Hungarian and Israeli ministers condemn ICC over arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Saar also updated Peter Szertö on developments in Syria and Lebanon, where a two-month ceasefire with Hezbollah is due to expire on Sunday. January 24, 2025
Hamas submits list of next hostages to be freed; Israel slams Hamas for violating deal Discussions are now underway between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and top security officials on how to address this breach. January 24, 2025
Thai farm workers attacked on Oct. 7 return to Negev farms Ten foreigners are among the more than 90 hostages, living and dead, still being held by Hamas in Gaza, including eight Thai workers as well as a Nepalese and Tanzanian student. January 24, 2025
The dramatic operations Israel coordinated with the US—and those it didn’t Throughout the months of fighting, the two countries conducted a complex give-and-take relationship that sometimes spilled over into confrontations, both public and private. January 24, 2025
Report: IDF was aware of ‘unusual’ Hamas activity hours before Oct. 7 attack The decision not to brace for a possible assault was made by 'wide consensus' across the Military Intelligence Directorate and the broader army. January 23, 2025
Harvest smarter, not harder: Israeli machine learning meets tomato farming This innovative approach offers a cost-effective, non-invasive method to predict critical quality parameters of tomatoes, including weight, firmness, and lycopene content, long before harvest, the researchers said. January 23, 2025
US security firm prepares to enter Gaza ahead of Palestinians’ return to northern Strip Funding for the coalition does not come from Jerusalem but is managed by the countries that mediated the agreement with Hamas: Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, with Doha believed to be providing most of the funds. January 23, 2025
Released hostage’s injured hand becomes an instant symbol of Israeli defiance Together, the symbol is emerging as a companion to the yellow ribbon, which has become a ubiquitous symbol of advocacy for the hostages. January 23, 2025
Israel demands Arbel Yehud be among next wave of hostages released Under the agreement, Hamas is expected to provide the names of the four female hostages to be freed by Friday, a day before their scheduled release. January 23, 2025
Hamas accused of diverting aid as over 2,400 trucks enter Gaza The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that 897 aid trucks entered Gaza on Tuesday alone. January 23, 2025
Survivor of Hamas massacre to represent Israel at Eurovision Yuval Raphael played dead for eight hours in a portable bomb shelter as Hamas terrorists repeatedly entered and sprayed gunfire into the room. January 23, 2025
‘We need a happy ending’ – Liri Albag’s boyfriend speaks out Nir Alboro found out his girlfriend was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists via social media, says he felt the world was 'collapsing.' January 23, 2025
Judea and Samaria ‘flooded’ with Iranian weapons Ex-Shin Bet official says that Israel must shift focus to fighting terror in Judea and Samaria. January 23, 2025
Judean town names planned neighborhood in honor of Trump The T-1 area spans approximately 12,000 dunams (4,000 acres) and connects Ma’ale Adumim with Jerusalem. January 22, 2025
Netanyahu denies reports Palestinian Authority will manage Rafah border crossing The London-based Asharq Al-Awsat daily reported that Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and Mossad director David Barnea reached an agreement with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad. January 22, 2025
More foreign air carriers announcing return to Israel Air France will begin flying to Israel on Saturday, British Airways on April 5. January 22, 2025
PA must pay terror victims, Israel’s top court says The ruling clears the path for terror victims or their relatives to file civil lawsuits and receive compensation. January 22, 2025
Tel Aviv terrorist ‘raised suspicions,’ was detained at airport The Shin Bet said it had questioned Kaddi, but found 'no information that established grounds to prevent his entry into Israel.' January 22, 2025
Herzog no longer pushes two-state solution, says ‘Oct. 7 was a wake-up call’ Herzog said the idea of leaving territories to prepare for a Palestinian state is 'not realistic at all. It doesn't make sense to Israelis.' January 21, 2025
Mother reports terrorist son to police, thwarting his attack plans The police had received information from the suspect's mother that he had sent a message to his sister threatening an attack. January 21, 2025
Israeli hostage’s health in decline, promised to be released ‘alive and healthy’ While his family members were released in November 2023, Trufanov has remained in captivity, appearing in two propaganda videos released by Palestinian Islamic Jihad. January 21, 2025
