Seven hostages released from Hamas captivity The group includes several of the young men abducted from the Nova music festival, as well as others kidnapped from nearby kibbutzim. October 13, 2025
‘Moment we all prayed for’: Hospital readies to receive freed hostages The team is trained and aware of needing to be particularly attentive to the ramifications of extended time in captivity and how this has affected the bodies and psychological states of the hostages. October 13, 2025
Israel set to redeem hostages in first phase of Trump peace plan Jerusalem has agreed to release 1,950 Palestinian security prisoners, including 250 who are serving life sentences for deadly attacks, as well as 1,700 Palestinians arrested since Oct. 7, 2023. October 13, 2025
VP Vance says some deceased hostages may never come home US envoy Steve Witkoff met with families, acknowledging that recovering the remains of all the deceased hostages could be extremely difficult. October 12, 2025
Netanyahu delivers emotional speech, as hostages are about to be freed Netanyahu said Israel’s recent victories have opened 'great opportunities that we have never known before.' October 12, 2025
Another tragic Oct. 7 suicide: Two years after losing her son at the Nova festival, Yelena ends her life Yelena's surviving son described his mother as 'a loving woman who lived for her children.' October 12, 2025
Netanyahu lights candle in memory of war victims Twenty hostages are thought to be alive and will be returned to Israel on Monday. October 12, 2025
Red carpet and road closures: Israel gears up for Trump’s arrival Police said thousands of officers will be deployed at the airport, in Jerusalem, and along the main routes between the two, beginning early Monday morning. October 12, 2025
The Palestinian campaign to undermine relations between Christians and Israel This campaign includes fake plots, media attacks, anti-Jewish and anti-Israel messaging, and incitement under the guise of religious discourse or human rights. October 12, 2025
‘I can’t bear this pain’ — Nova survivor takes his own life Nova Festival survivor Roei Shalev, 30, ended his life nearly two years after witnessing his girlfriend’s murder. October 12, 2025
El Al says it is helping relatives of hostages fly to Israel The airline shared video footage of a pilot announcing that 'this time, it’s not an ordinary flight.' October 12, 2025
Trump special envoy Witkoff tells crowd at Hostages Square: ‘I dreamed of this night’ The crowd erupted in cheers when Witkoff thanked former President Donald Trump, saying, 'It was your belief, joined with the bold leadership of my friend and president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, that made this peace possible.' October 11, 2025
WATCH: Witkoff, Jared and Ivanka address massive rally at Hostages Square Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with his wife Ivanka address a massise crowd at Hostages Square. October 11, 2025
Netanyahu weighs early election bid as Gaza deal boosts political fortunes Netanyahu is reportedly exploring advancing national elections, holding quiet talks within Likud to fast-track party primaries. October 10, 2025
Trump envoys praise Netanyahu, IDF for Gaza deal Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Wiktoff attended a joint conference in Jerusalem with Netanyahu and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer following the cabinet's approval of the ceasefire deal. October 10, 2025
Netanyahu’s right-wing partners laud hostages’ return but warn of deal’s dangers Israel has agreed to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian terrorists, including about 250 serving life sentences for deadly attacks and another 1,700 arrested since the Oct. 7 war began. October 9, 2025
Hospitals prepare for ‘complex mission’ to treat freed hostages Each captivity survivor will receive multidisciplinary medical and psychological care. October 9, 2025
‘Thanks to our martyrs’ – Terror groups celebrate ceasefire Framing ceasefire as victory over Israel, the terror organizations credited Palestinian 'sacrifice and heroism' for achieving the deal. October 9, 2025
‘Rivers of Jewish blood’ – Religious Zionism to vote against deal Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks out against truce and hostage release, saying that Israel must 'continue to strive with all its might for the real eradication of Hamas.' October 9, 2025
