Hamas offers to release all remaining hostages at once, but at what ‘cost’? Hamas officials pushing for a comprehensive, all-or-nothing approach to talks for the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire offering to release all remaining Israeli hostages in one shot - while demanding an end to the war and a full IDF withdrawal. February 19, 2025
Gaza terrorist who held Israelis captive to be released in hostage deal – report Details regarding the identities of the terrorists slated for release under the hostage deal reportedly concealed from ministers. February 19, 2025
Released Palestinian terrorist leaves prison with $633,000 The Palestinian Authority (PA) allocates around $279 million annually to pay salaries to security prisoners in Israeli prisons, which range from $400-$3,400 per month, depending on the sentence. February 18, 2025
Hamas to release six living hostages on Saturday In addition, the remains of four hostages killed in Hamas captivity will be handed over to Israel on Thursday. February 18, 2025
Terrorists behind Nova massacre had planned to take over city IDF investigation reveals that terrorist forces which conducted massacre at music festival had arrived there by accident - and had actually planned to take over a nearby city. February 18, 2025
New evidence: Biden pressured Israel to send Gaza aid that went directly to Hamas Although Israel informed then-U.S. President Biden about the recordings, the Biden Administration still pressured Israel to send hundreds of aid trucks into Gaza daily. February 17, 2025
Smotrich freezes additional PA funds, will use them to assist terror victims This is the latest in a series of liens that freeze designated PA funds to prevent them from being used to finance terrorism. February 17, 2025
IDF nabs terrorists, seizes weapons and cash in Judea and Samaria During another operation in the Ephraim Brigade area of responsibility, which covers the Tulkarem and Qalqilya sectors in western Samaria, forces arrested a terrorism suspect and seized an M-16 rifle and two handguns. February 17, 2025
IDF confirms it will remain in five Lebanon outposts after deadline In addition to its continued presence in Lebanon, the IDF is working to build forward operating outposts near every border town. Construction of the outposts has already started and many have already been built. February 17, 2025
Elimination of Hamas still 2 years away, Israeli envoy says Israel's New York consul-general said Israel will never accept a ‘terror state” in Gaza or Judea and Samaria, and knows it has full U.S. backing. February 17, 2025
Two Israeli-Arabs planning attacks for Hamas arrested Investigators believe the brothers were preparing for a 'military confrontation' against Israel. February 17, 2025
Hamas reportedly willing to hand over Gaza to Palestinian Authority Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas meets World Jewish Congress leader, pushing bid for Ramallah to take control over the Gaza Strip after Hamas reportedly agrees to cede the area. February 17, 2025
Israel hits Hezbollah rocket launchers, weapons in Lebanon Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri announced on Thursday that Beirut rejects Israel’s plan to maintain a presence in five locations in Southern Lebanon after this Tuesday’s ceasefire expiration date (Feb. 18). February 17, 2025
‘We won’t fight for surrender deals’ – IDF soldiers slam Gaza truce 'There is no moral justification for sending us to risk our lives on land that will later be handed over to the enemy,' wrote the soldiers. February 17, 2025
Israel’s UN Ambassador Leiter says Egypt’s military buildup will be addressed ‘very soon’ Egypt has constructed military bases in Sinai 'that can only be used for offensive operations, for offensive weapons—that’s a clear violation,' said Leiter. February 16, 2025
IDF soldiers report that Hamas is planting explosives in the Gaza buffer zone This report follows news from last week that Nukhba terrorists were driving pickup trucks near the buffer zone. February 16, 2025
IDF airstrike during ceasefire kills 3 Hamas terrorists Israeli Air Force bombs group of armed Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip as they approached an IDF army unit, leaving at least two terrorists dead, three injured. February 16, 2025
