This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli family that had just boarded a plane when the Iranians attacked, and a two aspiring interior designers who love their hometown

Daniel Lurie is an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune and the son of a rabbi who was executive director of the Jewish Federation of San Francisco

By replacing the defense minister who thwarted a draft-dodging law for the ultra-Orthodox, Netanyahu proved that is no act too despicable if it means he survives as prime minister. And make no mistake: the attorney general and chief of staff are also in the crosshairs

The dismissal of Yoav Gallant was a successful testing of the waters and the prime minister has already marked his next targets ■ While waiting for the old-new U.S. president to take office, Israel has to make operative decisions on the northern and southern fronts ■ Will the lessons learned from BibiLeaks rise to even more scandals?

Historic changes often begin with characters like Trump. Maybe the next phase of democratization is upon us?

While the war is raging and politicians are bickering, a small, prestigious program is encouraging ultra-Orthodox men to volunteer for, of all things, the army's vaunted Unit 8200. No one thought it would work, but the success stories have spread – and the rabbis have given it their blessing

Neta Haiman's mother, Ditza, was released from Hamas captivity last year and has since been waiting for the return of the other hostages, including her friends from Kibbutz Nir Oz. 'She won't be okay until everyone is back,' Neta says.

According to data obtained by Haaretz, half of all reservists have served more than 100 days ■ Military commanders report declining motivation and attendance rates among reserve forces