Shouk, which served kosher vegetarian food in Washington, has closed all its branches after an ongoing campaign by pro-Palestinian activists against it; The owners spoke of harassment and a consumer boycott: 'We could not continue operating'

 At national ceremony for fallen of Iron Swords War, PM says enemies are rearming and calls for unity, adding: 'There are dramatic opportunities for peace'; President Herzog warns:  ' Hatred again raises its ugly head Our story is greater than any one of us'

For two years, relatives of freed hostages kept their loved ones’ military pasts secret to protect them; Now, as the last hostages return, families share stories of how soldiers hid their service from their captors in Gaza.

Tami Arad reflected on the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza, the emotional family reunions and the ongoing struggle of families still waiting for their loved ones to come home

Freed hostage says his Jewish identity gave him strength during 738 days in captivity under Islamic Jihad; speaking from the hospital, he recalls religious abuse, harsh conditions and urges Israelis to strengthen their unity and faith

Knesset committee chair Boaz Bismuth unveils core principles for a new draft law to exempt yeshiva students, aiming to bring Shas back to government, drawing sharp backlash from reservists and deepening tensions over equal military service

After 'great' phone call with Putin, Trump announces plans for another meeting with Russian leader in Budapest; Moscow warns that supplying Kyiv with Tomahawks would mark a major escalation