Politics

The European Union's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Borrell, has announced his intention to request a joint decision from EU member states to impose sanctions on Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir. Borrell's proposal requires the unanimous approval of all 27 EU countries, a challenging prospect given the political diversity within the Union. However, the mere discussion of such sanctions marks a significant shift in international approaches to dealing with extreme right-wing figures in Israel

The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of six abductees murdered by Hamas during captivity, has allowed the publication of a psychological terror video released by the militant group. The video, published last night (between Thursday and Friday), shows Hersh addressing his family with a heartbreaking message, despite the likelihood that parts of it were dictated to him

Chairman of the State Right Party, MK Gideon Sa'ar, has informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his decision to decline the position of Minister of Defense, citing the current situation with Hezbollah. This marks the first time Sa'ar publicly acknowledged that the offer was extended, despite previous denials from the Prime Minister’s Office

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

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

A recent survey has revealed a significant decline in American support for Israel, with only 46% of adults expressing more sympathy for Israel over the Palestinians when asked, "Who do you sympathize with more?" This marks the lowest level of support Israel has seen in the 25 years the survey has been conducted and follows a similar downward trend seen in 2024, when support was recorded at 51%, tying with 2001 for the lowest ever recorded