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Hostage Deal

New US interim deal revealed

March 13, 2025

The US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has proposed an interim deal aimed at securing the release of 5 to 6 living hostages, along with the return of several dead hostages, in exchange for a 45 to 50 day ceasefire. During this period, negotiations for the next phase of the hostage deal would continue.

Commentary

The Um-Shmum lives up to its name

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Sinwar documents reveal scenarios for Israel's destruction

Shachar Kleiman

United States

Report: Adam Boehler removed from Israeli issue

Dudi Kogan and Shachar Kleiman

Israel At War

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

Shachar Kleiman

AP / Alex Brandon

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

Erez Linn

Reuters / Nathan Howard

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

Erez Linn

Moshe Shai

What can Purim teach us today?

Rabbi Avi Berman

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

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

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Oldest human facial remains in western Europe discovered

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In memoriam of Dore Gold

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Why are tourists visiting Israel during war?

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

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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.

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