Photo of Rom Braslavski Sparks Urgent Pleas for Release of Hostages Ofir Braslavski: 'I saw the video, and I’m horrified. He’s a skeleton, on the verge of death — it was very hard to watch.' August 2, 2025
Hamas video of hostage Evyatar David ‘a vile hunger campaign,’ family says On Saturday, David’s family issued a public statement after approving the publication of the full video. August 2, 2025
Rubio: ‘They Can’t Even Tell You Where the Palestinian State Is’ Rubio: 'First of all, none of these countries has the ability to create a Palestinian state.' August 1, 2025
The end of ‘phased’ hostage deals: The US and Israel form a ‘comprehensive’ Gaza plan Concerning hostage releases, the Israeli official said, 'There will be no more partial deals.' August 1, 2025
Senior congressional aide concerned about 9-11 style attack in US over Israel support 'Ending Hamas is beneficial to American national security, but at what cost?' August 1, 2025
IDF thwarts suspected Hamas kidnapping plot in Gaza The terror cell may have been preparing to capture Israeli soldiers, a tactic Hamas has attempted in the past to gain leverage in negotiations. July 31, 2025
Trump says Netanyahu is continuing the war for political reasons The sources said Trump believed Netanyahu had achieved the stated goals of the war a long time ago. July 31, 2025
IDF strikes largest Hezbollah precision missile site as terror group refuses to disarm In November 2024, the IDF struck the same facility and launched a renewed operation on news that Hezbollah was preparing to disarm. July 31, 2025
As Hamas’ ‘obstinacy’ blocks a hostage deal, Netanyahu mulls Gaza annexation Hostage negotiations fell apart last week, and as a result, Israel withdrew its representatives from Qatar. July 29, 2025
Israeli FM blasts Dutch anti-Israel policies, may interfere with hostage deal Sa'ar: "The pressure should have been directed at Hamas and not at Israel." By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar summoned Dutch Ambassador to Israel Marriët Schuurman fo... July 29, 2025
Starmer’s ultimatum to Israel: Stop the war or UK will recognize a Palestinian state If the U.K. makes this move, it would be the second G7 country after France to openly recognize a Palestinian state. July 29, 2025
Ex-Shin Bet official: ‘We’re not applying enough force’ to bring hostages home For Amrusi, any serious attempt to free the hostages must be based on force, not hope. July 28, 2025
IDF soldier debunks media distortion that troops were firing on starving civilians The soldier claimed looters coordinated their movements to evade drone surveillance and often returned with reinforcements. July 28, 2025
Trump tells UK PM Starmer he is ‘not particularly convinced’ by Netanyahu’s denial of Gaza famine Netanyahu: 'There is no policy of starvation in Gaza, and there is no starvation in Gaza.' July 28, 2025
Trump says US, Israel know locations of some of the hostages, have ‘various plans’ to release them Trump: 'You don’t want to go riding roughshod over that area because that means those hostages will be killed.' July 28, 2025
Syrian bites ear of Israeli tourist in Greece, yells ‘I am Hamas, free Palestine!’ The Syrian approached them while filming with his phone and yelled, 'Free Palestine,' 'Damn Israel,' and declared, 'I am Hamas.' July 27, 2025
Israeli official: ‘Iran is no longer a nuclear threshold state’ after 12-day war The elimination of scientists hampered Iran's production of EMPs, or bombs that release electromagnetic energy and have the power to cripple electrical networks. July 26, 2025
Hamas anticipates US-Israeli operation to free hostages – report Hamas has reinstated the policy, revoked during the temporary truce and hostage release in January, of murdering any hostages the IDF is preparing to rescue. July 26, 2025
Democratic governor blasts antisemitism among Mamdani supporters Shapiro: 'You have to speak and act with moral clarity, and when supporters of yours say things that are blatantly antisemitic .... You’ve got to condemn that.' July 25, 2025
Former GHF spokesman says if there is hunger in Gaza, it’s the fault of Hamas and the UN Segal: 'No stories coming out of Gaza are factual. There are no foreign journalists in Gaza; all accounts coming out of there essentially pass through the Hamas filter.' July 25, 2025
Two Jewish comedy acts barred from Edinburgh Fringe Festival, staff claimed they felt ‘unsafe’ When they were turned down, Whistle Binkies initially alleged that performers had staged a “vigil” for the IDF the previous year, a claim Creeger and Simon denied. July 25, 2025
