Moshe Dayan

British-born Israeli actress Caroline Langford dies at 68 after battle with cancer

Born in London in 1958, Langford was the daughter of British television director Barry Langford and moved to Israel with her family when she was 14.

Caroline Langford.
MOSHE DAYAN and Jordanian Lt.-Col. Abdullah El Tell reach a ceasefire agreement in Jerusalem, Nov. 30, 1948.

'Moshe Dayan': Shedding analytical light on an Israeli war hero - review

 A person holds a cut-out depicting late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to condemn the U.S. strikes in Yemen, in Sanaa, Yemen April 11, 2025.

On This Day: IDF soldier fatally shoots Hamas arch-terrorist, Oct. 7 mastermind, Yahya Sinwar

 US PRESIDENT Jimmy Carter announces new sanctions against Iran in retaliation for taking US hostages, at the White House, April 7, 1980.

What's the verdict on Jimmy Carter after looking at his successes and failures? - opinion


A cheap shot?

Despite numerous interviews the author conducted with Israelis, it seems he came away with, at best, a second- or third-hand account of the country’s history of fighting terrorism.

Ariel Sharon

Likud and IDF, don’t touch our heritage

Whether it's changing the 'Yizkor' prayer for the fallen or re-igniting the blame for past tragedies, power-hungry politicians must not be allowed to demolish elements that mark the cornerstones of Israel’s creation.

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Peace in Jerusalem

The Jewish people have not given up hope of one day living side by side with the Palestinians in peace or “Shalom,” one of the meanings of the word “Jerusalem.”

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This Week in History: Israeli commandos retake Flight 571

Israeli commando team including Barak, Netanyahu and Yatom launched a daring operation to rescue passengers on highjacked Sabena Flight.

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Been there, done that

Politics is for life, not just for now: In the wake of MK Haim Oron’s resignation, it’s time to examine people’s reasons for entering the political sphere and indeed, for leaving it.

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Be bold - go for the old

Nostalgic chic in Tel Aviv - where secondhand means first class.

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Another Tack: Sculpting idols, smiting idols

Each year the personality cult is revived via public ceremonies and politicized vigils; we’re all a captive audience of kitschy commissars.

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'If we call up reservists, the world will say we attacked'

Newly released protocols from mere hours before the Yom Kippur War broke out show Israel's hesitation to strike pre-emptively Egypt, Syria.

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Analysis: Docs don’t show Dayan’s despondency

As the tide of battle turned, Dayan’s behavior suggested to some a death wish. He visited fronts daily, exposing himself sniper fire.

The Jerusalem Post

War archives ‘are being sensationalized’ by press

Researcher: Protocols should not form the basis of superficial conclusions; journalist condemns Dayan's "mistaken evaluations."

Golda Meir