Fighting never stopped 600 meters from where we stand Despite the October ceasefire in Gaza, 200 Hamas members remain trapped underground on the Israeli-controlled side of Rafah. In a recent operation, 17 were killed or captured in what's become the only active battlefield in Gaza. The Jerusalem Post gained access to this combat zone, where gunfire and strikes continue. | The Jerusalem Post

WATCH: Haim Taib, Founder and President of Menomadin and Mitrelli Groups, speaks at the Jerusalem Post Conference about Israel’s ongoing war, the pain of loss, and the moral duty to bring every hostage home. | The Jerusalem Post

OPINION | South Africa’s expulsion of Israel’s senior diplomat is one of the most extreme diplomatic actions a government can take. It reflects how far President Ramaphosa’s government is willing to go rather than reconsider a misguided policy toward Israel, even at the expense of its own people. In collaboration with Rabbi Warren Goldstein. | The Jerusalem Post

💭 OPINION: Immigration isn't just a choice you make once - it's a daily commitment to Israel Opposition leader Yair Lapid marks Yom HaAliyah by celebrating olim as the embodiment of Zionism's spirit. Lapid, whose father was an immigrant himself, argues that olim strengthen Israel by bringing diverse cultures and experiences, noting that over the past two years, immigrants have fought, died, and led organizations holding Israeli society together during wartime. | The Jerusalem Post

💭 OPINION: Social media algorithms are fueling the oldest hatred at unprecedented scale⁠ ⁠ Melanie Shiraz, Miss Israel and a trained data scientist, argues that platforms like Meta have built moderation systems easily gamed by coordinated reporting campaigns. Jewish voices get silenced while antisemitic content circulates freely. | The Jerusalem Post