Family of kidnapped IDF soldier Matan Angrest receives news he is alive Matan Angrest's mother Anat: 'We were informed that he was held there in harsh conditions because he is a soldier.' February 12, 2025
Houthis will attack again if Gaza truce breaks, terror leader warns The terrorist leader claimed that the U.S.-Israeli agenda aimed to seize Islamic holy sites, including Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem and Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia. February 12, 2025
Israel pushes to keep IDF in parts of southern Lebanon past US deadline – report Israel's military has reportedly submitted plans for its forces to remain in strategically important areas in southern Lebanon beyond the deadline set by the US. February 12, 2025
IDF ready to rapidly re-enter Gaza if ordered The IDF continues to maintain a presence in southern Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor on the border with Egypt, and surrounds the Rafah Crossing. February 12, 2025
Preparing for war? Hamas bans phone use among leadership Fearing Israeli assassinations, Hamas' senior political and military leadership ditch phones to avoid being tracked, go into hiding. February 12, 2025
‘No famine in Gaza, Strip flooded with aid’ – Israeli official 'The amount of food that enters Gaza every day is enormous,' Israeli official says, stressing that shortages are created by Hamas hoarding aid. February 12, 2025
Netanyahu: Ceasefire ends unless hostages are freed on Saturday PM ordered the IDF to amass forces in and around the Gaza Strip 'in light of Hamas’s statement about its decision to violate the [ceasefire] agreement,' Netanyahu said. February 11, 2025
Which captives have not yet been freed in first phase of hostage deal? The list of 17 includes five older men, nine men under 50, a mother and two children. February 11, 2025
Hostage’s niece calls to halt Gaza aid if Hamas delays release Yael Savariego’s demand echoes that of former internal security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. February 11, 2025
Israeli minister: Trump backs Israel annexing 5% of Gaza for every hostage harmed Senior Israeli minister says Israel must issue its own ultimatum to Hamas and threaten to annex parts of the Gaza Strip every time a hostage is harmed, claiming Trump fully backs such a move. February 11, 2025
Hamas responds to Trump’s ultimatum UN chief urges Gaza terror group to implement planned hostage release, as Hamas rebuffs President Trump's warning that 'all hell will break loose' if Israeli hostages are not released on Saturday. February 11, 2025
Elderly hostage slated for release reported dead, signs of life from twin captives Shlomo Mansour was killed by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, officials from his hometown say, while family of twin brothers held hostage say they have received a sign of life. February 11, 2025
NY Times’ Oct. 7 war coverage ‘distorted, imbalanced’ – Study Data analysis finds that the New York Times presented Palestinian death statistics without mentioning Hamas terrorists killed battling IDF troops, glossed over murders of Israeli civilians in terror attacks and bombings. February 11, 2025
US: All IDF soldiers must withdraw from Lebanon by next week 'Israel’s withdrawal remains on the existing timeline, and they did not request an extension,' says Trump administration official February 11, 2025
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas with deadline to release all hostages 'If all the Gaza hostages aren't returned by Saturday at 12:00 p.m., I would say cancel the ceasefire. Let all hell break loose.' February 11, 2025
Hamas official threatens: ‘October 7th was just a prelude’ On Monday, Hamas announced it would pause hostage releases, citing alleged 'Israeli violations' of the agreement. February 10, 2025
Israel responds to Hamas’s threat to cancel hostage deal Defense Minister Katz: 'Hamas’s announcement that it will halt the release of Israeli hostages is a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.' February 10, 2025
PA nixes ‘pay for slay’ – but quietly finds alternative funding for jailed terrorists The 'pay-for-slay' program refers to the PA's policy of providing financial support to terrorists who carry out attacks against Israelis. February 10, 2025
Hostages’ testimony reveals Hamas’s cruelty The former hostages reported being interrogated and burned, leading one of them to collapse. February 10, 2025
Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations and says it will delay next hostage release The next exchange was scheduled for Saturday, releasing three Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. February 10, 2025
