Female prison guards demand rapist be released outside of IsraelTerrorist Mahmoud Atallah, who is scheduled to be released in exchange for Israeli hostages sexually assaulted the Gilboa prison guards. January 19, 2025
Netanyahu’s government shuffles positions as Otzma Yehudit party resignsAn insider said Ben Gvir's party's departure is likely to spark a 'big internal fight' within Netanyahu's government and his Likud party over available positions. January 19, 2025
‘The spectrum of feelings is almost paralyzing’: Israelis react as first hostages return homeThe hostages’ recovery from their ordeal will be lengthy, but for 'the waiting families, to know that the hostages are in their loving arms, it’s a wonderful feeling,' said a Tel Aviv resident. January 19, 2025
Itamar Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party quit Netanyahu governmentProtesting the Gaza ceasefire and the release of hundreds of jailed Palestinian terrorists, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party bolt Netanyahu's government. January 19, 2025
‘No surrender’ – 3 arrested in Jerusalem protests against ceasefireThe ceasefire 'will plunge Israel into a national tragedy for decades to come,' says father of fallen soldier. January 19, 2025
Supreme Court rejects petition against hostage deal and ceasefire'We call on all Israeli citizens to hug their children tightly and arm themselves,' warns NGO representing terror victims and bereaved families. January 19, 2025
Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’'Compiled over five decades, this remarkable archive represents every Jewish baseball player of the 191 total as of the 2024 MLB season,' the listing says. January 18, 2025
Israeli security cabinet approves hostage deal with HamasThe ceasefire is expected to go in effect at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, with the first three hostages, women, to be freed around 4 p.m. January 17, 2025
33 Israeli hostages to be released in first part of Hamas dealThere is no indication which of the following hostages are still alive, and the medical condition of most is not yet known. January 17, 2025
Israeli army initiates ‘proceedings’ against non-enlisted haredi menThe military is reported to have sent 1,000 warrant notices that would prevent individuals who ignored draft orders from leaving the country. January 17, 2025
Ben-Gvir vows to quit coalition over ceasefire, but would rejoin if Israel returns to the fightOtzma Yehudit controls six seats in the Knesset. January 17, 2025
Prime Minister’s Office announces first group of hostages will be released Sunday despite delaysThe PMO said the hostage release deal has been approved by both the security cabinet and the full cabinet. January 17, 2025
Netanyahu postpones cabinet vote on Gaza ceasefire dealNetanyahu's office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt to gain further concessions. January 17, 2025
Hostage mother may see one son return while the other remains in GazaShe imagined the agonizing scenario of one of them being released and the other having to stay behind. January 16, 2025
10 soldiers injured during training exercise in the NegevThree soldiers were moderately wounded, and seven sustained light injuries after a weapon exploded during an exercise at the Engineering Corps Training Base in the Negev. January 16, 2025
Israeli Health Ministry publishes medical protocols for returning hostagesEach returned hostage will be cared for in specialized 'Returnee Wings' with private rooms for the hostages and their families. January 16, 2025
NVIDIA to launch $500 million AI data center in IsraelMeanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden has included Israel in a restrictive category of countries for the export of advanced graphics processors, in a blow to the industry. January 16, 2025
Major European carriers to resume Israel flights in FebruaryHungary-based Wizzair has already resumed flights, while Ireland’s Ryanair is due to renew service this spring, returning to a full schedule in the summer. By JNS The Lufthansa Group of airlines announced... January 16, 2025
Deri: Israel-Hamas deal back on trackThe agreement is still expected to go into effect at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, the official said. January 16, 2025
Smotrich may back first phase of hostage deal if Israel resumes warSmotrich threatened earlier to leave the government over his opposition to the hostage release deal. January 16, 2025