Israeli Minister Amichai Eliyahu: ‘Gaza will be Jewish’ Eliyahu: 'The government is moving forward to wipe out Gaza. Thank God, we’re removing this evil. Eventually, all of Gaza will be Jewish.' July 25, 2025
Israel and U.S. withdraw negotiators from Qatar, citing Hamas’ unconstructive stance Despite the current pause, Israeli negotiators continued engaging with mediators before departing Qatar and plan to remain in contact from Israel. July 24, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne’s Jewish ties and love for Israel remembered after his death at 76 Before his debut concert in Israel, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne visited key religious and historical sites, including the Western Wall and Yad Vashem. July 23, 2025
French President Macron sues Candace Owens for alleging his wife was born a man The Macrons allege that Owens' actions were financially and reputationally motivated, designed to grow her platform, solicit donations, and boost her personal brand at their expense. July 23, 2025
Gazans outraged as families of Hamas leaders escape to foreign countries for safety The news triggered outrage among Gazans who feel abandoned by their leaders, saying they clearly sought a more comfortable existence than the average civilian. July 23, 2025
US Ambassador Huckabee: ‘Israel must have scholars’ along with soldiers The meeting between Lando and Huckabee coincides with Israel’s coalition crisis after a court-mandated push to draft ultra-Orthodox men. July 23, 2025
Knesset Votes Overwhelmingly to Affirm Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria The symbolic measure—approved 71–13—declared Israel's ownership over Judea and Samaria July 23, 2025
Jewish Canadians 25 times more likely to be targeted by hate crimes While the 2024 total reflects a slight decrease from the all-time high of 959 incidents in 2023, it remains significantly above the 2022 figure of 527. July 22, 2025
IDF: No famine in Gaza as 950 UN aid trucks sit idle due to bureaucracy, not Israeli policy Israeli officials dispute claims of starvation, pointing out that they are based on data supplied by a designated terrorist organization with a long history of propaganda. July 22, 2025
Huckabee goes to Ramallah to meet with top Palestinian Authority official The meeting marks the first time in years that the Palestinian leadership received a Republican-appointed ambassador. July 22, 2025
PA condemns Jerusalem food truck festival as ‘cultural Judaization’ PA: 'Jerusalem will remain Palestinian despite all attempts at erasure and Judaization.' July 21, 2025
US Envoy: Israel may be forced to escalate if Hamas refuses to release hostages Despite Israel’s willingness to compromise, Hamas continues to obstruct progress. July 21, 2025
Mossad Chief seeks US support for Gaza relocation plan to three countries Israeli officials say their goal is to provide long-term solutions for civilians caught in the crossfire, particularly by relocating them to safer environments. July 19, 2025
Despite apparent impasse in hostage talks, Trump says 10 captives will be released ‘very shortly’ 'We got most of the hostages back. We're going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly,' Trump said. July 19, 2025
Huckabee blasts ‘act of terror’ on church, calls it ‘crime against humanity’ Palestinian Christian leaders claim the site was targeted in an arson attack believed to have been carried out by settlers. July 19, 2025
US House probes use of federal funds in Anti-Netanyahu protests, NGO ties to terror groups The investigation also points to potential violations of Israeli nonprofit law. July 18, 2025
IDF: Gaza church strike that killed three was accidental Initial findings suggest that a shell fired during operations in Gaza City unintentionally struck the church compound. July 18, 2025
Huckabee slams Israel over visa hurdles for evangelicals, threatens to limit Israeli visits to US Huckabee expressed concern that Christian evangelical groups were being investigated by the Interior Ministry and had not received their visas. July 18, 2025
Not recognizing ceasefire, Druze and Bedouin continue fighting in southern Syria Prominent Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri rejected a ceasefire deal. July 17, 2025
Freed hostage Doron Steinbrecher recalls a terrorist bullet nearly missed her head while she hid Steinbrecher: 'In captivity, I had no hope, but in the end, I came back … There can’t be a reality where they don’t come back. It doesn’t make sense.' July 17, 2025
