‘My brother is still in hell’: Hostage families divided on renewed military action in Gaza The Tikva Forum of Hostages' Families greeted the news of renewed strikes in Gaza and said they approved of the government's action. March 18, 2025
IDF eliminates head of Hamas government and three other senior officials in Gaza 'The IDF will continue to operate against the Hamas terrorist organization and remove any threat to the State of Israel,' the Israeli military stated. March 18, 2025
IDF shoots down Houthi missile from Yemen Following the attempted strike, Houthi official Hazam al-Asad tweeted in Hebrew, 'The Yemeni people will not leave Gaza alone! The Zionists will pay for their crimes against children, women, and civilians.' March 18, 2025
Islamic Jihad spokesman Abu Hamza killed in Israeli airstrikes His death comes amid a wider Israeli operation targeting Hamas and PIJ commanders, aimed at crippling the terror networks operating from Gaza. March 18, 2025
Netanyahu mulls full invasion of Gaza, ‘total war’ – leaves door open to ‘serious’ hostage talks Israel’s prime minister gathers security chiefs at IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv to deliberate on Gaza invasion plans, even as Israeli official says Jerusalem prepared to end fighting ‘at any point’ if Hamas serious about hostage talks. March 18, 2025
Otzma Yehudit party rejoins Netanyahu government after Gaza strikes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says new phase of Gaza war will look 'completely different' from previous operations. March 18, 2025
Israel begins mass evacuation of Gazans ahead of ground offensive IDF's Arabic spokesman warns Gazans to evacuate Israeli frontier, including much of northern Gaza, likely indicating impending ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. March 18, 2025
Five Hamas leaders killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza Two of the senior officials were previously reported to have been successfully targeted last summer in Gaza. March 18, 2025
IDF launches massive wave of Gaza airstrikes; Hamas says hundreds killed Following Hamas' refusal to continue hostage releases and multiple violations of the truce, IDF ends ceasefire with wave of airstrikes on Hamas positions. March 18, 2025
US blames Hamas for end of truce as Israel vows to hit Gaza with force ‘never seen before’ Israeli defense minister says wave of airstrikes targeting Hamas positions is just the beginning of new IDF offensive, vows Israel will open 'the gates of hell' and strike Gaza with force it has 'never seen before.' March 18, 2025
Yemen slams the Houthis – ‘Dragging us into unnecessary war’ The Houthis 'brought disaster to our country and innocent civilians,' says Yemeni government official. March 18, 2025
Over 50 killed in US strikes in Yemen, including Houthi security chief The chief of the Houthi leader's security detail was reportedly killed in the strike. March 17, 2025
Smotrich: Renewed fighting in Gaza will be ‘completely different’ Avigdor Lieberman, who leads the opposition Yisrael Beiteinu Party and served as Israel’s defense minister between 2016 and 2018 revealed that 'in the last month, in the last few months, Hamas has managed to recruit more than 10,000 new recruits.' March 17, 2025
IDF attacks terror cells in central, southern Gaza The Israeli military has targeted Palestinian terrorists attempting to plant explosives near Israeli forces near the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza multiple times in recent days. March 17, 2025
Israel vows ‘zero tolerance’ for Hezbollah in south Lebanon following drone strike Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF will show ‘zero tolerance’ for Hezbollah’s violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon, confirms Israeli military struck terror target Monday. March 17, 2025
Israeli hostage negotiators meet with top Egyptian officials Jerusalem has backed a proposal by U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff that Hamas release 11 living captives and half of the bodies it is holding as part of a ceasefire that would last throughout Passover and Ramadan. March 17, 2025
Ex-IDF chief: ‘I have no choice but to give credit to Hamas for its deception’ Halevi announced his resignation on Jan. 21, accepting responsibility for the IDF’s failure and saying it would 'stay with me for the rest of my life.' March 16, 2025
Terrorist freed in hostage deal among 6 killed in IDF airstrike on Gaza IDF airstrike in Gaza kills six terrorists, including one who participated in the October 7 massacre and another who was released in the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. March 16, 2025
Arab-Israeli terrorist’s Ramadan shooting attack in Jerusalem’s Old City foiled Police, Shin Bet nab Israeli Arab man and his brother who plotted to gun down Israeli police and Jewish civilians in the Old city of Jerusalem during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. March 16, 2025
Former hostage Tal Shoham – ‘I refused to kneel’ Given barely 300 calories-worth of food a day and beaten frequently, he said he and his fellow hostages “preserved our humanity between each other.” March 16, 2025
IDF kills two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon On Tuesday, Jerusalem and Beirut initiated negotiations toward settling their border dispute. March 16, 2025
Sinwar documents reveal scenarios for Israel’s elimination The documents seized in Gaza show that over the past decade, Hamas began formulating a practical strategy to bring about the end of the State of Israel. March 16, 2025
‘Total war’ – Hamas calls for Judea and Samaria terror attacks Senior Hamas leaders demand Palestinians attack Israelis in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. March 16, 2025
Netanyahu pushing for release of 11 living hostages Israeli prime minister instructs negotiating team in Qatar to back US mediator's proposal to extend the Gaza ceasefire and to release more convicted terrorists in exchange for the immediate return of 11 living captives. March 16, 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
IDF strikes Gazan terrorists planting bombs near troops Also on Saturday, the IDF attacked two terrorists operating a drone that posed a threat to troops in the area of Beit Lahia, the northern Gaza Strip. March 15, 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
