» 123 orphans mark Bar Mitzvah milestone at Western Wall ceremony
08/04/25 01:00 from ynet - Jewish Scene
A large-scale Bar Mitzvah ceremony was held for 123 orphaned boys, including those who lost parents in the Gaza war; The event, hosted at the Western Wall and beyond, combined tradition, joy, and heartfelt personal attention for every child 

» London Matzah package defaced with 'Free Palestine' message sparks alarm
08/04/25 00:59 from ynet - Jewish Scene
Rabbi Menachem Margolin, chairman of the EJA, says 'using a religious delivery to send such a message is inappropriate and unsettling'

» After rushed Trump meeting, Netanyahu returns home empty handed
08/04/25 00:04 from ynet - Opinion
Analysis: Prime minister summoned by the American president to be told that the United States opted for a diplomatic solution to the threat of a nuclear Iran; Trump keeps tariffs on Israeli products in place and discusses the billions already provided in aid

» After rushed Trump meeting, Netanyahu returns home empty-handed
08/04/25 00:04 from ynet - Opinion
Analysis: U.S. president summons PM to stress a diplomatic path on Iran’s nuclear threat, keeps tariffs on Israeli goods, highlighting billions in American aid already given

» Leaders Flex Muscles Against International Criminal Court
08/04/25 00:01 from Israel
The leaders of Israel, Hungary and the United States have moved to neutralize the judiciary both at home and abroad.

» US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, Trump says
07/04/25 20:00 from BBC News - Middle East
The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries.

» As Netanyahu Meets With Trump, He Finds an ‘Unshackled’ Ally
07/04/25 19:31 from Israel
President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are using similar playbooks as they face turmoil.

» Video Shows Search for Missing Gaza Paramedics Before Israelis Shoot Rescuers
07/04/25 14:39 from Israel
The Palestine Red Crescent released a video made by a paramedic before he was killed, and called the deaths of 15 rescue workers “a full-fledged war crime.” Israel has said it is investigating.

» Red Crescent calls for inquiry into Israel's killing of Gaza paramedics
07/04/25 14:20 from BBC News - Middle East
The organisation says the attack by Israeli troops on a convoy of ambulances constitutes a "fully-fledged war crime".

» Gaza medics killing video analysed by BBC Verify
07/04/25 14:03 from BBC News - Middle East
The killing of fifteen emergency workers has drawn international condemnation. BBC Verify examines new footage of the incident.

» BBC Verify analyses video showing Israel's killing of Gaza medics
07/04/25 14:03 from BBC News - Middle East
The IDF's killing of 15 emergency workers has drawn international condemnation. BBC Verify examines new footage of the incident.

» Lawsuit Accuses Prominent Palestinian American of Supporting Hamas
07/04/25 11:42 from Israel
The complaint against the businessman, Bashar Masri, does not say that he knew about the Oct. 7 attack in advance but does assert that he was aware of the Hamas military infrastructure at his properties.

» Gaza air strikes follow heaviest rocket fire by Hamas in months
07/04/25 10:48 from BBC News - Middle East
A journalist is reportedly killed in a strike at a hospital compound after 10 rockets are fired into Israel.

» As Netanyahu Heads to Washington, Trump Is Already a Close Ally
07/04/25 09:01 from Israel
President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are using similar playbooks as they face turmoil.

» Netanyahu claim that Qatar is not an enemy is not the full story
07/04/25 07:32 from ynet - Opinion
Opinion: Qatar funds nearly all Sunni terror groups, Muslim Brotherhood and jihadists who carry out atrocities, but with its vast wealth is able to buy positive coverage and recognition in the West 

» Why Netanyahu’s ‘Qatar is not an enemy’ claim falls short
07/04/25 07:32 from ynet - Opinion
Opinion: Qatar funds nearly all Sunni terror groups, Muslim Brotherhood and jihadists who carry out atrocities, but with its vast wealth can buy positive coverage and recognition in the West

» Chemical burns, assaults, electric shocks - Gazans tell BBC of torture in Israeli detention
07/04/25 07:00 from BBC News - Middle East
Interviews with five men held in the months after the Hamas attacks reveal allegations of violence and abuse, adding to reports of misconduct by military and prison staff.

» Palestinian-American boy killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
07/04/25 06:56 from BBC News - Middle East
The Israeli military says its troops shot Omar Rabea, 14, and two other boys because they were throwing stones towards a highway.

» Israel and US must choose whether to strike Iran or negotiate with it
07/04/25 06:11 from ynet - Opinion
Opinion: Meeting between Trump and Netanyahu today will deal with whether to attack Iran's nuclear facilities;  In Washington, any decision will consider the possible effects of a new war on the price of oil; Tehran appears unfazed by rhetoric and ultimatum 

» When populism trumps strategy: How Trump's new tariffs threaten global stability
07/04/25 05:10 from ynet - Opinion
Opinion: Trump's new tariff policy signals a deeper shift toward isolationism, ego-driven policy and a nostalgia for a world that no longer exists; if left unchecked, it could erode decades of global cooperation and prosperity

» What We Know About the Case of Gaza Aid Workers Killed by Israeli Gunfire
07/04/25 03:52 from Israel
The Israeli military, confronted with video evidence contradicting its initial account, now says it was “mistaken.”

