Qatar: All parties agree to Trump’s plan, obstacles now lie in implementation An unnamed Egyptian official was quoted in US media as saying that the parties have agreed on most of the first-phase terms, which include the release of hostages and establishing a ceasefire. October 7, 2025
Israel seeks to extend detention of flotilla activist who allegedly bit medical worker The employee, who sustained minor injuries, was treated on site, and police were called to handle the incident. October 6, 2025
Protests attacking Israel planned at Sydney Opera House and Central Park to coincide with Oct 7 two-year anniversary New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies: “Now, at a time when Israel and the Arab and Islamic world have embraced a comprehensive peace plan to end the war, these protesters want to return to the Opera House to continue their demonization of Israel and the Jewish community." October 6, 2025
Trump urges ‘first phase’ of Gaza deal to ‘MOVE FAST’ as negotiators gather in Egypt Hamas has indicated its willingness to release hostages under certain conditions but is expected to demand further concessions, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the release of Palestinian security prisoners. October 6, 2025
WATCH: How the Mossad shaped modern history Laurie Cardoza-Moore talks with leading security expert Michael Bar-Zohar to uncover the hidden history of the Mossad. October 6, 2025
Hamas likely to demand release of six arch-terrorists In prior negotiation rounds, Hamas demanded the release of Nukhba terrorists as part of any prisoner exchange. October 5, 2025
Report claims Hamas collecting bodies of deceased hostages The report further asserted that Hamas had agreed in principle to surrender its weapons to a Palestinian–Egyptian body under international supervision, with its leaders’ fate to be determined later. October 5, 2025
John Oliver episode criticizing Netanyahu blocked from viewers in Israel The episode also referenced Netanyahu’s ongoing legal troubles and took aim at his wife, Sara Netanyahu, comparing her to “Israel’s Marie Antoinette” and accusing her of misusing public funds for personal benefit. October 5, 2025
Trump warns Hamas of ‘complete obliteration’ if ceasefire rejected IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir cautioned troops in Gaza that combat could resume at any moment. October 5, 2025
WATCH: Eylon Levy on why Hamas has lost the Gaza war Former Israel national spokesman Eylon Levy explains why the Trump postwar plan can finish Hamas and help Israel achieve its goals of the war. October 5, 2025
Jerusalem denies abuse of Thunberg, others arrested aboard Hamas flotilla Jerusalem’s Foreign Ministry noted on Sunday that Thunberg 'did not complain to the Israeli authorities about any of these ludicrous and baseless allegations—because they never occurred.' October 5, 2025
Israel calls on UN to collect, distribute undelivered Gaza aid 'On the Gazan side of Kerem Shalom, hundreds of trucks’ worth of food – thousands of pallets – are still waiting for collection by the UN and international organizations,' COGAT said. October 5, 2025
Katz: War to intensify if hostages not freed ‘in the near future’ The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) clarified in a Sunday press briefing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an agreement with the U.S. administration, has limited the duration of talks “to a few days maximum, with no tolerance” for delays by Hamas. October 5, 2025
London Police Arrest Dozens at Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Organizers refused requests by the police and government to call off Saturday’s demonstration, which had been announced before the attack outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur that killed two and injured several others. October 5, 2025
WATCH: IDF discovers Hamas tunnel under Jordanian hospital The IDF has uncovered a tunnel under a Jordanian hospital. The route was part of a Hamas military outpost which, according to intelligence, was occupied by the organization’s platoon and company commanders. October 5, 2025
Mass rally in Rome on fourth day of Italy’s anti-Israel protests Since Israel started blocking the flotilla late on Wednesday, protests have sprung up across Europe and in other parts of the world, but in Italy they have been a daily occurrence, in multiple cities. October 5, 2025
No humanitarian aid on the vessels, flotilla organizers publicly admit The GSF social media account published a comment saying: 'Breaking the siege on Gaza was not about aid. It was about breaking the siege on Gaza!' October 5, 2025
IDF downs Houthi missile from Yemen There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the attack, which sent over a million Israeli civilians to bomb shelters at 5 a.m. October 5, 2025
Ministers threaten Netanyahu over Trump Gaza deal Calling the war’s objective 'the destruction of Hamas,' Ben-Gvir insisted that allowing the group to recover 'would be a national defeat that will live in infamy.' October 4, 2025
