A meta-analysis of behavioral studies questions a strange phenomenon: What makes people shut their eyes to the truth – in Gaza, for example?

Dan Senor and Saul Singer, the two authors who coined the term 'start-up nation,' have published a new book lauding the happiness, health and optimism of Israeli society – qualities that they say have bolstered its resilience in the months since the war in Gaza broke out

Dozens gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea. 'The fighting endangers the hostages, if there's a way to get them out and the only way is a deal which has a price, pay the price,' says Merav Svirsky, whose brother Itay was announced killed by Hamas last week.

White House: Biden, Netanyahu discussed Israel's responsibility to reduce civilian harm in Gaza ■ Russia says Hamas delegation in country, urged it to release hostages ■ Swiss prosecutors say Israeli President Herzog the subject of criminal complaints ■ IDF: Siren in northern city of Haifa caused by interception of target from Lebanon

The attack targeted a building that, according to sources, was used by Iranian advisers supporting President Bashar al-Assad's government. Among the dead are the head of intelligence for the guard's expeditionary Quds Force in Syria

Following the New York Times report, the IDF spokesperson stated that the claims made on behalf of the Israeli generals 'do not reflect the Israeli army's position. The freeing of the hostage is one of the war's objectives and a supreme effort for the IDF'

A 23-year-old was shot dead on Saturday, after four others in the area died violently on Friday and Thursday