The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/joshua-davidovich/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:56:04 +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 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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]]> July 24: Hamas says French announcement reflects growing global support for Palestinian cause https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-24-2025/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:10:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3605050 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

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]]> June 17: Iran said readying missiles for potential strikes on US bases in Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-17-2025/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:45:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3575714 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

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]]> June 16: Sirens sound across country after IRGC vows to strike Israel ‘without interruption’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-16-2025/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:09:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3574526&preview=true&preview_id=3574526 No impacts, injuries reported * Trump says everyone should ‘immediately evacuate Tehran!’ * Netanyahu: Israel won't rule out killing Khamenei * IDF bombs Iran state broadcaster

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]]> June 5: Witkoff, Rubio praise recovery of slain hostages, urge release of remaining captives https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-5-2025/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:54:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3565202&preview=true&preview_id=3565202 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

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]]> May 27: IDF says member of Hezbollah’s Radwan force killed in south Lebanon drone strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-may-27-2025/ Tue, 27 May 2025 02:37:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3559075 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

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