Mossad Chief Visits Qatar Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Mossad Chief Visits Qatar Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Mossad Director David Barnea met with Qatar’s prime minister in Doha Thursday, sparking speculation about renewed hostage talks. Israeli officials insisted the trip was “routine,” not tied to negotiations, but admitted Barnea reiterated that a partial hostage deal is...
Israeli Ministers Slam Hostage Strike As Helping Hamas

Israeli Ministers Slam Hostage Strike As Helping Hamas

Israel’s nationwide general strike led by families of hostages sparked fierce political backlash Sunday. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the protests a “campaign that plays into Hamas’s hands” and claimed turnout was minimal. National Security Minister Itamar...