Israel News

Jewish people are not the smallest nation, but the largest family - opinion

Bound by family, not just fate, the Jewish people show why unity and sacrifice from Abraham to the October 7 massacre, and Hanukkah.

Family and friends of slain hostage Israeli soldier Cpt. Daniel Perez attend his funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 15.
‘King Solomon's Legend’ at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People.

Hanukkah lights up Israel with festivals, tours, shows and family fun

Kaynar-Kissinger and his fellow actor brother, Doron, (L) put on a Holocaust-related stage production in Germany.

Writing for love’s sake: The poetic world of Gad Kaynar-Kissinger - interview

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, outside RTE Irish public television studios in Dublin, last month.

My Word: Playing the dangerous boycott game - opinion


Israel’s media has not learned the lessons of the October 7 massacre - opinion

Israel’s media continues to repeat IDF claims without scrutiny, and after the October 7 massacre, that failure is dangerous.

Then-IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari speaks to the media in Tel Aviv on October 16, 2023. Reporters rely entirely on the IDF spokesperson for access to officers, stories, embeds, and frontline visits, the writer says.

Grapevine, December 12, 2025: Regressing, not progressing

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

(L-R) Michal Herzog, Reuven Ben Parash, President Isaac Herzog, and Prof. Osnat Levtzion-Korach.

‘Under siege’: Creators describe rising antisemitism in Hollywood

Jewish creators behind Mad Men and The Americans describe the growing antisemitism that young artists face.

‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner at Jerusalem Sessions on Monday.

When disaster hits, civilians save lives first - opinion

Around the world, civilians are becoming the first to save lives in disasters, showing why emergency systems must recognize and support them.

ZAKA volunteers arrive at the scene. Governments must formalize the role of civilian responders. They need equipment, secure communication channels, training, and post-event mental health care, says the writer.

Tovah Feldshuh on portraying Golda Meir, rising antisemitism, and renewed relevance - interview

Tovah Feldshuh reflects on portraying Golda Meir as her filmed performance reaches Israel and global audiences amid rising antisemitism.

Tovah Feldshuh: My job as an actor is always to be in my character’s corner.

Netanyahu’s pardon push and the dangers facing Israel’s civic fabric - opinion

Netanyahu’s request for a preemptive pardon lacks a legal basis and risks deepening Israel’s political fractures as pressure grows to resolve his trial.

President Issaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend an event for outstanding soldiers on Independence Day this past year. Netanyahu has asked Herzog to take an impossible step, the writer maintains.

Netanyahu presses on with reforms as Likud turmoil intensifies

Senior lawmakers clash over procedure and politics, raising doubts about the governing bloc’s direction and its ability to advance key reforms.

 Netanyahu in the Likud faction meeting

Filber search allegation collapses as prosecutors close investigation

Prosecutors closed the case into Shlomo Filber’s claim of an unlawful search during his 2018 detention, saying investigators found no evidence to support it.

 Shlomo Filber, former director general of the Communications Ministry court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on April 27, 2022.

Israir eyes two Airbus A330 jets in bid to expand long-haul routes

Israir is in talks to buy two Airbus A330 jets as it ramps up long-haul service ahead of Wizz Air’s push into the Israeli market.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024

Bismuth’s haredi draft bill won’t change enlistment, IDI expert tells 'Post'

An Israel Democracy Institute expert warns that MK Boaz Bismuth’s haredi draft offers no real enforcement and will not improve enlistment rates.

 MK Boaz Bismuth leads the lobby for releasing the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 9, 2024.

Israel loses to Germany 89-69 in World Cup qualifier debut

Germany tightened its defense after a close first quarter, holding Israel to 9 points in the second quarter and pulling away for an 89,69 win in the qualifier.

 Israel Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi aims to reinvigorate the national team ahead of tonight’s contest vs Croatia.