Politics

Since Sunday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and former rival Gideon Sa'ar have re-entered a political partnership, each sticking to their established roles in this complex dance of alliances. Sa'ar and his colleague Ze'ev Elkin have executed a calculated political maneuver, achieving the maximum possible under current circumstances

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the death of Colonel Ehsan Daqsa, commander of the 401st Armored Brigade, during combat in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday. This marks the first confirmed death of a brigade commander at the rank of colonel since the ground offensive began on October 27

Thousands of women and men gathered in front of the Zeev Fortress in Tel Aviv on Friday to participate in a silent protest calling for the return of 101 Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. The protest, organized by the "101 Watch" initiative—founded by the mothers of the abductees—marked the first time the demonstration was held in Tel Aviv, having previously taken place in front of the Knesset in Jerusalem

Thousands of people took to the streets across Israel on Saturday night, demanding a comprehensive deal for the return of hostages held by Hamas, with some families accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to fulfill promises made during recent talks. Demonstrations were held in multiple cities, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba, and the Galilee region, as protesters voiced frustration over what they see as political delays and partial agreements regarding the hostages

Legal advisor and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Isman instructed the Israel Police to open an official investigation into Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on suspicion of witness tampering and obstruction of justice. The decision follows allegations aired in a recent episode of the investigative program "Uvda"

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a key architect of the historic Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, has passed away at the age of 100. His death marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service, diplomacy, and humanitarian work. Carter died peacefully in hospice care on Sunday evening, surrounded by his family

A new proposal to change the composition of Israel's Judicial Selection Committee, unveiled Thursday by Ministers Yariv Levin and Gideon Sa'ar, has ignited fierce opposition from legal experts, civil society organizations, and opposition politicians. Critics argue that the proposed changes mark a significant step toward a political takeover of the judiciary and threaten the very foundations of Israeli democracy

In a shocking twist, two hostages—Guy Gilboa and Aviatar David—were brought to the release point to witness the return of three hostages: Omar Wankert, Omar Shem Tov, and Eliya Cohen. The two were kidnapped from the Nuba party in Ra’im on October 7 and had been presumed separated during months of captivity. Their families were left in uncertainty until Guy’s father, Ilan Gilboa, received the first sign of life from his son in over eight months. The sign came from one of the six survivors who returned on Saturday, bringing emotional relief to the family

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Israeli-Palestinian film No Other Country won the Oscar for Best Documentary at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday night. The documentary, which has sparked significant controversy in Israel, presents a stark and powerful portrayal of life under Israeli occupation in the Masafar Yatta community in the southern Hebron Hills

Hamas released a distressing video today (Friday) showing Matan Angrest, an Israeli soldier kidnapped during the October 7 attack. The video, which Matan’s family confirmed was made with their approval, shows the soldier in visibly poor health. His family described him as "discharged and despondent," with signs of physical abuse, including a non-functioning right hand, facial asymmetry, and a broken nose. The family believes these injuries are the result of interrogations and torture