Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 308?
Iran plans to punish Israel for Haniyeh • White House slams Smotrich fearing he may threaten hostage negotiations
Blinken tells Israel's Gallant that escalations in Middle East serve no one
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in a phone call on Friday that the escalation of tensions in the Middle East was "in no party's interest" while also stressing the need for a Gaza ceasefire.
Go to the full article >>New poll shows 46% of Israelis fear an internal civil war
With Tisha B'Av approaching, a new survey reveals that nearly half of Israelis worry about a potential civil conflict. The poll also explores which leaders are seen as dividing the public.
Ahead of Tisha B’Av, the day commemorating the destruction of the Jewish temples due to internal strife and division, an N12 "Ulpan Shishi" survey conducted by Meno Geva reveals troubling insights into public perceptions of civil conflict in Israel.
The data, collected on Thursday from a representative sample of 510 individuals aged 18 and over, shows that 46% of respondents are concerned about the possibility of civil war, while 48% are not. 6% were spilt on the issue.
Go to the full article >>Pro-Israel groups skip Ilhan Omar’s race after recent push to oust Progressives
Despite millions in funding aimed at unseating members of the “Squad,” pro-Israel groups are not heavily backing Ilhan Omar’s opponent in this year’s primary.
After millions in funding from pro-Israel donors helped bring about the defeat of two members of the “Squad,” the far-left contingent of Democrats, some activists said the third target was clear.
“Yes, the removal of Ilhan Omar from Congress is possible,” read a Wednesday social media post about the Minnesota Democratic congresswoman from the account StopAntisemitism.
Go to the full article >>US says it destroyed Houthi missile launcher, uncrewed surface vessel in Yemen
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday its forces destroyed an Iranian-backed Houthi missile launcher and an uncrewed surface vessel in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in the previous 24 hours.
Go to the full article >>Israel-Hamas war: What you need to know
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
- 115 hostages remain in Gaza
- 48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says