Liat Collins

Ziv Koren's The October 7 War is heavy to pick up and hard to put down. This is not a classic coffee table photography book but it is of lasting importance.

As the war rages on, art like ballet and opera brings moments of solace, hope, and a brief escape from harsh realities.

When the ICC turns into a kangaroo court, the democratic world should look at whom it is carrying and protecting in its pocket – Hamas jihadists.

Before supporting one side or the other, Assad or the Islamists, it’s wise to consider the alternatives. Whether it’s the devil you know or the devil you don’t, it’s still the devil.

“You can't unsee the sights,” a reporter friend had warned me. I made a trip to southern Israel last week – “The Trip” – a journey laden with emotional baggage.

Is IDF service suitable for every single young haredi man? No. But there can no longer be an excuse for mass exemptions.

There is not only a vibe shift, there is geopolitical tectonic movement. I apologize.

The Houthis are a terrorist army, like Hamas and Hezbollah, and they must be met with a forceful response – something stronger than the current Israeli, US, and UK airstrikes.

Israel doesn’t need your sympathy – although that would be nice. It needs you to recognize the dangers all of us are facing. This isn’t a drill, it’s the real thing.

Examining the complexities of hostage deals with Hamas, justice, and the ongoing impact on Israel’s fight against terrorism.