Israel hits Syria-Lebanon arms smuggling tunnel Additionally, the IAF struck Hezbollah sites in Lebanon containing munitions and rocket launchers that posed an 'imminent threat.' February 10, 2025
‘Powerful offensive in Judea and Samaria will continue’ – IDF chief The monthlong Islamic festival is often marked by an uptick in terror attacks in Israel, particularly in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria. February 10, 2025
IDF fires at Gazans for approaching Israeli border, media reports 3 killed Defense Minister Katz: 'Israel's security stance on Gaza remains firm: Anyone entering the buffer zone does so at their own risk.' February 9, 2025
IDF expands northern Samaria operation to Nur al-Shams Camp As of the latest IDF update, around 50 terrorists have been killed and more than 100 wanted suspects arrested since the operation began. February 9, 2025
Israeli delegation arrives in Doha for ceasefire talks Israel's Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing has reportedly raised objections with mediators regarding the poor physical condition of released hostages. February 9, 2025
Netanyahu defends Trump’s Gaza plan, says civilians who eschew terror can return Israeli prime minister appears on Fox News during Washington trip to defend Trump's plan to relocate Gaza's population, suggests Gazans who eschew terror will ultimately be able to return to the Strip. February 9, 2025
Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami freed from Gaza, resemble Holocaust survivors Israelis are drawing chilling parallels to the Muselmann—a term from the Holocaust used to describe Jewish prisoners in Nazi concentration camps who were starved to the brink of death. February 9, 2025
Details of horrific conditions in captivity revealed by hostages The hostages had no access to media and were unaware of the details of the October 7th massacre. February 9, 2025
IDF strikes terror targets in Syria and Lebanon The IAF struck a Hamas weapons storage facility in Syria, and another attack targeted and eliminated Hezbollah terrorists in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon. February 8, 2025
Netanyahu vows to take ‘appropriate action’ after hostages return in emaciated condition FM Gideon Sa'ar: 'Hamas terrorists and Gaza residents appear well-fed, while the Israeli hostages resemble Holocaust survivors.' February 8, 2025
Hamas warns Trump’s plan to move out Gazans could kill hostage deal The Hamas offical warned that any plan aimed at displacing Palestinians would be considered a "new occupation" and met with determined resistance.. February 7, 2025
Hamas holds up list of names of hostages for release, claims Israel not complying with agreement Data from COGAT shows that 12,000 humanitarian aid trucks have entered Gaza in direct contradiction to Hamas's claims. February 7, 2025
Netanyahu tells Saudis to create Palestinian state on their land His remark was in response to a question regarding Saudi Arabia's stated precondition for normalizing ties with Israel—namely, a framework for the establishment of a Palestinian state. February 7, 2025
Terrorists released by Israel leave prison as millionaires 'In another society, if a criminal goes to jail for murdering someone, he’s ashamed about it. In the Palestinian Authority, they go around with a crown on their heads,' Itamar Marcus, Palestinian Media Watch’s founder and director, said. February 6, 2025
Spain and Ireland reject Israel’s suggestion that they take in Gazan civilians Spain, Ireland, and Norway had unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state, and Spain halted all weapons exports to Israel. February 6, 2025
Hamas urges Arab countries to resist Trump’s Gaza relocation plan Hamas urged Arab nations to convene an emergency summit to discuss strategies for countering what it called Trump's 'displacement project.' February 6, 2025
Israel thwarts Palestinian suicide bombing on Jerusalem bus Several members of the cell were also involved in shooting attacks against Israeli soldiers in the past year. February 6, 2025
Israel nearly launched massive attack to destroy Hezbollah four days after October 7th Top IDF brass and defense minister Yoav Gallant were for striking the more powerful enemy first. February 6, 2025
IDF ordered to facilitate mass migration of Gazans Israel's defense chief directs the military to draft plan enabling Gazans to leave the Gaza Strip en masse, following President Donald Trump's call for the relocation of the entire population of the coastal enclave. February 6, 2025
Sister of Israeli hostage in Iraq says Biden Administration ‘kept showering officials with cash’ Emma Tsurkov to Trump: 'Thank God a tough leader with a backbone of steel is in the White House and has stopped playing games. Mr. President, only you can bring my sister home!' February 5, 2025
