That’s not my husband’s face’: Hostage’s wife reacts to cruel Hamas video Elkana Bohbot: 'I call on everyone, the IDF and the government, to bring us home.' April 19, 2025
Under pressure, Hamas running out of cash to pay terrorists Hamas is facing a severe financial crisis after Israel cut off a key revenue stream - humanitarian aid the group had been seizing and selling on the black market. April 19, 2025
Hostages will only be released if Israel withdraws – Gaza analyst Hamas rejected Israel's proposal to secure the release of 10 hostages in exchange for a 45-day ceasefire. April 18, 2025
Lebanon claims it is replacing Hezbollah in the south Hezbollah Member of Parliament Ali Fayyad stated the group was open to internal dialogue but warned against pressure on the LAF to disarm Hezbollah. April 18, 2025
IAF intercepts Houthi ballistic missile over Bethlehem This morning’s attack tested the IDF’s new warning system, which is supposed to send out an alert before the sirens are sounded. April 18, 2025
Hostage’s brother appears on Al Jazeera, begs Hamas to share info on captive’s condition Moshe Or, the brother of Avinatan Or, appears on Qatar’s Al Jazeera network in an appeal to Hamas leaders to disclose information on his brother’s condition and to reach a deal for his release. April 17, 2025
Anti-Hamas demonstrators in Gaza demand ‘peace, not terror’ In a bold protest, Gazan civilians risking Hamas repression reject the terror group's leadership and ask for peace. April 17, 2025
‘All day, I’m scratching and it hurts’: First signs of life from Israeli hostage seen in propaganda video The Jerusalem resident and off-duty soldier was working as a security guard and rescued many partygoers before being captured. April 16, 2025
One month since renewed fighting, 100 Hamas leaders killed, 1,200 targets hit The deaths of senior figures from Hamas’s politburo and internal mechanisms has weakened coordination between its political and military operatives. April 16, 2025
Terrorist behind deadly Samaria shooting attack killed by IDF IDF also kills Islamic Jihad terrorist who was released as part of November 2023 hostage deal, only to return to terrorism after his release. April 16, 2025
Israel backtracks on plan to withhold Gaza aid Israeli Defense Minister announces plans to set up system to for reintroducing aid to Gaza while circumventing Hamas – but draws harsh criticism from government. April 16, 2025
Israel ‘seriously concerned’ by US withdrawal from Syria Jerusalem is raising red flags over Washington's planned troop reduction in Syria. April 16, 2025
Hamas terrorist who murdered 5 IDF soldiers eliminated Terrorist from Hamas' elite Nukhba Force infiltrated into Israel in 2014 in attack on IDF pillbox that left five soldiers dead and one wounded. April 16, 2025
WATCH: IDF soldiers participate in Jewish ritual in Rafah IDF soldiers engage in the ritual of Sefirat ha'Omer, nightly marking the 49 days between the festivals of Passover and Shavuot. April 15, 2025
Gaza hospital chief faces threats for urging terrorists to leave medical center Mohammed Saqer, the head of nursing at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, revealed he had urged terror groups to leave the hospital. April 15, 2025
Hamas says it no longer has contact with captors of American hostage, blames Israeli airstrike Abu Obeida accused Israel of deliberately targeting the only surviving American hostage to avoid pressure from the Trump Administration. April 15, 2025
Fifth commander of Hamas’ Shejaiya Battalion killed since war began The IDF said al-‘Ajlah became Shejaiya battalion commander less than a week ago, replacing Haitham Sheikh Khalil, killed by Israeli forces April 9. April 15, 2025
Hezbollah will disarm in 2025: Lebanese president President Aoun pushes for peaceful disarmament of Hezbollah, stresses importance of avoiding another Lebanese civil war. April 15, 2025
WATCH: IDF strikes weapons storage facility in Gaza Video footage shows an Israeli military strike on a Hamas weapon facility. April 15, 2025
US begins indirect talks with Iran in Oman Saturday’s renewed engagement, facilitated by the Sultanate of Oman in Muscat, was the first such exchange since Donald Trump returned to the U.S. presidency. April 15, 2025
Nukhba terrorist who joined hostage ceremony killed in IDF strike A Hamas commander who took part in the October 7 massacre and appeared at a hostage release ceremony has been killed in an Israeli airstrike, the IDF confirmed. April 15, 2025