» Eyewitnesses Recount Deadly Israeli Attack on Medics in Gaza
07/04/25 01:26 from Israel
The New York Times interviewed two people who described being detained by Israeli soldiers and looking on as they opened fire on ambulances and a fire truck, killing 15.

» Netanyahu se reunirá con Trump en Washington
07/04/25 00:28 from Israel
El primer ministro de Israel llega a EE. UU. tras reanudar su campaña militar en Gaza a finales del mes pasado. Su visita subraya cómo ha cambiado su posición diplomática en el país desde el regreso de Trump.

» DC rabbi harassed by pro-Palestinian protesters while praying for hostages wins $182K
06/04/25 19:39 from ynet - Jewish Scene
Judge orders pro-Palestinian activists to pay damages to Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld after falsely accusing him of harassment during his prayer vigil for Israeli hostages outside the embassy in DC; court finds no evidence to support their claims

» Orthodox Jewish, anti-Zionist and gay: The story of Jacob Israël de Haan
06/04/25 18:54 from ynet - Jewish Scene
Jacob Israël de Haan's assassination is considered the first political murder in modern Israeli history; a trailblazing figure in early LGBTQ literature and a staunch anti-Zionist, he defied all labels—revered by both Haredi extremists and members of the Dutch gay community

» Israel Says Its Account of Rescue Workers Killed in Gaza Was Partly ‘Mistaken’
06/04/25 17:59 from Israel
The Israeli military had previously asserted that the workers had been “advancing suspiciously” toward its troops. A video obtained by The New York Times on Friday appeared to contradict that account.

» Israel Turns Away 2 British Lawmakers
06/04/25 16:00 from Israel
The lawmakers, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, said they were “astounded” by the decision to refuse them entry.

» Trump's tariff policy is part of a shift that threatens the future of Israel
06/04/25 13:33 from ynet - Opinion
Opinion: Over the past year and a half, it’s become clear that Israel cannot independently produce the ammunition the IDF needs; but strategic strength relies not just on weapons, but on broad economic resilience—and a thriving high-tech sector alone isn't enough

» Israelis can have a civil wedding online—here's how
06/04/25 07:56 from ynet - Jewish Scene
Thousands of Israeli couples are now bypassing the Rabbinate and marrying online through Utah, the world’s top destination for remote civil weddings; but this should not stop Israelis from demanding legislation for civil marriage and divorce

» Two MPs 'astounded' after being denied entry to Israel
06/04/25 07:04 from BBC News - Middle East
Israel says Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were refused entry as they intended to "spread hate speech".

» Haredi landlord sues Colorado, alleging antisemitic, selective enforcement over violations
06/04/25 06:39 from ynet - Jewish Scene
Zev Baumgarten is accusing the city of selective and antisemitic enforcement after receiving 26 citations for poor property maintenance; His claims include antisemitic remarks allegedly made by city inspectors and prosecutors, while the city points to pests, severe neglect and gang activity at his properties

» Israel changes account of Gaza medic killings after video showed deadly attack
06/04/25 06:33 from BBC News - Middle East
Israeli forces killed 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.

» Renewed Israeli Strikes Deepen Gaza’s Displacement Crisis
06/04/25 05:45 from Israel
The United Nations estimates that 280,000 Gazans have been displaced since the collapse of the temporary truce between Hamas and Israel on March 18. The New York Times examined one strike that destroyed an evacuated displacement camp, killing the 4-year-old Razan Hamdiye.

» Israel, Turkey ponder how to split Syria into spheres of influence until stable governance takes hold
06/04/25 04:05 from ynet - Opinion
Analysis: As Israel and Turkey vie for influence in post-Assad Syria, tensions rise over military and economic ambitions; While Israel seeks to counter Turkey's growing presence, both nations explore mediated agreements to divide control until Syria stabilizes

» Egypt closely monitors 'Qatargate' developments in Israel, biding its time
06/04/25 02:32 from ynet - Opinion
Analysis: Egypt remains cautious as Israel grapples with the 'Qatargate' scandal, involving alleged Qatari influence on Netanyahu's aides; While monitoring developments closely, Cairo refrains from public criticism, focusing instead on safeguarding its national security and regional interests.

» Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza
05/04/25 23:42 from BBC News - Middle East
Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.

» Netanyahu Will Meet Trump in Washington in a Sign of Their Strong Ties
05/04/25 18:20 from Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected visit, his second since January, underscores how the Israeli leader has seen his diplomatic standing in Washington shift since President Trump’s return to power

» Robert S. Rifkind, Who Defended a Libel Suit by Ariel Sharon, Dies at 88
05/04/25 16:42 from Israel
In one of the biggest cases he worked on, he represented Time magazine when Mr. Sharon, Israel’s defense minister, sued it over its reporting on a 1983 massacre in Lebanon.

» Israel’s Qatar dilemma: Ally, mediator or enemy?
05/04/25 13:38 from ynet - Opinion
Analysis: From the World Cup to Gaza hostages, gas deals to elite universities, Qatar’s reach is global; its wealth buys influence, its image is polished; with new claims of its role in Israel, a former Mossad official warns: 'We’ll have to ban doing business with them'

» Iranian president sacks deputy for 'lavish' Antarctic cruise
05/04/25 12:40 from BBC News - Middle East
President says trip by Shahram Dabiri, the vice-president for parliamentary affairs, was "indefensible" while Iran's economy suffers.