Israel to ‘soon’ allow Syrian Druze to work in Golan, defense minister says An estimated 700,000-800,000 Druze live in Syria, mostly in southwestern areas near Israel and Jordan. March 9, 2025
Trump’s Lebanese-born Mideast adviser hosts Israeli official in Washington The Lebanese-born American businessman is the father-in-law of Trump’s daughter Tiffany and is considered to be close to the president. March 9, 2025
Former hostage Eli Sharabi meets UK Prime Minister in mission to raise awareness for remaining hostages Sharabi’s family had visited Downing Street twice before—each time pledging to return with Eli. On Friday, that moment became a reality. March 9, 2025
Israeli ambulances vandalized with swastikas while responding to emergency call Two ambulances responding to an emergency call in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem vandalized, with swastikas spray-painted over the Israeli flag. March 9, 2025
Evangelical Christians: ‘God is giving Israel a blank check’ 'We Christians are calling on our beloved President Trump and his team to aggressively remove all barriers to Israel’s sovereignty over all the land, including Judea and Samaria,' says Evangelical pastor. March 9, 2025
Ex-hostage to rabbi: ‘I was saved by God’s mercy alone’ 'Even there, in the great darkness, I felt that I was not alone, and faith in God strengthened me,' Alexander Trufanov tells prominent rabbi. March 9, 2025
Fatah leader: Israel abused Palestinians by demanding Shira Bibas’ body The world must recognize the face of evil of the Palestinian Authority. March 7, 2025
Palestinian Authority pays February terror salaries, refuting Abbas’ cessation decree Palestinian Media Watch is certain that these are terror salaries because the PA postal service never made payments for the PA prior to April 2021. March 7, 2025
Hamas forced dehydrated hostages to drink seawater When drinks came, many received diluted seawater that damaged their teeth and gums while wreaking havoc on their immune systems. March 7, 2025
New IDF chief pens prayerful letter with image of Holy Temple during visit to Western Wall The closing line of the letter, 'From Zion, the Torah shall go forth,' invokes a prophetic hope that Jerusalem will once again be a source of wisdom and peace. March 6, 2025
Speech-to-text tech could be transformed by new Israeli brain mapping study The research could lead to more accurate speech recognition systems, enhancing virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa, as well as transcription tools. March 6, 2025
Smotrich, US Treasury secretary meet to bolster economic ties The parties said they look forward to building deeper ties across economic, technological and financial policy areas to further reinforce bilateral economic relations. March 6, 2025
Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 to reopen in time for post-war travel surge According to IAA data, more than 1,377 flights are expected to depart from Terminal 1 in April, accounting for roughly a quarter of all outbound passengers at Ben Gurion. March 6, 2025
Trump may apply ‘Gaza plan’ to Judea and Samaria, encourage Arabs to emigrate – report A senior Trump official signaled that US will permit Israel to officially annex Judea and Samaria. March 6, 2025
These are the 5 American-Israeli hostages still held by Hamas Five hostages with American citizenship are still held in Gaza, with only one of them believed to still be alive. March 6, 2025
‘Ugly, politicized power’ – Coalition moves to oust attorney general 'The attorney general unlawfully turned herself into a veto power of the legislative branch against dozens of bills ministers have sought to advance,' wrote Justice Minister Yariv Levin. March 6, 2025
Released Israeli hostages suffered severe malnutrition, muscle loss Many are undergoing physiotherapy to rebuild lost muscle mass, while others require specialized dental treatment due to broken teeth and other oral health complications. March 5, 2025
Shin Bet dismissed Hamas SIM card warning hours before Oct. 7 The Shin Bet report also blamed Israeli government policy from July 2018 until 'Operation Guardian of the Walls' in May 2021, which offered economic benefits to restrain Hamas. March 5, 2025
Israel reveals Eurovision 2025 song titled ‘New Day Will Rise,’ to be performed by Yuval Raphael Renowned Israeli songwriter Keren Peles wrote the lyrics and melody for 'New Day Will Rise,' the musical arrangement and production were done by Tomer Biran, and the French translation was provided by Tamir Hitman. March 5, 2025
Muslim leaders pay condolence call to family of slain Israeli hostages Moroccan sheikh and Israeli Arab imams join interfaith delegation paying a condolence call to the Bibas family mourning the murders of Shiri Bibas and her sons Kfir and Ariel. March 5, 2025
