WATCH: Trump greeted in UAE by traditional hair-waving dance When US President Donald Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, he was greeted with the traditional Al-Ayyala performance. May 15, 2025
Terror attack: Pregnant Israeli woman killed on way to deliver baby, Hamas celebrates The terrorist who fired the shots is still at large, and the IDF is searching for them. May 15, 2025
IDF warns Houthis twice to evacuate without striking Last week, the head of Yemen's Houthi Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, announced that the terror group would continue its attacks against Israel despite a ceasefire with the United States. May 15, 2025
Witkoff: ‘Hamas is afraid of Trump and they should be’ Witkoff: 'Edan [Alexander] told me that when President Trump was elected, they [Hamas] started treating him better.' May 14, 2025
Trump says Gulf deals are ‘good for Israel’ On Tuesday, the White House announced a $142 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia. May 14, 2025
Closed-door meetings involving Hamas, Qatar and the US secured Edan Alexander’s release – report Israel learned about discussions for Alexander's release through intercepted communications and intelligence, not from the White House directly. May 13, 2025
US signs $142 billion defense sales agreement with Saudis, largest in history Trump announced Saudi Arabia's $600-billion commitment to invest in the United States in the areas of energy, security and defense, technology, and minerals. May 13, 2025
Mother of hostage Edan Alexander says son’s release ‘only the first step’ Upon news that Alexander would be freed, families of hostages remaining in Gaza expressed the urgency for a renewed deal that would bring the rest of the captives home. May 12, 2025
Released hostage Edan Alexander may meet with Trump in Qatar Hamas's decision to free Alexander is a goodwill gesture to the US and Donald Trump ahead of his Mideast trip. May 12, 2025
Freed hostage Edan Alexander was handcuffed, kept in a cage and tortured An Israeli official reported Alexander's physical condition as 'poor.' May 12, 2025
Netanyahu denies reports of rift between US and Israel The Trump administration is talking directly to Hamas regarding ending the war in Gaza and bringing in more humanitarian aid, a senior Palestinian official told Reuters. May 11, 2025
US talking directly to Hamas about ceasefire, aid to Gaza Trump has indicated he is opposed to Israel’s plans for an expanded ground operation in the Gaza Strip. May 11, 2025
9 IDF soldiers injured by explosive device in northern Gaza The incident occurred early in the morning when troops were scanning the area and were struck by a planted improvised explosive device. May 10, 2025
Trump on the verge of recognizing ‘State of Palestine,’ says Saudi diplomat 'If it occurs, will be an important declaration that will change the balance of power in the Middle East, and more countries will join the Abraham Accords.' May 10, 2025
Freed hostage Omer Shem Tov says Hamas tried to force him to kill IDF soldiers Shem Tov recounted how one of his captors said, 'Omer, when soldiers come to this house, you're going to blow them up.' May 9, 2025
US Senator: No security deal with Saudi Arabia unless it normalizes ties with Israel US President Donald Trump has compromised on an earlier demand that the Saudis normalize relations with Israel as a condition for civil nuclear cooperation talks between the US and Saudi Arabia. May 9, 2025
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cancels trip to Israel – why? No reason was given for the cancellation, although the news coincides with reports that the US is pressuring Israel to strike a deal with Hamas before US President Donald Trump's Middle East visit. May 9, 2025
White House source: US pressuring Israel to make deal with Hamas before Trump’s Mideast visit Israel's Channel 12 news suggests that Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff is the anonymous source, although his office denies it. May 9, 2025
Indian operation eliminates Pakistani terrorist involved in beheading of Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl Before his execution, Daniel Pearl famously declared in the video, 'My father's Jewish, my mother's Jewish, I'm Jewish. My family follows Judaism.' May 8, 2025
Trump drops demand for Saudi normalization with Israel The Trump Administration's nixing of the previous demand that Saudi Arabia recognize Israel is regarded as a major concession. May 8, 2025
