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Israeli ex-minister mulls return to government after Trump’s speech

Former National Security Minister drafts bill to encourage voluntary mass-migration of Gazans from the Gaza Strip, hints at possible return to the Netanyahu government after Trump proposes relocation of Gaza's population.

February 5, 2025

Israeli rabbinical courts report surge in divorces, but drop in sanctioned husbands

Among the regions showing the sharpest rise in divorce rates were Beit Shemesh and Kiryat Gat, both of which saw increases of 45% while Beitar Illit also experienced a 44% jump.

February 5, 2025

‘Thank you, heroes’ – Remembering 2 slain IDF soldiers

Loved ones pay tribute to Tel Aviv attorney, kibbutznik father-of-six, who were killed by terrorist infiltration in Samaria army outpost.

February 5, 2025

United Airlines to restart service to Israel in March

Before the war broke out, United offered the largest number of flights to Israel of any U.S. carrier, with 14 weekly flights from the New York area alone as well as service from Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

February 4, 2025

Netanyahu to make major concession to secure peace deal with Saudi Arabia – report

Riyadh has insisted that Israel take steps towards establishing a Palestinian state as a condition for normalization.

February 4, 2025

Palestinian security officers loyal to PA Abbas

Biden admin quietly funneled $3 mil to Palestinian government ‘security forces’ for weapons training—after its members carried out attacks on Israelis

Nearly 400 Palestinians imprisoned for terrorism are known PASF members.

February 4, 2025

Israel to send delegation to Doha after ‘positive’ talks in DC

Upon returning from the United States, Netanyahu will convene Israel’s Security Cabinet to outline Jerusalem’s stance on the second phase of the deal, shaping future negotiations, the PMO stated.

February 4, 2025

Record emigration from Israel during war: Knesset report

Nearly 60,000 Israelis permanently left the country in 2024.

February 4, 2025

‘This is not justice’: Female guards feel betrayed as their abuser faces release

Released prisoner Mahmoud Attalah used his position to terrorize female guards. He selected who would work in his wing, touched them at will, issued threats—and in Hilla’s case, raped her multiple times.

February 3, 2025

Herzog meets Thailand’s foreign minister after 5 Thais held in Gaza freed

Herzog said that Israel’s objective is to complete the hostage deal fully and release all hostages, including in the second phase and beyond.

February 3, 2025

Israel’s High Court questions security establishment’s refusal to deport terrorists

The law revokes their citizenship or residency but the agencies have illegally denied the political echelon the information it needs to carry it out, MK Amit Halevi says.

February 3, 2025

Jordan to deport Palestinian terrorist involved in Sbarro bombing to US – report

Ahlam Tamimi played a critical role in a suicide bombing that killed 16 civilians, but was freed from prison and deported to Jordan in the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange.

February 3, 2025

‘IMMORAL, DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL’: Left-wing Jewish Group Sued for Endangering Israel During Wartime

The offense carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.

February 2, 2025

Israel grants released Thai hostages residency status

The Interior Ministry’s decision grants the former hostages the right to remain in the country and work if they wish to do so after an initial recovery period.

February 2, 2025

Resentment up, trust down between Israeli Jews and Arabs during Gaza war, poll finds

New survey finds vast majority of Jews do not trust Arab-Israelis, while roughly half of Arab citizens of Israel do not trust Jews, amid decline in trust and rise in perceived resentment between the two communities.

February 2, 2025

Who are the terrorists released by Israel on Saturday?

Terrorist who planned bus bombing that killed 17 people is freed to Palestinian Authority-controlled enclave in Judea and Samaria.

February 2, 2025

Eyal Zamir to become IDF’s 24th chief of staff on March 6

Zamir, 59, the current director general of the Defense Ministry, will be the first IDF chief who started his career in the Armored Corps since David (Dado) Elazar in the 1970s.

February 1, 2025

Netanyahu to returnees: ‘How good to see you home’

'Earlier this week, in the previous phase, we made it very clear that we would not tolerate any violation of the agreement. We insisted on this and we brought forward by a week the release of three of our hostages.'

February 1, 2025

Released hostage Doron Steinbrecher (X screenshot)

WATCH: Freed hostage Doron Steinbrecher, ‘I am no longer Hamas’s captive and I am home’

Doron Steinbrecher, in her first video since her release on January 19th, noted the contrast with the Hamas propaganda video she was forced to appear in: 'I am no longer blonde, and I won't wear pink anymore.'

