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Are the US and Iran signing a new deal? What you need to know

The Memorandum of Understanding is intended to stabilize the ceasefire, but it is still a temporary agreement only expected to remain in effect for about 60 days.

The Many Lives of Anne Frank

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, but what about Hezbollah?

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, described the deal as “futile, humiliating, and shameful for Lebanon.”

Israel has taken the first step towards slightly early elections, explained

Since last June, the government has attempted to promote a bill concerning military conscription that the Haredi parties had approved, but failed to secure sufficient support among members of the ruling coalition.

What the Civil Commission report reveals about October 7, Hamas’ sexual violence

The Civil Commission reviewed thousands of testimonies, videos, and forensic records tied to Hamas’ October 7 attacks.

How to kill Israeli self-criticism

Israel’s Noam Bettan scores second place at Eurovision despite boycott campaign, Bulgaria wins

During the announcement of the results, more vocal boos were heard after Israel took the lead, although much of the crowd countered with cheers and chants of “Israel! Israel!”

A New York Times column accused Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. What’s disputed and what isn’t?

Critics of the piece argued that the article was based on flawed sources, made impossible claims, and turned an, at most, isolated phenomenon into a claim of systematic abuse.

‘Israel is calling me’: Why Eurovision winner Lenny Kuhr is making aliyah

“One thing I know for certain: I am listening to that voice inside me that says: Israel is your land, that is where you belong.”

The Jewish Monk Israel Said No To

Two Jewish men stabbed in attack in London as antisemitic assaults spike

British Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mervis warned that the latest attack proves that “if you are visibly Jewish, you’re not safe, and far more needs to be done.”