In a recent interview, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus called for diplomacy between Israel and Lebanon, urging Beirut to disarm Hezbollah and other militant groups responsible for recent rocket attacks on Israel. Speaking to Saudi outlet al-Hadath, Ortagus emphasized Israel’s right to self-defense and described the rocket fire as a violation of the ceasefire. She noted that Iran and Hezbollah have dragged Lebanon into the conflict and stressed that a diplomatic solution, including Israel’s withdrawal from five disputed points, must be pursued. Washington continues to back the full disarmament of Hezbollah. Click here to read more.

A new study from the University of Haifa reveals that, despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Jews and Arabs in Israel continue to show mutual emotional support, using similar strategies to comfort one another. Conducted three months after the October 7 attacks, the research involved 159 participants who wrote empathetic letters in response to fictional war-related scenarios. Regardless of whether the recipient was identified as Jewish or Arab, participants employed the same calming techniques, demonstrating shared humanity and emotional resilience. The act of helping others also improved participants’ own well-being. Click here to read more.

In a rare and significant public protest in Hamas-controlled Gaza, hundreds of Palestinians in Beit Lahiya took to the streets on March 25, 2025, waving white flags and chanting “Hamas out!” while calling for peace, an end to the war, and the release of Israeli hostages. Dubbed the “Intifada of the North,” the demonstration reflected growing public anger over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and Hamas’s leadership. Protesters accused Hamas of prolonging the war and using civilians as shields, with some directly rejecting the group’s control over the territory. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz cited the protest as a turning point, urging other Gazans to follow suit if they want the war to end. Click here to read more.

A rare and significant protest erupted in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, where hundreds of Palestinians marched with white flags demanding an end to Hamas rule and the ongoing war. Chanting “Hamas out!” and “We want to live,” protesters called for the release of Israeli hostages and decried the suffering inflicted by Hamas’s leadership. The demonstration, dubbed the “Intifada of the North,” reflects growing public frustration with Hamas amid worsening humanitarian conditions. Protesters also criticized the media for ignoring the event, highlighting their desire for international attention and peace. Click here to read more.

Following recent U.S. federal funding cuts to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), Israeli cybersecurity companies are being encouraged to step in and support state and local authorities. The cuts, part of a government efficiency initiative, threaten the cybersecurity posture of over 18,000 SLTT (state, local, tribal, and territorial) organizations, many of which lack the resources to defend against rising cyber threats. With Israel’s centralized and highly regarded cybersecurity ecosystem, experts say this moment offers a strategic opportunity for Israeli firms to provide innovative, scalable solutions tailored to America’s decentralized “whole-of-state” approach. Such partnerships could strengthen U.S. critical infrastructure and offer Israeli companies access to the underutilized SLED market (state, local, education). Click here to read more.