Victim hailed as hero for preventing terrorist from entering Manchester synagogue Rabbi Daniel Walker said Daulby had been holding the synagogue doors shut to protect worshippers inside. October 4, 2025
Officials warn Hamas too fractured to implement U.S.-brokered Gaza agreement Political figures such as Khalil al-Hayya reportedly support the deal, while Gaza-based commanders are resistant to ending the war on U.S. terms. October 4, 2025
‘Dishonorable’: Muslim UK Minister criticizes anti-Israel demonstrations after deadly synagogue attack Two people were killed and several others wounded in a combined car-ramming and stabbing assault outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue north Manchester during Yom Kippur services. October 3, 2025
Hamas officials considering ‘grey areas’ in Trump ceasefire deal, may not reject it outright Mohammed Nazal, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, said that the group’s leadership is searching for 'gray areas' that might allow it to respond without issuing a flat rejection. October 3, 2025
‘We knew this day would come:’ UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis on how rising antisemitism predicted Manchester synagogue attack Two Jews were killed and three others seriously injured when an assailant rammed his car into worshippers outside the synagogue before exiting the vehicle and stabbing those nearby. October 3, 2025
Netanyahu blames UK Yom Kippur synagogue attack on ‘weakness’ Netanyahu's remarks echoed his address at the United Nations a week earlier, where the Israeli prime minister accused Western countries of encouraging violence by recognizing Palestinian statehood. October 2, 2025
Terrorist infiltration of Gaza outpost leaves IDF officer seriously wounded Two additional soldiers suffered minor injuries. All three were evacuated to Israel for medical treatment. October 2, 2025
Gaza flotilla crew rejects Italian calls to turn back, Israeli navy says ‘We will stop you’ The flotilla is nearing the "critical zone," and Israel's navy has issued a stark warning that it will deal with violations against the blockade, which is permitted under international law. October 1, 2025
Hamas official tells BBC it will reject Trump plan because it ‘serves Israel’s interests’ Hamas leaders argue that being forced to release all Israeli hostages at once would mean relinquishing their primary bargaining chip. September 30, 2025
Smotrich calls Trump plan a ‘diplomatic failure’ but doesn’t threaten to leave coalition Smotrich argued the agreement was a 'historic missed opportunity to finally break free from the shackles of Oslo' and expressed hope that Hamas’s refusal would derail the initiative. September 30, 2025
Trump issues ultimatum, promises ‘sad end’ for Hamas if they don’t agree to end Gaza war Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon said, 'If they reject the plan, Israel will finish the job.' September 30, 2025
Netanyahu accepts Trump’s ceasefire and hostage plan, says it achieves Israel’s war aims The prime minister also insisted that Trump’s framework 'achieves all of Israel’s war aims.' September 29, 2025
Qatar says it can convince Hamas to disarm, accept Trump’s hostage deal The development coincided with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s talks at the White House. September 29, 2025
Adams exits NYC mayoral race as concerns grow over Mamdani’s substantial lead in the polls Without Adams on the ballot, Mamdani would still maintain a sizable advantage, drawing 46 percent to Cuomo’s 30 percent. September 28, 2025
Hamas says it lost contact with two Israeli hostages while hinting at their location Hamas demanded that the IDF withdraw south of Street No. 8 and suspend air activity for 24 hours 'so that attempts can be made to extract the captives.' The unusually precise reference to the hostages’ reported location marked a first for the terror group. September 28, 2025
Netanyahu working with Trump on deal to free all hostages, end Gaza war, but annexation question looms Netanyahu stressed that Israel’s priorities are the release of hostages, the dismantling of Hamas, and the demilitarization of Gaza. September 28, 2025
Israeli intelligence reveals Nasrallah didn’t realize he was being targeted for assassination Nasrallah had led Hezbollah for 32 years, overseeing the murder of Israeli civilians and soldiers and orchestrating attacks worldwide. September 27, 2025
Witkoff’s sons tied to billions in Qatar deals during hostage negotiations Qatar’s prime minister attended Alex Witkoff’s wedding in 2024 and later hosted Steve Witkoff in Doha while ceasefire negotiations were underway. September 27, 2025
Israel reportedly considers immunity for Hamas leaders in Trump’s Gaza plan An Israeli source cited in the report said the immunity clause is being examined 'to provide something relevant to Hamas leadership.' September 27, 2025
Netanyahu broadcasts warning to Hamas, addresses hostages via loudspeakers, blasts US allies Netanyahu to Hamas: 'Lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages now. If you do, you will live. If you don’t, Israel will hunt you down.' September 26, 2025
