The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/joshua-davidovich/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:58:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Joshua Davidovich | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/joshua-davidovich/ 32 32 Aug. 19: Board of Peace mum on IDF’s Gaza strikes, days after Kushner asked PM only to target imminent threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-19-2026/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:25:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3881692 Palestinians say they’re still trapped in homes, 11 days after settler siege commenced * US to provide $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force, letters show

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]]> Aug. 2: Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Egypt, is felt in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-2-2026/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:32:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3872252 Israeli Navy to conduct drill off Israel’s coast * American Airlines won’t resume Israel flights before March 27

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]]> July 23: Sa’ar blames Mamdani’s ‘incitement’ for apparent antisemitic stabbing in NYC https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-23-2026/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:34:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3866504 IDF says settlers raided home abandoned by Palestinians after repeated harassment; no arrests made * PA says public employees will only be able to receive 50% of salaries this month due to Israeli restrictions

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]]> July 22: Trump claims Iran is ‘not ready to make a deal,’ but they will be very soon https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-22-2026/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:53:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3865688 US confirms signing a nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia, to Israel's alarm * UK withdraws its diplomatic staff from Iran due to ‘ongoing security situation’

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]]> July 19: In rare interview with Israeli TV, former Saudi general urges ‘serious consequences’ for Iran’s ‘barbaric’ actions https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-19-2026/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:25:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863656 In Washington meeting, Rubio lauds Lebanese president’s push to disarm Hezbollah * Zamir says IDF 'closely monitoring' situation with Iran, ready to resume fighting if needed

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]]> June 4: Trump says progress being made on Lebanon ceasefire, claims Hezbollah did not reject offer https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-4-2026/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:04:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836165&preview=true&preview_id=3836165 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

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]]> As ceasefire halts fighting, Iran war becomes a battlefield for votes https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-ceasefire-halts-fighting-iran-war-becomes-a-battlefield-for-votes/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:18:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798235 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

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]]> March 20: US reportedly draws up plans for ground op in Iran, detention of its forces https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-march-20-2026/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:16:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3782698 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

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]]> Oct. 13: Bodies of 4 hostages arrive at forensic institute for ID verification, autopsies https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-13-2025/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:07:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3663358 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

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]]> Sept. 21: Saudi Arabia said to warn of serious repercussions if Israel chooses to annex West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-september-21-2025/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:40:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646806 PM briefing Likud lawmakers not to push publicly for annexation, fearing fallout * France won’t open embassy inside Palestinian territory until all hostages freed

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]]> Sept. 18: IDF says Lebanon strikes targeted elite Hezbollah unit’s weapons caches https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-september-18-2025/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:53:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3644705 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

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]]> Sept. 15: Heavy Israeli airstrikes reported in northwest Gaza City as ground op looms https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-september-15-2025/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 01:24:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3642032 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

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]]> Aug. 7: PM stresses Israel won’t annex Gaza, says it will be ruled by ‘transitional’ body https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-7-2025/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 02:34:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3614866 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

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]]> Trump threatens to hold up Canada trade deal over Ottawa’s Palestine recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-threatens-to-hold-up-canada-trade-deal-over-ottawas-palestine-recognition/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:56:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3610574 Canadian umbrella Jewish group also condemns announcement by PM Mark Carney, calling it 'a recipe for another failed Palestinian pseudo-state controlled by terrorists'

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]]> July 29: Netanyahu accuses Europeans of ‘rewarding Hamas’ by recognizing Palestinian state https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-29-2025/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:46:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608507 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

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