the imminent Iranian attack.

December 17, 2024

United States

Report: Adam Boehler removed from Israeli issue

By Dudi Kogan and Shachar Kleiman

March 13, 2025

Reuters / Nathan Howard

United States

'Dangerous' anti-Israel scholar almost gets top Trump intel role

By Erez Linn

March 13, 2025

AP / Scott Applewhite

United States

IDF Spokesperson

Remembering Oct. 7

Torture, starvation, sexual assault at gunpoint: Report to UN on released hostages

By Maytal Yasur Beit-Or

February 15, 2025

Jewish influencer Montana Tucker releases powerful tribute to Gaza hostages

Robyn Beck/AFP

Remembering Oct. 7

EPA/Yahya Arhab

Middle East

Silent enabler: US-backed country helping Houthis

By Israel Shamay/Makor Rishon

March 12, 2025

Report: After Kurdish deal, al-Sharaa secures Druze support

Arab media

War in Syria

Noam Galai

Jewish World

First ever Israeli-American group to compete in WJC elections

By Hanan Greenwood

March 13, 2025

Touching initiative honors Bibas family on campuses

EPA/Clemens Bilan

Jewish World

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Fashion

From crystals to couture: Best 2025 Oscars looks

By Lihi Gelman Rum

March 3, 2025

Why did 8 KFC branches in Israel suddenly shut down?

Gal Zehavi

Food

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Entertainment

Israel's Eurovision song for 2025 revealed

By Adi Nirman

March 3, 2025

Gal Gadot to present at Oscars, co-star with pro-Palestinian actress

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

TV & Movies

Getty Images / hamzaturkkol

Business & Finance

Investing guru explains Wall Street's 'greatest show on earth'

By Erez Linn

March 13, 2025

America's billionaires lose $209B since Trump inauguration

Morry Gash/AFP

Business & Finance

Reuters / Brian Snyder

Science & Technology

Musk confirms X under 'massive cyberattack'

By Erez Linn

March 10, 2025

3rd time on Monday: Twitter down for millions worldwide

Reuters / Brian Snyder

Science & Technology

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Startup Nation

Miami startup Matia gets boost in mission to reduce data stack complexity

By Erez Linn

December 2, 2024

'Protests are being exploited to diminish our democracy'

Anadolu Agency via AFP / Wiktor Szymanowicz / Anadolu Agency

Startup Nation

Can AI help find online extremists who will turn violent? This Israeli startup has a vision

By Daniela Ginzburg

April 14, 2024

Reuters

Israel At War

Hamas rejects Witkoff plan, prepares for attack

By Danny Zaken

March 15, 2025

Negotiations with Hamas through mediators have not ceased despite the rejection of the Witkoff plan. According to assessments, Hamas will remain adamant, which will lead to the resumption of the war.