The prime minister's lawyers justified their request due to Netanyahu's surgery last month, and said that due to the 'exceptional circumstances' of Gaza cease-fire negotiations, he had to 'act contrary to the doctors' recommendations'

Gazans say they hope to be able to return to their damaged homes, search for missing loved ones and extricate bodies from under the rubble. There's a bit of joy over the truce, but also the fear that the people will fight over food and water – and that the war with Israel might resume

Time and again, the Bibas family hoped for the return of their loved ones, only for it to be shattered. 'In the first deal, we prepared for it mentally and logistically, and it didn't happen', says Linor, the cousin of hostage Yarden. Now the family 'protects itself more,' as must as that is possible

A major cause of concern among diplomats worried about the war continuing after its first stage is Netanyahu's stance on ousting Hamas from Gaza

A message in a soldiers' WhatsApp groups details the glaringly insensitive logic behind the IDF's use of Palestinian civilians to inspect structures before the troops go in ■ Amit Saar, the former 'Mr. Palestine' at Military Intelligence, is still wondering where he went wrong about Hamas

I was invited by a literature teacher to discuss my short story 'Someone You Can Talk To,' which has gained renewed attention and popularity among students since the #MeToo movement began. Then a social media storm broke out

The decision comes after AHA members overwhelmingly voted in favor of the resolution condemning Israel's 'scholasticide' in Gaza

Tehila and Netanel Darmon are revolutionizing how Israeli community centers operate across Europe – with generous funding and influence from Israel's government