Samaria leader presses Netanyahu to annex Judea and Samaria despite Trump’s objections Dagan: 'Only full sovereignty over all open areas and settlements will prevent a terrorist state from being established in the heart of the country.' September 26, 2025
Israel uncovers Iranian-backed Houthi weapons program and invasion plot Defense officials say the developments mark a sharp escalation in the Houthis’ ability to strike Israeli targets. September 26, 2025
Iranian state TV exposes Israel’s nuclear ‘secrets’ Iranian intelligence minister claims Tehran had obtained information earlier this year and used it to strike sensitive locations inside Israel during the summer war. September 25, 2025
Israeli-American charged with spying for Iran after gathering intelligence on senior officials Investigators also allege that he was compensated through cryptocurrency and received a total of about $15,000. September 25, 2025
Microsoft restricts access to IDF cyber unit following media accusation of espionage Despite the move, Israel’s military relationship with Microsoft remains largely intact. September 25, 2025
Hamas releases propaganda video of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel In a statement, the Ohel family said, 'We demand that as a precondition for any negotiations or additional assistance to Hamas, eye specialists must examine Alon and provide him with treatment.' September 24, 2025
Al-Sharaa admits Syria is ‘scared’ of Israel, urges closure on security deal While Sharaa held out hope for a security agreement, he downplayed prospects of a broader breakthrough such as recognition of Israel. September 24, 2025
IDF chief urges Gazans to rise up against Hamas Ghassan Duhine, deputy head of the Abu Shabab militia, posted a Rosh Hashanah greeting to Jews worldwide September 24, 2025
Trump unveils new plan for Gaza following meetings with Muslim countries Sources described Muslim leaders as generally supportive, while awaiting formal responses from Israel and Hamas. By World Israel News Staff US President Donald Trump has outlined a proposal for Gaza that ... September 24, 2025
France will recognize ‘Palestine’ but won’t open embassy unless Hamas frees hostages The comments came as Britain, Australia, and Canada jointly recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, a step Portugal later followed. September 22, 2025
Israel, US to boycott summit on Palestinian statehood as more countries announce recognition Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said the event is a “circus” that rewards terrorism. September 22, 2025
IDF Central Command chief cautions of escalation in Judea and Samaria amid statehood debate and holidays Dozens of IDF battalions have been placed on high alert ahead of the High Holidays and ahead of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s scheduled address at the UN General Assembly on Thursday. September 22, 2025
Saudi Arabia warns Israel over annexation of Judea and Samaria Such a move could also threaten the Abraham Accords, Israel’s normalization agreements with several Arab states. September 21, 2025
Organizers remove Greta Thunberg from Gaza flotilla steering committee Disagreements within the organizing body centered on external communication, with some participants arguing the mission was drawing more attention to its own disputes than to conditions in Gaza. September 21, 2025
Ex-MK Hanin Zoabi arrested over alleged terror incitement, justifying Oct 7 massacre Zoabi referred to Hamas’ assault as resistance to what she termed “genocide” and urged Europeans to reassess their support for Israel because of the Holocaust. September 21, 2025
Qatar demands Israeli apology over Doha strike, urges return to mediation The Trump administration has acknowledged that reaching a new deal will be difficult without Qatar’s participation September 20, 2025
Hamas terrorists fire on UN teams, block Gaza aid route COGAT accused Hamas of deliberately trying to block humanitarian infrastructure in order to create a manufactured crisis and generate international pressure on Israel to halt its campaign in Gaza City. September 20, 2025
Hamas releases cruel propaganda message about remaining hostages’ fate The statement is intended as psychological warfare, suggesting the captives will share Arad’s fate. September 20, 2025
Hamas seized UNICEF trucks carrying baby formula for Gazans The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said the vehicles were intercepted just outside the UNICEF compound. September 19, 2025
Katz warns Houthi leader ‘Your time will come,’ says ‘Israeli flag will be raised’ above Yemen capital Katz's remarks came after multiple Houthi missile attacks against Israel on Thursday. September 19, 2025
IDF chief recommends halting Jordanian shipments after aid worker killed 2 soldiers at Allenby Crossing The assailant, a Jordanian truck driver delivering humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, was shot dead by security forces at the scene. September 18, 2025
