Jerusalem Report

Without an inquiry, October 7 conspiracy theories fill the void - analysis

Three years on, Israel still lacks an independent account of the failures that led to October 7

Calls for a state commission of inquiry have continued as Israelis seek an authoritative account of the failures that led to October 7. Families of victims of the October 7 attacks and supporters hold photos and signs during a protest march on July 2, 2026, in Tel Aviv.Premium
Rising violence and organized crime in Arab communities have deepened frustration among the Arab population, leaving many residents skeptical that a change of government will improve their personal security. PremiumPremium

'Nobody is taking us seriously': Arab Israelis weigh their vote

Israeli voters choose among competing party lists, but election day is often only the beginning of the battle to form a government.PremiumPremium

Israel and Sweden: Same voting system, same deadlock - analysis

Even the children of the moshav were honored in a special tribute ceremony at the Sde Nitzan community hub, alongside NATAN and Operaration Blessing volunteers. PremiumPremium

Aid cannot recreate belonging': How Sde Nitzan is healing after October 7


The war that will shape Israel's next Knesset - from the editor

Three years after October 7, Israel faces another election, still divided by war, loss and questions about its future

Israelis hold banners reading ‘Remember and never forget’ as they block the highway for a moment of silence during an October 7 memorial ceremony marking the third anniversary of Hamas’s attack in Tel Aviv.

Three years, three lives transformed: The personal journeys reshaped by October 7

Three people reflect on the moments, choices, and unexpected journeys that began with the trauma of October 7

People holding up portraits of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza gather at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv in October 2025.
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From live-streamed massacre to cinema: How Israeli filmmakers confront October 7

Three years and more than a dozen productions later, filmmakers are still finding ways to tell the story of that dreadful day

Photo of Nova party-goers from ‘Our Loves’ shows Daniel Gimpel (R).
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The loud, the quiet, and the hateful: Inside Hollywood's war over Israel

 As Hollywood turns on Israel, some stars speak up, while claims of a pro-Israel blacklist collide with reality

Lawrence Bender, pictured here with Israeli actress Rotem Sela, producer of ‘Red Alert,’ is among other Hollywood figures involved with The Brigade, a group formed by Jewish entertainment figures and allies, who have challenged antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment within the industry.
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'We'll be the growth engine': Three years after October 7, a college powers Sderot's return to life

After October 7 raised fears for Sapir Academic College’s future, the institution is helping drive the region’s revival

Sapir Academic College has succeeded in rebuilding over the past three years.
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'We're just in survival mode': Three years on, Israelis find a new normal after Oct. 7

Israelis have learned to switch between war and ordinary life, but three years of uncertainty have left their mark

Israelis have continued to work, study, and raise families, even as reminders of three years of war remain part of the landscape of everyday life.
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The voter after October 7: October election becomes a referendum on Israel's identity - analysis

Three years after the Hamas-led massacre, Israeli voters remain deeply affected by that tragic day, though few have changed political camps

Three years after the Hamas-led attacks, the memory of October 7 remains embedded in Israel’s political landscape even as voters weigh security alongside the economy, leadership and the country’s future direction.
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Wounded IDF veterans achieve 100% job placement in first hi-tech program

Project helping veterans find first job expands to 500 participants

The 19 participants of the first Oz VeRuach cohort achieved a 100% employment rate in hi-tech companies. The program is now looking to expand.
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When all criticism looks like hostility, both sides lose to their extremes - opinion

Israel must distinguish between legitimate criticism and campaigns aimed at denying its legitimacy – and its serious critics have a responsibility to make the same distinction

Protesters in Switzerland hold a banner reading: ‘Sanction Israel, End Complicity,’ in June. Israel should confront actors who seek its elimination, expose factual distortions, and challenge the misuse of legal and historical terminology.
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Israel's electoral system leaves voters with no representative to call their own - opinion

Israel’s proportional representation system lacks a constituency-based element, leaving voters with little direct connection to their elected representatives

Polling station attendants prepare ballots during the last election held on November 1, 2022.
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