The Torah portion of Chayei Sarah tells of Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah. Today, that story comes alive as thousands gather in Hebron for Shabbat.
The father of Israeli-American Itay Chen, whose body was returned last week, demanded that politicians and commanders “give answers to the entire people of Israel, and bear their responsibility, within the framework of a state commission of inquiry.”
The IDF investigator insisted that she approved the leak to try and defend her office against rising pressure and threats. Critics accused her of intentionally trying to harm soldiers and the reputation of the state.
Zohran Mamdani’s win makes him New York’s first anti-Zionist mayor, raising questions about how his views on Israel will shape a city with 1.6 million Jews.
The protest sparked debates within Haredi communities, with some leaders worrying that it was wrong to hold the rally just as the government was finalizing a new proposal on the issue.
Clashes, a delay in the return of the bodies of hostages, and a lack of clarity concerning the peace plan’s next steps have put the future of the ceasefire at risk.
