Freed hostage Emily Damari meets Druze leader, stresses shared struggles in Israel and Syria The meeting focused on the worsening plight of Druze communities in Syria. August 29, 2025
Yemen sources reveal Israeli airstrikes also killed Houthi Prime Minister The strike on al-Rahawi appeared separate from an earlier Israeli attack on Thursday that reportedly targeted a high-level Houthi gathering in Sanaa. August 29, 2025
Israel hits Houthi leadership gathering near Sanaa The group reportedly included the Houthis’ defense minister, with unconfirmed indications that chief of staff Muhammad al-Ghamari may also have been present. August 28, 2025
Investigations reveal ties between Italian left-wing parties and Hamas Hanoun established multiple associations that outwardly presented themselves as humanitarian charities but channeled funds to Hamas’ military wing. August 27, 2025
IDF says evacuation of Gaza City is inevitable, promises aid for civilians relocating south Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears set to move forward with a cabinet decision to conquer Gaza City. August 27, 2025
Ex-hostage recounts torture and sexual assault in Gaza before UN, demands release of captives 'Where I was born (Mexico), when cartels kill and torture, the world calls them what they are: terrorists. Why is Hamas not condemned in the same way?' August 27, 2025
IDF: Nasser Hospital strike aimed at Hamas surveillance camera; six terrorists among dead, including Oct. 7 participant A preliminary review found that roughly 20 Palestinians were killed in the incident, six of whom the IDF identified as Hamas terrorists. August 26, 2025
Washington declines to renew mandate of UN force in Lebanon Israel has long criticized UNIFIL, whose mandate expires on Aug. 31, and accused it of failing to contain Hezbollah’s military capabilities in south Lebanon. August 26, 2025
As US envoy decried report of ‘famine’ in Gaza, State Department agency made same claim US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: 'Tons of food has gone into Gaza, but Hamas savages stole it.' August 26, 2025
Democratic Party fails to pass resolution to halt arms to Israel, recognize Palestinian state The measure did not address the Israeli hostages held in Gaza. August 26, 2025
Netanyahu ignores Hamas partial deal, wants all hostages released; Qatar, Egypt blast Israel Netanyahu is insisting on a comprehensive agreement to free all of the hostages and end the war on Jerusalem's terms. August 26, 2025
Palestinian ex-prisoner freed in hostage deal: ‘We are fighting Jews, not just Zionism’ Tamimi said she longed for 'World War III. Let them drop nuclear bombs, let them destroy the whole world so it won't be just the Palestinians.' August 25, 2025
Ultra-orthodox party rabbi reverses stance, supports IDF service if religious needs met Rabbi Maya: 'If there is an arrangement whereby someone who enlists would not desecrate Shabbat and would preserve his holiness and purity — why shouldn’t he enlist.' August 25, 2025
Netanyahu calls Gaza hospital strike ‘a tragic mishap’ as IDF notes Hamas used the facility The spokesman confirmed that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir has ordered an immediate inquiry. August 25, 2025
Israel releases 13 Gazans detained during the war The move has drawn criticism from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which has been pressing for answers on why detainees are released while Israeli captives remain in Hamas hands. August 24, 2025
Israel proves ’emaciated’ Gazan child on front cover story has a genetic illness On Sunday evening, COGAT released hospital records from Gaza’s European Hospital showing that the boy had been diagnosed as an infant with Fanconi syndrome. August 24, 2025
IDF officer dies in accidental Gaza explosion The officer was named as Lt. Ori Gerlic, 20, a platoon commander with the Kfir Brigade’s Shimshon Battalion, who was a resident of Meitar. August 24, 2025
Irish medical consultants urged a ban on to Israeli medicine for children: Teva warns of patient risks The consultants argued that Teva, by paying taxes in Israel, 'directly funds' the government’s military resources. August 23, 2025
Trump suggests fewer than 20 hostages still alive; Israel denies change in figures Gal Hirsch, coordinator of hostage negotiations, rejected Trump’s claim, saying, 'According to the information we have, there is no change in the number of living hostages.' August 23, 2025
