The October 7 Massacre

Jewish war epic ‘The Brutalist’ picks up 10 Oscar nominations, ‘A Complete Unknown’ close behind

Nominated films about Israel and the Palestinian territories, meanwhile, took on new dimensions in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
23/01/2025
 A person performs at the opening night of a drag festival.

Israeli hostages get heartfelt tribute at Tel Aviv drag festival

Yellow ribbons of solidarity with Israel's Gaza hostages featured alongside colorful performances at Tel Aviv's drag festival that opened this week.

By REUTERS
23/01/2025
 SINGER AVRAHAM TAL (C) recorded ‘Shema Yisrael’ with ZAKA volunteers.

"Singing heals our souls": Dubi Weissenstern and Avaraham Tal's mission of hope

ZAKA CEO and singer Avraham Tal discusses how music and song provide resilience and heal the pain of what they have seen in the war.

Israel's leaders should follow Halevi's example and resign

Israel will only be able to fully move on from October 7 when all those who bear responsibility for the disaster have been replaced. Accountability demands change, not just admissions of guilt.

Sano partners with Gaza bordering kibbutz for pioneering solar project

Despite war challenges, the 1.5M shekel project will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 68% using locally-manufactured solar technology.

 PALESTINIANS RUSH to collect aid in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, earlier this week.

Qatar's growing influence raises critical questions about regional power dynamics

By working closely with the US and other international partners, Israel can better manage Qatar’s role in Gaza while striving to minimize the risks associated with its continued support for Hamas.

By YOEL GUZANSKY , ILAN ZALAYAT
23/01/2025
 ARI FULD was stabbed to death in a terror attack in 2018.

Releasing terrorist murderers is a moral outrage

There is documentation that terrorists released in similar deals have continued to murder Jews once they were freed. This cycle of incentivizing terror must end.

By AVI ABELOW
23/01/2025
 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael

Nova survivor Yuval Raphael to represent Israel in 2025 Eurovision

"I can't explain how excited and ready I am!! Thank you for giving me the huge privilege and trusting me to represent my people," Raphael said.

22/01/2025
Palestinian security personnel and mourners seen in the West Bank city of Nablus, December 27, 2024

Israel’s relaxed gun laws: Balancing security and responsibility in Samaria

Civilians in Samaria face rising security challenges amid relaxed gun laws.

What is the IDF's future post-Halevi, October 7 probes era?

What’s next for Israel’s military and defense strategy after Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi’s resignation?

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