The plan to establish humanitarian shelters near Rafah is stirring anger and concern in Gaza border communities. Officials warn: "Any process that does not include disarming Hamas will endanger us and all of Israel." Kerem Shalom residents: "As long as Hamas is armed, it will be impossible to distinguish between residents and terrorists. There will be a drone smuggling highway."

A major shift allows the independent rabbinical organization to issue formal regulatory seals across Israel.

France's heat wave is claiming lives, disrupting daily life and exposing social tensions. Temperatures are climbing and sweat is pouring, but the standard solution used around the world is stuck between regulation and political opposition from the Left. Some are even proposing "climate leave," meaning staying home and roasting.

The fast of the 17th of Tammuz will take place on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Here you will find the fast’s start and end times in cities across Israel, the meaning of the day, customs and important halachic guidelines.

1,000 days after Oct. 7, the last photos of the fallen continue to accompany their families. As part of “The Last Photo” project, they return to the final moments etched in their memories. “Anything can break me and trigger me all over again”