BBC Head Sparks Outrage by Arguing Hamas Has ‘Legitimate’ Political Role CEO of BBC was criticized for going against the UK government's official stance that Hamas is a terrorist organization, and doesn't recognize a distinction between its political and military segments. July 16, 2025
Yemeni forces intercept 750 tons of Iranian weapons headed for the Houthis CENTCOM General Kurilla; 'We commend the legitimate government forces of Yemen who continue to interdict the flow of Iranian munitions bound for the Houthis.' July 16, 2025
Druze leaders disagree over existence of ceasefire with Syrian government Witnesses reported Syrian security forces, who were deployed to the area to keep peace, turned on the Druze population of As-Suwayda and participated in atrocities against them. July 16, 2025
Israeli-Arab activist slams ‘Squad’ members for spreading misinformation on Israel Responding to common slogans like 'From the river to the sea,' Haddad warned that many Palestinians are not open to a two-state solution. July 15, 2025
Huckabee calls to investigate death of Palestinian-American in clash with Israeli civilians This marks a rare moment in which Huckabee, a prominent supporter of Israel’s settlement movement, has publicly addressed violence involving Israeli civilians and Palestinians. July 15, 2025
Israeli minister Chikli calls Syrian president ‘terrorist,’ says he ‘should be eliminated’ after attacks against Druze Citing disturbing footage of regime forces abusing members of the Druze minority, Chikli stated that Israel cannot "stand by" while civilians are targeted. July 15, 2025
Ontario teacher called six-year-old student ‘half-human’ for having a Jewish parent Students reported educators saying they held them personally responsible for the war in Gaza July 14, 2025
Former Israeli PM slams Tucker Carlson for ‘lie’ that Mossad recruited Epstein Attorney General Pam Bondi told The New York Post that she had 'no knowledge that Epstein was an intelligence asset.' July 14, 2025
IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who took Emily Damari captive Emily Damari, who was freed in January, was kidnapped from her home in Kfar Aza during Hamas' invasion of southern Israel. July 14, 2025
Dutch Imam fired after visiting President Herzog in Israel, singing ‘Hatikvah’ in Arabic French Imam Hassen Chalghoumi: 'The war after October 7 is ... between two worlds: one of light and one of darkness. … You represent the world of humanity and democracy.' July 12, 2025
Arabs attack Jewish shepherds with stones and slingshots Israeli security forces arrived at the scene to disperse the riot and came into contact with explosives planted on the scene. July 12, 2025
Hamas using ‘psychological warfare’ to sabotage hostage deal An Israeli official said that although Israel accepted the proposal 'Hamas rejected the Qatari proposal, is creating obstacles, shows no willingness to compromise.' July 12, 2025
Pro-Hamas Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump administration for $20 million over detention Khalil was arrested on March 8 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on pro-Hamas activists. July 11, 2025
‘Martyr of the Nation’: Tour guide dies after rescuing 2 Israeli travelers from drowning Anamali, a father of two, has been posthumously awarded the title "Martyr of the Nation" by the Albanian government, one of the country's highest honors for acts of heroism. July 11, 2025
Saudi, Syrian activists visit Knessset to discuss establishing diplomatic ties with Israel He mentioned that Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah paved the way for Syria's successful coup. July 11, 2025
‘We Are Ready to Strike Again’: Katz Says Israeli Pilots Send Clear Warning to Khamenei Katz pledged that if Iran attacks Israel again, the IAF will respond with even greater force than what was shown in June. July 10, 2025
Hostage deal gives Hamas more incentive to kidnap Israelis, says Israeli minister Ben Gvir: 'Give the order to crush Hamas completely.' July 10, 2025
‘Part of me is still there’: Freed hostage Keith Siegel recounts the horrors of captivity in Gaza Siegel was kidnapped from his home in Kfar Aza with his wife, Aviva, during Hamas’s October 7 attack. She was released during a brief truce in 2023, but he remained in captivity until January 2025. July 8, 2025
IDF says 5 IDF soldiers killed in Beit Hanoun ambush were targeted in pre-planned attack Despite the area being cleared, Hamas managed to plant IEDs within the 24 hours before the operation, bypassing detection by armored bulldozers. July 8, 2025
