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Father of hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak: ‘I always worry about him, I pray for him’

Family says it wants to bring his body home to Thailand to be buried with traditional ceremony; brother says he feels guilty for encouraging him to...

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Jessica Steinberg

Medical aid group urges countries to take in tens of thousands of Gazan patients

Doctors Without Borders says current intake is ‘drop in ocean,’ pace of evacuations has slowed in recent months despite ceasefire; warns...

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Jessica Steinberg

Kibbutz Bar’am curator returns to local museum amid tense calm on northern border

Avi Ifergan opens three new exhibits at the Bar-David Art and Judaica Museum, anticipating visitors to the collective community on the Lebanese border...

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Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Dec. 2: Day 788 – PM invited to White House for unprecedented fifth time

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on a potential Netanyahu-Trump meeting in DC, where discussions will presumably focus on stalled Gaza ceasefire...

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Jessica Steinberg

‘Tehran’ lead Niv Sultan stars in whodunnit about COVID hotel murder

Seven-episode contemporary drama set at Dead Sea reimagines classic Agatha Christie mystery

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Jessica Steinberg

Inaugural TV summit brings ‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Sessions aims to create collaborative efforts during three-day meetup of Israeli and international television professionals

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Jessica Steinberg

Weekly hostage support rallies in Tel Aviv to end, family of slain captive says

Ran Gvili’s family announces Friday afternoon ‘Kabbalat Shabbat’ events instead, as it ‘adjusts to new reality’ of only...

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Jessica Steinberg

Dror Or of Kibbutz Be’eri, beloved father and cheesemaker, buried alongside his wife

Family eulogizes couple as ‘people of freedom and light, of spirit and creativity,’ assails political leadership for evading...

30.11.2025 30

Jessica Steinberg

Freed hostage Yosef-Haim Ohana heads home from rehab, 6 weeks after release from Gaza

Surviving captive greeted by cheering students and drummers, says he dreamed of home in the two years he was held by terrorists

30.11.2025 60

Jessica Steinberg

Father of Ran Gvili, one of two remaining hostages, to speak at possible final Tel Aviv rally

Hostages forum indicates Saturday event may be last as it narrows activities to support 2 families, says rallies don’t serve current situation...

29.11.2025 100

Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Nov. 27: Day 783 – US mulls Muslim Brotherhood sanctions, excludes allies Turkey, Qatar

US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses Trump’s executive order examining the Islamist group in some Arab countries, GHF closing shop, start of...

27.11.2025 40

Jessica Steinberg

Fashion designer Elie Tahari outfits injured IDF servicewomen

Brand cofounded by Israeli-American hosts several female Israeli troops at Miami fashion show, including soldier shot 12 times: ‘An extension of...

26.11.2025 50

Jessica Steinberg

‘Everything is soaked’: Rain floods Gaza tents, amid efforts to ramp up aid

Displaced Palestinians say Hamas indifferent as 13,000 tents damaged, cesspits overflowing; UN says Israeli restrictions on shelter supplies hampering...

25.11.2025 30

Jessica Steinberg

Israeli orchestra accused of robbing Arab heritage with release of Umm Kulthum video

Firqat Alnoor, featuring both Jewish and Arab musicians, plays late Egyptian icon’s song to mark 50th anniversary of her death

25.11.2025 10

Jessica Steinberg

Berlin art exhibit in former Nazi bunker explores Jewish experience after October 7

Works by ‘Maus’ cartoonist Art Spiegelman, ousted Putin apparatchik-turned-gallerist Marat Gelman and others take aim at labels pushed on...

24.11.2025 40

Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Nov. 24: Day 780 – After killing of Hezbollah #2, IDF preps for retaliation

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on Hezbollah’s military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai, rise in Hamas terrorists over the ‘Yellow...

24.11.2025 40

Jessica Steinberg

Hostages Forum to shut offices; volunteers and funds made available to last 3 families

With ceasefire in place, official says families will decide on next steps; sister of remaining captive says she understands: ‘You can’t...