Satellite images expose Iran’s hidden nuclear weapons site The facility disguised as a chemical production company is in a compound covering 2,500 acres. May 8, 2025
Gazan poet who denied Israeli captives are hostages wins Pulitzer Prize Honest Reporting say Abu Toha 'specifically disparaged female Israeli hostages, questioned their hostage status and implicitly justified their abduction.' May 7, 2025
Trump officials talk to Israel about US ruling Gaza after war The US insists that neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority will be in charge of the Gaza Strip. I May 7, 2025
Released hostage Omer Wenkert said Hamas talked about killing Jews, not freeing Palestine Wenkert: 'I'm proud of myself for the way I won the battle against captivity. I won every minute there.' May 6, 2025
Half of Gazans want to emigrate, will seek Israel’s help Polling showed 48% of Gazans wished to emigrate and were willing to seek Israel's assistance and 48% approved of the anti-Hamas protests. May 6, 2025
Houthis say they will continue attacks against Israel even after truce with US In the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump announced that he had made a deal with the Houthis that the US would cease its strikes against them in exchange for an agreement that they would no longer disrupt trade routes. May 6, 2025
Trump teases about a ‘very, very big announcement’ ahead of his Middle East trip Earlier in the meeting, Trump made another big announcement. May 6, 2025
Netanyahu shocked? Israel left in the dark before Trump announcement of US truce with Houthi terrorists Trump declared that strikes on Houthi targets would stop after they reportedly agreed not to interfere with shipping routes. May 6, 2025
Netanyahu: ‘We will destroy Hamas and bring the hostages home’ Netanyahu: 'We remain steadfast in our commitment—we will not ease up, and we will not abandon a single person.' May 5, 2025
WATCH: Netanyahu, defense minister and IDF chief view strikes on Yemen port Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir in the Pit of Kiryah during the Israel's strikes on the Yemen port Hodeidah. May 5, 2025
Israel’s retaliatory strike on Yemen’s Hodeidah port aimed to prevent Iran’s weapon transfer IDF jets struck Houthi terror infrastructure in the port of Hodeidah and the 'Bajil' concrete plant in Yemen, 2,000 km from Israel. May 5, 2025
Iranian explosive discovered in kibbutz close to Gaza border In 2024, an Iranian diplomat admitted that his government has been funding and arming Hamas. May 5, 2025
Former US vice president warns Trump not to veer off ‘conservative agenda’ Pence credited Trump with 'restoring morale and recruitment in our military and taking the fight to the Houthis.' May 5, 2025
IDF Chief of Staff on Gaza: ‘We will destroy Hamas above and below the ground’ Zamir: 'This week, we are sending out tens of thousands of orders to our reservists to expand our operation in Gaza. The goal is to put pressure on to release hostages and defeat Hamas.' May 4, 2025
Trump wants ‘total dismantlement’ of Iran nukes, open to civilian nuclear energy program 'Civilian energy, it's called. But you know, civilian energy often leads to military wars.' May 4, 2025
Two unexplained explosions target Iranian factories within a single hour Sunday's incidents followed a serious fire on Saturday night at a cardboard factory in Karaj, near Tehran's capital. May 4, 2025
IDF calling up tens of thousands of reservists for extensive Gaza operation The intensified operations are consistent with Israel's threat to Hamas that it would increase its operations if the hostages are not released. May 4, 2025
Trump creates scandal by posting image of himself as pope The post follows the president's statements on the White House lawn, apparently in jest, that he could envision himself as the next Pope. May 4, 2025
IDF delivers humanitarian aid to Syrian Druze, far from Israeli border Friday was reportedly the first time Israel has transferred aid to to the Syrian Druze by helicopter. May 3, 2025
Trump dismissed Mike Waltz as security adviser over secret meetings with Netanyahu – report An additional issue that might have prompted Waltz's dismissal firing was his inclusion of a journalist in a Signal messaging group that discussed military actions in Yemen. May 3, 2025
‘Freedom flotilla’ bound for Gaza claims it was targeted by a drone Arab media outlets have blamed Israel for the strike, but provided no evidence. May 2, 2025