‘Morally deviant’ – Hamas executed its own gay operatives Internal notes from within terror organization promote recommended stoning a homosexual commander to death. February 5, 2025
Hamas military leader used female IDF hostages as human shields Liri Albag, Daniela Gilboa, Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, and Agam Berger were confined in an apartment where the high-ranking Hamas leader was staying. February 4, 2025
Which countries are taking in released Palestinian terrorists? Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Malaysia have stated they would accept Palestinians released from Israeli prisons, and discussions are ongoing to secure approval from Algeria and Indonesia. February 4, 2025
2 IDF soldiers killed, 6 wounded in terrorist shooting in Jordan Valley Terrorist gunman opens fire at group of Israeli soldiers at checkpoint in the Jordan Valley, leaving two dead, eight wounded, including two in serious condition. February 4, 2025
Terrorists released in Gaza hostage deal transferred to luxurious Egyptian hotel The 88 who have been deported so far are enjoying the beautiful St. Regis Almasa Hotel. February 4, 2025
80% of Israelis back Trump’s proposal to relocate Gazans – poll Around 43% said the plan was 'practical' and should be implemented, while 30% said it was 'desirable but not practical.' February 3, 2025
Freed hostage Gadi Moses debated with Hamas captors over ownership of Israeli land When the Hamas captors asserted that their ancestors lived in the land before the Jews, Moses responded, 'What are you talking about? Our people lived in these places 3,000 years ago!' February 3, 2025
IDF: 50 terrorists killed, 100 detained since start of Samaria op The military on Sunday destroyed 23 buildings in the Jenin area which were used as terror infrastructure. February 3, 2025
Hamas forced hostage to write thank-you letter before release American-Israeli dual citizen held captive for over year by Hamas terrorists was forced to write a letter thanking his captors before being released as part of the hostage deal. February 3, 2025
ISIS terrorist gets three life sentences for Jerusalem murders Palestinian Arab terrorist who swore allegiance to the Islamic State In Syria terror group and murdered three in two separate Jerusalem stabbing attacks sentenced to three life sentences, 40 years in prison. February 3, 2025
Despite vows by Netanyahu, Palestinian Authority gains foothold in Gaza Strip Palestinian Authority reportedly managing strategically critical border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip - in spite of repeated pledges by the Prime Minister's Office that PA will have no role in Gaza security. February 3, 2025
Document reveals ‘real mastermind’ of Oct 7 and when invasion was first ordered A captured document shows that Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas’ military arm, sent detailed orders to 25 senior commanders. February 3, 2025
Hezbollah’s Nasrallah to be buried in ‘grand procession’ On Sept. 27, the Israeli Air Force dropped at least a dozen 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on Nasrallah’s bunker in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing the Hezbollah leader. February 3, 2025
This is Hamas’s ‘Shadow Unit’ Initially, the unit was composed of highly experienced terrorists, but over time, others were recruited, including members of the Hamas intelligence apparatus, its Nukhba force and other divisions. February 3, 2025
One seriously wounded in stabbing near Jerusalem Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the suspect, who fled the scene. February 3, 2025
‘Oct. 7th wasn’t worth it,’ says terrorist freed in hostage deal Released terrorist says Palestinians paid 'too high a price' for the gains achieved by the October 7th terror onslaught. February 3, 2025
Almost 20 years later, suspect charged for murder of IDF soldiers Terrorist who participated in murder of two IDF soldiers in 2007 arrested by Israeli forces, nearly 20 years after slayings. February 3, 2025
Freed Hostage Ofer Kalderon was regularly beaten, kept in a cage during captivity Hamas wanted to convince Kalderon 'that the world he knew no longer existed.' February 2, 2025
71% of Israelis oppose Palestinian state, even if it means forfeiting Saudi normalization A majority of Israelis polled said they would reject Saudi normalization if it requires the establishment of a Palestinian State. February 2, 2025
Over 50 terrorists killed in Jenin area as Israeli raids continue According to the IDF, more than 100 wanted Palestinian terror suspects have been arrested, 40 weapons confiscated, and 80 explosives neutralized. February 2, 2025