The October 7 Massacre

Australia warns antisemitism was left unchecked, as Israel weighs wartime trauma recognition

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Messages are written on stones laid to honour the families and victims of a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2026.
The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, pictured September 16, 2025; illustrative.

The alleged newspaper of record needs a crash course in journalism - opinion

IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, May 16, 2026.

Inside the IDF’s intelligence file on killing of Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad

 Headquarters of the New York Times in Manhattan, which has thus far only been the site of anti-Israel demonstrations.  Where is the New York Jewish community?

When journalism becomes a weapon against Israel - opinion


A-G files indictment against MK Gotliv over alleged disclosure of Shin Bet employee’s identity

"As I have made clear, I intend to convince the members of Knesset that the exposure of Bressler’s partner was done as part of, and for the purpose of, fulfilling my role," Gotliv stated.

MK Tally Gotliv attends to a Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. March 23, 2026.

Does pragmatism mean we must accept Hamas as part of Gaza’s future? - opinion

Despite talk of transition, doubts remain about Hamas’s willingness to truly relinquish control in Gaza.

- Samer Sinijlawi addresses the Future of Israel conference, Tel Aviv University, June 19, 2024.

Jewish US lawmakers warn antisemitic threats have surged since October 7

“We seem, Sara, to have passed a Rubicon now with these antisemitic threats,” Moskowitz said. “Now it’s every day, all the time.”

Rep. Jared Moskowitz in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on January 22, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Hamas names former intelligence head Mohammed Ouda as new leader of military wing - report

Ouda was reportedly offered the role of military head after the assassination of Mohammed Sinwar in May of 2025, but turned it down.

 Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

IDF's Central Command chief signs amendment to enact death penalty for terrorists in West Bank

IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth Bluth’s signing marks the start of a significant policy change within the defense establishment since the October 7 massacre.

IDF Major General Avi Bluth, March 1, 2026.

'Long live Al Aqsa Flood': US Nakba Day protests rife with terrorism support

"Gaza is our compass, and Al-Aqsa is the north star. Join our fight, and may we see a liberated Palestine within our lifetimes!" said the Keffiyeh-clad student activist.

Pro-Palestinian activists march as they take part in a protest on Nakba Day in New York City, May 15, 2026.

PA partially coordinating with Israel for security while glorifying terror, US State Dept. says

The State Department noted that recent statements and actions taken by senior members of the PLO are incompatible with the recognition of Israel and its right to live free from threats.

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas delivers a speech during the eighth Fatah Conference in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 14, 2026.

First hearings for Australia commission end after Jews share stories of antisemitism

The first block of hearings began on May 4, providing those impacted by rising antisemitism in the country an opportunity to share their insight and testimonies in the wake of the October 7 Massacre.

SHEINA GUTNICK, whose father was killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, speaks to the media after the first hearing block of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney on May 4, 2026.

Israel’s Right needs renewal after October 7, not loyalty politics or ambiguity - opinion

Israel’s political future after October 7 may depend on rebuilding the right around national purpose instead of loyalty politics.

JONATHAN POLLARD, photographed this week in his Jerusalem home.

Iran negotiations will only work under sustained maximum pressure - opinion

Iran and its proxies use negotiations to delay, deceive, and advance their strategic goals under the cover of diplomacy.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the day he addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026