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The comic who served in tanks—and now defends Israel with punchlines

American-Israeli comedian Joel Chasnoff, a former IDF soldier, blends humor and advocacy to connect North American audiences with Israel; through his tours, books and performances, he bridges gaps between Israelis and the Jewish diaspora—one laugh at a time

Alexandra Lukash | 07.25.25

Israel seeks permanent seizure of Gaza-bound 'Freedom Flotilla' ship

A month and a half after trying to breach Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza, the state has asked a maritime court to permanently seize the ship Madleen, which carried activists, including Greta Thunberg

Lior El-Hai | 07.25.25

Israel speeds up Gaza humanitarian aid flow under global pressure, officials say

Security officials say the government ordered a sharp increase in Gaza aid deliveries, easing restrictions aimed at blocking Hamas, as international criticism over starvation reports mounts

Nadav Eyal | 07.24.25

'Gaza is being erased, all of it will be Jewish,' minister says

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu's comments prompt a fierce backlash; critics call his remarks immoral, dangerous, and damaging to Israel’s global standing

Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid | 07.24.25

כנסיית המשפחה הקדושה זמן קצר לפני שהותקפה ברצועת עזה

We won’t win like this: Israel’s public diplomacy failure over Gaza

Opinion: Israel faces a crippling public image failure as delayed responses and absent messaging allow damaging narratives—like deliberate starvation in Gaza—to go unchallenged; it is a state capable of tracking every Iranian general’s movements yet unable to manage a basic public relations campaign

Yossi Yehoshua | 07.24.25

'It feels like a massive family': British teens discover Jewish identity on wartime Israel tour

UK Jewish teens are embracing their heritage through a transformative FZY Israel tour, visiting key historical and emotional sites across the country; two of them recall impactful trip in interview with Ynetnews

Alexandra Lukash | 07.24.25

Lufthansa Group to resume flights to Israel on Aug. 1 as European airlines slowly return

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa Cargo will resume daily flights to Tel Aviv starting August 1; SWISS to return in late September, while Brussels Airlines resumes August 13, and Eurowings delays until October

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07.24.25

IDF gains wasted: This is what happens if Israel meets Hamas’ withdrawal demands

Terror group demands IDF withdraw to the March 2 battle lines in exchange for a hostage deal, threatening to undo critical IDF gains in strategic corridors like Morag and Magen Oz; a withdrawal would compromise security, enable Hamas’ resurgence

Yoav Zitun | 07.24.25

דיון במועצת הביטחון של האו"ם בנושא המלחמה בעזה

Unprecedented attack on Israel at UN Security Council over alleged Gaza humanitarian crisis

US stands alone in backing Israel at heated session, rejecting accusations of genocide and defending its right to self-defense, while much of the international community condemns blockade and military actions in Gaza; US envoy: 'The responsibility for civilian deaths lies with Hamas'

Itamar Eichner | 07.24.25

Houthi missile falls short of Israeli airspace; Ben Gurion Airport briefly halts flights

Iran-backed Houthis launch a ballistic missile toward Israel which falls short and fails to trigger sirens, prompting temporary flight suspensions at Ben Gurion Airport

Ynet | 07.24.25

כוחות גבעתי איתרו טרקטור שנגנב מקיבוץ כבר עזה בשביעי באוקטובר

'More than a hunk of metal': IDF soldiers in Gaza uncover tractor stolen from Kfar Aza on October 7

Givati Brigade troops recover a tractor stolen by terrorists during Hamas's massacre and returned it to its owners at Kibbutz Kfar Aza; 'Symbolic for farmers who have worked this land for years'

Roni Green Shaulov | 07.23.25

Police arrest Israeli suspects in Telegram pornography ring

Officers arrest several suspects for allegedly running a Telegram channel that distributed intimate images and pornographic videos of women without consent, earning up to a million shekels across years of activity

Ilana Curiel | 07.23.25

'Come back with a different answer': Ceasefire mediators furious over Hamas' 'disappointing' response

Israel has not received an official response but has been briefed; Contrary to earlier optimism, ministers are informed that the terror group's response includes new demands; Qatar, Egypt tell Hamas to amend its response so that negotiations can move forward

Itamar Eichner | 07.23.25

Leaders of Germany, UK under pressure to impose measures against Israel over Gaza

Members of German Chancellor Merz's own coalition slam the decision to avoid joining 29 other nations in call for immediate ending of war

Ynet, News Agencies | 07.23.25

דונלד טראמפ לצד בנימין נתניהו ובכיר חמאס חליל אל-חיה על רקע רכבי הצלב האדום

Breakthrough appears near in ceasefire talks as Israel waits for Hamas' response

Proposed deal includes a 60-day truce, phased release of hostages and ongoing negotiations, with key details still under discussion between all parties

Itamar Eichner | 07.23.25

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