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White House says Hamas “could have released hostages to extend the ceasefire but instead chose refusal and war”; Both terrorist organizations confirm deaths of senior members.

Commentary

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

Meir Ben Shabbat

War in Europe

Putin demands suspension US aid to Ukraine during Trump talk

Adi Nirman

Gaza War

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

Lilach Shoval

Israel at War

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

Are Israel-related entries on Wikipedia neutral?

Erez Linn

Reuters / Mohammed Salem

Who's left? Key Hamas leaders still on Israel's radar

Shachar Kleiman

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

EPA/Mohammed Saber

Gaza War

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

By Lilach Shoval

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

Magazine, Feature & Analysis

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?

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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Massive Israeli strikes on Hamas; Netanyahu announces new phase

Arab social media

Israel at War

Massive Israeli strikes on Hamas; Netanyahu announces new phase

Report: Trump gave Israel green light for new Hamas campaign

AFP / Omar Al-Qatta

Israel at War

Report: Trump gave Israel green light for new Hamas campaign

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Google's Israeli-American CFO delivers strong results

Business & Finance

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

By Erez Linn and Lilach Shoval

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

EPA / Erik S. Lesser

Iran & The Gulf

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

Gaza War

Trump approves Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan

By Shachar Kleiman

'Lebanon has shifted': Hezbollah fears normalization

AFP

Lebanon War

'Lebanon has shifted': Hezbollah fears normalization

By Shachar Kleiman

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

Witkoff to Hamas: 'What happened with the Houthis informs where we stand in regards to terrorism'

Reuters

United States

Witkoff to Hamas: 'What happened with the Houthis informs where we stand in regards to terrorism'

By Dudi Kogan

March 16, 2025

Biden condemns 'alarming surge of Antisemitism' amid Columbia University chaos

Getty Images via AFP

United States

Behind closed dorm doors: Columbia searched for pro-Palestinian foreign activists

March 16, 2025

One of Israel's goals in Doha – repair damage caused by Boehler

Chris Kleponis/EPA

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

AFP, EPA

Middle East

Trump and Erdogan discuss fighter jet deal

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

March 16, 2025

Middle East

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

Fashion

From crystals to couture: Best 2025 Oscars looks

Food

Entertainment

Jewish Oscar winner granted Polish citizenship

By Doron Friedman

March 6, 2025

Israel's Eurovision song for 2025 revealed

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Entertainment

AP / Alex Brandon

Business & Finance

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

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March 13, 2025

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

Business & Finance

AFP / Pedro Pardo

Science & Technology

BYD unveils game-changing charging for EVs

New evidence sparks debate: Could this be Noah's Ark?

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Science & Technology

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Startup Nation

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

Anadolu Agency via AFP / Wiktor Szymanowicz / Anadolu Agency

December 2, 2024

'Protests are being exploited to diminish our democracy'

Startup Nation

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

By Daniela Ginzburg

April 14, 2024

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