Israeli embassies remain open in UAE despite travel advisory warning, terror concerns
The National Security Council recently updated its travel advisory for the UAE after it received intelligence regarding potential revenge attacks against Israelis.
'We're promoting a new strategy': Smotrich breaks silence on Netanyahu's Gaza plan
Smotrich's comments come after Prime Minister Netanyahu enabled "localized humanitarian ceasefires" in the Gaza Strip, with MK Orit Strock saying she may leave the government following the decision.
President Herzog makes inaugural visit to reservists in Gaza
"It is clear that everything you do is aimed at protecting the citizens of Israel, protecting the communities in the Gaza envelope, and protecting the entire country," Herzog said.
Will the Knesset recess open a window for a deal? Netanyahu’s political breathing room - analysis
The Knesset's upcoming recess will potentially give PM Benjamin Netanyahu time to broker a hostage deal and figure out a solution to the issue of the haredi draft law.
'My conscience is clear': Why MK Yuli Edelstein won't settle for a soft haredi draft - interview
"This law ends the phenomenon of pretending to study Torah. To me, that’s a disgrace to the world of Torah," Edelstein told Maariv.
Bomb drops, power shifts, insiders weigh Middle East futures - analysis
Until yesterday the White House maintained a clear red line: no direct US involvement on Iranian soil. That line survived tanker wars, drone shoot-downs and proxy salvos.
'Killed in their sleep': Inside Operation Narnia, Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear scientists
In a striking twist, the operation targeting Iran’s nuclear scientists is known as "Narnia" in Israel, a name that reflects the operation’s improbable nature.
Avner Netanyahu set to have a politician-free wedding, causing mixed reactions from Likud members
A source close to the family explained that the intention behind the exclusion was to create a private and intimate atmosphere, away from political circles.
UN Security Council to discuss returning hostage bodies to Israel for the first time
This marks the first such discussion since the October 7 terror massacre. This demand will be at the center of an official Security Council debate.
Trump Mideast visit: Israel shifts from central player to distant observer - analysis
Netanyahu has no compelling offer for a US president focused on outcomes. Trump is pressing ahead with his priorities — and that is what matters.
