At the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, chess bridges war and division
Dr. Zvika Barkai, Chairman of the Israel Chess Federation, “When it comes to chess, they are our friends. They don’t care about politics.”
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Tiberias man, upset about promenade renovations, threatens to kill mayor, construction workers
Netanyahu taps Military Secretary Roman Gofman as next Mossad chief
Freed Gaza hostage Edan Alexander vows to 'give hell' to Hamas at Nova massacre site
Governing a State Cannot Run Through the Likud Central Committee
The preference of Ashkelon over Be’er Sheva reveals a cynical political use of tax benefits, contradicting the national needs of Israel and the Negev.
Israeli rescued after wandering into Kalkilya while searching for stolen vehicle
A preliminary investigation indicates that the Israeli entered the city area on foot in order to locate his vehicle, which he claimed had been stolen several hours earlier.
Who was slain Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak? - explainer
An investigation carried out by Israeli intelligence officials determined his death in May 2024. Officials at the time informed his family in rural Thailand of his death.
Sudthisak Rinthalak identified as deceased hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms
The PMO noted that Rinthalak's family, as well as the Thai ambassador to Israel, Boonyarit Vichienphan, expressed their appreciation for Israel's efforts to return Rinthalak's remains.
Digital attention exercises reduce soldiers’ PTSD risk, study shows
In two years of war, more than 3,700 Israeli soldiers have been diagnosed with PTSD, while another 9,000 have applied for recognition.
Reservists Party accuses Likud of pressuring registrar to block its registration
The party, led by former communications minister Yoaz Hendel, is made up largely of IDF reservists. Registered back in September, its final approval has been delayed for more than a month.
Eti Tsicko's Nandauri, far more psychologically complex than its outline indicates - review
Nandauri, named after a Georgian word meaning “The one I long for,” is a dark film that offers a female perspective on escaping her stifling rural village.
Knesset hears harrowing new testimony of alleged ritual sexual abuse; survivors demand action
The testimonies describe patterns of abuse that survivors say were organized, repeated, ideologically framed, and allegedly carried out by groups of adults.
Reporter’s Notebook: All quiet on the Gaza border as people return, communities rebuild
The war has been replaced by quiet, except for the occasional drone still buzzing. The IDF now controls a large buffer zone all along the border of Gaza. And the communities are still recovering.
Nearly quarter of Israeli public would consider moving overseas, IDI survey reveals
The margin becomes even bigger with secular Jews, with 39% considering departing Israel, a number higher than the one registered among religious Jews.