February 1, 2025

Freed American hostage returns home to discover his son was alive

During his captivity, American-Israeli Keith Siegel feared his son had been killed during the Hamas invasion.

February 1, 2025

As hostages reunite with families, Yarden Bibas returns without wife and children

'I thank all of the people of Israel for the support and help. I heard from my family that you fought for me and I want to say thank you, I really appreciate it, it’s not taken for granted,' Yarden's message read.

February 1, 2025

Stakes are high: Netanyahu to meet twice with Trump on Tuesday

The two leaders are likely to discuss the hostage release deal and the likelihood of the Gaza ceasefire lasting beyond six weeks.

February 1, 2025

Agam Berger and other hostages maintained Jewish observance during captivity

Liri Albag: 'Despite the difficult conditions and limited options, Agam chose to stay true to her values and her faith.'

January 31, 2025

El Al employees wear braided hair with yellow ribbons to honor freed hostage Agam Berger

Despite being left behind, she spent her final moments with the departing captives, braiding their hair as a gesture of love and strength.

January 31, 2025

How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?

Thai ambassador to Israel Pannabha Chandraramya said Thursday that there are now more than 38,000 Thai workers in the country.

January 31, 2025

Israeli hostage held in Iraq to be exchanged for Hezbollah terrorists

One of the terrorists slated for release is Imad Ahmaz, a senior member of Hezbollah's naval force who was captured three months ago.

January 31, 2025

UNRWA activities become illegal in Israel

According to Israel, hundreds of UNRWA workers have engaged in terrorism in recent years, including the killers of Yonatan Samerano, an IDF soldier slain on Oct. 7, 2023, whose body was taken to Gaza.

January 30, 2025

Netanyahu condemns ‘unimaginable cruelty’ of Hamas after hostages mobbed

Otzma Yehudit Party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir called the display a 'horror' scene demonstrating that 'this is not a total victory but a total failure, in a reckless deal like no other.'

January 30, 2025

Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Mozes home after 482 days in captivity

An Israeli security source told the country’s Kan News that Jerusalem’s political echelon had decided to freeze the release of the Arab terrorists in response to the way Yehud and Mozes were treated on Thursday.

January 30, 2025

No weapons, malfunctioning bomb shelters: Sderot on Oct. 7

Hamas terrorists, armed with automatic rifles, easily outgunned members of the city's emergency squad, who had only their personal handguns.

January 30, 2025

Who is Arbel Yehud, held hostage in Gaza for 15 months?

Yehud is thought to be the last surviving Israeli female civilian hostage in Gaza.

January 30, 2025

3 Turks attempting to infiltrate Israel from Lebanon killed by IDF

It's unclear if the Turkish nationals were affiliated with Hezbollah or another terror group.

January 30, 2025

‘It’s devastating to see your home like this’: Returning to ruins in Metula

In Metula, Israel’s northernmost city, hardly any house has been spared from either a direct hit or shrapnel. In the homes that somehow avoided being hit, an atmosphere of neglect and despair pervades.

January 29, 2025

Israel’s targeted mRNA therapy holds promise for Crohn’s disease, colitis, and beyond

The findings suggest that lipid composition can direct mRNA-based drugs to target organs, such as the intestines, without passing through the liver.

January 29, 2025

Three Israeli hostages, five Thais slated for release Thursday

Some of the families of hostages scheduled to be released have been informed that there are fears for their loved ones’ lives after Hamas provided Israel with information on the captives on Monday.

January 29, 2025

Hidden for millennia: Roman-era papyrus details tax evasion and slave trade scam

Dr. Avner Eckner, of Hebrew University, suggested that the two defendants were either engaged in evading Roman taxes or possibly fulfilling a Biblical duty to redeem enslaved Jews.

January 29, 2025

Israeli contractor mistakenly shot dead by IDF in Gaza

'We can't fathom that we're speaking about him in the past tense,' says friend of man killed in friendly-fire incident.

January 29, 2025

Emiratis to acquire 30% stake in Israeli security company

Israel’s Ministry of Defense must grant permission for the deal to move forward.

