Israel's secular population is underestimating the severity of the threat to their way of life, says Yair Littman Nehorai, a lawyer who's devoted his life to battling messianic extremism

Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is held in captivity, addressed Netanyahu, saying, 'If you conquer parts of the Gaza Strip and hostages are murdered, we will haunt you'

Groups like the AJC and ADL, which usually avoid criticizing Netanyahu's government, warned of loss of life, domestic strife and repercussions for Israel abroad. Earlier Friday, the security cabinet approved occupying Gaza City

Despite video footage showing the shooting of Awdah Hathaleen, the gunman, Yinon Levi, is no longer in custody a week and a half later. Instead, he's back at the scene of the crime. Meanwhile, 21 Palestinians were arrested and the victim's body was held until Thursday by the Israeli authorities

As war and tragedy rage on, one seemingly marginal event stands out: the demolition of a structure housing the Palestinian seed bank

A year and 10 months after October 7, Osnat Getz, aunt of hostage Omer Neutra, struggles to understand how plans to capture Gaza City will lead to the ultimate goal. 'I don't see what we can achieve, other than more families joining the circle of bereavement'

Relatives of Israelis held hostage in Gaza urged Israelis and business leaders to 'halt everything' and warned that silence is 'deadly' as the security cabinet moves to take control of Gaza City

Municipal officials told Haaretz that 70-80 percent of Gaza City is destroyed, yet it houses 1.2 million people. 'There are no vehicles to take people, no places to go, no tents and no humanitarian assistance from international organizations,' a local said