Israel
YASAR heroes: The IDF unit that found and identified Ran Gvili
MILITARY AFFAIRS: A hero shows up when there is no applause, and the work is heavy, unseen, and costly, a description embodied by IDF soldiers whose job is to search, identify, and return the dead.
Israel launches gov't initiative to bring home, reunite Bnei Menashe community
Iranian President Pezeshkian claims foreign powers provoked protests to 'tear the nation apart'
Wine Talk: Wine on the edge
Netanyahu blocked Herzog's participation in Trump's Gazan BoP launch at Davos - Axios
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocked President Isaac Herzog from attending the launch of US President Donald Trump’s Gazan Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, sources told Axios.
Cameron Kasky's one-sided anti-Israel activism is not moral courage - opinion
Cameron Kasky’s anti-Israel stance and secret West Bank trip drew backlash, raising questions about his leadership and judgment.
Re-liberating Jerusalem: Why Israel must assert sovereignty over its capital, now - opinion
As Ramadan approaches, security and sovereignty in Israel’s capital require urgent government action.
Aliyah from Denver to Jerusalem: ‘One picture wasn’t enough’
Ellison is a firm believer in the 'hashgaha pratit,' God’s role in the daily affairs of humanity: 'Everything has been about hashgaha pratit, even my disappointment in not going to medical school.'
My friend and IDF hero Josh Boone: May his memory be a blessing - opinion
On Oct. 7, Josh went North to fight Hezbollah. Four months later, I was home, but Josh stayed, bouncing from reserve unit to reserve unit, always saying there was more to do, more people to protect.
Everyday heroines: Quiet burden of Israeli anchors waiting at home during wartime
While soldiers served for months, their partners carried the home front alone; now facing the emotional aftermath few see.
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
The 34-page document, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, constitutes a strategic message to Israel, solidifying its position as the United States' most senior partner in the Middle East.
Japon: Sushi supreme in Jaffa - restaurant review
Combine a visit with a walk along the coast just outside the hotel and a browse through the lobby, which boasts the remains of a Crusader fortress, and you’ve got a perfect night out in Jaffa.
Entering Pardes: Discovering Jewish identity and tradition through role-playing games
At the recent Roll for Destiny exhibition at the Schechter Gallery in Tel Aviv, an overlap between geekdom and religiosity was taken into outright experimental art.
Reuven Milon: The photographer who captured Jerusalem’s soul, one ordinary moment at a time
From milkmen to movie houses, Reuven Milon captured Jerusalem as it lived and breathed; ordinary scenes turned lasting history.