Israel frees 369 Palestinian terrorists as part of hostage deal The distribution plan indicated that 334 prisoners were to be taken to Gaza, 24 faced deportation abroad, reportedly to Egypt, 10 were to be transferred to Judea and Samaria and one was to be sent to eastern Jerusalem. February 16, 2025
Torture, lice-ridden tunnels, salty water – freed hostages speak out Sagui Dekel-Chen, Alexandre (Sasha) Troufanov and Iair Horn suffered unspeakable conditions in Hamas captivity. February 16, 2025
IAF kills Hezbollah drone force commander During the war, Hezbollah’s aerial forces, known as Unit 127, repeatedly fired explosives-laden drones into Israel. February 16, 2025
Lebanon: 25 UNIFIL attackers arrested, will be punished The incident raised serious questions as to whether Lebanese security forces are capable of reigning in Hezbollah. February 16, 2025
Hamas captors cynically gave Sagui Dekel-Chen earrings for his wife on news she gave birth Dekel-Chen did not believe the terrorists about the birth of his daughter until the IDF confirmed it was true. February 16, 2025
Hamas agrees to relinquish control of Gaza in second phase of hostage deal – report Hamas said it would be prepared to discuss the implementation of Phase Two of the hostage and ceasefire agreement on Monday. February 15, 2025
369 Palestinian prisoners freed, forced to wear sweatshirts with message from Israel Of the 369 Palestinian prisoners released Saturday, 36 were serving life sentences for murder. February 15, 2025
3 released hostages appeared emaciated, pale Alexander "Sasha" Troufanov, Sagui Dekel Chen, and Iair Horn, appeared emaciated and pale as they returned to Israel after 498 days in captivity. February 15, 2025
Hostages Alexandre Troufanov, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Yair Horn free from Gaza Since the ceasefire entered into force on Jan. 19, 19 Israeli and five Thai hostages have been released in exchange for 566 Palestinian terrorists held in Israeli prisons. February 15, 2025
Iran to build 1,000 nuclear sites if ‘enemy’ destroys 100, president says amid reports of possible Israeli strike Pezeshkian also criticized the United States for pursuing a 'contradictory' approach to Iran, saying that while President Donald Trump claims he wants to negotiate a nuclear deal, he also imposes harsh sanctions on Tehran. February 14, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio invites Arab States opposed to Trump’s Gaza plan to propose an alternative 'All these countries claim to care about Palestinians, but none of them are willing to take any in. None have a history of doing anything for Gaza,' Rubio said. February 14, 2025
80-year old freed hostage Gadi Moses describes walking 7km, solving complex math problems during captivity 'At some point, he realized he had to stop expecting immediate rescue and shift his focus to surviving each day. He taught himself to think differently.' February 13, 2025
Lebanese government prevents Iranian plane with funds for Hezbollah from leaving Tehran The Lebanese government is fulfilling a provision in the ceasefire agreement with Israel, which requires it to prevent Iran from transferring funds to Hezbollah. February 13, 2025
Two Arab-Israelis arrested on charges of planning Hamas terror attacks According to the investigation, one of the suspects purchased materials to make fire bombs and 'conducted tests' to produce explosive charges with the intent to attack a bus transporting Israeli troops. February 13, 2025
Hamas agrees to release 3 hostages on Saturday to save Gaza ceasefire Hamas willing to free three Israeli hostages on Saturday, a step Israel has said would be enough to maintain the current ceasefire - despite Trump's ultimatum and mixed messages from Netanyahu. February 13, 2025
Hamas forced hostage to stage her own death, smashed another captive’s teeth Daniella Gilboa was forced to stage her own death for a propaganda film; a Thai had his teeth smashed in. February 13, 2025
Report: US okays ‘long-term’ IDF presence in Lebanon Trump administration reportedly authorizes Israel to maintain a 'long-term' presence in key strategic areas in southern Lebanon, again pushing back the deadline for the full withdrawal of IDF forces. February 13, 2025
Iran flying cash to Hezbollah via Beirut Airport, IDF warns IDF spokesman said that Iran has successfully smuggled money, intended for re-arming Hezbollah, through the airport. February 13, 2025
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
