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Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine at Beilinson Hospital, in Petah Tikva, October 17, 2026. (Channel 12 news screenshot)
October 17, 2026, 7:38 pm
Washington Post photojournalist beaten by settlers slams Netanyahu after surgery on nearly detached finger
From her hospital bed, Heidi Levine says PM’s suggestion that settlers were trying to help her up is ‘such a lie and the biggest insult’; Huckabee decries ‘despicable act of terror’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter gives a statement to the media at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, after his son Neria, an IDF reservist, was hospitalized in critical condition after being seriously wounded in a car-ramming attack the previous day, September 24, 2026. At right is Leiter's son Noam. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 2, 2026, 2:26 pm
Three years after October 7, Israel’s citizens and its leaders are worlds apart
The tragic story of Ambassador Leiter’s family reflects a society united in crisis, yet fundamentally betrayed by politicians who actively evade responsibility for their failures
By Shalom Yerushalmi
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a Starlink device during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 24, 2026. (Screenshot/United Nations via YouTube)
September 24, 2026, 11:53 pm
In fiery UN speech, Netanyahu blasts Iran, Qatar, Turkey, slams Gaza genocide accusation
PM calls genocide allegation ‘lie of the century,’ defends IDF’s morality, underplays settler violence; many envoys walk out before he starts; he doesn’t mention Saudis or Abraham Accords
By Lazar Berman
Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter gives a statement to the media at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, after his son Neria, an IDF reservist, was hospitalized in critical condition after being seriously wounded in a car-ramming attack the previous day, September 24, 2026. At right is Leiter's son Noam. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 24, 2026, 2:06 pm
Ambassador Leiter says he’s ‘full of hope’ for son seriously wounded in West Bank ramming attack
Envoy to US says son’s life ‘still in danger’; says Palestinian violence seeks to ‘uproot the Jews from this land,’ calls Israeli attacks on Palestinians ‘exceptions’
By ToI Staff
Neria Leiter (Courtesy)
September 23, 2026, 7:09 pm
Son of Israel’s US envoy, a soldier, seriously hurt in car-ramming attack in West Bank; assailant shot dead
Separately, commandos arrest PA colonel for allegedly advancing terror activities; 2 Palestinians charged for allegedly planning to assassinate Ben Gvir and carry out terror attacks
By Emanuel Fabian, Nava Freiberg, Noam Lehmann and Jeremy Sharon
Maj. (res.) Harel Birenstock (left) and Sgt. Maj. (res.) Tamir Vaknin, who were killed in southern Lebanon on August 5, 2026. (Courtesy)
August 5, 2026, 10:15 pm
Two reservists killed, four seriously wounded by IED blast in south Lebanon; IDF strikes Hezbollah in response
Initial probe indicates explosive detonated when troops entered building in Majdal Zoun; Lebanon reports 1 killed, 12 others hurt as IDF responds to ‘blatant violation’ of ceasefire
By Emanuel Fabian, Jacob Magid and Agencies
Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter speaks during a signing of a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, at the US State Department on June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Kevin Wolf)
July 7, 2026, 5:06 am
Israeli envoy says Jerusalem views deal with Lebanon as superseding US MOU with Iran
In onstage interview in DC, Yechiel Leiter dimisses reports of Netanyahu-Trump rift as media ‘drama,’ says upcoming round of Israel-Lebanon talks slated for next week in Rome
By Jacob Magid
IDF soldiers are seen at a memorial site on the border with Lebanon in northern Israel, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
July 3, 2026, 10:07 pm
New Lebanon deal revives Jerusalem’s hopes of curbing Iran’s influence
Trilateral pact formalizes IDF coordination with Lebanese army and ties Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah’s disarmament, but certainly doesn’t guarantee peace on the northern border
By Nava Freiberg
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others watch, seated from left, Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, counselor Dan Holler, and Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh, sign a framework agreement at the State Department, June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Kevin Wolf)
June 27, 2026, 1:14 am
Israel and Lebanon ink framework deal for ending conflict, including minor IDF withdrawal
After US-Iran MOU almost derailed talks last week, Israel agrees to pull out of two areas beyond south Lebanon buffer zone; Rubio hails ‘beginning of the beginning’ of road to peace
By Jacob Magid
People check destroyed cars following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in the village of Maifadoun, southern Lebanon, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)
June 25, 2026, 6:38 am
Jerusalem and Beirut frustrated with Trump, hampering US plan to phase IDF out of Lebanon
Rubio confirms US using Israel-Lebanon talks to push for Israeli pullback in parts of south Lebanon, but neither side cooperating after DC agreed to deal giving Iran sway in Lebanon
By Jacob Magid
US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's Daily Briefing podcast (ToI/Israeli Embassy)
June 24, 2026, 1:33 pm
Daily Briefing June 24: Who has Trump’s ear on Iran and Lebanon: Vance or Rubio?
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses Beirut-Jerusalem talks in DC, differences within the White House on the Iran deal, and a Cypriot retreat for Gaza’s Board of Peace
By Jessica Steinberg and Jacob Magid
Diplomats take part in direct Israel-Lebanon talks hosted at the US State Department in Washington on June 23, 2026. (Courtesy Israeli Embassy)
June 23, 2026, 10:42 pm
‘A train wreck’: As Jerusalem and Beirut hold talks, Israeli envoy pans linkage to US-Iran deal
First talks held since inking of MOU, with partial IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon said under discussion; Hezbollah chief says timetable must be set for full pullout
By Jacob Magid, Nava Freiberg, AFP and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, June 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
June 19, 2026, 5:00 am
Trump: ‘We expect a complete ceasefire’ between Hezbollah and Israel
Netanyahu vows IDF to stay in Lebanon amid US and Iranian pressure; Israeli envoy to US says Jerusalem remains committed to separate truce with Beirut if Hezbollah doesn’t violate it
By Jacob Magid and Nava Freiberg
Israeli and Lebanese flags are seen in an area near the border, backdropped by destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon as viewed from northern Israel, June 15, 2026. (Leo Correa/AP)
June 16, 2026, 10:57 pm
Israel-Lebanon talks said close to yielding lasting ceasefire deal
Details reportedly being finalized; Iran threatens response if IDF keeps fighting Hezbollah, while Israeli and US officials say US-Iran deal doesn’t include pullout from south Lebanon
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
A man looks at the wreckage of an Iranian missile that landed near the West Bank city of Jericho, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
June 8, 2026, 11:13 am
Defying Trump, Israel strikes Iranian military, fuel targets; Iran, Houthis fire missiles at Israel
No injuries; settlement homes damaged by missile fragment; strike targets include Iranian air defenses; report: Netanyahu ‘pseudo-agreed’ to Trump’s demand not to retaliate to initial fire
By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies
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