Hamas rejects Egypt’s hostage deal over requirement to disarm Cairo's proposal calls for a 45-day ceasefire during which half of the remaining hostages would be released and additional humanitarian aid would enter the Gaza Strip. April 14, 2025
New 70-day Gaza ceasefire proposal to secure release of 11 hostages Releases would likely be 'staggered over the course of the ceasefire' rather than happening simultaneously. April 14, 2025
One injured in South Hebron Hills car-ramming Palestinian terrorists targeted Israeli Jews in Judea and Samaria at least 6,343 times in 2024. April 14, 2025
IDF strikes Hamas terror sites amid expanded Gaza ops On Saturday night, as the Jewish people ushered in Passover, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a rocket fired by terrorists in Gaza. April 14, 2025
EU authorities bust Hezbollah drone smuggling network Spain, Germany, France and the UK arrested 11 suspected Hezbollah operatives believed to be involved in the sophisticated operation. April 14, 2025
Hamas forces American hostage to blast Netanyahu in propaganda video Originally from Tenafly, N.J., he is the only one of the five remaining American hostages believed to still be alive. April 13, 2025
Two Arab-Israelis indicted for role in Temple Mount stabbing attack The two aided and abetted a top operative in the Tulkarm Brigade terrorist group with one attempting to participate in the attack. April 11, 2025
IDF raises readiness in all sectors ahead of Passover Last month, Zamir canceled the policy of 'shutdowns' during holidays, in which large numbers of active-duty IDF personnel are granted leave. April 11, 2025
IDF probe credits security preparedness in Re’im with preventing more extensive damage on Oct. 7 On October 7th, a hundred terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Re'eim, killing 15 members of the security forces and seven civilians. April 10, 2025
Hamas terrorist behind hostage parade eliminated The elimination marks a significant blow to the 'Shadow Unit' and a symbolic act of justice for the horrors inflicted on Israeli captives. April 10, 2025
‘Welcome to Syria’: Soldiers gear up for Passover with ‘goosebumps’ and grape juice Following the Assad regime's collapse, the IDF assumed control of the Syrian side of Mount Hermon indefinitely. April 10, 2025
IDF to evacuate Rafah, create buffer zone along Gaza-Egypt border Israeli officials emphasize that this buffer is necessary to prevent the reconstitution of Hamas forces and the use of smuggling tunnels that run between Gaza and Egypt. April 10, 2025
IDF probe reveals communication and operational failures in Sderot on October 7 'The IDF has had flawed concepts and failures over the years that led the operational end into a situation it couldn't avoid.' April 9, 2025
The IDF failed in its mission to protect Sderot on Oct.7 – probe finds Among the casualties in Sderot, 53 were 37 civilians, 11 police officers, three soldiers, and two firefighters. April 9, 2025
IDF has destroyed only 25% of Hamas’ Gaza tunnels — report Security sources claim several smuggling tunnels cross the Egyptian border. April 9, 2025
Israel strikes Hezbollah facility in Beqaa Valley A senior Hezbollah official told Reuters the group is open to discussing disarmament—but only if Israel fully withdraws from several strategic positions in southern Lebanon first. April 9, 2025
UN head rejects Israel’s plan to be in charge of aid to Gaza Antonio Guterres says the international body will not cooperate, rejecting Israeli proof that aid has been stolen by Hamas. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News The head of the United Nations rejected on... April 9, 2025
Raanana terrorists sentenced to life plus 60 years Cousins Ahmed and Mahmoud Zidat had murdered one and injured over two dozen in combined ramming and stabbing attacks. April 9, 2025
IDF soldiers dressed as Palestinians capture top terror leader who tried to escape When initially captured, Bana tried to escape from Israeli troops who then shot him in the leg. April 8, 2025
IDF nabs three stone-throwing terrorists in central Samaria Palestinian terrorists targeted Israeli Jews in Judea and Samaria at least 6,343 times in 2024, according to figures published by Rescuers Without Borders (Hatzalah Judea and Samaria) on Feb. 17. April 8, 2025
Knife-wielding terrorist killed during Samaria stabbing attack A female Palestinian terrorist who hurled stones at soldiers, then attempted to stab them when they tried to arrest her, was shot and killed during Samaria attack. By World Israel News Staff A female Pale... April 8, 2025