Mother of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin shares details of his final days Hersh Goldberg-Polin, along with five other hostages, was murdered by Hamas in August. May 2, 2025
Trump’s Middle East visit inspires hope among hostage families Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates May 13 to 16. May 2, 2025
Trump repeats claim that ‘not even’ 24 hostages are still alive In an event earlier this week, Sara Netanyahu corrected the Prime Minister when he mentioned the 24 living hostages and added, "fewer," sparking speculation of an unreported death. May 1, 2025
Fall of Assad put an end to Iran’s plan to take control of Syria – report Iran's strategy, which was unveiled in hundreds of contracts, letters, and infrastructure plans, was intended to recoup expenses Iran had spent to support President Bashar al-Assad and satisfy Iran's imperial ambitions. May 1, 2025
Syrian Druze call on international assistance amid violent attacks This plea follows the murder of Hussam Warwar, the mayor of the Druze community of Sahnaya, and his son. May 1, 2025
Amazon scraps plan to list tariff rates with prices after angry call from Trump White House Press Secretary Leavitt: 'This is a hostile and political act by Amazon. Why didn't Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?' April 30, 2025
Anti-Israel extremist freed by liberal judge sends defiant six-word message to Trump Mohsen Mahdawi said defiantly upon his release, 'I am saying it clear and loud to President Trump and his cabinet: I am not afraid of you.' April 30, 2025
Hamas Telegram post incites young Arabs to set fires in Judea and Samaria The post followed severe wildfires that ignited on Wednesday morning in Mesilat Zion, causing road blockages, evacuations, and the cancellation of the annual live torch-lighting ceremony to mark Israel Independence Day. April 30, 2025
Fire and Rescue Commander says fires may be the largest in Israel’s history Friedman, 'Our task will continue for a very long time. We are far from having control [over the fires].' April 30, 2025
WATCH: Israel Independence Day torch lighting ceremony The traditional torch lighting ceremony to mark Israel's 77th Independence Day is held in a recorded broadcast from Mt. Herzl, Jerusalem. April 30, 2025
Israel’s security establishment fumes over Netanyahu’s revelation of Hezbollah beeper operation details The prime minister introduced the topic of the Hezbollah beeper operation by saying he didn't trust the Biden administration with Israel's military secrets. April 29, 2025
Forensic experts, hostage families warn remains of deceased captives may no longer be identifiable After a year and a half of war in Gaza, two main factors complicate correctly identifying remains: loss of valuable intelligence and information and the effect of conditions in Gaza on the integrity of the corpses. April 29, 2025
Jewish groups slam Nike’s ‘Never Again’ ad at London Marathon The iconic sports shoe brand's advertisements saying, 'Never Again Until Next Year,' were displayed on billboards on the path of the London Marathon. April 28, 2025
Israel responds to 5-year hostage ceasefire deal A senior Israeli diplomatic source said Israel is 'close to losing patience' with the repeated unsatisfactory proposals. April 28, 2025
Former ambassador to Vatican accuses Israel of ‘boycotting’ Pope’s funeral Last week, Israeli officials confirmed that the reason for the delay in expressing condolences was the Pope's many statements criticizing Israel. April 27, 2025
18 months after Oct. 7, remains of many victims still not identified A controversy has arisen between the military rabbinate and the Ministry of Religious Services concerning additional testing of the remains. April 27, 2025
Qatari leader admits fighting to improve their image in Israel The 'Qatargate' scandal began with allegations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched an anti-Egypt media campaign after receiving funds from Qatar. April 27, 2025
Israeli cabinet won’t allow transfer of humanitarian aid into Gaza The cabinet resolved that when aid is allowed through in the future, it will be with the assurance that it will not reach Hamas. April 26, 2025
Hamas willing to release all hostages in exchange for five-year ceasefire A Hamas delegation, led by Khalil al-Hayya, has departed to Cairo to discuss the plan with Egyptian officials. April 26, 2025
