Einav Levy was murdered and her husband Or was kidnapped to Gaza. Their toddler son, Almog, has been left without parents. Or's brother says that he's given up hope and believes Netanyahu wants the hostages to remain in Gaza: 'That way, the problem will solve itself'

Israel has a historic choice to make, and not for the first time. It's a choice between the approach of legendary political Zionists on one side, and Itamar Ben-Gvir and Benjamin Netanyahu on the other

LEBANON: Cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah goes into effect; IDF fires at suspects entering no-go zone in southern Lebanon ■ Iran: Tehran plans uranium-enrichment expansion, IAEA report says ■ ISRAEL: Netanyahu says Lebanon agreement aims to isolate Hamas, focus on Iran ■ GAZA: Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to discuss Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal as Hamas reportedly ready for truce following Lebanon deal

The eagerly anticipated Wicked film adaptation has reignited parallels between the story and the Jewish experience of scapegoating. Others question how Jewish the film truly is

Under the cover of war, the Israeli government has chosen to dismantle both the free press and the High Court of Justice in a single stroke

The strategic landscape and balance of power in the Middle East has been redrawn, greatly in Israel's favor and very much at Iran's expense. But if Israelis were seeking security they certainly don't have it – and won't, until the Palestinian issue is resolved