Israel's secular population is underestimating the severity of the threat to their way of life, says Yair Littman Nehorai, a lawyer who's devoted his life to battling messianic extremism

Relatives of Israelis held hostage in Gaza urged Israelis and business leaders to 'halt everything' and warned that silence is 'deadly' as the security cabinet moves to take control of Gaza City

Municipal officials told Haaretz that 70-80 percent of Gaza City is destroyed, yet it houses 1.2 million people. 'There are no vehicles to take people, no places to go, no tents and no humanitarian assistance from international organizations,' a local said

Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is held in captivity, addressed Netanyahu, saying, 'If you conquer parts of the Gaza Strip and hostages are murdered, we will haunt you'

Groups like the AJC and ADL, which usually avoid criticizing Netanyahu's government, warned of loss of life, domestic strife and repercussions for Israel abroad. Earlier Friday, the security cabinet approved occupying Gaza City

For decades, Germany has been second only to the U.S. in defense exports to Israel. If Israel faces another emergency requiring weapons, it could be left empty-handed. But the chancellor's wording on banning arms for use in Gaza may leave Berlin some room to maneuver

In one quiet house in a party town in India, travelers come to lay down their burdens – especially those shaped by the trauma of October 7. They find refuge, professional help, and most of all, a space to face their demons. I came to document, but was pulled into a parallel, comforting universe