Matot-Masei: Israel settles scores with old foes.

An obsession with the Jewish state has replaced rationality by using lethal propaganda. Opinion.

<p>Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded on X to French President Emmanuel Macron's recognition of a Palestinian state: "The French President’s declaration will not advance peace in the Middle East. It will not help defeat the threat of terror. And most importantly - it will certainly not help bring them home any sooner.????️"</p>

The Torah emphasizes the profound power and responsibility of speech through the laws of nedarim, teaching us that individuals have the ability to create with their words and reflecting a deep connection between speech, commitment, & responsibility.

<p>The Israel Air Force completed an operation to drop 32 fire-fighting charges, including approximately 35 tons of flame retardant, as part of the international assistance to extinguish the fires in Cyprus. The drops were carried out by "Shimson" aircraft of the Elephants Squadron (103 Squadron).</p><p>The activity took place in cooperation with the Israeli Fire and Rescue Service, which provided the extinguishing agents and the dedicated dropping equipment. The Air Force's 757th Cargo Unit, which specializes in preparing cargo and adapting transport aircraft for such missions, also took part in the operation.</p>

<p>US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack met on Thursday evening in Paris with Minister Ron Dermer and the Syrian Foreign Minister.</p><p>"Our goal was dialogue and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that. All parties reiterated their commitment to continuing these efforts," Barrack said after the meeting.</p>

Israel’s US Ambassador and Prime Minister Netanyahu disavow Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza hunger remarks, calling them “foolish” and unrepresentative. Israel, they affirm, is committed to defeating Hamas while ensuring aid reaches Gaza’s civilians—not through Hamas.

Sirens sounded in Sderot and Ibim