Israeli intel: Hamas can’t locate all deceased hostages’ bodies Israeli negotiators reportedly accepted the deal knowing that the bodies of some hostages would never be returned. October 9, 2025
Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal: Timeline explained The agreement requires all steps — IDF withdrawal from Gaza, freeing the Israeli hostages, and Palestinian prisoners being released from Israeli custody — within 72 hours. October 9, 2025
IDF to begin Gaza withdrawal within 24 hours: Report The Israeli army is preparing to withdraw from Gaza’s cities as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Donald Trump. October 9, 2025
Netanyahu invites Trump to address Knesset after ‘emotional’ call on hostage deal Netanyahu “thanked President Trump for his efforts and for his global leadership,” while Trump praised Netanyahu for his “resolute leadership” and actions taken to reach this moment. October 9, 2025
Tears and relief as hostage families praise Trump’s deal to free captives Trump shared the clip on Truth Social early Thursday, calling it one of the most emotional moments of his life. October 9, 2025
Ben-Gvir declares Temple Mount triumph, calls for Hamas defeat Almost 70,000 Jews ascended the holy site in the Hebrew year 5785, a 22% increase compared to the previous year and a modern-day record. October 9, 2025
Israel thwarts major Iranian weapons smuggling plot to terror cells in Judea and Samaria According to the ISA, the discovery followed the recent arrest of an arms dealer from the Ramallah region. October 8, 2025
American rapper visits scene of Oct 7 massacre, blasts ‘pro-Palestine’ activists 'Pro-Israel is pro-Jewish,' says rapper Azealia Banks after visiting scene of Nova massacre,. 'Being pro-Palestine means supporting murdering DJs.' October 8, 2025
New technology lets archaeologists see underground without digging Cosmic radiation detectors, which measure muons — subatomic particles produced when cosmic rays collide with Earth’s atmosphere — can reveal hidden voids beneath ancient sites. October 8, 2025
Terrorist behind 1996 murder of IDF soldier may be freed in swap The family of a slain IDF soldier, murdered by Palestinian terrorists, is warning Israel not to 'create the next Sinwar' by freeing his killer. October 8, 2025
Ex-hostage: ‘Gazans hate us, no hope for peace with Israel’ After 16 months of brutal captivity in Gaza, Tal Shoham says coexistence with Palestinians 'won’t be possible' in his lifetime. October 8, 2025
A former Gaza hostage’s memoir keeps the focus on those still held by Hamas Sharabi hopes the stark prose of his book takes readers into the tunnels where he was held and where many others still remain. October 6, 2025
Since October 7th, Israel lost 1,152 soldiers, police officers Nearly half of those killed were soldiers under 21 performing mandatory service. October 6, 2025
WATCH: How the Mossad shaped modern history Laurie Cardoza-Moore talks with leading security expert Michael Bar-Zohar to uncover the hidden history of the Mossad. October 6, 2025
Israel trip shapes Arizona attorney general hopeful’s security agenda During the visit, Glassman met with Israeli officials on counterterrorism, including Roi Cahlon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s head of counterterrorism. October 6, 2025
Trump to receive top Israel Allies award The annual Israel Allies lifetime achievement award will be presented to Trump at a gala event in Washington, D.C., in December. October 6, 2025
Ancient synagogue discovered in the Golan, testifying to Jewish ties to the area 1,500-year-old Jewish house of worship discovered in a nature reserve in the Golan Heights. October 5, 2025
Noa Argamani reveals new details of Hamas kidnapping Argamani, whose abduction became one of the most iconic images of the bloodiest day in Israeli history, says her life before October 7th seems like a 'distant dream.' October 5, 2025
Jerusalem Arabs attack their Jewish neighbors on Yom Kippur 'Every Yom Kippur, it gets worse,' said one Jerusalem resident who endured another holiday marked by antisemitic violence. October 5, 2025
Ex-defense chief: Iran to soon launch surprise attack on Israel Former defense minister Avigdor Liberman warned that Iran could strike Israel during the upcoming Sukkot holiday. October 5, 2025
Bombshell report: No aid on the biggest yacht in Greta’s Flotilla Organizers, including Thunberg, had trumpeted their mission as a bold humanitarian push to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver vital supplies to war-torn Gaza. October 3, 2025
