Sivan Rahav-Meir: Why not hate the person responsible for this?

We need this Elul more than ever before– but why does it feel so hard?!

Military historian Dr. Yagil Henkin explains why Israel must hold the Philadelphi corridor if it seeks to defeat Hamas in Gaza.

As six more families face the unthinkable, first graders across the country still skip into classrooms, their oversized backpacks bouncing with each step. Their innocence, a stark contrast to the nation's grief, is a bittersweet reminder of what we're fighting for.

Sorrow across the nation: Netanyahu's absence amplifies grief as Israel confronts Hamas strategy

John Kirby, the White House national security spokesperson, discussed the ongoing threat from Iran and the US's commitment to defending Israel in an interview with Israeli media.

Arab affairs analyst and author of a book on the terrorist organization Hamas, Shlomi Eldar, expresses pessimism about the chances of reaching an agreement and explains why the elimination of Yahya Sinwar may not be feasible: "He is surrounded by hostages."

Senior researcher at the Misgav Institute for National Security and former senior Shin Bet official, Moshe Fogelov, estimates that the elimination of Yahya Sinwar is closer than ever. Here is his explanation.

The time for half-measures and tepid responses is long past. We need a comprehensive strategy that protects our people and our land. We need to make it clear that every Israeli life is precious, that every acre of our land is worth defending.

October 7th casts long shadows over Tisha B'Av, as we confront painful questions about our recent past while clinging to hope for the future.

Oded Ilam, former head of the Counter-Terrorism Division at the Mossad, commented on the response options available to the Iranians: "They are committed to responding. They will opt for a measured response."

The news these days are difficult and challenging. Many people are debating how to celebrate their happy events. The Yarchi family, whose son celebrated a Bar Mitzvah, found a unique way to express the joy.

These days, the same citizens who were in the demonstrations of both sides enter the same tank, the same squad of fighters, and fight for weeks when every moment they are shoulder to shoulder, and their lives depend on each other.