New IDF chief sworn in amid calls for October 7th probe Hamas 'not yet defeated,' says Israeli military's new chief of staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, vowing to complete 'the mission.' March 5, 2025
Fury erupts over Hamas terrorists treated in Israeli hospitals A consensus began forming around expanding prison medical facilities where specialists could provide care without terrorists entering public hospitals. March 5, 2025
Israel begins leadership of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Israel will be taking over IHRA’s presidency from the United Kingdom, which headed the organization for the past year with Lord Eric Pickles serving as chair. March 5, 2025
Murdered hostage Ohad Yahalomi to be laid to rest at Kibbutz Nir Oz The funeral procession departed from Rish LeZion at 8:15 a.m., with eulogies set to begin in Nir Oz at 11 a.m. on the lawn by the dining hall, after which the funeral will take place at the kibbutz cemetery. March 5, 2025
Father of Nova Festival victim commits suicide Vladislav Bongart, 48, took his own life some 16 months after his daughter Sofia was murdered in music festival massacre. March 5, 2025
Israeli students outraged after prof. calls IDF soldiers ‘baby-killers’ Letter to Ben Gurion University administration demands firing of professor who says IDF troops execute infants. March 5, 2025
Hostage seeks to return religious books to soldier who left them behind in Gaza Freed hostage Omer Shem Tov recited 'Kiddush' (Sabbath sanctification) with grape juice he received while in captivity. March 4, 2025
IDF restricts soldiers’ social media use following Oct. 7th investigation findings The investigation found that photos shared by soldiers on their first and last days in their roles allowed Hamas to create a detailed model of the Nahal Oz base. March 4, 2025
Israeli lawmaker not notified of the release of her husband’s killer Shuli Har-Melech, 25, and his wife were returning home to Homesh when they were ambushed by five terrorists with automatic weapons who killed Shuli and critically wounded pregnant Limor. March 4, 2025
‘There are degrees of hell in hell’ – freed hostage’s parents speak out Starved of food and companionship, Omer Shem Tov used his faith and mental toughness to survive Hamas captivity. March 4, 2025
Israeli lawmakers urge repatriation of 100 children rescued from cult in Guatemala Eligible for citizenship, they must be brought to Israel after the severe abuse they suffered at the hands of the Lev Tahor cult, MKs told. March 4, 2025
Israeli pro-annexation minister heads to US ahead of expected Trump statement on sovereignty plan Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces trip to the US this week – as date of expected Trump announcement on future of Judea and Samaria nears. March 4, 2025
IDF soldier’s family reveals first photo in Hamas captivity Soldier severely wounded and kidnapped on October 7th is still alive, according to recently released hostages. March 4, 2025
MK: ‘Haifa attacker was insane, no such thing as Druze terrorism’ Druze citizens of Israel are known for their loyalty to the state, with nearly all of the community's men serving in the military. March 4, 2025
Russia invites Israel to May 9 event; US, EU unwelcome Compiled in 2021, the list of 'unfriendly nations' includes the United States, most E.U. member states, Canada and Australia. March 3, 2025
Yarden Bibas’s letter to Netanyahu: My family ‘could have been saved’ Yarden Bibas, the sole survivor of his family, was released before the bodies of his wife and children were returned to Israel. March 3, 2025
40% of Israelis fear Trump could abandon Israel More than half of right-wing Israelis believe such a scenario is unlikely, though approximately one-third consider it a real possibility. March 3, 2025
Argentine President Milei to visit Israel this month The South American leader has broken with decades of Argentinian foreign policy tradition by firmly siding with Israel since taking office over a year ago, propelling relations between the two nations to unprecedented heights. March 3, 2025
Thousands mourn as slain hostage Itzik Elgarat laid to rest in Kibbutz Nir Oz Elgarat, 69, was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7. March 3, 2025
Netanyahu apologizes to freed hostage: ‘I regret it took so long’ Israeli Prime Minister consoles freed hostage who lost his wife, daughters, and brother to Hamas terrorism, laments his lengthy captivity in Gaza. March 3, 2025
Druze terrorist murders elderly man, wounds 4 in Haifa Druze terrorist stabs pedestrians at bus stop in northern Israeli city of Haifa, murdering one and wounding four others. March 3, 2025