IDF intercepts ‘Global Sumud Flotilla’ heading to Gaza On Tuesday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry released documents recovered by Israeli forces in Gaza detailing Hamas’s role in organizing multiple flotillas over the years. October 2, 2025
Did Reebok demand removal of its logo from Israeli team jerseys? The Israeli Football Association says Reebok reversed course only after legal threats. October 1, 2025
IDF probe: Nir Am saved by local squad, army and police support Nir Am’s local security squad and a nearby IDF unit prevented terrorists from infiltrating the kibbutz. October 1, 2025
Maj. Gen. (res.) David Zini approved as director of Shin Bet Zini, who is Orthodox, has 11 children and comes from a family of rabbis of Algerian descent. October 1, 2025
Israel thwarts Palestinian attempt to pave over biblical city of Gibeon Mentioned repeatedly in the Book of Joshua, it is where Joshua made a covenant with the Gibeonites and the site of the famed battle in which 'the sun stood still at Gibeon, and the moon in the valley of Ayalon.' October 1, 2025
Two Israeli men arrested for spying on IDF bases for Iran Two Israeli Jewish men from the central Israeli city of Holon arrested for allegedly work on behalf of Iranian spy agencies. October 1, 2025
Smotrich calls Trump plan a ‘diplomatic failure’ but doesn’t threaten to leave coalition Smotrich argued the agreement was a 'historic missed opportunity to finally break free from the shackles of Oslo' and expressed hope that Hamas’s refusal would derail the initiative. September 30, 2025
Ryanair suspends Tel Aviv flights over airport dispute Until the airport confirms Ryanair’s summer slots and guarantees the future availability of Terminal 1, the carrier said, it will not return to Tel Aviv. September 30, 2025
Exemptions in the spotlight amid High Holiday strain on Israeli reservists’ families Despite repeated assurances from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that efforts are being made to ease the burden, call-ups continued. September 30, 2025
Israeli scientists identify promising new drug candidate for lung cancer According to the World Cancer Research Fund, more than 2.4 million new cases of lung cancer were reported worldwide. September 30, 2025
Kibbutz fund distributes ‘homecoming kits’ amid return to Oct. 7-ravaged communities The kits include seeds for planting, symbolizing hope and renewal; calming herbal tea; a purification kit; and cards encouraging families to hold a homecoming ceremony. September 30, 2025
Kibbutz Gevim defenders prevented massacre, IDF failed: Probe The IDF only arrived at Kibbutz Gevim nearly three hours after the attempted invasion. September 30, 2025
IDF official – ‘Israel ready for renewed conflict with Iran’ An Israeli military official said that Iran 'suffered a severe blow' during the previous round of conflict and 'fully understands' the damage inflicted by the IDF. September 30, 2025
‘Trauma profiteers’ – Nova families oppose Oct. 7 TV drama Rotem Azar, whose brother was murdered at the festival, said the show turns her family's nightmare into entertainment. September 30, 2025
Israelis back Trump’s plan to end Gaza war, poll finds After Netanyahu accepted Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, a poll showed strong support among Israelis for the proposal, despite widespread skepticism that it will succeed. September 30, 2025
Netanyahu apologizes to Qatari PM over Doha strike Netanyahu expressed regret over the loss of life, apologized, and promised that such an operation would not be repeated. September 29, 2025
Israel to open former Syrian military outpost to public during Sukkot The complex covers some 11 acres and includes trenches, underground bunkers and 15 above-ground buildings that were used by Syrian forces. September 29, 2025
Haifa honors Indian cavalry who liberated city in 1918 During Haifa's liberation, around 44 Indian cavalrymen were killed or wounded, and hundreds of Ottoman and German soldiers were captured. September 29, 2025
New technology lets archaeologists see underground without digging Using muon detectors, the team produced detailed images of underground features, including tunnels and cisterns, based on how soil absorbs cosmic radiation. September 29, 2025
Israeli ministers threaten to topple Netanyahu government over Trump’s Gaza deal Senior Israeli government ministers warn Netanyahu has 'no mandate' to end Gaza war, lay out red lines which could lead to toppling the coalition. September 29, 2025
