Watching the video of the captives is like swallowing a horror pill, but for Netanyahu it doesn't obligate a deal, still less empathy ■ The U.S. is now less opposed and the Rafah operation is advancing – but not toward vanquishing Hamas ■ The IDF top brass takes too long to draw conclusions

Experts say that the poor track record of the Israeli judiciary in investigating incidents of violations of the laws of war, incitement against Gazans by senior officials, and more, will make it hard for Israel to argue in The Hague that it is seriously investigating itself. But it's not too late to change course

If Israel disobeys an order by the World Court to halt the war or its military operation in Rafah, it is likely to face international sanctions. While the U.S. is expected to back Israel in such a situation, most western governments are likely to stand by the court's decision

The AP news agency is facing lawsuits from families of October 7 victims, accusations that it had advance warning about the attacks, claims of biased reporting on the Gaza war and attacks by Israel's communications minister. In a wide-ranging interview, executive editor Julie Pace rebuts the charges

This week at Ben-Gurion airport: A couple trying to decide what to do with their lives in the face of war, and a young man trying to figure out how to create a routine centered on things he loves