The Times of Israel19d
Saudi FM says Trump presidency doesn’t raise risk of Iran-Israel war
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump’s new administration increasing the risk of an Israel-Iran conflict, addressing an issue the region has feared since ...
The Times of Israel20d
Witkoff: There’s more value in freeing hostages, solving disputes diplomatically than resuming war
Pressed to respond to criticism of the hostage deal, US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff suggests that the sacrifices it requires of Israel are warranted in order to allow hostage families to reunite ...
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Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail. As Romi Gonen, Doron ...
The Times of Israel20d
Carmel Gat, 40: Occupational therapist had ‘curiosity and confidence’
Carmel Gat, 40, from Kibbutz Be’eri, was kidnapped from her home on October 7 by Hamas terrorists. She was murdered in captivity in August 2024 and her body was recovered soon after by IDF ...
The Times of Israel24d
SpaceX Starship prototype fails in space after Texas takeoff
A SpaceX Starship prototype fails in space, minutes after launching from Texas, setting back the company’s speedy rocket development efforts in a mission that was expected to debut a key ...
The Times of Israel25d
Police won’t request investigation of acting Supreme Court chief over conflict of interest allegations
The head of the police investigations department, Deputy Commissioner Boaz Blatt, says he will not seek to open an investigation into Acting Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit for alleged misconduct ...
The Times of Israel25d
Criticizing own party, Likud MK blocks bill to shutter public broadcaster
Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War ...
The Times of Israel26d
Dutch Jewry is growing slowly — but only thanks to Israeli migration
The migration of Israelis to the Netherlands is the sole reason for the growth of the European country’s Jewish population, according to a new study published by the London-based Institute for ...
The Times of Israel26d
Israel unequipped to combat LA-style wildfire, officials warn
As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in southern California, Israeli officials are sounding alarm bells about the possibility of similarly destructive blazes striking the Middle East. The ...
The Times of Israel26d
Israeli hostages’ families caught between hope and despair over emerging release deal
The ceasefire deal that is close to being agreed in Gaza has left families of the 98 hostages still held in the enclave facing a mix of hope, apprehension, and, in some cases, anger as negotiators ...
The Times of Israel26d
More than a third of Israeli households spend more than they earn, as living costs rise
“Interest rates are high, basic household expenses are more expensive because of price hikes and tax increases, while income has remained the same,” said Tomer Rabinowicz, a bankruptcy lawyer ...
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Defense minister aims to begin conscripting 50% of eligible Haredim in seven years
Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War ...