Tzvi Joffre is a journalist and sometimes sofer based in central Israel. He has worked for a number of years as a breaking news editor at The Jerusalem Post and is studying political science and Middle Eastern studies at Bar-Ilan University.
The IDF stated that most of the casualties were caused by civilians trampling each other in a rush to access aid trucks that were traveling through the area.
After Israel successfully rescued two hostages from Hamas, Israelis are discussing how the country should move forward to release the rest: a ceasefire and hostage deal, military pressure, or a mix of the two?
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to “take all measures in its power” to prevent actions that could lead to genocide in Gaza, but did not call for a ceasefire.
With reports of the growing death toll in Gaza, many are questioning whether Israel is doing enough to protect Palestinian civilians. Here’s everything we know.
While Palestinian leaders view Israel’s control over the West Bank as an unjustified “occupation,” Israel defends its actions as necessary for national security and backed by historical and legal claims.
In the Six-Day War, Israel tripled its size practically overnight, but the Arab world refused to recognize these gains. This set the stage for decades of conflict that persist to this day.