The subtext from the prime minister's 'total victory' slogan is that a hostages-for-cease-fire deal will prevent the IDF from getting the job done ■ The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, meanwhile, is getting ready to reimpose martial law on the Gaza Strip

Biden said that he has been in constant contact with the leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia to enable the entry of maximum humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'There are a lot of innocent people who are starving, in trouble and dying,' the president added. 'It's got to stop'

Women who belong to all of Israel's diverse populations are having fewer children. Secular society is hovering dangerously close to the so-called replacement level, at which point their numbers begin to shrink

He used to view Israel as a model for the safe use of firearms. Now an American gun policy expert warns that Israel is making the same mistakes as the United States

This week at the Ben-Gurion airport: A father and son grapple with the latter's decision to leave Israel

Lebanon rocket barrage targets northern Israel ■ U.S. State Dept says Israeli military operation in Rafah 'would be a disaster' ■ Israeli war cabinet discusses Hamas' cease-fire proposal; anti-deal protesters gather outside government in Jerusalem ■ U.K. PM will increase measures to crack down on antisemitic and violent protesters ■ Hamas seeks prisoner, hostage exchange and withdrawal of Israeli forces in its 135-day proposal

Contrary to the impression created by the PM's statement, it seems that Hamas' answer leaves room for maneuver for the deal ■ The tactical achievements during the war do not guarantee Israel a 'total' strategic victory ■ The burden of service is expanding, but not for the ultra-orthodox