Israeli Arab arrested for helping ISIS-linked terrorists He allegedly provided intelligence on security forces’ movements, including photographing Israeli troops en route to Tulkarem and transmitting the information via Telegram. March 13, 2025
Hamas online promoter accused of pocketing $4 million he raised for Gazan hospital Condemnation of Salah al-Jafarawi has come from ordinary Gazans and the PA, in whose name he claimed to be fundraising. 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
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
‘Over 2,000 attempted terror attacks in past year’ Unlike previous operations in Judea and Samaria, which typically involved withdrawals within days or weeks, 'Iron Wall' is characterized by a more prolonged presence. March 12, 2025
Hamas sends 4-year-old boy to IDF base for terrorist activity 'Cynical use of children' - Young boy sent by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip towards an IDF position in an apparent test of soldiers' readiness. March 12, 2025
Former Oct. 7 hostage reveals savage ‘birthday gift’ from Hamas To maintain his sanity, Wenkert spoke aloud to himself for two hours each day. When his birthday came, his 'present' was being brutally beaten with an iron rod. March 12, 2025
IDF attacks on three fronts, eliminating dozens of threats Israeli security forces killed three terrorists and arrested 10 others, including a senior operative, during counterterrorism raids in the Qabatiya and Jenin areas of northern Samaria March 11, 2025
Saudis, Qatar rip Israel over cutting Gaza electricity as UN warns of ‘dire consequences’ 'Very concerning' - United Nations and Arab states blast Israel over decision to cut off supply of electricity to the Gaza Strip, as part of a deepening siege as Hamas refuses to release additional hostages. March 11, 2025
Reuters falsely accuses murdered terror victim of being Mossad agent The news agency retracts claim, based on false comments by terrorist's family, that Israeli man murdered by terrorists was a Mossad agent. March 11, 2025
Israeli airstrikes cripple Syrian radar network IDF confirms Israeli warplanes bombed Syrian military targets, including radar systems and aerial intel facilities, to 'eliminate future threats.' March 11, 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
Witkoff: ‘No alternative’ for Hamas but to exit Gaza The Trump administration is pushing for a deal that would secure the release of all remaining hostages, extend the ceasefire through Ramadan and Passover, and potentially lead to a long-term truce. March 10, 2025
Smotrich: Israel will not allow Iran to become a nuclear power U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that he sent a letter to Khamenei, urging him to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Washington or face possible military action. March 10, 2025
Israeli baby wounded in terrorist rock-throwing near Nablus Four Israelis were killed in Huwara in 2023—brothers Hallel and Yagel Yaniv in February and father and son Shay Silas and Aviad Nir Nigrekar in August. March 10, 2025
Israel pressuring Egypt to take in Gazans – report Senior Israeli minister met with Egyptian official in Jerusalem last month, according to report, lobbying for Cairo to drop its objections to mass migration of Gazans, claiming Egyptian people support the move. March 10, 2025
Hezbollah leader vows to block Israeli presence in southern Lebanon It was Qassem’s first interview since taking leadership of the terror group in late October following the assassination by Israel of his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah. March 10, 2025
Hamas pushing for 10-year ceasefire – report Talks between Hamas and Trump envoy include proposal by the Gaza terror group for a 10-year truce with Israel not only in Gaza but Judea and Samaria as well. 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 to halt supply of electricity to Gaza 'I have signed an order immediately cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip. Enough talk, it’s time for action!' March 9, 2025
Israel threatens Gaza siege, targeted killings, and invasion to force Hamas to release hostages Report details Israel's plans to force Hamas into resuming release of hostages - including restoring the full siege on Gaza, targeted killings of Hamas leaders, mass evacuations in Gaza, and a full-scale invasion. March 9, 2025
Israel working to facilitate mass migration from Gaza under Trump plan 'If 5,000 emigrate per day it'll take one year to empty Gaza' - Israeli lawmakers say host countries sought to receive Gaza's population as Israel works to establish 'Migration Authority.' March 9, 2025
European countries back Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan Israel and the U.S. have rejected the proposal that envisages the population staying in place and the PA being in charge. March 9, 2025
Time running out: What we know about how Israel could strike Iran This time, even if Israel strikes alone, Iran promises to retaliate throughout the region. Therefore, a regional defensive setup is required, led by the U.S. of course. March 9, 2025
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on Israeli ships over Gaza supplies 'If war returns to Gaza, we will rain fire upon all areas of the enemy regime [Israel], especially Tel Aviv, which is known as occupied Jaffa,' he said in a statement marking the start of Ramadan. March 9, 2025
Qatar demands supervision of alleged Israeli nuclear sites In apparently political move, Qatar urges inspection of alleged Israeli nuclear facilities, while complaining about restrictions on UNRWA. March 9, 2025
Hamas agrees to release more hostages as Israel sends negotiating team to Qatar – report The Hamas terror organization has reportedly agreed to extend phase one of the ceasefire and to release a number of additional living hostages, as Israel dispatches a negotiating team for truce talks in Doha. 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
Preparations completed for Gazan migration The IDF has prepared land, air, and sea routes for Gazans who want to voluntarily leave the Strip and seek a better life elsewhere. 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
