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Joshua Davidovich

Joshua Davidovich

Joshua Davidovich is The Times of Israel's Deputy Editor
US President Donald Trump speaks at an event about coal, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
June 4, 2026, 1:04 am
June 4: Trump says progress being made on Lebanon ceasefire, claims Hezbollah did not reject offer
President tells reporters he spoke to Hezbollah about bringing peace to country * Soldier killed in southern Lebanon anti-tank missile attack * US embassy in Jerusalem issues security alert regarding Israel, West Bank and Gaza * Poll shows anti-Netanyahu bloc winning majority without Arab support, in first
By Joshua Davidovich and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a press conference in Jerusalem, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (Ronen Zvulun via AP)
April 10, 2026, 8:18 am
As ceasefire halts fighting, Iran war becomes a battlefield for votes
Another military campaign halts with questionable success, as Netanyahu may find his standing less improved than he’d hoped. With elections looming, his rivals won’t wait to take advantage
By Sam Sokol and Joshua Davidovich
This undated image released by US Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. (US Navy via AP)
March 20, 2026, 4:16 am
March 20: US reportedly draws up plans for ground op in Iran, detention of its forces
Iran launches 9 missile attacks at Israel on Friday, continues firing into Saturday * Hamas given proposal for gradual weapon handover in months-long process — officials
By Joshua Davidovich and ToI Staff
Police salute a van carrying the remains of four hostages as they are being taken for identification on October 13, 2025 (Israel Police)
October 13, 2025, 2:07 am
Oct. 13: Bodies of 4 hostages arrive at forensic institute for ID verification, autopsies
Father of hostage Tamir Nimrodi, who was not released Monday among living captives, says son’s fate ‘hasn’t been proven’ * Trump departs Egypt after whirlwind 24 hours in Mideast
By Jacob Magid, Joshua Davidovich and Shira Silkoff
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks at a United Nations conference on a two-state solution at UN headquarters on July 28, 2025 in New York City. (TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)
September 21, 2025, 4:40 am
Sept. 21: Saudi Arabia said to warn of serious repercussions if Israel chooses to annex West Bank
PM briefing Likud lawmakers not to push publicly for annexation, fearing fallout * France won’t open embassy inside Palestinian territory until all hostages freed
By Joshua Davidovich, Shira Silkoff and ToI Staff
Smoke billows amid Israeli strikes in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tibnit on September 18, 2025. (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP)
September 18, 2025, 2:53 am
Sept. 18: IDF says Lebanon strikes targeted elite Hezbollah unit’s weapons caches
IDF urges temporary freeze on Gaza-bound aid trucks being brought through Jordan after attack * Houthi drone slams into Eilat hotel, other launches intercepted * German sign banning Jews from store sparks outrage
By Michael Bachner, Joshua Davidovich and ToI Staff
An Israeli army flare drifts over buildings in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, September 15, 2025. (AP/ Leo Correa)
September 15, 2025, 4:24 am
Sept. 15: Heavy Israeli airstrikes reported in northwest Gaza City as ground op looms
Trump: If Hamas using hostages as human shields, ‘ALL BETS ARE OFF’ * At emergency summit, Arab leaders call to ‘review diplomatic ties’ with Israel * Rubio heading to Qatar Tuesday
By ToI Staff and Joshua Davidovich
Israeli troops operate in the Gaza Strip, as seen in a photo released by the military August 7, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 7, 2025, 5:34 am
Aug. 7: PM stresses Israel won’t annex Gaza, says it will be ruled by ‘transitional’ body
Zamir said to warn ministers of risk to hostages’ lives if plan approved * Shas leader Deri: ‘We should listen to the army’ * Police use water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv; 5 arrested
By Michael Horovitz, Joshua Davidovich and ToI Staff
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, talks with US President Donald Trump before a group photo at the G7 Summit, June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
July 31, 2025, 12:56 pm
Trump threatens to hold up Canada trade deal over Ottawa’s Palestine recognition
Canadian umbrella Jewish group also condemns announcement by PM Mark Carney, calling it ‘a recipe for another failed Palestinian pseudo-state controlled by terrorists’
By Jacob Magid, Joshua Davidovich and ToI Staff
People walking next to pictures of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Jerusalem, July 29, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 29, 2025, 12:46 am
July 29: Netanyahu accuses Europeans of ‘rewarding Hamas’ by recognizing Palestinian state
Trump says Starmer didn’t discuss move with him, says he’s ‘not in the camp’ of pressing Israel for long-term solution * Arab states join call for terror group to disarm, end rule of Gaza at UN two-state conference
By Joshua Davidovich and ToI Staff
French President Emmanuel Macron (CR), Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi (R) and France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (CL) listen to Dr Amal Emam, CEO of the Egyptian Red Crescent (2nd L), as they visit Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses storing aid for Gaza, in the Egyptian border town of El-Arish, Egypt, on April 8, 2025. (Benoit Tessier / POOL / AFP)
July 24, 2025, 3:10 am
July 24: Hamas says French announcement reflects growing global support for Palestinian cause
Netanyahu, top ministers play up security concerns should two-state solution become reality * UK’s Starmer to hold emergency meeting with France, Germany over ‘indefensible’ aid situation in Gaza
By Joshua Davidovich and ToI Staff
Smoke billows in the distance from an oil refinery following an Israeli strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on June 17, 2025. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
June 17, 2025, 2:45 am
June 17: Iran said readying missiles for potential strikes on US bases in Middle East
Trump: US knows where Khamenei ‘is hiding,’ won’t assassinate him ‘for now’ * Houthi official says Yemen rebel group will intervene to support Iran against Israel
By Joshua Davidovich and ToI Staff
Israeli air defense systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over Haifa on June 16, 2025. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)
June 16, 2025, 2:09 am
June 16: Sirens sound across country after IRGC vows to strike Israel ‘without interruption’
No impacts, injuries reported * Trump says everyone should ‘immediately evacuate Tehran!’ * Netanyahu: Israel won’t rule out killing Khamenei * IDF bombs Iran state broadcaster
By ToI Staff, Jacob Magid and Joshua Davidovich
A supporter of Israel holds a picture of kidnapped Israeli hostages Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein on October 26, 2023, in New York. (Bryan R. Smith / AFP)
June 5, 2025, 2:54 am
June 5: Witkoff, Rubio praise recovery of slain hostages, urge release of remaining captives
Hamas chief says terror group didn’t reject US proposal but demanded changes * Haredi Hasidic faction’s rabbis back dissolution of Knesset * Thousands rally against High Court in Jerusalem
By Joshua Davidovich, Michael Horovitz and ToI Staff
A screenshot of IDF video showing a drone strike in southern Lebanon’s Majdal Zoun on May 26, 2025, that it said killed a member of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force. (X screenshot)
May 27, 2025, 5:37 am
May 27: IDF says member of Hezbollah’s Radwan force killed in south Lebanon drone strike
New Gaza aid group says 8,000 boxes distributed Tuesday, enough for 462,000 meals * Palestinians report settler attack on village near Nablus, cars set on fire
By Joshua Davidovich and ToI Staff
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