2023-2024 Israel-Hamas War: The latest stories

Book publishing is only looking for the ‘right kind’ of Jew

From canceled events to publisher hesitation, Zionist Jewish authors say the literary world has grown increasingly hostile in the post-October 7 climate.

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.

Meet Itamar Hayun: Author of ‘The Elite Warrior Mindset’ and a builder of ‘Homes for Warriors’

After Oct. 7, Itamar Hayun turned combat lessons into a guide to resilience, leadership, and purpose: “The Elite Warrior Mindset.”

Everything you didn’t know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Israelis and Palestinians don’t just disagree about borders or security. They disagree about what happened, what it meant, and what the land represents.

Parshat Beshalach and Ran Gvili: Why Judaism brings our dead home

When the Torah tells us that Moses carried Joseph’s bones out of Egypt, it’s teaching a Jewish ethic of dignity: the body still matters.

First to go out, last to return: Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili, home after 843 days in captivity

His mother, Talik, recounted the day of the October 7 attacks. “I asked him where he was going, and he told me ‘Do you really think I’ll stay home when I know my guys are fighting? No way.'”

Gaza peace plan moves to stage two: What happens now and what exactly is the Board of Peace?

Hamas has promised to give up power and hand over its weapons, but Israelis and many others are skeptical they’ll actually follow through.

Everything we know about ‘Traitors’ star Michael Rapaport’s Jewish identity, Israel advocacy

Before the roundtable drama begins, here’s everything we know about Michael Rapaport’s Jewish identity and his outspoken Israel advocacy.

How Healing Ink is using tattoos to help October 7 survivors reclaim their bodies

Nova survivors, released hostages, soldiers, and bereaved families are finding relief through Healing Ink tattoos designed with symbolism.

The start of the healing process: Kidnapped soldier Hadar Goldin brought home after 11 years as Israel debates how to probe past failures

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.”

Eli Sharabi: Surviving Hamas and Choosing Life

Will the Gaza ceasefire last?

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.

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