23.11.2025 60

Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Nov. 23: Day 779 – Hamas wants the ceasefire, but doesn’t want to disarm

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman discusses terrorist officials’ visit to Cairo and his own visit to the US CMCC center in Kiryat Gat, and...

23.11.2025 50

Jessica Steinberg

‘We’re ready for him to come home,’ says sister of deceased hostage Ran Gvili

Shira Gvili says the wait for the body of her brother, a police officer and one of the final three slain hostages held in Gaza, feels interminable

23.11.2025 60

Jessica Steinberg

Rosalia’s new album soars with Hebrew verses and sacred imagery

Songs in ‘Lux’ include verses in 13 different languages, delve into female saints and how they’re seen in different cultures

22.11.2025 60

Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Nov. 20: Day 776 – Court butts heads with coalition on Oct. 7 probe, draft dodgers

Tol editor David Horovitz discusses the justices taking the government to task for not setting up a state commission of inquiry, and for failing to...

20.11.2025 50

Jessica Steinberg

‘Now I’ve got the mic’: Kevin Spacey’s song-and-dance comeback gets warm Tel Aviv welcome

Actor repeatedly refers to last eight years of his life, after he was accused by dozens of sexual misconduct, during show that looks back on his...

20.11.2025 60

Jessica Steinberg

In Gaza, a grueling search for the dead under the rubble

Thousands of bodies remain trapped under ruins of destroyed buildings, according to Hamas authorities; residents say they are trying to extract...

20.11.2025 30

Jessica Steinberg

At Hostages Square, Alon Ohel plays piano named for him

Former captive performs favorite piece, ‘Song Without a Name’

20.11.2025 30

Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Nov. 19: Day 775 – MBS meeting with Trump elevates Saudi Arabia’s ally status

US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses Saudi crown prince’s White House visit, the UN Security Council vote on Gaza, and his interview with...

19.11.2025 40

Jessica Steinberg

For first time since October 7, Ramat Gan art museum turns spotlight away from war

After two years of works focused on hostages and horrors, head curator of small institution looks to unrelated subjects, such as current show on...

17.11.2025 40

Jessica Steinberg

Animated film short offers glimpse of stateless Bedouin teen’s life

Producers say they hope ‘Jamila’s Loop’ sheds light on the predicament of many Bedouin who lack access to basic rights due to their...

16.11.2025 30

Jessica Steinberg

Pure class: Film follows 12th grade Oct. 7 survivors who form school to stay together

‘Always Together’ by documentarian Paz Schwartz captures high school seniors from an evacuated Gaza border community and their quest to...

15.11.2025 10

Jessica Steinberg

Iranian film fest hosted in Sderot celebrates all things Persian

Nowruz festival brings award-winning films and musicians for two-day event, November 25-26

14.11.2025 30

Jessica Steinberg

Kevin Spacey says he chose Israel over Greece when told to cancel Tel Aviv show

Actor says he doesn’t respond well to ultimatums, sees echoes of calls to boycott Israel in the ostracism he faced while combating sexual...

12.11.2025 10

Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Nov. 12: Day 768 – Knesset debates death penalty for terrorists

Political correspondent Sam Sokol on a fresh discussion on a state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7; tech editor Sharon Wrobel reports on Remilk, and...

12.11.2025 50

Jessica Steinberg

Gal Gadot wins 2026 Genesis Prize, will donate $1 million proceeds to help Israelis heal

Wonder Woman star has used her social media to condemn the global silence over Oct. 7 sexual violence against women and the Hamas terror group’s...

11.11.2025 40

Jessica Steinberg

‘No one left behind’: After 11 years, Hadar Goldin laid to rest with words of love and reckoning

Thousands attend funeral for officer killed in Gaza in 2014 war and held there until this week; father says Israel ‘abandoned’ his son,...

11.11.2025 50

Jessica Steinberg

John Cleese cancels planned Israel shows as his tone on country sours

Israeli production company behind planned performances says it was canceled due to threats from boycott movement

11.11.2025 70

Jessica Steinberg

‘We fought for you, Dad’: Lior Rudaeff buried 2 years after he was killed on Oct. 7

Family pays final respects to Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak’s deputy security coordinator, whose body was returned from Gaza on Friday:...

