IDF soldier succumbs to his wounds suffered in Gaza
Maoz’s funeral will be held at noon Tuesday on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.
February 20, 2024Arab-Israeli Conflict
Explosive device strikes car in terror attack, one person injured
There were four other passengers in the car and they were not wounded in the attack.
February 20, 2024
Defiant warden serves beef to high-level prisoner despite orders
Barghouti, who was arrested by Israel in 2002, was convicted for the deaths of four Israelis and a Greek monk.
February 20, 2024
Israel fears Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar escaped to Egypt with hostages – report
The Saudi Elaph news site cited Israeli officials as saying the terror chief fled with other senior members via the tunnels in Rafah.
February 20, 2024
Palestinian premier calls for ‘unity’ with Hamas, tells world to stop ‘focusing on October 7th’
'People should stop focusing on October 7th,' says Palestinian prime minister, calling for alliance with Hamas.
February 19, 2024
Netanyahu tells US Jewish leaders ‘We have to finish the job’ of eliminating Hamas
'There is no way to achieve total victory without destroying those battalions in Rafah, and we will do so.'
February 19, 2024
Reports indicate Israel behind the Iranian pipeline explosions
The attacks on the 800-mile-long pipeline cut 15% of Iran’s daily natural gas production.
February 19, 2024
PA funneled $280 million from Israel to reward terrorists
P.A. officials announced that 3,550 terrorists imprisoned in Israel will receive payouts, as will the families of over 20,000 slain 'martyrs.'
February 19, 2024
Hamas has ‘lost their fighting spirit’ says Gallant
The IDF disclosed that some hostages and bodies of dead captives were held in Nasser Hospital.
February 19, 2024
Defense Minister: ‘Hamas have lost their fighting spirit, are surrendering’
'The only thing required for their total collapse as a military system is a decision by the IDF...we have no right to stop as long as there are 134 hostages left in Gaza.'
February 18, 2024
‘The End of the Jews’: Israeli president displays children’s textbook found in Gaza
The book, created for schoolchildren, was written by Mahmoud az-Zahar, one of the founders of Hamas and former foreign minister of the Palestinian Authority.
February 18, 2024
Dozens of packages of medicines designated for hostages discovered in Gaza by IDF
The medicines were delivered through individual initiatives by family members of hostages and it isn't known whether the medications actually reached the hostages.
February 18, 2024
IDF is building a fortified road cutting Gaza into two
It will isolate the major terror center of Gaza City and the northern section from the center and south.
February 18, 2024
Hamas suspends hostage and ceasefire negotiations, demands more aid
Netanyahu declared that the best way to free the hostages was through 'military pressure and strong negotiations.'
February 17, 2024
Israel will fight in Rafah despite US pressure, says Netanyahu
'There is no way to achieve total victory without destroying those battalions in Rafah, and we will do so.'
February 17, 2024
30 UNRWA employees participated in Oct. 7 terror
Israel first reported in January that 12 UNRWA employees had taken part in the Oct. 7 attacks.
February 17, 2024
Two Israelis killed, several injured by terrorist in southern Israel
The terrorist was shot dead by a civilian with a firearm.
February 16, 2024
Hamas rejects Israel’s offer to free 1,500 prisoners for release of hostages – report
Hamas has refused any hostage deal that that doesn't include Israel agreeing to a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza.
February 16, 2024
IDF arrests 20 Oct 7 terrorists at Gaza hospital
An attack launched by Hamas from Nassar hospital last month was captured with IDF radar imagery.
February 16, 2024
Israeli ministers blast US-backed proposal for Palestinian state as ‘reward for terror’
Saudi Arabia hosted a meeting with six Arab ministers aimed at rebuilding the Gaza Strip and establishing a Palestinian State.
February 15, 2024
Hezbollah commander and deputy killed in IDF strike
Ali Muhammad al-Debes and his deputy Hassan Ibrahim Issa were involved in a March 2023 bombing at the Megiddo Junction that seriously injured a man.
February 15, 2024
Hostage’s brother: ICC war crimes suit against Hamas can harm terror group, help free hostages
The families of hostages are hoping that suit filed at the Hague will lead to arrest warrants against Hamas leaders in UN member states.
February 15, 2024
IDF enters Gaza hospital following intel about bodies of hostages
Hamas regularly uses hospitals and civilian centers such as mosques and schools for its terrorist activities.
February 15, 2024
Israel won’t accept Hamas ‘delusional’ hostage deal says Netanyahu
Hamas has refused to give up its demands of a total ceasefire and mass prisoner release.
February 15, 2024
IDF reveals another Al Jazeera reporter as a Hamas terrorist
The so-called reporter posted that Palestinian children would 'play with their heads' in reference to massacred Israelis.
February 15, 2024
IDF cleaning up in northern Gaza as Khan Yunis offensive continues
IDF intelligence revealed terrorists in northern Gaza are attacking from shelters as opposed to tunnels.
February 15, 2024
IDF soldier killed in Hezbollah rocket attack
Victim killed in terrorist rocket attack on northern Israel identified as 20-year-old IDF staff sergeant.
February 14, 2024
Israel vows ‘powerful response’ to deadly Hezbollah attack, threatens to hold Lebanon accountable
Israeli minister hints at possible actions against Lebanon, saying Beirut bears responsibility for Hezbollah attacks.
February 14, 2024
Families of hostages file war crimes complaint against Hamas at the ICC
The complaint charges Hamas with 'kidnapping, crimes of sexual violence, torture and other serious allegations.'
February 14, 2024
Hostages not receiving promised medication, many could be ‘critical or dead’
Israelis have heavily criticized the Red Cross for failing to use its influence to gain access to the captives.
