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Israel dismisses as 'blood libel' UN accusations of IDF sexual violence in Gaza

Prime minister calls UN Human Rights Council, which released the report, "an anti-Israel circus"; Report accuses security forces of using forced public stripping as part of standard operating procedures to punish Palestinians; Israeli mission says forces act in accordance with international law

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 03.13.25

Israel can no longer ignore Gaza’s future

Opinion: Seventeen months into war, Hamas still rules enclave, largely due to Netanyahu's refusal to discuss any realistic post-war plan; Egypt’s proposal of replacing terror group with PA-led government, is only viable path to stability and reconstruction

Ephraim Sneh | 03.12.25

Officials cite 'progress' in hostage talks, Israeli delegation remains in Doha

Mediators suggest compromise: small, possibly very limited, initial releases to create momentum for further negotiations in the coming days

Itamar Eichner | 03.12.25

Israel receives first sign of life from hostage Avinatan Or

Or was last seen when he was abducted in the October 7 massacre with his partner Noa Argamani, who has since been rescued in a military operation

Lihia Gordon | 03.12.25

He's Jewish, met with Hamas and was Jared Kushner's college roommate: Meet Adam Boehler

Boehler, Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs, faces criticism for direct talks with Hamas and controversial remarks about a potential cease-fire; His efforts include negotiating hostage releases, advocating American commando raids and addressing tensions between US and Israeli interests

Ron Crissy | 03.12.25

עומר ונקרט נכנס לביתו שבגדרה - לאחר שזכה בקבלת פנים חמה על ידי תושבי המושבה

'Rats wouldn’t survive in such conditions': Omer Wenkert's mother reacts to her son's description of his Gaza captivity

Omer Wenkert shared harrowing accounts of abuse and survival during his 505 days as a hostage; His mother, Niva, called his return a miracle and vowed to continue fighting for the hostages still left behind; 'Captivity brings out superhuman strength in a person that helps them survive the worst of all'

Alexandra Lukash | 03.12.25

לישי מירן פרסמה סרטון של בנותיה פונות לטראמפ: "עזור לנו להביא את אבא מעזה"

'Help bring daddy home from Gaza': Hostage’s daughters appeal to Trump

Lishi Lavi-Miran shares video of her daughters pleading for help in securing their father Omri's release; she criticizes Netanyahu for not fulfilling promises on hostage negotiations, urges public to join protests for their return

Sharon Kidon, Yael Ciechanover | 03.11.25

U.S. shifts stance on hostage deal, from ‘all or nothing’ to phased releases

Jerusalem prioritizes release of injured hostages; terror group resists disarmament, while families voice frustration over delays; Witkoff pushes for deal, with negotiations focusing on temporary cease-fire extension in exchange for releases

Itamar Eichner | 03.11.25

הרמטכ"ל, רא"ל אייל זמיר בסיור שטח ברצועת עזה

IDF chief cancels all holiday leaves for soldiers, citing October 7 failures

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir changes the long-standing military protocol that grants large-scale leave during holidays — one of the lessons learned from October 7, saying the dramatic move aims to ensure there is no day in the year when a significant portion of the IDF is on standby

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.10.25

Is Israel ready for an immigration wave from the Land Down Under?

With rising antisemitism in Australia and a shrinking Jewish community, Israel faces a historic opportunity to welcome educated, motivated immigrants; But past failures beg the question whether Israel needs, or even wants, an immigration wave

Michael Oren | 03.10.25

UN recognition of hostage families as torture victims 'milestone in international law'

Speaking with Ynetnews, Advocate Hila Kugler-Ramot says decision could bolster legal and diplomatic pressure on terror group; 'We'll continue working to ensure justice is served'

Alexandra Lukash | 03.10.25

The Jewish community of Hamburg after Oct. 7: Resilience in the face of adversity

The Jewish community of Hamburg is committed to strengthening its presence and identity through the rebuilding of its synagogue, expanding educational institutions, and fighting antisemitism, ensuring a proud and visible future

Eli Mandelbaum | 03.10.25

שלישים ענבר הימן, ג'ודי וינשטיין ועפרה קידר

‘I don't know if they will ever find her’: Murdered female hostages' families plead for their return

Families of Inbar Haiman, Judy Weinstein-Haggai, and Ofra Keidar — murdered on October 7 and still held by Hamas — demand justice and closure as Israel grapples with the ethical and emotional toll of unresolved grief

Yael Ciechanover | 03.10.25

The Arab League’s summit of illusions

Opinion: Emergency meeting was never about Gaza’s future; instead, a political maneuver aimed at absolving region's leaders of responsibility while gaslighting world into believing solution exists without addressing the core problem: Hamas

Dalia Ziada | 03.10.25

Examining the failures of Israel’s intelligence on October 7

Analysis: IDF intelligence’s internal investigation into October 7 highlights systemic issues, including failures of imagination, a lack of understanding of radical Islamic culture, and groupthink; Calls for greater diversity, cultural expertise and civil courage within intelligence roles are gaining momentum

Yariv Inbar | 03.09.25

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