Gaza war

Summer reading list: Thought-provoking essays on Jews, the Israel-Hamas War, and Iran

Here is a summer reading roundup of 17 recent deep-think articles on a range of issues: the Gaza and Iran wars, US-Israel relations, global antisemitism, Israeli society, and more.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu visits Capitol Hill this week. Prof. Edward N. Luttwak, in ‘Tablet,’ argues that Netanyahu’s tenacity has led to Israel’s conclusive victories in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
 Hamas terrorists carry grenade launchers at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Gaza's deadly challenge: IDF faces renewed attacks as Hamas, allies regroup - analysis

 Displaced Palestinians fill water at a tent camp, in Gaza City, May 20, 2025.

Gaza plan likened to Nazi camps, sparks condemnation and political storm

 IDF soldiers work to seal a Hamas terror tunnel under Khan Yunis's European Hospital, June 2025.

From Tehran to terror tunnels: Netanyahu’s pivot back to Gaza - analysis


We bombed Iran with precision - why can’t we control Gaza with purpose? - opinion

To achieve victory in Gaza, we must establish absolute control over the land, the people, and every critical resource.

 The campaign in Iran—for all its extraordinaryand heroic successes—also highlights our continuing tragic failure in Gaza. Militarily, Operation Rising Lion serves as a remarkable testament to our prowess in what the IDF callsthe “war between the wars” : campaigns based on intelligence, air force, a

New study reveals psychological impact of twin separation during Hamas-Israel War

The study draws on decades of research in child development and twin studies to assess the psychological implications of such forced separations.

 A toy lies in front of a house in Nir Oz ahead of the first demolition of a building since the October 7 massacre, to make way for the rebuilding and renewal of the kibbutz, in December

These are the remaining 20 Israeli hostages presumed to be alive in Gaza

The names, ages, and history of the 20 remaining hostages that the Israeli authorities believe are still alive in Gaza. What do we know about them?

 Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as seen on July 7, 2025.

Betrayal among us: How the enemy found allies inside Israel - opinion

That citizens would align with a regime openly committed to Israel’s destruction is a symptom of something deeper: a broken civic contract and a loss of shared purpose.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Preventing the 'Hezbollah model' in Gaza: The 'day after' plans that Israel, US hope for - analysis

As Netanyahu flies to Washington to meet Trump, the center of the discussion will be who should control Gaza after the war ends, and what options are favorable to Israel and the US.

 Palestinians from clans hold guns and melee weapons to secure aid trucks in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 25, 2025.

After the success in Iran, here’s how to end the Gaza war strategically - opinion

The Gaza war has gone on too long, and should end quickly and not with another complex phase structure – with the blood-curdling “selection” of which hostages are freed.

 THE SUN sets over Gaza, as seen from Israel.

Europe slams Israel, then buys its weapons - opinion

Governments are navigating a fine line, condemning Israel in public while embracing its capabilities in private.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN protest against the war in Gaza takes place on the sidelines of a NATO summit, in The Hague, last week. The war has inflamed European public opinion, but defense cooperation with Israel continues, says the writer.

Israel considers new Gaza offensive unlike previous invasions as hostage talks falter

Military sources told Walla that the largest civilian displacement of the Palestinian population in Gaza since the beginning of the war is being considered.

 Ultra orthodox Jewish reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025. The Hasmonean Brigade is the Israel Defense Forces' new Haredi (ultra orthodox) brigade.

Liri Albag at hostage rally: Only the hostage issue remains after striking Iran and its proxies

Albag said, "After everything we’ve achieved - after striking Iran and its proxies - only the hostages remain. This is the moment. The people demand their return."

Released hostage Liri Albag speaks at Hostage Square, calling for the release of the remaining hostages, alongside her parents Shira and Eli, June 28, 2025.

Members of Abu Shabab have taken control of Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis - report

Hamas is reportedly trying to detain the members of Abu Shabab who are trying to take over Nasser Hospital.

People react as Palestinian casualties, who were waiting to receive aid, are brought into Nasser hospital, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, June 17, 2025.

Five suspended from UK's main Jewish group for unauthorized letter criticizing Israel's war in Gaza

The letter attracted significant media attention, with many believing it to be a statement of the Board of Deputies of British Jews itself.

The Palace of Westminster, the home of the UK houses of parliament in London, is lit up in the colors of Israel's flag for victims and hostages of Hamas attacks, October 9, 2023.