The Washington murders are being interpreted as the result – inevitable, we are told – of the intifada chants and the Free Palestine movement that supports them. Here's why it's not that simple

One Israeli official told Haaretz that 'contacts are continuing all the time,' but another sought to lower expectations, saying that progress depended on Hamas

GAZA: U.S. says still no answer from Hamas on truce deal as aid group begins Gaza food distribution, which was temporarily halted by overflow of Gazans seeking supplies ■ ISRAEL: Reserve officer seriously wounded in Gaza fighting, IDF says; Hostage families slam Israeli top negotiator Ron Dermer, call for his resignation ■ WEST BANK: Shrapnel falls south of Hebron after Yemeni missile intercepted

Israel's key German supporters have started to speak out against the war, with the chancellor saying continued strikes in Gaza can no longer be justified as necessary to fight Hamas. Deteriorating relations with Germany, which wields considerable influence in the EU, could put bilateral agreements between Israel and the EU at risk

Nearly 150 countries have already recognized Palestinian statehood, with more in train. Opposing them are Israelis who dream of annexation, and even some Palestinians tired of symbolic declarations. Can the new French-Saudi two-state initiative break the mold?

An Israeli Court ruled on Tuesday that right-wing activist Ronit Levy, who calls herself 'Ronit the Bibi-ist' has to compensate protest leaders for violation of privacy and defamation

Israel marks a year and eight months since the horrors of October 7, and prepares to commemorate 58 years since its most celebrated military victory – the contrast between the two wars reveals a deep crisis of leadership and direction