Restrictions lifted, but war clouds put damper on Independence Day plans
As of two weeks ago, many in Israel considered it a likely possibility that Independence Day celebrations would…
The Blogs: Tehran, Washington, Beirut and IMEC: Economic Corridors Drive Peace talks | Rafi Glick
Image: A historic meeting in Washington between the Israeli ambassador and the Lebanese ambassador, amid efforts to advance…
The Blogs: Why Negotiation Cannot End a Holy War – God Doesn’t Sign the Accord | Richard Diamond
Calling for a negotiated settlement to end the Middle East conflict at this moment in history carries roughly…
Child at home in Gaza killed by Israeli fire as post-ceasefire deaths mount | News
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip – A relative said Israeli gunfire on Thursday killed an 11-year-old girl whose family…
Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinians after militants return remains of an Israeli hostage | News
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip – Israel on Saturday returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, hospital officials…
Pope Leo XIV renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza | News
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy – Pope Leo XIV renewed his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,…
Hamas says it will release hostages as planned, apparently resolving ceasefire dispute | News
CAIRO – Hamas said Thursday it would release Israeli hostages as planned, apparently resolving a major dispute that…
Israel’s Netanyahu heads to U.S. to discuss ‘victory over Hamas’ with Trump | News
TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will discuss “victory over Hamas,” countering…