War Cabinet Minister says IDF will operate in Rafah on Ramadan if no hostage deal Egyptian and Qatari sources claim that Hamas has softened its position on conditions for a hostage release. February 22, 2024
‘Traffic jams at checkpoints have turned into death traps’ Yesha Council head Shlomo Ne'eman's warning was echoed by other Israeli officials after the Thursday terror attack by two brothers and a third accomplice from the Bethlehem area. February 22, 2024
Terrorist in Ra’anana car ramming attack also tried to assassinate IDF Arabic spokesman One of the terrorists confessed that he spotted the senior IDF Arabic spokesman, Avichay Adraee at a Ranaana restaurant and followed him with a knife. February 22, 2024
When will IDF finish high-intensity combat phase of war? The IDF will likely complete its operations in Khan Yunis and begin moving units into Rafah, assuming no hostage release deal is reached with Hamas that would require a pause in fighting. February 21, 2024
As Israel sends delegation to Cairo, official downplays rumors of a ‘breakthrough’ hostage deal 'If we await a softening of Hamas' stance, I don't believe we are there yet.' February 21, 2024
Palestinians in Gaza demonstrate against Hamas In the second show of anger within a week, protests took place both in the northern and southern sections of the coastal enclave. February 21, 2024
Hamas sexual sadism on Oct. 7 was systematic – and included forcing families to watch their acts The first official report of its kind 'leaves no possibility of it being denied or ignored' by the international community. February 21, 2024
Netanyahu – Israel won’t capitulate to the ‘delusional price’ for a hostage release Netanyahu urged the international community to increase pressure on Qatar to advocate for the release of the remaining hostages. February 21, 2024
IDF readies for Rafah offensive, Israeli gov’t denies Sinwar fled to Egypt The Saudi report suggests, Sinwar along with his brother and some hostages were smuggled into Egypt. February 21, 2024
Qatar claims Hamas is giving medicine to hostages, Netanyahu demands proof Qatar's statement gave no explanation for the delay in the delivery of medicines. February 20, 2024
Oil factory in Lebanon set ablaze following IDF airstrike The oil production plant was close to Hezbollah's weapons storage facilities which was the Israeli military's target. February 20, 2024
PA says limiting Arabs at Temple Mount on Ramadan is tantamount to ‘holy war’ Government ministers are considering a policy to restrict the access of Palestinians living in Judea and Samaria to the Temple Mount during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. February 20, 2024
Gaza border protesters vow to continue blockade despite police order to evacuate 'The nation of Israel will not be silent about this, and we will continue to arrive daily in order to stop this moral disgrace.' February 20, 2024
Hezbollah has a tunnel network more dangerous than Hamas’ – report Dug dozens of meters down into stone, hundreds of kilometers of tunnels have been dug over decades, says the French paper Liberation. February 20, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
IDF 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, 2024
Hamas 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
