Israel’s defense minister calls new Syrian president an ‘al-Qaeda terrorist’ after mass executions Katz: 'Israel will take all necessary steps to defend itself from any threat originating from Syria.' March 9, 2025
Anti-Israel radicals vandalize Trump’s golf course in Scotland The group wrote, 'Whilst Trump attempts to treat Gaza as his property, he should know his own property is within reach.' March 9, 2025
Israeli minister fumes at US envoy for direct talks with Hamas US envoy insisted that these were only initial talks and emphasized that no agreements would be made without Israel's approval. March 8, 2025
Iran blasts Arab plan for Gaza, calls for ‘one-state’ solution Arab leaders approved an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza, which is set to cost $53 billion. March 8, 2025
Israel leaked news about direct US talks with Hamas to derail them – report Jerusalem is displeased with direct talks between the US and Hamas, particularly because the Israeli Prime Minister was informed of the talks only after the fact. March 7, 2025
Israel is prepared to facilitate Gazan migration Defense Minister Israel Katz has established a mechanism to assist 2,500 civilians daily in leaving Gaza. March 7, 2025
US offers Hamas ceasefire extension in exchange for 10 hostages This move by the U.S. marks a departure from the established policy of not negotiating directly with terrorist organizations. March 7, 2025
Defense Minister Katz tells IDF to seize protesters’ boats for resettlement of Gazans The announcement came in response to intelligence suggesting that protest groups were preparing renewed attempts to breach Jerusalem’s maritime blockade of the enclave. March 6, 2025
Israel, other US allies reevaluate intelligence-sharing as Trump warms up to Russia Historically, Israel has emphasized operational security and has been reluctant to share sensitive intelligence even with close allies. March 6, 2025
Israelis rescue 10 Indian workers kidnapped by Palestinians The Palestinians attempted to use the workers' passports to cross into Israel, but Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint, suspicious of fraud, stopped them. March 6, 2025
500 Oct 7th victims sue PA for $1.2 billion over involvement in massacre The plaintiffs' case presents evidence that proves Palestinian organizations paid Nukhba terrorists and funded the October 7th massacre. March 5, 2025
During first phase of hostage deal, half of Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences were released As part of the hostage release and ceasefire agreement, 274 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences have been freed, with 300 remaining in Israeli jails. March 5, 2025
US envoy holds direct talks with Hamas on hostage deal – report The U.S. is sending the message that if Hamas shows goodwill and the hostages are released, the ceasefire agreement will move forward. March 5, 2025
Netanyahu said Shin Bet didn’t warn him about Hamas’s plans to invade on October 7th Netanyahu: 'Furthermore, the Shin Bet director deemed it unnecessary to wake the prime minister on the night of the attack, despite it being the most critical and fundamental decision imaginable.' March 4, 2025
Hostage seeks to return religious books to soldier who left them behind in Gaza Freed hostage Omer Shem Tov recited 'Kiddush' (Sabbath sanctification) with grape juice he received while in captivity. March 4, 2025
Investigation reveals IDF failed to protect Kfar Aza residents The military didn’t arrive at the kibbutz until nearly two hours after the invasion, during which time the local security squad displayed remarkable heroism in its defense against the terrorists. March 3, 2025
Russia invites Israel to May 9 event; US, EU unwelcome Compiled in 2021, the list of 'unfriendly nations' includes the United States, most E.U. member states, Canada and Australia. March 3, 2025
Internal IDF probe: Battle for Nahal Oz base ‘biggest failure’ of Oct. 7 The probe also highlighted the heroism of the soldiers who risked their lives to fend off the attack. March 3, 2025
Yarden Bibas’s letter to Netanyahu: My family ‘could have been saved’ Yarden Bibas, the sole survivor of his family, was released before the bodies of his wife and children were returned to Israel. March 3, 2025
Israeli defense minister warns ‘gates of hell’ will open for Hamas if remaining hostages not freed Katz: 'We will resume fighting, and they will face the IDF with force and methods they have never encountered before—until we achieve complete victory.' March 3, 2025