Hamas will free 8 living hostages during 70-day ceasefire under new deal – report Neither Israel nor Hamas has refused or accepted Cairo's plan, according to the report. April 8, 2025
16 flights to relocate Gazans have already departed, Israeli minister announces Israel's Defense Ministry has been working closely with Gazan civilians to coordinate their relocation. April 7, 2025
IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who posed as a journalist on Oct. 7th An Iranian news agency called Eslaih 'Israel's nightmare' for 'tirelessly covering the events of Gaza and reflecting them on social media platforms.' April 7, 2025
‘Not the first time Hamas has abused ambulances’ An Israeli official dismissed claims of killings from up close, secondary shootings and that those shot were handcuffed, stressing that the shots were fired from a distance. April 7, 2025
Terrorist nabbed after dramatic chase on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway Police shut down Highway 1, linking Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, during highspeed pursuit of Palestinian terrorist armed with an assault rifle. April 7, 2025
Palestinians launch general strike across Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria Arabs living in eastern Jerusalem and the Palestinian Authority launch general strike, shuttering shops and factories, in protest of the Gaza war. April 7, 2025
Police, Shin Bet foil terror plot in Jerusalem The suspect was studying how to assemble explosive devices and had acquired materials such as metal pipes, matchboxes and fireworks, the Shin Bet and police said. April 7, 2025
Report: Israel to resume aid transfers to Gaza – even without hostage deal IDF reportedly preparing new program to deliver food, fuel, and medicine directly to Gazans, bypassing Hamas, despite the failure to secure the release of the remaining 59 hostages. April 7, 2025
Hamas fires 10 rockets at Ashdod, one injured Last week, Hamas rejected the US-backed proposal for a hostage-for-prisoners release process and a pause in fighting. April 6, 2025
IDF kills two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon Following a ceasefire agreement late last year, Hezbollah has resumed efforts to rebuild its military and financial networks. April 6, 2025
How Israel finally eliminated Yahya Sinwar Though the Hamas strongman was indeed slain with some element of luck, his death resulted from a determined, sophisticated operation that invested considerable resources and employed groundbreaking combat techniques. April 6, 2025
WATCH: IDF Division 36 Returns to Gaza, Operates in Morag Corridor The IDF has released footage showing that Division 36 has returned to the Morag Corridor in Rafah to eliminate terrorists. April 5, 2025
Al Jazeera journalist says those who oppose Hamas should be treated as ‘traitors’ Ziad wrote that these individuals should be dealt with under Palestinian revolutionary law, referencing Hamas's 2007 massacre of Palestinian Authority personnel that led to their Gaza takeover. April 5, 2025
Hamas propaganda video shows first signs of life from Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein The Hostage and Missing Families Forum has requested that the Israeli media not publish the propaganda video without their permission. April 5, 2025
IDF kills terrorist ‘likely’ involved in Bibas family murders Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Awad infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7, 2023, in the wake of the Hamas-led assault on Israel’s western Negev, and 'oversaw' the abduction of the Bibas family, the IDF said. April 5, 2025
IDF chief in Gaza: ‘We will not stop until every hostage returns’ The Rafah area remains a critical objective for Israeli forces due to the suspected presence of senior Hamas figures and significant weapons stockpiles. April 4, 2025
Now is the time to destroy the Iranian threat – analysis Iran is aggressively advancing its belligerent agenda, disrupting the region as it pursues nuclear capabilities. April 4, 2025
IDF probe confirms the army’s failed in its mission to protect residents of Kibbutz Nirim According to the report, the IDF only reached Nirim in the early afternoon, after which time much of the damage had been done, and many of the terrorists had returned to Gaza, some with hostages. By Vered W... April 4, 2025
