I’m far from the front lines, but like all Israelis, I am feeling Hamas’ attack firsthand - opinion
From going to sleep on a joyous sukkot evening to waking up in a nightmare.
From going to sleep on a joyous sukkot evening to waking up in a nightmare.
How could military intelligence have failed so colossally? How could IDF bases be so easily overrun? How could Gazans bombard Israel from the air, land and sea?
“What happened today is not seen in Israel - and I will make sure that it does not happen again. The entire government stands behind this decision,” Netanyahu said.
Countries like Hungary and Poland have been ruled by populist and nationalist governments, so connecting their national issues to that of Israel hits close to home.
The events of Saturday morning represent Israel’s greatest military and intelligence failure in half a century – if not in the 75 years of the country’s existence.
Amid escalating violence in Israel after a Hamas attack, President Biden extends full support to Israel and cautions adversaries, while critics point fingers at his Iran policies.
Isn't it a shame, many people are obviously thinking, that it takes a tragedy of this proportion—that it takes nothing less than a war—to unite this nation?
Community's resilience shone. Phones, usually set aside during the Shabbat, buzzed with news. Some stories bore the exaggerated marks of rumors, while others, unfortunately, were all too real.
A relative described a family caught in a sealed room on the edge of Kefar Aza who could hear terrorists inside their house.
The IDF confirmed reports of hostages being held captive in Gaza as well.
It’s unclear what comes next, and whether this attack will be seen as similar to the shock of 1973, or the sense of failure some felt in 2006 during the war in Lebanon.
Nearly 300 casualties are hospitalized in Israel's south.
The United States' Office for Palestinian Affairs has deleted a post that called for Israelis to "refrain from violence and retaliatory attacks" in response to Hamas attacking Israel.
An Al-Jazeera columnist has accused the author of being “drunk on Zion” and “wine-washing the occupation.” I am exceedingly proud to wear these epithets.
Prime Minister Netanyahu played down the importance of the Palestinian issue for the Saudis, as have other senior Israeli officials.
Being courteous costs nothing but can mean everything.
Yizkor on Yom Kippur 5784 – this year – was different.
Our prayers extend towards peace for the entire world, encapsulated in the poignant prayer, “v’yitnu echa keter melucha.”
The United States' State Department said that they would be in close contact with Israeli officials in light of Hamas' new attack on Israel. Other world leaders showed their support.
"Citizens of Israel, we are at war," Prime Minister Netanyahu stated. "Not in an operation, not in rounds [of rockets]. At war.
This is an unprecedented attack by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza the likes of which has not been seen since the group came to power in the Strip.
As with most marathons, some participants will be running as individuals and others as members of teams formed to benefit various charities and foundations.
Extreme temperatures, heat waves, floods, and more are just around the corner, and no one seems to be giving much thought to these phenomena.
The IDF said terrorists also attempted to infiltrate southern Israel from Gaza. Residents are being asked to stay in their homes.
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