Dr. Alon Liel urged his academic colleagues to sign a letter addressed to President Donald Trump calling on him to act for the release of convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison. The letter was mistakenly sent to students as well. Reichman University responded: “It is inappropriate for a lecturer to approach students with a proposal to sign any political petition.”
For no fewer than 21,900 people, 2025 marked the fulfillment of a dream. Some enlisted in the IDF; others realized a 70-year-old aspiration. These are eight stories of people who chose to immigrate to Israel this year, against all odds.
The plan, which is expected to remain in effect through 2030, is intended to prepare the IDF for the challenges of the years ahead in light of the lessons of the war in Gaza and beyond, with a focus on personnel and outer space.
Israel’s population grew by just 0.9% this year, far below the long-standing annual rate of at least 1.5%. The reasons include deepening social rifts, a soaring cost of living and a growing burden borne almost exclusively by the working public.
Around 150,000 Israelis have left the country over the past two and a half years. These are strong, talented people, the kind of people countries seek to import, not export. Ignoring the flight of human capital is a strategic choice, and it carries an irreversible price.
Just 96 hours before the October 7 attack, he released an annual intelligence summary suggesting Hamas was strengthening only at a "moderate slope" and remained hampered by the loss of its tunnel network.
Terror group violated ceasefire 2,000 times since November truce. IDF combat ready should Netanyahu decide on multi-day operation targeting terrorist organization, including in Beirut, after ultimatum expires.
In Fox News interview, Netanyahu says Iran "going back to production" of ballistic missiles, Israel hopes it "does not make mistake" of targeting Israel after intelligence picked up drills simulating attack. Regarding nuclear program, he adds that they are "trying" to recover capabilities.
Prime Minister uses controversial terminology when discussing settler violence, mirroring Bennett's 2022 statement that sparked right-wing backlash.
All winners receive an identical cash prize of 75,000 shekels ($21,000). US President Donald Trump, who is one of the wealthiest people in the world, will also receive this prize unless he chooses to waive it.
