'Such things are unacceptable, not in our Judaism': Telling the Purim story of Haman's attempt to destroy the Jewish people, families of hostages still held in Gaza plead for the country to unite to bring them all home

Rabbi Yosef Elitzur, seen as one of the spiritual leaders of radical right-wing activists in the settlements, was questioned by police over violent crimes his students allegedly committed

Thousands protested against Netanyahu's government and for a hostage deal across Israel. In Tel Aviv, hundreds of protesters lit fires and blocked main roads. Mother of a hostage still held in Gaza addressed the Israeli delegation in Doha: 'You are doing your life's mission – do not come back without a hostage deal'

Playwright Tony Kushner told the Haaretz Podcast he supports every word in Jonathan Glazer's Gaza speech, explained why Zionism does not equal racism, and insisted there is 'naivety in part of the left, much more than there is antisemitism.' Read the full interview

The bipartisan bill, which Biden signed into law, also cuts funding to the United Nations Human Rights Council unless the administration can certify that it is taking 'significant steps to remove Israel as a permanent agenda item,' and banning funding for the UN Commission of Inquiry on Israel

A 16-year-old resident of Tamra was shot to death, police has begun searching for suspects, and investigating the circumstances

Democratic lawmakers warned the U.S. president that the Netanyahu government's restriction on the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza makes Israel 'ineligible to receive continued U.S. weapons,' and must rectify the situation before it sets an 'unacceptable precedent'

What is its origin? When did it begin? Why did many Jews scorn Purim – and is the underlying tale of love, murder and betrayal true?