10.11.2025 40

Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Nov. 10: Day 766 – Goldins receive son’s body after 11 years of struggle

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman reports on Witkoff and Kushner visit, Iranian threat and Lebanese tensions as diplomatic reporter Nava Freiberg...

10.11.2025 30

Jessica Steinberg

Salman Rushdie honored with Dayton Literary Peace Prize lifetime achievement award

The 78-year-old author best known for his 1988 novel, ‘The Satanic Verses,’ wins award after publishing his first work of fiction since...

10.11.2025 50

Jessica Steinberg

Now in English, ‘Class of 95’ anthology brings elegies for Rabin to wider world

New edition of first-of-its-kind poetry collection memorializing prime minister aimed at galvanizing Diaspora Jews 30 years after his assassination,...

10.11.2025 70

Jessica Steinberg

Burying his son, Itay Chen’s father vows to pursue ‘those responsible for Oct. 7′

Ruby Chen demands state inquiry: ‘Whole nation waits for answers’; Hagit Chen eulogizes her ‘brave, funny, good-looking son,’...

09.11.2025 60

Jessica Steinberg

Hostage mom Sylvia Cunio says ‘unreal joy’ to have her sons home, but won’t return to Nir Oz

The longtime hostage advocate speaks about her sons, released captives David and Ariel Cunio, how they’ve changed, and her deep mourning for all...

08.11.2025 60

Jessica Steinberg

‘An American heart with an Israeli soul’: Omer Neutra laid to rest in Tel Aviv

Tank commander whose body was held in Gaza for 2 years after he was killed on Oct. 7 eulogized by CENTCOM chief as ‘best of both...

07.11.2025 30

Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Nov. 6: Day 762 – US plans for ‘new Gaza’ are a win for Israel

US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses what may lie ahead for the Strip, the possible extraction of Hamas operatives still in the tunnels, and allowing...

06.11.2025 10

Jessica Steinberg

‘There is peace for the soul’: Parents of slain ex-hostage Itay Chen now ready to grieve

Ruby and Hagit Chen express relief after their son’s body is returned from Gaza, but call for answers and accountability over Hamas’s October 7 attack

06.11.2025 50

Jessica Steinberg

‘Red Alert’ producer: Failed Qatar strike, Hollywood boycott nearly stopped show going global

Entertainment industry insider and frequent Tarantino collaborator Lawrence Bender discusses behind-the-scenes details of selling the Oct. 7 drama...

05.11.2025 60

Jessica Steinberg

Families of deceased hostages still in Gaza demand Netanyahu ‘look us in the eye’

Relatives urge PM to meet them, reassert commitment to bring back all 8 remaining bodies; Elad Or to ToI: ‘If this deal breaks, we’ll be like...

04.11.2025 60

Jessica Steinberg

Daily Briefing Nov. 3: Day 759 – Israel marks 30 years since Rabin’s death

Political correspondent Tal Schneider on the changes in the 30 years since Rabin’s assassination as reporter Sue Surkes discusses pollution in...

03.11.2025 40

Jessica Steinberg

Supreme Court hosts new exhibit about truth in art and in the judiciary

Top justice Isaac Amit inaugurates the exhibit by saying the works, like the legal system, ‘reflect the values of Israeli society’

03.11.2025 40

Jessica Steinberg

Oud festival gathers every kind of musician, with focus on the east

This year’s performers include Ehud Banai, Shalom Hanoch, Yehuda Poliker, alongside Dudu Tassa, Ravid Kahalani and others

03.11.2025 50

Jessica Steinberg

‘Two years of praying’: Freed hostage Bar Kuperstein returns home to Holon

‘You didn’t let me disappear,’ he tells crowd, following three weeks of recovery; hospital says freed captive Alon Ohel underwent successful...

02.11.2025 10

Jessica Steinberg

UN demands probe into ‘horrific accounts’ of executions, gang rapes, abductions in Sudan

Satellite imagery analyzed by Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab shows clusters in Darfur’s El-Fasher ‘consistent with adult human...

01.11.2025 50

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