Israel

Everything ‘alt’ is new again: Watchdogs see a mainstreaming of far-right extremism

From Nazi salutes to anti-immigrant conspiracies, ideas once on the fringes are at the beating heart of the political discourse.

Slain hostage Tsachi Idan is mourned at funeral at Hapoel Tel Aviv’s soccer stadium

“I’m sorry that we didn’t bring you back alive on your feet,” his sister said.

The IDF just released its report on Oct. 7. Here are some takeaways.

Hamas essentially conquered Israel’s southern border, outnumbering Israeli troops, the report said, adding that the military dismissed years of warnings.

First responders and emergency vehicles at the scene of a car-ramming attack in Israel on Feb. 27, 2025. (Courtesy of Magen David Adom)

17-year-old critically injured in car-ramming attack in Israel

A rally in support of hostages outside the United Nations.

With none of its earlier theatrics, Hamas returns bodies of 4 hostages killed in Gaza

Facing blowback, Israel’s foreign minister defends siding with Russia at the UN

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lounge by a pool in Gaza in a new A.I. video shared by the president. (Screenshot)

Donald Trump posts AI video showing ‘Trump Gaza’ as a beachside paradise

‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you all,’ Yarden Bibas tells his sons and wife at their funeral

Pro-Israel influencer Lizzy Savetsky called a video of Meir Kahane ‘the truth’ — and set off a firestorm

U.S., Israel vote against U.N. resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

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