‘We’re back to October 6’ – IDF builds wall around SderotThe protective barrier near the Gaza border shows that the old security perception hasn’t changed, angry residents said. January 16, 2025
Anti-deal protestors block entrance to JerusalemDemonstrations are planned for Thursday night at intersections throughout the country as Cabinet vote on deal is delayed. January 16, 2025
Joy, relief, and division: Israel reacts to hostage dealThe Cabinet is due to meet on Thursday morning to approve the agreement. Qatari leaders said the ceasefire would take force on Sunday. January 16, 2025
Netanyahu faces political crisis as Smotrich weighs coalition exitNational Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is also threatening to pull his Otzma Yehudit Party from Netanyahu’s coalition over the deal and has called for Smotrich to join him. January 16, 2025
Hamas demanding last-minute changes, deal not yet finalPrime Minister's office says Israeli negotiators told to 'stand firm' in the face of 'last-minute extortion attempts' by Hamas. January 16, 2025
Israel expects ‘dozens of corpses’ among first freed hostagesSome of the families of the hostages will be 'surprised' to discover that their loved ones were murdered. January 16, 2025
Who are the American hostages kidnapped by Hamas?Sagui Dekel-Chen and Keith Siegel expected to be released in first round of hostage release and ceasefire agreement. January 16, 2025
Fighting fire: Lessons from Israel as Los Angeles battles catastrophic blazesPrevention and community involvement are the cornerstones of Israel’s fire management approach and this multipronged strategy includes strategic tree pruning, firebreaks, and high-tech solutions. January 15, 2025
Families of fallen soldiers, hostages protest ‘surrender’ deal'We won’t forget, we won’t forgive. You don’t have a mandate to surrender to Hamas,' says protest organizer. January 15, 2025
Netanyahu makes offer to right-wing ministers to support hostage deal, save gov’tOn Tuesday, Netanyahu offered the ministers, among other things, tightened security and increased construction in Judea and Samaria. January 14, 2025
Israeli lawmakers split on ceasefire deal, hostage release termsUnder the terms of the emerging ceasefire, it is expected that the first 33 hostages to be released will be humanitarian cases — women, children, elderly and sick. January 14, 2025
National Security Council warns Israelis of escalating Iranian kidnapping plotsIn November, Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan was abducted and killed in the United Arab Emirates. January 14, 2025
Hostages’ relatives warn against ‘dangerous’ deal with HamasHundreds of opponents of the emerging ceasefire deal staged a protest in Jerusalem on Monday night, blocking the entrance to the capital for about an hour. January 14, 2025
Ritual altar dating back to First Temple period identified in JerusalemStudy by Israel Antiquities Authority excavator suggests recently discovered complex found in the City of David was used for ritual purposes, competing with King Solomon's Temple - until King Hezekiah banned the cultic practice. January 14, 2025
Houthi missile targets central Israel; 11 injured running to sheltersMissile fragment damages home in Jerusalem suburb, comes after previous Houthi missile attack hours earlier. January 14, 2025
Will Israel’s government collapse over Hamas hostage deal?Families of fallen soldiers and terror victims urge Smotrich, Ben-Gvir to fight against 'surrender to Hamas.' January 14, 2025
Outrage grows as Israel’s living costs soar 38% above developed nationsElectricity costs are also surging 3.5%, while water rates rise 2%, and property taxes ostensibly charged to the renter are climbing too. January 13, 2025
Quiet revolution: Petah Tikva deploys noise sensors in public parksNoise-capturing cameras were set up one a year and a half year ago to identify and fine 'drivers who honk for no apparent reason.' January 13, 2025
Netanyahu faces opposition within Likud over hostage dealFollowing news of a breakthrough, 10 coalition lawmakers, including 7 Likud MKs, sign onto petition rejecting the current hostage deal and ceasefire proposal under consideration. January 13, 2025
Behind the screens: When AI trains Israel’s top gunsSimulators used to train Israeli Air Force pilots prepare them for long-range missions, stealth reconnaissance, and providing air support to ground troops. January 13, 2025