Netanyahu’s office: Intelligence officer didn’t pass on alert to PM on eve of Oct. 7 An internal military probe into the hours leading up to the massacre published on Thursday revealed that the first signs of an impending invasion were detected around 9 p.m., some nine-and-a-half hours before Hamas and Palestinian Arabs breached the border fence. March 3, 2025
Israeli scientists identify two types of heart scars, paving the way for targeted therapies The practical applications of this discovery could significantly impact cardiology and fibrosis treatment across various medical fields. March 3, 2025
Former Hamas hostage Emily Damari undergoes surgeries for injuries sustained on Oct. 7 Damari lost two fingers when she was shot by Hamas gunmen during the Oct. 7, 2023, kidnapping from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. March 3, 2025
IDF Chief: Many Oct. 7th victims’ last words were, ‘Where’s the IDF?’ Herzi HaLevi admitted that the army never believed that Hamas was capable of carrying out a terror onslaught on the scale of October 7th. March 3, 2025
Wannabe Iran spy is friend of rescued hostage Noa Argamani Doron Bukobza, 28, posted heartfelt plea for the release of Argamani and her boyfriend after they were kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th. March 3, 2025
‘Dr. Hamas’: Freed hostage Emily Damari recounts medical neglect in Gaza Emily Damari: 'I am truly at peace with my injury. I know there’s still a long road to recovery, but this time, I’m surrounded by family and friends who love me.' March 2, 2025
Rappelling for joy: Israeli soldiers bring Purim cheer to children with disabilities Aleh provides cutting-edge therapies, specialized education, advocacy, and a nurturing environment for children and young adults with complex disabilities. March 2, 2025
Israel extends ability to call up reservists until end of May Jerusalem is reportedly preparing to resume the war in Gaza in four to six weeks. March 2, 2025
45,000 runners from Israel, abroad participate in Tel Aviv Marathon For the first time, Friday’s marathon introduced the 'Triumph of the Spirit' route—a 3-kilometer (~1.8-mile) race dedicated to wounded Israel Defense Forces soldiers. March 2, 2025
Prosecutors refuse to delay trial for active reservist in minor case 'The prosecutor in the case is acting as if I were a murderer,' says reservist in special forces unit, charged with minor offense over a building code violation. March 2, 2025
Trump to meet freed hostage Eli Sharabi in Washington Hostage who Trump noted looked like a 'Holocaust survivor' to meet with the president in Washington on Tuesday March 2, 2025
Hostage’s family recognizes him in Hamas propaganda video Nimrod Cohen, who was abducted from a tank on October 7th, seen alive and hugging now-free hosage Yair Horn in Hamas video. March 2, 2025
US authorizes $2 billion sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel U.S. President Donald Trump announced in January that he was overturning a Biden administration policy of refusing to sell 2,000-pound bombs to Israel over concerns that they contributed to civilian casualties in Gaza. March 1, 2025
Israel may allow Syrian Druze into the country for work The plan follows requests from Druze living in Syria who wish to be reunited with their families and enjoy the protection of the Israeli government. February 28, 2025
Yarden Bibas completes Torah writing in memory of his wife and children The scroll is covered in orange, the color that has become a symbol of the Bibas family, and has a picture of them on it with an inscription from Eichah (Lamentations 2:19). February 28, 2025
Hamas stoking flames in Jerusalem as Ramadan gets underway Throughout the week, Hamas seized on Israeli police recommendations to limit the number of Muslim worshippers allowed on the Temple Mount during Ramadan, proposing a cap of 10,000 people at a time. February 28, 2025
Additional hostages may be freed Saturday if ceasefire extended It is estimated that 59 hostages remain in Gaza with 35 declared dead. February 27, 2025
Netanyahu sends team to Cairo for Hamas ceasefire talks Hamas faces three possible paths: surrender, disarmament, and exile to bring the war to an end; extending Phase 1 of the truce through further exchanges of hostages for terrorist prisoners and increased humanitarian aid; or a return to full-scale combat. February 27, 2025
Israel identifies bodies of 4 returned captives murdered by Hamas, releases 600 terrorists Forensics examiners verified that the four bodies returned by Hamas belong to Ohad Yahalomi, Tsahi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur and Itzik Elgarat. February 27, 2025
