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'Europe has once again become a place where a person can be killed simply for being Jewish'

At the EJA conference in Madrid, Jewish leaders call on European governments to adopt a binding definition of antisemitism and take stronger action, warning that rising hate and institutional inaction endanger Jewish communities and democracy

Itamar Eichner | 05.14.25

אולגה סיוושקובה שנגזרה ל4 שנות מאסר בגין הצדקת טרור

Former IDF soldier turned transgender activist sentenced to prison in Russia

Born in Tajikistan as Andrei, Olga Sivushkova moved to Israel at 13, renounced her citizenship over her hatred of Zionism, and later transitioned in Russia; Now, she’s jailed for backing Ukraine and opposing Putin

Itamar Eichner | 05.14.25

US was not informed, Gaza hospital targeted in strike: Behind the assassination attempt on Mohammed Sinwar

Israel’s decision to target Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in Khan Younis came from a sudden opportunity, leaving no time to notify the Trump administration; The strike was aimed at a command center under a hospital, prompting questions about Sinwar’s fate

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.13.25

The struggle to rescue children from Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala: '12-year-old girls being married off against their will'

In an emotional Knesset hearing, families and officials urged swift action to rescue children from Guatemala’s Lev Tahor cult: 'They face imprisonment, starvation and rape—time is against them'; A 1.5 million shekel aid package was allocated to support rescue efforts

Itamar Eichner | 05.13.25

The US appears ready to sell Turkey advanced stealth aircraft, and Israel is worried

Israel has sent messages to the Trump administration against the sale of F-35 jets to Turkey, fearing that it would harm its military advantage in the region; Jerusalem is troubled by the close ties between Trump and Erdogan, and the lack of American restraint on his antisemitic attacks

Itamar Eichner | 05.13.25

סטיב וויטקוף ואדם בוהלר סיימו לפני זמן קצר פגישה עם מטה המשפחות להחזרת החטופים

'Committed to bringing everyone home': Witkoff, Boehler head to Doha for hostage talks

Ahead of trip, US envoys tell hostage families Edan Alexander’s release could be a first step, with chances now ‘higher’ for others

Itamar Eichner | 05.13.25

Better chance for release of all remaining hostages in Gaza, US official says

Family says planned trip to Qatar to meet with Trump is not on the table given the Israeli-American soldier's medical condition after nearly 600 days in Hamas captivity

Shilo Freid, Yossi Yehoshua, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.13.25

US determined to end Gaza War: 'Netanyahu cannot refuse Trump'

Analysis: Officials intensify efforts to bring fighting in the enclave to an end through hostage releases and a phased ceasefire framework, testing Hamas’ willingness to negotiate and PM’s political flexibility

Itamar Eichner, Idan Bloemhof | 05.13.25

'Jews may be first to suffer in Europe – but history teaches us they're never last'

Survey reveals growing antisemitism across Europe, with nearly one-third of young people exposed to antisemitic rhetoric disguised as activism; report calls for urgent action to combat hate and protect Jewish communities

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25

From right, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, US President Donald Truimp

Israel seeks to dismiss ICC arrest warrants: 'Rape allegation is explosive'

Following detailed testimony accusing Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual assault, Israel submitted a formal request several days ago to disqualify the arrest warrants; Sources familiar with the matter said, 'He accelerated the arrest warrant process after the complaint was filed'

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25

German tourists assault 8 Israelis in antisemitic attack in Budapest

Victims say they were attacked without provocation by a group of drunk German tourists who shouted Nazi slogans and antisemitic slurs

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25

Preparations for the release of Edan Alexander in Khan Younis

IDF agrees on a temporary ceasefire to secure the safe transfer of the Israeli-American hostage; Family waiting to greet him at Re'im on the southern border; Israeli delegation reportedly heads to Cairo for talks on broader deal

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.12.25

Israel readies for Edan Alexander's release as US mulls flying him to Qatar

Hamas’ unconditional release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander appears strategically timed to Trump’s Qatar visit, with the U.S. arranging a Qatar-bound flight for him should conditions allow; Israel on high alert to receive freed hostage

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi, Ron Crissy | 05.12.25

A foreign passport could be the key to freedom for some hostages

Analysis: Edan Alexander was abducted as a soldier and would likely not have been freed without his American citizenship; A senior official says Hamas understood it must make a gesture to the Americans if it hopes to avoid an expansion of the IDF offensive

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25

Edan Alexander, U.S. President Donald Trump

'A gift to President Trump': What does Hamas gain in releasing Edan Alexander?

Analysis: Terror group is set to unconditionally release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander ahead of Trump’s Doha visit, leveraging Qatar’s mediation to deepen U.S.-Israel tensions and push for a broader ceasefire deal; It's likely that both Hamas and Qatar timed the move as a joint diplomatic gesture

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25

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