‘The most violent day’: Palestinian Authority crackdown on Jenin camp continuesCasualty reports indicate at least 15 people have been killed in the 40 days of fighting, including six members of the PA and Islamic Jihad commander in the camp, Yazid Ja’aysa. January 13, 2025
Israel seizes $1.1 billion in Palestinian funds to cover the PA’s electricity debtThe money that Israel had intended to transfer to the Palestinian Authority after the war will instead go to pay the PA's debts to Israel. January 12, 2025
Fatah and Palestinian Authority issue unprecedented condemnation of Hamas and October 7 attacksThe statement criticized Hamas for 'using civilians as shields, resulting in catastrophic casualties and the collapse of essential services such as healthcare and education in Gaza.' January 12, 2025
Ryanair to resume full schedule to Israel this summerThe three major U.S. legacy carriers are still not flying to and from Israel as the war against Hamas in Gaza continues. January 12, 2025
Lawmaker bolts Yesh Atid party, forms new Knesset factionFormer Deputy Foreign Minister Idan Roll announces his departure from the Yesh Atid party and the formation of a new party, dubbed the National Majority. January 12, 2025
Israel, Hamas want hostage deal before Trump term beginsHamas has still not provided Israel with a list of living hostages, as reports indicate progress made in talks. January 12, 2025
Government presents softened judicial reform planThe proposal seeks reforms to the way judges are appointed and Basic Laws function. January 10, 2025
Terrorist attempted Jerusalem attack in order to die ‘as a martyr’The eastern Jerusalem resident told his interrogators that he had wanted to die as a ‘martyr.’ January 9, 2025
Israeli army issues new social media guidelines as soldiers face arrest warrants overseasIn recent weeks, soldiers traveling in Britain, Cyprus, Brazil and Thailand were forced to return to Israel early after being notified they were at risk of being arrested. January 9, 2025
Trend reversal: Poll shows most Israelis oppose Palestinian stateThe degree of confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stayed steady, with 33% among the Jewish public and 8% among Arabs. January 9, 2025
Golani Druze view of Jewish state changing after Assad’s fall, Israeli Druze leader saysUnder the new Syrian leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani, there is an opportunity for engagement, according to Tarif. January 9, 2025
3 soldiers KIA in Gaza fighting, bringing death toll to 401The soldiers were killed by a large explosive fired at their tank in the northern Gaza city of Beit Hanoun. January 9, 2025
‘We love and support you’: NFL legends pay solidarity visit to IsraelThe trip was made possible with the support of Athletes for Israel, an organization committed to combating antisemitism and racism while promoting a positive narrative about Israel. January 8, 2025
Lung cancer rates in Israel: Smoking remains top risk despite decline in mortalityThe average age of lung cancer diagnosis in 2021 was 70.8 years for Jewish men, 66.9 years for Arab men, 70.3 years for Jewish women, and 63.4 years for Arab women. January 8, 2025
Israeli army reports surge in Haredi soldiers, 338 recruited in past weekIn tandem with the recruitment push, the IDF completed the issuance of approximately 7,000 recruitment orders to non-commissioned officers from the Haredi sector, targeting future enlistment cycles. January 8, 2025
Hostages’ families petition High Court to force a deal with HamasBy not agreeing to Hamas's demands, the government is violating their loved ones’ basic, state-guaranteed rights, 112 signatories said. January 8, 2025
Amnesty International suspends Israeli branch for two yearsThe Israeli branch, which is a legally independent organization, rejected claims that Jerusalem is perpetrating genocide in Gaza. January 8, 2025
Petition urges The Jerusalem Post to nix ‘West Bank’ in reporting on biblical heartlandThe appeal was launched following a tweet against the newspaper by a right-wing Israeli parliamentarian in the wake of Monday’s shooting attack by the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq near Kedumim. January 8, 2025
Report details UNRWA’s ‘unholy alliance’ with Hamas, Islamic JihadMore than 100 survivors of Hamas’s October 7 attacks filed a $1 billion lawsuit against UNRWA in June, accusing the agency of 'aiding and abetting' the terror group. January 8, 2025
Freed terrorist re-arrested for planning another attackMoataz Berri served just three years in an Israeli military prison before his release. January 8, 2025