German court: Holocaust memorial can deny entry to visitors wearing keffiyehs Judges determined that the woman’s intent—protesting what she viewed as the memorial’s 'one-sided support' for Israeli policies—risked unsettling Jewish visitors. August 22, 2025
Germany says recognizing Palestinian state is ‘unproductive’ now The remarks come as several Western nations, including Australia, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada, have recently signaled their readiness to recognize a Palestinian state under certain conditions. August 22, 2025
Israel slams UN’s biased Gaza ‘famine’ report for using Hamas sources and faulty data COGAT emphasized that since May, more than 10,000 aid trucks have entered Gaza and that the U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has distributed over 2.2 million relief packages. August 22, 2025
Huckabee: Support for Judea, Samaria expansion was reaction to European recognition of ‘Palestine’ Huckabee added that European recognition has had “a totally disastrous effect” on stability in Judea and Samaria and on efforts to resolve the situation in Gaza. August 21, 2025
Former security head says a 60-day truce delaying Gaza op could double IDF casualties 'If we go into Gaza now, the price is 100 killed; if we wait another 60 days, the price will be 200. Hamas will have more time to prepare itself.' August 21, 2025
IDF intel soldier warned officers of Hamas attack on Oct 7th, was told to ‘go back to sleep’ The soldier, identified as R., noticed unusual intelligence signals and remained at his post through the night. August 21, 2025
Final approval of 3400 Jewish homes is ‘historic nail in coffin’ of ‘two-state delusion’ Smotrich said the plan 'erases the two-state delusion and consolidates the Jewish people’s hold on the heart of the Land of Israel.' August 20, 2025
IDF launches invasion of Gaza City, repels massive Hamas attack Ten terrorists were killed in exchanges of fire and in airstrikes; Three IDF soldiers were wounded, one seriously. August 20, 2025
Hamas terrorist who forced hostage to kiss him eliminated by the IDF Shem Tov later described his months in Hamas captivity, including threats to his life when he refused to participate in attacks on Israeli soldiers. August 20, 2025
Oct 7th and CBS’ anti-Israel bias prompted owner to sell media empire Shari Redstone: 'I wanted to support Israel, and address issues around antisemitism and racism.' August 19, 2025
Freed Palestinian Terrorists to Speak at Detroit Conference Hussam Shaheen is a convicted terrorist freed on February 1 as part of an exchange in which Israel released prisoners in return for live and deceased hostages taken during the October 7 Hamas massacre. August 19, 2025
Netanyahu writes harsh letters to ‘weak’ French and Australian leaders over Palestinian State recognition The letters signal Netanyahu’s push to confront governments preparing to formally recognize Palestine during the UN General Assembly next month. August 19, 2025
Israel FM Sa’ar to revoke visas from Australian representatives to PA after ban on Rothman Rothman: Australia's 'decision to deny me the opportunity to come and speak to my people … is clear and blatant antisemitism that gives a boost to terrorism.' August 18, 2025
Israeli officials: all hostages must be released in any ceasefire deal This deal would mean that 10 living hostages would remain in Gaza. August 18, 2025
Netanyahu touts success in thwarting Palestinian state Speaking to residents, Netanyahu recalled a visit 25 years earlier when he vowed to secure Israel’s presence in the territory. August 17, 2025
Symbolic wedding for captive Matan Zangauker held at Hostages’ Square Ilana Gritzewsky held a symbolic wedding ceremony for her partner, Matan Zangauker, who has spent 681 days in Hamas captivity. August 17, 2025
Smotrich dismisses hostage protest impact, urges Netanyahu to escalate Gaza campaign The Religious Zionist Party leader pressed for a decisive military operation in Gaza. August 17, 2025
US State Department to deny visas to Gazans Trump ally Laura Loomer warned of a 'mass importation' of Gazans into the U.S. August 17, 2025
2 border police officers killed in highway motorcycle crash Sergeant First Class Gal Yosef, 23, and Sergeant First Class Tomer Eliyahu Kalifi, 24, were tragically killed Saturday morning when a vehicle struck them on Route 90. August 16, 2025
Danish PM calls Netanyahu a ‘problem,’ suggest sanctions, yet won’t recognize Palestinian State Frederiksen said 'Netanyahu is now a problem in himself,' adding that the Israeli government is going 'too far.' August 16, 2025
