The mindset that led to October 7 also led to World War II and the Holocaust: the belief that our enemy thinks as rationally as we do. We are fighting to ensure Israel exists for Diaspora Jews as well. A response to Bernard-Henri Lévy.
Israel and Germany are preparing for the transfer of the Arrow 3 air defense system in the coming months. The first coordination meeting included representatives from the Defense Ministry and Israel Aerospace Industries. The system, developed in partnership with the US, is designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles.
Israel’s public diplomacy is in a state of crisis, lacking a leader for over a year, with a critically understaffed team and responsibilities scattered across various government bodies. Despite substantial funding, the Foreign Ministry has not fully utilized its budget to counter the flood of hostile global propaganda. The outcome is a dangerously slow and fragmented response system, leaving Israel without a unified voice or clear strategy in the battle for international perception.
A public feud between President Donald Trump and Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk triggered a historic $152 billion loss in Tesla’s market value on Thursday, as CNBC reported, with Trump’s threat to cancel government contracts for Musk’s companies sending shares tumbling 14% and underscoring tensions over a controversial spending bill.
Palestinian militia loyal to southern Gaza clans directly confronted Hamas operatives in a deadly shootout over civilian access to humanitarian aid, according to eyewitness testimony. Media was quick to blame Israel, adopting Hamas' narrative.