‘A new chapter’: Jerusalem celebrates Trump inauguration The Friends of Zion Museum event attracted ambassadors, Holocaust survivors, members of Israel’s Republican community, and evangelical supporters all united in support of Donald Trump. January 21, 2025
Israel strips Amnesty of tax benefits over anti-Israel activities Earlier this month, Amnesty International’s international board suspended its Israel branch for two years. January 21, 2025
US guaranteed Israel’s right to resume fighting in Gaza, says Israeli minister Commenting on the conditions for the agreement with Hamas to last through the second stage, Smotrich said that 'our condition is that there is no Hamas.' January 21, 2025
Taking responsibility for Oct 7 failures, IDF chief of staff resigns Lt. Gen Herzi Halevi, chief of Israel's military, announces his resignation, while taking responsibility for the IDF's failures on and before October 7th, 2023. January 21, 2025
‘Hostages’ voted Hebrew word of the year Runner-up words were gevurah (heroism) and hutar l’pirsum (it was allowed to be published), the academy said. January 21, 2025
Hamas will never rule Gaza, vows pro-Israel US national security adviser If Hamas violates the deal, the United States will not interfere with Israeli moves to punish Hamas, Waltz indicated. January 21, 2025
Scared of Trump? Hamas back to original hostage release dates Hamas said that the next hostage release will take place on Saturday, January 25, as was originally scheduled. January 21, 2025
IDF preparing for major operations in Judea and Samaria As thousands of terrorists to be released to Judea and Samaria, IDF readying to crack down on terror. January 21, 2025
Trump removes Biden-era weapon shipment restrictions on Israel Trump’s executive order signals a complete reversal of Biden’s approach, removing all conditions on military aid to Israel. January 21, 2025
Arab-Israeli lawmaker’s cryptic post means ‘destroy Israel’ The concept of patience, or steadfastness, is commonly promoted among Palestinian nationalists as a fundamental ideal in their battle to destroy the Jewish State. January 21, 2025
British, Israeli soccer teams celebrate return of Hamas hostage, sports fan Emily Damari Tottenham fans have shown solidarity with Damari many times since she was kidnapped in 2023 by releasing yellow balloons in her honor, hanging posters about her, and tying hundreds of yellow ribbons around the team’s home stadium. January 20, 2025
‘Part of them is still in that tunnel’: Freed hostages begin complex recovery Six hospitals nationwide are prepared for hostage reception—four in central Israel and two near the border with Gaza—along with a multidisciplinary expert team assembled to conduct the examinations. January 20, 2025
Freed hostage who lost two fingers describes being ‘happiest person in world’ She and Romi Gonen, who was freed with her, were together the whole time in captivity in Gaza. January 20, 2025
Gazans praise Hamas after ceasefire ‘victory’ Gazans, who took to the streets to celebrate, waved Hamas flags and chanted slogans in support of the terror group. January 20, 2025
Who are the terrorists freed by Israel in the ceasefire deal? Released prisoners dropped off near Ramallah, greeted by cheering crowds waving Hamas, Islamic Jihad flags. January 20, 2025
Hamas terrorists mock female hostages, release them with ‘goodie bags’ as souvenirs The staged ceremony and its accompanying 'souvenirs' reveal the calculated cruelty of Hamas’s tactics. January 20, 2025
Female prison guards demand rapist be released outside of Israel Terrorist 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 resigns An 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 home The 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 government Protesting 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 ceasefire The 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 Hamas The 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 deal There 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 men The 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 fight Otzma Yehudit controls six seats in the Knesset. January 17, 2025
Prime Minister’s Office announces first group of hostages will be released Sunday despite delays The 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 deal Netanyahu'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 Gaza She 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 Negev Three 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 hostages Each 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 Israel Meanwhile, 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 February Hungary-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 track The 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 war Smotrich 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 Sderot The 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 Jerusalem Demonstrations 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 deal The 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
