The arms transfer, like a previous one in February, was advanced without the approval of all relevant congressional committee leaders. This is the latest example of Trump disregarding longstanding precedents in how the U.S. government functions and engages with foreign allies

Unlike in previous years, Passover does not coincide with the dates of the Muslim holy month this year, so tensions surrounding Ramadan are lower than usual, however, there are concerns within Israel's security community about attempts by terror cells to carry out attacks within the country.

After Israel expelled 40,000 inhabitants from West Bank refugee camps, a new flood of displaced people has started. In the city of Anabta, makeshift shelters are full of families who've lost everything, fearful of what's next

After their jailed leader's call for disarmament, the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party militia declared an immediate cease-fire in the conflict with Turkey, which has taken more than 40,000 lives since 1984

Eli Sharabi, who was released from Hamas captivity last month, told Israeli TV that it's impossible to rescue hostages through military operations, while describing the harrowing conditions in Gaza: We survived on 250–300 calories a day for months

Qatar and the U.S. are working to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas and push for the cease-fire's second stage. Meanwhile, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority are drafting a Gaza rehabilitation plan, with Hamas' control a key dispute

A few days before October 7, 2023, hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana and his father celebrated Sukkot. 'I put my hand on his head and said, "God will save you from death and torment." We hugged and I haven't seen him since,'

ISRAEL: Israel lobbies U.S. to keep Russian bases in a 'weak' Syria, sources familiar with efforts say ■ GAZA CEASE-FIRE: Israel reportedly asks for six-week Stage 1 extension, Hamas rejects; Talks to continue Saturday ■ LEBANON: Katz says U.S. agreed for IDF to occupy buffer zone indefinitely; Lebanon's new PM calls for 'full Israeli withdrawal'