January 29, 2025

Freed hostage Naama Levy: ‘I saw how you were fighting for me’

'I’m safe and protected, surrounded by family and friends, and feeling better with each passing day.'

January 28, 2025

Defense Minister Katz says Israel will remain on Mount Hermon ‘indefinitely’

This is the most far-reaching statement Katz has made so far regarding the length of time Israeli troops would be stationed in the Syrian buffer zone.

January 28, 2025

Trump invites Netanyahu to the White House

The full details of Netanyahu’s trip could be announced after Wednesday’s scheduled visit to Jerusalem by U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff.

January 28, 2025

PA continues unbridled building on nature reserve

Israeli groups demand government action with the Judean Desert ecosystem under dire threat from the massive illegal construction projects.

January 28, 2025

‘Don’t return home, Hezbollah still a danger’ – Mayor to northerners

'If someone thinks these concrete slabs will stop Hezbollah, they are mistaken,' says Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern.

January 28, 2025

‘I wanted to make easy money’ – IDF reservist on spying for Iran

'My son is an Israeli patriot, he was raised that way, in uniform from the age of 14,' says father of accused Iranian spy.

January 28, 2025

Paramedics and police carry away one of the victims killed in a suicide bombing on a Jerusalem bus, February 22, 2004.

Jerusalem braces for release of Second Intifada-era terrorists

'The terrorists being released to Jerusalem were critical actors within the murderous terror infrastructure of the Second Intifada,' warns NGO head.

January 28, 2025

Israeli female astronaut will go to space with NASA

'Israel, despite being a small country, stands at the global forefront of the space field and serves as a significant factor in leading international space programs,' President Isaac Herzog said in a recorded video address from New York.

January 27, 2025

Israel: Eight dead in Hamas list of 33 hostages to be freed

Defense Minister Israel Katz on Sunday reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to the truce and warned of severe consequences for violations.

January 27, 2025

Holocaust survivors make new lives in Israel despite war

Israel is home to 123,715 Holocaust survivors, according to the Holocaust Survivors’ Rights Authority.

January 27, 2025

‘Concrete warnings’ force Diaspora minister to cancel trip to Brussels

Amichai Chikli said his physical safety was the concern, while an anti-Israel NGO claimed potential legal action against him had deterred the minister.

January 27, 2025

Families of returned hostages speak out

'Our family, the family of the hostages, need to see all of them returning home. We want to say thank you to all who were with us all this time. We continue to pray for everybody,' said Orly Gilboa mother of returned hostage Daniella.

January 27, 2025

Israel bans plane landings at Cyprus’s Paphos airport amid security concerns

The Israeli government currently does not advise against traveling to Paphos, and the decision to prohibit Israeli carriers from landing there reportedly stems from security considerations related to the airport.

January 27, 2025

Hebrew University offers full scholarship to freed hostages

The program is designed to serve as a cornerstone for these individuals’ return to normalcy, equipping them with the tools to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

January 27, 2025

Iranian cyberattack terrorizes Israeli daycares

Iranian hackers infiltrate panic buttons in daycare centers, playing pro-terror messages and air raid sirens.

January 27, 2025

‘Clearly terror’ – IDF soldier nearly stabbed in Beersheba attack

'His entire body is covered in bruises, and he has numerous cuts, including to his clothing, from the knife attack,' says soldier's family.

January 27, 2025

Released prisoner who assaulted female guard threatened to ‘haunt’ her, ‘take her to Nablus’

'He knows a lot of personal details about me – who my parents are, where I live, that my fiancé is an IDF soldier in Nablus.'

January 26, 2025

Pete Hegseth being sworn in as US Secretary of Defense (YouTube screenshot)

Katz hints to US Secretary of Defense Hegseth about military action against Iran in ‘upcoming months’

On January 10, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led a discussion to assess the Israeli military's readiness for a potential third strike on Iran.

January 26, 2025

Defense minister to begin interviewing candidates for next Israeli military chief

The last time an IDF chief of staff resigned before the end of his term was Lt.-Gen. Dan Halutz, who resigned in 2007 over IDF failures during the Second Lebanon War of 2006.

January 26, 2025

Ministers back bill letting Jews buy land in Judea and Samaria

Residents of Judea and Samaria have circumvented the law until now by opening companies with the Civil Administration and purchasing land through those companies.

January 26, 2025