Yesha Council urges Netanyahu to apply full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria Such a declaration, they argued, is necessary to strengthen deterrence and assure the security of local communities. August 15, 2025
Poles enraged at Israeli soccer fans’ ‘Murderers since 1939’ banner In 2018, the Polish parliament adopted a law making it illegal to reference the complicity of some Poles in crimes against Jews committed during the Nazi occupation. August 15, 2025
Hostage Itzik Elgarat was likely tortured to death, autopsy shows His brother, Danny Elgarat, announced on Thursday that his torture during interrogation—rather than a heart attack, as previously suspected—might have been responsible for his death. August 14, 2025
US seemingly approves of 3400 new Israeli homes in ‘West Bank’ US State Department spokesperson: 'A stable West Bank keeps Israel secure and is in line with this administration's goal to achieve peace in the region.' August 14, 2025
US and Russia look to Judea and Samaria as a model for control of Ukraine territories Deputy White House Press Secretary Anna Kelly denied the report as “total fake news and sloppy reporting. August 14, 2025
Hostage families sue prosecutor for making the ICC a ‘branch of Hamas’ The suit also alleges that Khan pursued the warrants against the Israeli government as a distraction to avoid prosecution for alleged sexual offenses. August 13, 2025
IDF confirms elimination of terrorist who kidnapped three soldiers on Oct 7 Al-Bqqin abducted soldiers Ron Sherman, the late Nik Beizer, and Tamir Nimrodi. Nimrodi remains in Hamas captivity. August 13, 2025
Jewish participants in Montreal pride parade hit with urine balloons Initially, Fierté (Pride) Montreal stated its intention to ban two Jewish groups from participating. August 12, 2025
UN Secretary General Guterres threatens to list Israel on sexual violence report Guterres alleged there was 'serious concern' about sexual violence against Palestinians in prisons, detention facilities and military bases. August 12, 2025
Israel threatens to halt arms sales to Germany after Berlin stops weapon exports to Israel On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would stop selling weapons to Israel after Netanyahu announced plans to take control of the Gaza Strip. August 12, 2025
Hamas is leading Egypt into war with Israel President el-Sisi must navigate a delicate balance between inciting conflict with Hamas and upholding the peace treaty with Israel. August 11, 2025
Video testimony calls into question viral story about Gazan boy’s death Al-Jarabe’a said that although her stepson is missing,, she believes he is still alive. August 11, 2025
Trump says Hamas won’t release hostages, ‘more military pressure is required’ Trump: 'I have one thing to say: Remember October 7.' August 11, 2025
Israeli forces detain weapons dealer in southern Syria The army confirmed ongoing deployments in the area to disrupt terrorist activity and prevent hostile elements from gaining a foothold. August 11, 2025
WATCH: Proof there is food in Gaza Despite news allegations of famine in Gaza, there is abundant proof and footage of food in Gaza. August 11, 2025
Abbas may declare a Palestinian State at the UN General Assembly The announcement will be based on a constitutional declaration defining the state’s borders and foundations, and setting a date for Palestinian National Council elections. August 11, 2025
WATCH: Does Israel know where the hostages are? As Israel's military ramps up operations in Gaza with the aim of defeating Hamas and freeing the hostage, an ex IDF head addresses the issue of the captives' whereabouts. August 11, 2025
Netanyahu informs Trump of Israel’s plans for Gaza Netanyahu also thanked the U.S. president for the latter’s 'steadfast support of Israel since the start of the war,' the Israeli prime minister’s office said. August 11, 2025
UK Jews rally against Palestinian statehood recognition, demand action for hostages Demonstrators marched to Downing Street, insisting no recognition of Palestinian state and that hostages be freed. August 10, 2025
Israeli Defense Minister reports 80% drop in Judea and Samaria terror, thanks to IDF operations The IDF strategy included evacuating residents, eliminating terrorists, dismantling infrastructure, and maintaining a military presence. August 10, 2025
IDF concludes surprise multi-theater readiness drill Scenarios incorporated lessons learned from the October 7 attacks and involved nearly all branches of the military, including special forces. August 10, 2025
