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Israel’s new budget has Israelis divided: Why is it such a big deal?

At the heart of the controversy is a tension that has shaken Israeli society for years: the question of drafting Haredim to the IDF.

Ten questions (and answers) about the war in Iran

We’re here to answer your questions about the rapidly unfolding events on the ground, the background of the conflict, and what may come next.

Everything you missed at the 2026 ADL Never is Now Conference

At the ADL’s annual conference, speakers confronted rising antisemitism, online hate, and personal loss, while urging Jews and allies to speak out.

What the headlines mean for American Jews with Bret Stephens

How streamer Mahyar Tousi built a massive audience covering Iran, Israel, and the Middle East

Mahyar Tousi first gained attention for supporting Brexit, but his audience exploded after October 7 and during the intensifying conflict with Iran, turning him into one of YouTube’s most watched Middle East commentators.

The kibbutz movement: from frontier defense to modern Israel (Part 2)

Iran and Israel: From best buddies to sworn enemies…and back?

If the regime is overthrown, could Israel and Iran once again be friends? It may sound absurd, but so did the idea 50 years ago that the two countries would one day be at war.