The mercy behind Shakespeare's mask of antisemitism
Past and present connections to Merchant of Venice. Op-ed.
Past and present connections to Merchant of Venice. Op-ed.


Widespread search efforts are underway for a girl who disappeared two days ago from her house in southern Tzfat.

Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton at the Jerusalem conference: I would like elections, but not right now, as they will only tear us apart from the inside.

Over 11,000 polling stations will operate in 242 municipalities across the country. Voting among soldiers and reservists began already last week.
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on his decision not to allow the brother of a hostage to speak after wearing a yellow badge: I oppose the comparison between October 7 and the Holocaust.

Former Meretz MK confirms he will run in the primaries for the leadership of the Labor Party in May.

Following hearing on South Africa's lawsuit against Israel, Israel submits report to International Court of Justice, detailing the steps it is taking to minimize harm to Gaza civilians.

Avichai Stern, mayor of the northern Israel city of Kiryat Shmona, says that his residents will not be allowed to return to the city without a change in the security situation.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant donates curtain for Ark at Bat Yam synagogue, holds memorial ceremony for his mother.

The National Security Minister claims he is not currently planning to leave the government, but there are reasons for which he would.

Supreme Court justices demand State explain why yeshiva students should not enlist, freezes reduction of military service for haredim.

Defense Minister meets families of the hostages held in Gaza, reiterates if a temporary ceasefire is reached Israel will still resume fighting to eliminate Hamas and free hostages.

The new 'Israeli service law' will require nearly universal conscription, while opening numerous new destinations for enlisted youth.

The couple became a viral sensation online with the story of how Rachel served Hamas terrorists cookies while waiting for security forces to rescue them.

The new plan will include a number of initiatives to benefit survivors, as well as providing a single authority to which survivors can apply for help.

Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron decides to keep interest rate at 4.5% in 2nd decision not to change interest rates since the start of the war.

Commissioner Kobi Shabbtai praised the officers who dispersed the protest in Tel Aviv on Saturday night for their handling of a complex situation.

Foreign, Diaspora Ministries agree on new joint plan to identify and combat antisemitic entities and individuals while presenting Israel's case internationally.

Stormy Knesset meeting: brother of hostage refused to remove yellow badge. Committee Chairman Edelstein demanded that he remove the badge or leave. He refused and the meeting was ended.

Man lured Jewish minor to Haifa apartment where his partner stabbed her.

Israeli President meets families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, says Israel will do everything possible to bring the hostages home.

It was decided in Paris to deport Mahjoub Mahjoubi from France after he called the flag of the republic 'satanic' and the Jewish people 'enemy.'

IDF testing siren systems in two locations in northern Israel. If an actual siren sounds, it will rise and fall.

Yossi Hershkowitz, who fell in Gaza, leaves a legacy with his students. 'Thank you Yossi for educating us. Thank you for making us who we are. Thank you for being our father, friend and principal. '

Warm temperatures, strong winds, and rain midweek to replace cold winter weather, forecasters say.

Former minister Nitzan Horowitz says he intends to form a new party ahead of the next Knesset elections.

Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at the 21st Jerusalem Conference on the issue of control of Gaza after the war: We must realize the goal of destroying Hamas in order to have an alternative.

TV report says Prime Minister scolded the head of the Mossad and the negotiating team that had returned from Paris: That's not how you conduct negotiations, you have to be tough.

Adi Zohar, a pregnant woman seriously injured in a shooting attack near Maaleh Adumim, speaks about the miracle she experienced: 'G-d was with me, that I didn't lose consciousness protected my fetus.'

Former Justice Min. Ayelet Shaked says that passing humanitarian aid to Gaza is 'mother of all sins,' haredim should serve in IDF during wartime.

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf asks PM Netanyahu why the National Security Council (NSC) objects to any proposal to declare UNRWA a terrorist organization and demanded that the PM intervene.

Singer Shlomi Shabat promised to sing to Louis Har after his release from Hamas captivity. On Sunday, Har's 71st birthday, he came to keep his promise.

The RBS Community List’s platform focuses on what matters most to RBS Anglo and English-speaking residents| “Your needs, Your way”

Rabbi Benny Kalmanson choked with tears as he called out the name of his new great-grandson, named after his son who was killed in Gaza.

Nobel Prize Winner Professor Yisrael Aumann explains why Hamas is negotiating the way it is, and what the result is likely to be.

President Isaac Herzog discusses the actions he has been taking to prevent the nation from returning to the public discourse of October 6th.

The head of digital operations in the Israeli Foreign Ministry calls for the public to join in telling the stories of the October 7th massacre.

Former PM calls on 30,000 Israelis to encamp outside Knesset for 3 weeks to pressure PM Netanyahu to step down.

Defense Minister reportedly says he will support whatever Benny Gantz supports on the issue of haredi conscription.

Religious Zionist MK submits bill similar to the Taylor Force Law in the US, which will give the Minister of Finance the power to deny payments to the Palestinian Authority.

National Security Council chief Tzachi Hanegbi says Israel demanding 'release of all hostages, and immediate release of all the women,' promises Israel will destroy 'all of Hamas' battalions.'

For the first time since the war began, police have deployed a pumper truck to clear a left-wing protest being held on Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv.

Avi Saada, brother of MK Moshe Saada, received a threatening letter from the 'Israeli Revengers.' MK Tally Gotliv's son received a similar letter.

PM Netanyahu says Cabinet will meet to approve plans for Rafah operation, evacuation of Gaza civilians.

Foreign Min. Israel Katz slams UN Human Rights Council for 'cooperating with Hamas terrorists,' 'trying to undermine Israel's right to defend itself,' in wake of October 7 massacre.

PA and Hamas both denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which was discussed by the Political-Security Cabinet.

Israel willing to be flexible on the days of respite and on humanitarian aid, but will not agree to cessation of the fighting.

National Unity leader Benny Gantz gave a statement in which he promised that the war would expand farther into both Hamas and Hezbollah's territory to ensure that Israelis could return home safely.

Animal rescue activist Ran Pachima went into the Gaza border region immediately after the war began to save animals whose owners had been evacuated or killed. Despite tragedy finding his home as well, he is still determined to start again.

Shlomo Samet had been missing for three days before his remains were found near railroad tracks along Route 1.

Ori Megidish, kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 and rescued by the IDF less than a month later, tells what kept her strong in captivity: 'I held faith in my grandmother, I knew I would get out of there, whether in a deal or by rescue.'

New poll shows Otzma Yehudit rising to 10 Knesset seats, just three seats behind MK Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party.

Decision to add hundreds of housing units 'further establishes the vision of Efrat as the capital of the Gush Etzion bloc and the protector of Jerusalem from the south,' Mayor Oded Revivi says.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Agriculture Minister Dichter visit the Beresheet fruit company at Merom Golan.

Yisrael Beytenu chairman sends letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, asks him to cancel the winter break of the Knesset due to the war.

The final approval for the delegation and granting of its powers will be done by the expanded cabinet. The delegation will be headed by Mossad chief David Barnea.

Prime Minister Netanyahu brings before the Cabinet his proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which includes the shutting down of UNRWA and a complete demilitarization of Gaza.

Matan Elmaliah, who was murdered in the shooting attack near Maaleh Adumim, laid to rest at the cemetery in Mishor Adumim.

Supreme Planning Council will be asked to approve about 2,350 units in Maaleh Adumim, 694 units in Efrat and about 300 units in Kedar.

Since the Hamas massacre, the Ministry of Welfare has not sent recommendations to the Interior Ministry to extend the visas of humanitarian aid workers.
