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Identity of 'Ashkelon hacker' revealed after 8 years as extradition fight unfolds

Michael Kadar, 27, an Israeli previously jailed for terror threats against US Jewish institutions, is battling extradition from Norway to the US; his lawyer cites his autism, brain tumor, and risks to his life

Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

New COVID variants spark global concern as Israel’s vaccination rates plummet

Despite new variants driving hospitalizations, fewer than 1% of Israelis got vaccinated this year—among the lowest rates worldwide; health experts warn that seniors and high-risk groups face preventable severe illness and death

Tzur Gueta | 08.18.25

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund dumps 6 Israeli companies from portfolio

Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund announces it will divest from six companies linked to the West Bank and Gaza, following an ethics review and growing scrutiny over IDF ties

Reuters | 08.18.25

Egyptian goals in Gaza ceasefire meeting highlight push for deal

As Qatari officials arrive in Egypt for key meetings on hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza, discussions focus on a 60-day truce, captive release, Hamas disarmament and the Strip's future governance: Some Hamas members will be exiled

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 08.18.25

'Murderers since 1939': Polish, Israeli soccer teams trade insults on banners during match

Tensions between Poland and Israel escalate after Maccabi Haifa fans display a 'Murderers since 1939' banner during match, sparking outrage and a counter-banner accusing Israel of murdering Palestinians

Ynet Sports | 08.18.25

Qatari PM arriving in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks as all wait for Hamas response to new proposal

Hamas receives a new ceasefire and hostage-release proposal, with a formal response expected after consultations in Cairo, where Qatari and Egyptian leaders coordinate with Palestinian factions and mediators

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Iran signals readiness for renewed clash with Israel

Iran’s leadership warns of escalating tensions with Israel and the U.S., declaring the current pause a fragile stage of war rather than a ceasefire and threatening missile launches on Europe, Washington

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

More than airdropped aid: Israel prepares to construct field hospitals in Gaza

The IDF is assessing how to establish medical centers in Gaza as part of a government plan to take over Gaza City, aiming to bolster humanitarian efforts and airdrops

Gal Ganot | 08.18.25

'We don't want you here': Australia rejects visa for far-right Netanyahu ally

Australia’s Interior Minister Tony Burke denies entry to Israeli Knesset member Simcha Rothman, reversing a prior visa approval and barring him for three years over claims of divisive rhetoric

Itamar Eichner, Yuval Karni | 08.18.25

Facing Hamas, Israel should stand firm rather than concede

Opinion: As Israel’s government climbs higher into a precarious position with its push for 'total victory' in Gaza, there is no easy way down—whether through withdrawal, diplomacy or escalation

Michael Oren | 08.18.25

Inauguration of Israel’s permanent embassy in Bahrain on September 4, 2023

Outgoing ambassador Eitan Na’eh: Israel and Bahrain defied the odds

With a triple-digit percentage rise in trade between Bahrain and Israel in recent years, Na'eh declares, 'peace is a way to security and economic prosperity'

Maayan Hoffman / The Media Line | 08.18.25

Iran war shocks drag Israel’s economy into sharp Q2 slump

GDP shrinks 3.5% in Q2 2025, with private consumption down 4.1% and fixed investment plunging 12.3%; economists eye possible rate cut in September

Gad Lior | 08.17.25

בנימין נתניהו, ראש ממשלת קטאר ו חליל אל-חיה

Hamas softens stance on partial hostage deal as Israel weighs next move

Mediators say Hamas is now willing to discuss a partial deal, weeks after talks collapsed; Some Israeli officials warn it could be a stalling tactic, while others insist saving even a few hostages cannot be ignored

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 08.15.25

'I thought we’d woken up after October 7. Returning home, I saw not all went as imagined'

Former hostage Alexander 'Sasha' Troufanov reflects on the country he met after 498 days in Hamas tunnels

Alexander Sasha Troufanov | 08.15.25

Positive incentives: The link between a school experiment and the Israeli economy

Opinion: Linking resources to behavior can spark change — from cleaner school bathrooms to shifting economic incentives in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community

Dan Ariely | 08.15.25

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