Rabbis and pundits say the war's death toll and humanitarian crisis -- alongside simultaneous settler violence in the West Bank -- are causing engaged Jews to question their faith

Ahmad Nassar, mayor of Arraba in Galilee, spoke of 'barbaric enemy' at event memorializing Arabs killed by police in October 2000 riots; ministry official denounces 'incitement'

Diaspora Ministry-backed site features Hamas instructions to assault forces, 'religious dispensations to murder' and other documentation ahead of second anniversary of massacre

Lamenting 'very painful moment,' private team's owner Sylvan Adams says he will 'step back,' can't play active role in team no longer named for Israel

US president 'brought us light in our darkest times' with his efforts to secure hostages' release, Hostages and Missing Families Forum says in letter to Norwegian Nobel Committee

Assembly's formation expected to consolidate power of al-Sharaa, who appoints a third of the new lawmakers; Jewish candidate vying for seat for first time since 1940s

Source says terror group to fight for release of life-termers 'even at the cost of dooming the deal,' wants deeper initial IDF withdrawal and is working to ensure PA role in 'day-after' Gaza

The president urges all sides to 'MOVE FAST' toward an agreement, as Hamas reportedly prepares to make additional demands and Netanyahu said trying to placate his right-wing allies