He says that the murder of six hostages in early September 2024 finally proved that military pressure was killing hostages, not saving them

ISRAEL: Lapid says he proposed attacking Iranian oil fields in October, but Netanyahu was 'afraid, and stopped it'; NYT: Israel planned to strike Iranian nuclear sites as early as May, but Trump favored deal ■ GAZA: Rescue services say 29 killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday ■ RUSSIA: Iranian foreign minister arrives in Moscow to discuss Iran-U.S. nuclear talks; Putin meets with freed hostage Sasha Troufanov

From the sages of the Talmud to the patricians of Rome: A new book explores ancient Jewish food. One item was irresistible

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A dancer living in Berlin who believes 'custom-made pain' drives Israeli art, and a teacher who is forgoing the Passover seder in favor of trips with her children

A study reveals concerning findings about the prospects for positive relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel. Ron Gerlitz, the CEO of the aChord Center, which conducted the study, explains why not all hope is lost

From training activists to record ICE operations to an immigration clinic in a synagogue, Jewish institutions and grassroots organizers are mobilizing to help those affected by Trump's dismantling of the immigration system. CEO of HIAS: 'We've never faced an existential threat like this'

Reporters are forced to keep asking how Hamas can be defeated, the hostages returned and a prudent 'day after' achieved ■ The IDF seems to have made an unforced error in its approach to the reserve officers seeking an end to the war ■ Trump gets the final word on Iran

'We committed ourselves not to leave people behind, and we're leaving them behind,' one signatory explains about his decision to add his name. Despite threats, reservists don't fear being expelled, and some say the army is just trying to please the politicians