Israel-Hamas War
Ran Gvili's return: Israel did not 'win,' it negotiated and paid a price - opinion
The return of Ran Gvili’s body does not mean Hamas has been defeated. It does not mean justice has been served. It means something narrower, heavier, and more tragic: that the price has been paid.
‘It felt like victory’: IDF dentist on identifying last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - interview
Middle Israel: Entering the post-war political era - opinion
What last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's funeral revealed about Israel's fleeting unity
Will Donald Trump's Hamas disarmament endgame make Israel safer? - analysis
The great game has begun for Israel, Hamas, the US, Qatar, Turkey, and others to try to reframe the future of Gaza conflict and the Middle East.
Canadian Jews support war in Gaza, condemn settlement expansion, Diaspora survey finds
The 2025 Survey of Canadian Jews found that a majority of Canadian Jews (53%) oppose settlement expansion in the West Bank and Gaza.
Olim reflect on why they made aliyah this year
Since October 7, rising antisemitism in the Diaspora has prompted many Jews to reconsider their futures, with Israel offering both safety and a stronger sense of community.
IDF Menashe Brigade reservist dies from wounds sustained in Gaza fighting
The IDF said that Master Sergeant (res.) Asael Babad, 38, was severely injured during combat in Rafah on October 19 of last year.
No second phase without the return of Ran Gvili's remains - editorial
The return of fallen hostages is not a secondary issue to be postponed; it is a core obligation. Israel and the US should not allow themselves to be trapped in that pattern again.
Why Israel says joining Trump’s Board of Peace was not optional - analysis
Israeli officials say staying out of Trump’s Board of Peace was never an option, citing influence over decisions, frustration with the UN, and concerns over Gaza and Hamas.
What is Trump's Board of Peace and who has joined so far? - explainer
Trump first proposed the board last September when he announced his plan to end the Gaza war. He later said the board's remit would be expanded beyond Gaza to tackle other conflicts worldwide.
Trump says Hamas must give up weapons in next few weeks or be 'blown away'
"If they don't do it, they'll be blown away very quickly. They'll be blown away," Trump said at an aside during Davos.
Petitioners ask High Court to freeze anti-UNRWA law as Jerusalem facilities face demolitions
The request was filed ahead of a scheduled High Court hearing on February 2, seeking to suspend the entry into force of amendments to the anti-UNRWA law passed in late December.
Hamas Health Ministry claims that IDF strike in Gaza kills 11, including three journalists
The IDF corroborated that a strike occurred in the central Gaza Strip, noting that Hamas terrorists were operating a drone and posed an immediate risk to soldiers.
