Politics
"We have no strategic objectives in Gaza"
Former head of the IDF's Operation Directorate Gen. (res.) Israel Ziv says Israel can win the war without entering Rafah but must replace Hamas's civil control of Gaza.
"We live in parallel universes"
Shaul Judelman and Khaled Abu Awwad, co-directors of Roots, persist in their efforts to foster understanding between Israelis and Palestinians despite everything.
Local election turnout falls to historical low
Excluding army votes, the voter turnout in Israel's local elections was under 50%. Ron Huldai held Tel Aviv; Moshe Lion romped home in Jerusalem; Einat Kalisch-Rotem slumped to defeat in Haifa.
Israel's losing battle in Europe
While many European governments stand with Israel in the fight against terrorism, the tide of public opinion is running against them.
Houthis attack Iran-bound ship
The main reason for the Houthis' difficulty in monitoring shipping in the Red Sea is the withdrawal of Iranian spy ship Behshad.