The October 7 Massacre

Comptroller warned Netanyahu, IDF over Gaza border threat pre-Oct. 7

If the August 2023 warning had been heeded, Englman’s criticisms might have prevented the invasion.

Then-Israel Navy chief, V.-Adm. Eli Sharvit speaks at a ceremony in Mount Herzl military cemetery

Can Netanyahu's outsider pick for Shin Bet restore public trust in agency?

If Sharvit does not get the job, it will not be the first time that participation in an anti-judicial reform demonstration hurt a rising career trajectory in a position near the prime minister.

31/03/2025

Knesset passes law defining rehabilitation responsibility in Israel's south, releases budgets

With the passing of the law, NIS five billion from the directorate's NIS 19 billion budget will be released for economic, social and infastructure development.

31/03/2025
  A chair from a safe room in Kibbutz Be'eri.

Eli Sharabi’s survival and the Bachar family’s story of hope amid tragedy

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news: Kibbutz Be'eri, Eli Sharabi, and pre-Passover preparations.

Israel amends financial support package for guardians of children orphaned in terror attacks

Support packages will be dependent on the number of orphans cared for per household, their ages, as well as the number of guardians caring for them.

Dermer’s silence in the face of national trauma: Will he choose to lead?

Ron Dermer, Israel's chief hostage negotiator, has remained silent during the crisis. To regain trust, he must engage with the public and provide reassurance on efforts to bring the hostages home.

Palestinians seen at the Erez Crossing after Hamas launched an invasion of Israel, October 7, 2023

Oct. 7 probe: Hamas destroyed Erez Crossing, brought loss of 18,000 Gazan jobs

IDF probe reveals IDF failures in defending against Hamas attack on Erez Crossing • Nine soldiers killed, three hostages taken

Israel planned Hamas ties, to recognize Gaza rule before October 7 in 'Hudna plan'

A COGAT-led "Hudna Plan" reportedly planned to grant Hamas de-facto rule over the Gaza Strip, while the terror group simultaneously planned the upcoming October 7 massacre.

Hostage family to 'Post': Gaza strategy is band-aid, not solution, Hamas biding time

Ronen and Orna Neutra urged Israel to prioritize a hostage deal, warning that military pressure risks captives' lives without securing their return.

30/03/2025
 Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli seen at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem

The right idea, the wrong execution: Chikli’s antisemitism conference controversy

Israel's antisemitism conference, led by Amichai Chikli, was overshadowed by controversy over its speaker list, missing a chance for inclusive dialogue.

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