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US talks with Hamas: Trump unfazed by Netanyahu's opposition

March 5, 2025

The Prime Minister’s Office issued a notably cautious and restrained statement opposing direct talks between the US and the terrorist organization Hamas. But President Donald Trump is indifferent to the formalities involved in reaching a hostage deal - as long as the price isn't excessive, protocol does not concern him.

United States

'You are the hostages' hope': Hamas captivity survivors meet Trump at White House

Dor Malul

Hostage Deal

Israel outraged over direct Trump-Hamas talks

Ariel Kahana and Shachar Kleiman

Defense & Security

'A shift in approach to Gaza': New IDF chief of staff's plan

Lilach Shoval

Fashion

Jihadista to fashionista? The makeover of Ahmed al-Sharaa

Adi Nirman

Trump's Gaza takeover: Here is what to know

Reuters

Trump rejects Egypt's Gaza plan

Ariel Kahana

EPA/Shawn Thew

Trump targets hundreds of federal buildings for sale

Miri Weissman

Bennett speech at Columbia met with protests

AFP/Charly Triballeau

Bennett speech at Columbia met with protests

Miri Weissman

A new nuclear deal? Trump turns to Putin for help on Iran

By Erez Linn

March 4, 2025

After Tesla plunge – who is the world's richest person?

EPA

Business & Finance

After Tesla plunge – who is the world's richest person?

By Roni Shkedy

March 4, 2025

Why does everyone want to be Syria's ally?

Reuters, Gettyimages

Middle East

Iran establishes new terrorist organization in Syria: 'The Islamic Resistance'

By Shachar Kleiman

March 5, 2025

Magazine, Feature & Analysis

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

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

How Biden fueled a 200% surge in antisemitism

President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to revolutionize the fight against antisemitism. To understand the urgency, one must grasp how the Biden administration's actions allowed this monster to grow by more than 200%.

February 21, 2025

Analysis

Trump effect? China curtails Iranian oil exports

China is enforcing US sanctions on Iranian oil, causing billions in losses for the Islamic Republic. How do sanctions on Russia further impact Iran, and why has the Iranian parliament launched impeachment proceedings against two ministers in response to the crisis?

February 19, 2025

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Iran establishes new terrorist organization in Syria: 'The Islamic Resistance'

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March 5, 2025

Jewish community leaders gather in Jerusalem to address hostage crisis

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Jewish community leaders gather in Jerusalem to address hostage crisis

By Adi Nirman

March 5, 2025

Trump touts 'bringing back our hostages', expanding peace

AFP / Win McNamee

Israel At War

Trump touts 'bringing back our hostages', expanding peace

By Erez Linn

March 5, 2025

A new nuclear deal? Trump turns to Putin for help on Iran

AP / Evan Vucci

Iran & The Gulf

A new nuclear deal? Trump turns to Putin for help on Iran

By Erez Linn

March 4, 2025

Arab social media

Feature

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