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Commentary

Trump strikes Houthis, sending clear message to Tehran

March 17, 2025

The US military operation in Yemen serves as a direct signal to Iran, indicating a shift in American policy. The latest escalation presents an opportunity to dismantle Iran’s proxy model and reshape the regional order.

Defense & Security

Who will become Israel's next Shin Bet chief?

Lilach Shoval

Israel

Netanyahu to dismiss Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar

Shirit Avitan Cohen, Elinor Shirkani Kofman and Lilach Shoval

United States

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

Dudi Kogan

Middle East

Trump and Erdogan discuss fighter jet deal

ILH Staff

Hatem Khaled/Reuters

BBC scrutinized for video presenting Hamas only 'guarding' hostages

Adi Nirman

Reuters/Ludovic Marin

Macron to EU: Don't buy US weapons

Miri Weissman

Yossi Zelige

Senior IDF officer loses classified documents in parking lot

Lilach Shoval

BBC scrutinized for video presenting Hamas only 'guarding' hostages

By Adi Nirman

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

By ILH Staff

March 16, 2025

Gal Gadot, Rachel Zegler at odds at 'Snow White' premiere

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

TV & Movies

Gal Gadot, Rachel Zegler at odds at 'Snow White' premiere

By Miri Weissman

March 16, 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 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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Amid tensions with Iran: 3 F-35i jets land in Israel

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Israel At War

Amid tensions with Iran: 3 F-35i jets land in Israel

By Lilach Shoval

March 16, 2025

Israel on high alert for possible Houthi attack

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Israel At War

Israel on high alert for possible Houthi attack

By Lilach Shoval

March 16, 2025

Commentary

Only one thing could drag Arab states into the Yemeni quagmire

By Shachar Kleiman

March 16, 2025

Getty Images via AFP

United States

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

By ILH Staff

March 16, 2025

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

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United States

Trump invokes wartime act to deport TdA members

By Dudi Kogan

March 16, 2025

300 calories a day: Former hostage recounts 505 days of Hamas captivity

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Gaza War

300 calories a day: Former hostage recounts 505 days of Hamas captivity

By Adi Nirman

March 16, 2025

Middle East

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