Israel-Hamas War
Israel’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 68.6% in 2025 due to war, rebuilding expenses - Finance Min.
"The upward trend in the debt-to-GDP ratio stems from the security spending required following the war," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Netanyahu blocked Herzog's participation in Trump's Gazan BoP launch at Davos - Axios
Wiener steps down as CA Jewish Caucus co-chair, faces backlash after accusing Israel of genocide
After October 7, IDF commanders visit Poland for Holocaust lessons and battlefield reflections
Resignations hit Canadian gallery after rejecting Nan Goldin acquisition over antisemitism claims
Goldin, who is widely acclaimed for her documentary-style photography of marginalized communities, has faced controversy in recent years over her outspoken pro-Palestinian activism.
Investment, amnesty, withdrawal: US outlines Gaza demilitarization plan led by NCAG - explainer
A US-backed blueprint for Gaza’s future lays out a tightly sequenced plan to dismantle armed groups, link reconstruction to verified disarmament, and enable a phased IDF withdrawal
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.
