Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers A costume shop in Jerusalem offered up Bibas-honoring Batman garb for just 10 shekels (about $2.75). March 15, 2025
Trump envoy Witkoff blasts Hamas for ‘unrealistic demands’ and its ‘poor gamble’ in hostage talks Through intermediaries, Witkoff demanded the immediate release of five US hostages, including four bodies and one live captive Edan Alexander. March 15, 2025
Pro-Hamas lobbyists pressure US Democrats to abandon Israel Left-wing anti-Israel groups accused the Democratic Party of 'villainizing' and 'ignoring' voters who questioned America’s support for Israel’s defensive operations in Gaza. March 14, 2025
Harvard sacks librarian who tore down Israeli hostage posters Jonathan S. Tuttle was caught on video by Harvard Chabad tearing down hostage posters during a pro-Hamas rally on March 3. March 14, 2025
No one should be surprised about Syrian massacres The civilian death toll is now thought to be somewhere above 750, with over 1,000 people killed in total March 14, 2025
US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza – AP Netanyahu has described Trump's plan to move Gaza's 2 million residents during the rebuilding process as a 'bold vision.' March 14, 2025
WATCH: Freed hostages bring Purim cheer to sick children Agam Berger, Naama Levy, and Daniela Gilboa brought Purim cheer patients at Schneider Children’s Medical Center. March 14, 2025
WATCH: IDF soldiers read megillah in Gaza On Purim, Battalion 9207 read the megillah in the Philadelphi corridor on Gaza's border with Egypt. March 14, 2025
Syria calls for ‘independent committee’ to look into its own civilian killings The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has stated that 'Syrian government forces and their allies' are responsible for the slaughter of Syrian civilians. March 14, 2025
I’m a Jewish student; President Trump was right to cut funding to Columbia 'If a university chooses not to protect its students, it doesn’t deserve Federal funding.' March 14, 2025
Cornell University pursuing disciplinary charges against anti-Zionist hecklers of pro-peace event The 'Pathways to Peace' campus event was held on March 10 to promote peace between Israelis and Palestinians. March 14, 2025
Leaders from Judea and Samaria visit UAE on historic trip to strengthen economic and political ties Yesha Council chief: 'Our visit to the UAE is proof of the regional shift and the need for fresh thinking.' March 14, 2025
Columbia says it expelled some anti-Israel students, revoked degrees, issued multi-year suspensions The Trump administration announced recently that it is cutting about $400 million in federal funding to Columbia for its lack of response to antisemitism. March 14, 2025
Netanyahu calls UN Gaza report an ‘anti-Israel circus’ that ignores Hamas massacre The Prime Minister also called the UN Human Rights Council an 'antisemitic, corrupt, terrorist-supporting and irrelevant body.' March 14, 2025
Defying ICC arrest warrant, Netanyahu plans state visit to Hungary Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban invited Netanyahu in November shortly after the ICC issued an arrest warrant against him. March 13, 2025
Muslim groups blast Trump for denigrating senator by calling him ‘Palestinian’ Trump: 'Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I’m concerned. He’s become a Palestinian. He used to be Jewish. He’s not Jewish anymore. He’s a Palestinian.' March 13, 2025
Elon Musk retweets claim that Stalin, Hitler didn’t kill millions of people The retweeted post read, 'Stalin, Mao, and Hitler didn't murder millions of people. Their public sector employees did.' March 13, 2025
Pro-Hamas mob floods Trump Tower, demands release of Columbia anti-Israel agitator Nearly 100 protesters were arrested for trespassing, obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. March 13, 2025
Israeli moderately wounded in terror shooting near Ariel in Samaria The injured victim, identified as an 18-year-old male, sustained moderate wounds. March 12, 2025
Iraqi official admits hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov may have been sent to Iran Tsurkov, a Middle East researcher at Princeton University, was kidnapped in 2023 while traveling to Iraq on her Russian passport to conduct research for her doctoral dissertation. March 12, 2025
Israel uses tiny devices to track movement of hostages – report The report claims that Israel has deployed surveillance devices as small as a worm, hidden in bags placed in remote areas like cemeteries or populated locations. March 12, 2025
Trump now says he will not force Palestinians out of Gaza, reversal welcomed by Hamas Before meeting with Irish PM, Trump said, 'No one is expelling anyone from Gaza.' March 12, 2025
White House says Sec. of State Rubio has the right to revoke green card or visa of Hamas supporter Mahmoud Khalil organized campus protests that included activists occupying buildings, disrupting classes, and harassing Jewish and Israeli students. March 11, 2025
US resumes military aid as Ukraine agrees to a 30-day ceasefire The US decision marked a sharp shift from only a week ago, when it imposed the measures to push Zelensky to enter talks to end the war with invading Russian forces. March 11, 2025
Netanyahu sues Ya’alon over accusation that PM received funds from Qatar Netanyahu: 'Let me be clear: I received nothing from Qatar, but I will be receiving something from Bogie (Ya'alon) and this is just the beginning.' March 11, 2025
NY congressman Torres asks: ‘Where are the protests against Syria?’ 'No Jews, No News,' Torres quipped. March 11, 2025
Trump applauds arrest of pro-Hamas grad student as court freezes deportation Department of Homeland Security: 'Khalil led activities aligned with Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.' March 11, 2025
Mayor declares Paterson, NJ, ‘the capital of Palestine in the US’ The main street of Paterson, New Jersey was renamed to 'Palestine Way.' March 10, 2025
As hostage negotiations begin in Doha, Witkoff says: ‘We need deadlines’ Special Envoy Witkoff: 'Trump has had enough. This has to happen. The way these hostages are being held is unacceptable.' March 10, 2025
Sec. of State Rubio admits US direct talks with Hamas ‘haven’t borne fruit’ The Israeli government was displeased with the direct negotiations, particularly because Israeli officials were informed of the talks only after they occurred. March 10, 2025
‘We are not an agent of Israel’: Trump envoy’s remarks shock Israeli officials Boehler: 'We’re the United States. We’re not an agent of Israel. We have specific interests at play.' March 9, 2025
Hamas makes outrageous demands for releasing remaining hostages In the first phase of the current hostage deal, nearly half of all Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli jails were released. March 9, 2025
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
