The replacement of draft-law skeptic Yuli Edelstein with the clownish Boaz Bismuth marks the first time that the chairman of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has been elected by elderly rabbis and their representatives in the Knesset - solely in order to advance the draft evasion law

Nadav Lapid's new film 'Yes' explores 'what it means to be Israeli at this time and remain human,' the director says, adding that 'a fear that it would win' kept the movie out of the competition at Cannes

The statement by the BBC, Reuters, AP and AFP came a day after more than 100 charity and human rights groups said that Israel's blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip toward starvation

New Instagram memorial feature, available only in Israel, lets users name a legacy contact to manage their account after death, following passage of new digital content law and rising demand after October 7 Hamas attack and Gaza war

Earlier today, Netanyahu's office said that the Israeli delegation will also return from Doha to bridge the gaps with Hamas' proposal. Israeli sources involved in the talks believe the negotiations haven't collapsed, but the talks are expected to take time

The bill seeks to turn the so-called Al Jazeera Law from a temporary order, which allows for the permanent closure of foreign media outlets in Israel, into a permanent law. Both the Attorney General's Office and the journalists' union oppose the bill

According to a Palestinian source, Israel is insisting on maintaining control over 24–28 percent of Gaza's territory, which would restrict residents' freedom of movement – a sign, he said, that Israel has no intention of fully withdrawing after the cease-fire period ends