Carmel Gat is known for her extraordinary strength and determination. Hostages who were with her in Hamas captivity say that she helped them stay sane with yoga and meditation sessions. Don't leave her behind, her many friends demand

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A Japanese and an American come to Israel to show support and volunteer amid war

Israel's actions are aimed at destroying Hamas, an organization, not the Palestinian population of Gaza. What really worries me are the Israeli politicians holding senior posts from the messianic wing who see this war as the fulfillment of the Jewish people's manifest destiny

Israeli army says three civilians missing since October 7 were kidnapped to Gaza ■ Israeli defense minister: Palestinians, not Israelis, will be responsible for post-war Gaza ■ Blinken will depart for his fourth trip to the Middle East since Oct. 7 on Thursday ■ At least 1,300 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; at least 133 hostages held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run Health Ministry: 22,313 killed, 57,296 wounded in Gaza

The government and the army's promises to take action to change the situation in the north may may push Israel to a wider military confrontation ■ As the war in Gaza moves to its third stage, talks for another deal to release hostages appear to be pretty much stuck

The IDF hasn't achieved a single one of its war aims, cabinet members are saying. And everyone has a different idea about what to do on the day after, while others are afraid of what might come. There is little cohesion in Israel's leadership