‘Dr. Hamas’: Freed hostage Emily Damari recounts medical neglect in Gaza Emily Damari: 'I am truly at peace with my injury. I know there’s still a long road to recovery, but this time, I’m surrounded by family and friends who love me.' March 2, 2025
Only 6 percent of Gazans want Hamas to remain in power, majority credits Trump for ceasefire About 70% of Gazans polled said they didn’t think Hamas was in control of the situation. March 2, 2025
Netanyahu says Hamas is making a ‘big mistake,’ warns ‘there will be consequences’ After Hamas rejected the ceasefire and hostage release proposal, Israel withheld humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Sunday. March 2, 2025
New book reveals Jared and Ivanka refused to defend Trump after he blamed Netanyahu for October 7th Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'deserved blame' for Hamas's invasion. March 1, 2025
Israeli minister warns ‘rivers of blood’ could result from hostage deal 'For every day the hostages remain captive, we annex 5% of Gaza's territory.' March 1, 2025
Netanyahu instructs IDF to protect Syrian village under attack 'We will not permit the radical Islamic regime in Syria to harm the Druze.' March 1, 2025
Israel may allow Syrian Druze into the country for work The plan follows requests from Druze living in Syria who wish to be reunited with their families and enjoy the protection of the Israeli government. February 28, 2025
Freed hostage recounts abuse, gut-wrenching parting with captive still in Gaza When Eli Sharabi received the news of his impending release on February 8, Alon Ohel clutched him and wouldn't let go until a guard forcibly separated them. February 28, 2025
Auschwitz museum confiscates hostage symbols deeming them ‘political’ 'We explained it was for the hostages, but they said the yellow ribbon was a political symbol.' February 28, 2025
IDF internal report shows false assumptions, outdated strategies made Israel vulnerable to Oct. 7 attack A major factor in the Israeli military's failure to prevent the October 7th attack was the assumption that Hamas' primary focus was underground warfare in tunnels, rather than a ground invasion. February 27, 2025
Additional hostages may be freed Saturday if ceasefire extended It is estimated that 59 hostages remain in Gaza with 35 declared dead. February 27, 2025
Pentagon declares transgender soldiers disqualified from service without an exemption Those identified as transgender by the Pentagon will be immediately dismissed from service and given an honorable discharge, provided they maintained a clean record. February 27, 2025
Man threatens to kill children at Amsterdam Jewish school over Gaza war The man wrote: 'What is happening in Gaza is not okay. I am going to shoot three children from your school.' February 26, 2025
Smotrich: Biden holding up arms caused serious problems for IDF Smotrich: 'We had to use mechanical kits from the Yom Kippur War, some of which failed to detonate.' February 26, 2025
Mother of American-Israeli captive says ‘Trump understands how to get the hostage deal done’ Edan Alexander is expected to be released in 'phase two' of the hostage agreement, though his mother Yael emphasized that she doesn't view the releases in terms of phases. February 26, 2025
Berlin chief rabbi welcomes new conservative chancellor Merz 'Mr. Merz is a close personal friend and a steadfast ally of Israel,' Rabbi Teichtal said. February 25, 2025
Hezbollah beeper operation was ‘turning point of war,’ says Mossad chief On September 17, 2024, thousands of pagers in the hands of Hezbollah terrorists detonated simultaneously. February 25, 2025
Gaza hospital director admits hostages were kept at the facility IDF on arresting Safiya, 'We discovered that the individual orchestrating the terror and Hamas activities within the compound, was the hospital director himself.' February 24, 2025
Hamas official says October 7th wouldn’t have happened had he known the outcome Marzouk's admission of regret does not reflect the views of all Hamas leaders, signaling a division within the terrorist organization. February 24, 2025
New Zealand’s only Jewish school defaced with antisemitic graffiti The building, which houses facilities for the Jewish community, was smeared with graffiti that read ‘genocide high school’ and ‘God hates you.’ February 24, 2025
Freed hostages were isolated in tunnels, starved, and degraded On Saturday, Hamas released Tal Shoham, Omer Wenkert, Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, Avera Mengistu, and Hisham Al-Sayed to Israel. February 23, 2025
Bibas family thanks public for ‘warm embrace, tears’ The family added that those who wish to pay their final respects to Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel can do so along the funeral route, which will be publicized. February 23, 2025
