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Israel at War

Released hostages: Military action endangers the 59 captives still in Gaza

March 18, 2025

Former hostages Iair Horn, Alexandre Sasha Troufanov, and Keith Siegel made their first public statement Tuesday evening in Hostage Square.

Israel at War

Sirens sound across southern Israel after 2 months of calm

Adi Nirman

Commentary

Israel had no choice: Gaza strikes are a necessary reset to hostage talks

Meir Ben Shabbat

War in Europe

Putin demands suspension of aid to Ukraine during Trump talk

Adi Nirman

Gaza War

Under cover of darkness: Israel's planned return to Gaza war

Lilach Shoval

AFP/Martin Bernetti

Maersk shareholders to vote on Israel arms shipment ban

Miri Weissman

Menahem Kahana / AFP

Reasons for optimism and pessimism as war resumes

Yishai Elmakies/Makor Rishon

Getty Images / Christian Rummel

Are Israel-related entries on Wikipedia neutral?

Erez Linn

Alphabet's $32B acquisition of Wiz marks Israeli milestone

By Erez Linn

March 18, 2025

EPA/Mohammed Saber

Gaza War

Under cover of darkness: Israel's planned return to Gaza war

By Lilach Shoval

March 18, 2025

Trump: 'If hostages aren't returned by Saturday noon, let hell break out'

Gaza War

Trump approves Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan

By Shachar Kleiman

March 17, 2025

Magazine, Feature & Analysis

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

Magazine

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 16, 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?

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

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

Magazine

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

March 7, 2025

Feature

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

March 16, 2025

Feature

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

March 4, 2025

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Massive Israeli strikes on Hamas; Netanyahu announces new phase

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March 18, 2025

Report: Trump gave Israel green light for new Hamas campaign

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Report: Trump gave Israel green light for new Hamas campaign

By Erez Linn

March 18, 2025

Google's Israeli-American CFO delivers strong results

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Alphabet's $32B acquisition of Wiz marks Israeli milestone

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March 18, 2025

Trump says without Iran deal US could 'bomb the hell out of it'

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Iran & The Gulf

Trump warns Iran over Houthi attacks, threatens 'dire consequences'

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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

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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

What do Israelis think about a ceasefire with Lebanon?

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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

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.

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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

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

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