February 14, 2024
One killed, eight wounded in Safed by Hezbollah rocket barrage
MDA uncovered a woman's body following a search of the building.
February 14, 2024
Accounts of Hamas guards raping hostages featured in documentary
Goldstein-Almog said that most of the hostages had stories about sexual or physical abuse at the hands of the Hamas guards.
February 13, 2024
Hamas reasserting control over northern Gaza, warns IDF officer
As IDF operates in southern Gaza, Hamas is working to reestablish control over north Gaza, IDF officer warns.
February 13, 2024IDF closing in on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar
IDF confirms Sinwar was hiding just days ago in tunnel now under IDF control.
February 13, 2024
IDF forces eliminate 30 terrorists in recent operations
Soldiers directed an airstrike and killed terrorists transporting cargo on a motorcycle.
February 13, 2024
Top Israeli officials head to Egypt for hostage deal talks
Despite calling Hamas’ last proposal ‘delusional,’ the government engaged with the document and is suggesting a compromise.
February 13, 2024
Rockets from Hezbollah wounds two in Kiryat Shmona
A 15-year-old boy is in serious condition and a 47-year-old woman was moderately hurt.
February 13, 2024
The IDF arrested an attempted rammer and stabber near Gush Etzion
A knife was found during a search of the terrorist’s vehicle.
February 13, 2024
Arab media focus on Gazans killed in hostage rescue, counting Hamas fighters as civilians
Dr. Mordechai Kedar’s review also showed they fear a full IDF incursion into Rafah.
February 13, 2024
3 IDF soldiers killed by Hamas ambush attack in Rafah
Since 70% of IDF troops have been removed from Gaza, soldiers are staying in one place rather being moved around which makes them more vulnerable to surprise attacks by Hamas.
February 12, 2024
Hamas claims Israeli airstrikes killed 3 hostages, wounded 5
Several of Hamas's past reports on dead hostages turned out to be false when captives returned alive, and such announcements are often a strategy of psychological warfare.
February 12, 2024
Everyone said not to invade Rafah, the IDF did it anyway
The pressure on Israel not to go into Rafah intensified, Israel went in and brought out two hostages.
February 12, 2024
Netanyahu calls Rafah hostage release ‘one of the greatest rescue missions in Israeli history’
Netanyahu described the mission that brought Fernando Marman and Louis Har back to safety without injuries as 'a perfect operation.' By Vered Weiss World Israel News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...
February 12, 2024
‘Hungry for days’: Hostages arrive home weak after release in gun battle showdown
IDF soldiers from the elite Yamam force shielded Har and Marman with their bodies while a heavy gun battle ensued.
February 12, 2024
Egypt can turn on Israel, warns former IDF general
“For years, they've been building highways into Sinai. We're the target,” says Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yitzhak Brik.
February 12, 2024Hamas panics over Rafah operation, refuses to mention IDF’s release of hostages
The Hamas statement discusses only civilian casualties without acknowledging the large number of terrorists among the dead.
February 12, 2024
Egypt warns Hamas to accept latest hostage deal or IDF will invade Rafah
According to Israel, there are four Hamas battalions left in the city along the Egyptian border.
February 12, 2024
IDF raids Gaza hospital apprehending 20 Hamas terrorists
The IDF said its forces searched the hospital precisely and selectively,' without shooting or harming the patients or staff.
February 12, 2024
Al Jazeera journalist’s laptop exposes him as Hamas commander
Mohamed Washah is a 'prominent commander' in Hamas’s anti-tank missile unit.
February 12, 2024
Netanyahu: US response to Hamas would have been ‘at least as strong’ as Israel’s
'Look, we were attacked in the worst attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust,' said Netanyahu.
February 11, 2024
IDF reservist who was shot in head saved by helmet
IDF soldiers from the 7037th (Res.) Battalion operating at a military post near Nablus neutralized a terrorist who fired at the force.
February 11, 2024
Gallant – IDF intelligence work will lead to ‘realistic’ hostage deal
The weekly Cabinet meeting is taking place at the IDF's security division to show ministers a display of recent intelligence findings in Gaza.
February 11, 2024
Hamas warns attack on Rafah will ‘blow up’ hostage deal amid growing condemnation against IDF offensive
The U.S., Egypt and others in the international community have warned against an offensive in the Gaza border city.
February 11, 2024Despite severe int’l opposition, Netanyahu forges ahead with Rafah operation
In recent days, the rhetoric in foreign capitals has ramped up in opposition to a Rafah military campaign.
February 11, 2024Families of hostages to file suit against Hamas at Hague
Thousands of Jews from across the Netherlands are expected to rally in The Hague, in solidarity with the families pursuing legal means against Hamas.
February 11, 2024Israeli delegation to Cairo hopes for a ‘change of direction’ in hostage deal
Egypt has said that it will cancel its objection to the IDF's operations in Rafah if Hamas refuses to soften its demands in a hostage deal.
February 11, 2024
IDF airstrike kills senior Hamas leader in Rafah
Eliakubi provided security services for senior Hamas leaders and was a leading commander in Rafah.
February 10, 2024
‘Absurd’: UNRWA denies knowledge of tunnel under its own headquarters although it was paying Hamas’ electric bill
UNRWA claims its staff evacuated the headquarters in October and had not used the compound since.
February 10, 2024
Hamas commander tells troops it’s time to surrender to the IDF
'We came to the decision that we don't want to fight and as soon as the army comes we will turn ourselves in.'
February 9, 2024
Israeli official says pressure on Hamas, not compromise, will free hostages
In addition to demanding a permanent ceasefire for the release of hostages, Hamas would require Israel to release 1,500 prisoners, including those serving life sentences for murdering Israelis.
February 9, 2024