Israel redeems six hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza Hamas is slated to return four additional bodies to Israel next Thursday, in what would be the final exchange of Phase 1 of the ceasefire agreement that took effect on Jan. 19 and is due to end on March 1. February 22, 2025
Freed hostage Agam Berger found Rabbi Druckman’s book in Gaza, consulted it on the issue of non-kosher meat The book, With Strength and With Spirit, which was distributed in Bnei Akiva yeshivas and girls' high schools, was accidentally left behind by an IDF soldier. February 21, 2025
US envoy warns Hamas to release all hostages ‘or face total annihilation’ Boehler: 'It’s not just that you need to release her (Shiri Bibas's) body; you must free all of the remaining hostages.' February 21, 2025
Bereaved mother of hostage says of deceased Bibas children, ‘They are just like Yotam’ Iris Haim: 'Orange is the color of love, the orange-gold hair of the three hostages – Ariel and Kfir Bibas and Yotam Haim.' February 21, 2025
Bus explosions near Tel Aviv were likely terror attacks intending to kill hundreds of civilians Bus drivers in the Tel Aviv area have been instructed to search their vehicles for possible explosives. February 20, 2025
UN finally condemns Hamas, says ceremony over hostage bodies might have violated international law Under international law, any handover of the remains of the deceased must comply with the prohibition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, ensuring respect for the dignity of the deceased and their families. February 20, 2025
Azerbaijan may become a crucial player in Israeli-American vision for Middle East The Atlantic Council, a prominent U.S. think tank, stated that the U.S. should follow Israel's lead in fostering ties with Azerbaijan. February 20, 2025
Syrian Jews visit Damascus for the first time in 30 years This is the first time the father and son have set foot in Damascus since fleeing in the 1990s, when Hafez al-Assad lifted the travel ban on the country's Jews. February 20, 2025
Trump reposts video of freed hostage Agam Berger thanking him, demanding release of remaining captives Berger, 20, was one of five lookouts who scouted the Gaza border, were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023 and released after 15 months. February 19, 2025
‘The heart of the entire nation is torn,’ Netanyahu says ahead of expected release of dead captives Bibas family: 'Until we receive definitive confirmation, our ordeal is not over. We kindly ask the media and the public to respect our privacy and refrain from contacting us about this issue.' February 19, 2025
Forensic expert says identifying bodies of hostages held for extended time ‘not always feasible’ On Thursday, the bodies of four hostages including Shiri Bibas and her two children, are expected to be returned to Israel. February 19, 2025
Trump calls Zelensky a ‘dictator without elections’ as tensions rise over ending Russia-Ukraine war Trump lashed out after the Ukrainian president said Trump was being influenced by Russian disinformation. February 19, 2025
Jewish groups urge Knesset to press UN on Hamas sexual crimes The UN has yet to list Hamas as a party accused of committing rape in armed conflict or hold the terrorist organization accountable for these crimes against humanity. February 19, 2025
Two IDF soldiers doxxed by anti-Israel group forced to leave Amsterdam For security reasons, both active and reserve soldiers are advised to delete posts about the war from their social media and consider making their accounts private. February 18, 2025
Australian Muslims call reaction to viral video of nurses threatening to kill Israelis ‘manufactured moral panic’ Muslim groups said claims of antisemitism were simply 'gaslighting by Zionist lobby groups and their allies in government and media circles.' February 18, 2025
New evidence: Biden pressured Israel to send Gaza aid that went directly to Hamas Although Israel informed then-U.S. President Biden about the recordings, the Biden Administration still pressured Israel to send hundreds of aid trucks into Gaza daily. February 17, 2025
Smotrich freezes additional PA funds, will use them to assist terror victims This is the latest in a series of liens that freeze designated PA funds to prevent them from being used to finance terrorism. February 17, 2025
Conservative residents of liberal US state want to secede and join neighboring state The eastern part of Oregon is ideologically at odds with the urban and progressive areas of the state, as evidenced by the intensity of anti-police protests in Portland in 2020. February 17, 2025
