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Israel should move through Rafah without Washington’s approval – opinion

Israel should move through Rafah without Washington’s approval – opinion

Our leaders must take heart from the courage and faith exemplified by our soldiers. The government asserts that we must finish the job and go… Read More ›

IDF destroys Yasser Arafat’s Gaza City home

IDF destroys Yasser Arafat’s Gaza City home

See photos of the house in ruins: Former PLO chairman died in 2004, and his house has been used as a museum since then The… Read More ›

One killed, 11 wounded in terror shooting attack near Jerusalem checkpoint

One killed, 11 wounded in terror shooting attack near Jerusalem checkpoint

Three Palestinian gunmen open fire at Israelis stuck in traffic at checkpoint between Ma’ale Adumim and capital; 2 attackers killed, 1 captured; pregnant woman among… Read More ›

Hamas looking for Yahya Sinwar’s successor, Gallant tells IDF commanders

Hamas looking for Yahya Sinwar’s successor, Gallant tells IDF commanders

“Hamas has no trust in its commanders,” Gallant said.”[Currently,] there is no one in control, and there is no one leading operations.” Hamas is looking… Read More ›

Cabinet unanimously approves declaration: no unilateral recognition of Palestinian state

Cabinet unanimously approves declaration: no unilateral recognition of Palestinian state

In declarative move, Netanyahu with support from Gantz, says only direct negotiations without pre-conditions can determine end of Israel-Palestine conflict; warns terrorism must not be… Read More ›

CIA director visits Israel after Netanyahu bars delegation from Cairo hostage talks

CIA director visits Israel after Netanyahu bars delegation from Cairo hostage talks

William Burns makes unannounced visit and meets with prime minister and Shin Bet chief after taking part in talks in Cairo in effort to reach… Read More ›

‘Hamas is Hitler’s successor’: Hostages’ families head to The Hague to file complaint

‘Hamas is Hitler’s successor’: Hostages’ families head to The Hague to file complaint

A delegation of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum set to submit a war crimes claim against the terror group in the International Criminal Court… Read More ›

WATCH: Rescued Hostages Bentch Gomel as Yeshiva Students Listen and Celebrate

WATCH: Rescued Hostages Bentch Gomel as Yeshiva Students Listen and Celebrate

NEW YORK – In this emotional video, Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz of Yeshiva University was on a video call with Rabbi Shay Schachter, who was at… Read More ›

Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage release at length during call Sunday, but gaps remain

Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage release at length during call Sunday, but gaps remain

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a deal to secure the release of hostages in Gaza at length on Sunday, according… Read More ›

Hamas has two weeks for hostage deal, or IDF will enter Rafah, Egypt warns

Hamas has two weeks for hostage deal, or IDF will enter Rafah, Egypt warns

The plans to launch a ground offensive in Rafah have reportedly sparked disagreements between the US and Israel. Egypt has warned Hamas that it must… Read More ›

Sinwar out of contact Hamas top brass, Israeli officials say

Sinwar out of contact Hamas top brass, Israeli officials say

Sources say prolonged communication breakdown suggests Sinwar not involved in hostage deal proposal presented this week as group’s terror leader in Gaza said to be… Read More ›

Israel cannot use Oct. 7 as ‘license to dehumanize others,’ Blinken warns in Tel Aviv

Israel cannot use Oct. 7 as ‘license to dehumanize others,’ Blinken warns in Tel Aviv

After talks with Israeli leaders, US secretary issues harsh critique of IDF campaign in Gaza; also says Hamas hostage proposal has ‘non-starters’ but ‘creates space… Read More ›

To my daughter, who is 19 today and is being held hostage in Gaza

To my daughter, who is 19 today and is being held hostage in Gaza

Opinion: I know you are strong and optimistic and a true survivor, and I believe you will come home to us soon; the house is… Read More ›

Hamas says truce proposal ‘still being studied’ as Israeli war cabinet meets on deal

Hamas says truce proposal ‘still being studied’ as Israeli war cabinet meets on deal

Qatar ‘optimistic’ after receiving ‘initial positive confirmation’ from terror group on hostage agreement, but source close to Hamas says Qatari statement was ‘rushed and not… Read More ›

IDF Names Special Forces Commander Who Fell In Northern Gaza Battle

IDF Names Special Forces Commander Who Fell In Northern Gaza Battle

JERUSALEM — BDE: The IDF announced Wednesday night that 36-year-old Major (res.) Yitzhar Hoffman from was killed on Wednesday in an encounter with terrorists near… Read More ›

Hamas rejects hostage deal amid Qatari, US optimism

Hamas rejects hostage deal amid Qatari, US optimism

In Washington US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the proposal handed to Qatar, “was a strong one and a compelling one that offers… Read More ›

US sees signs of progress on deal to release hostages, temporarily pause Hamas war

US sees signs of progress on deal to release hostages, temporarily pause Hamas war

CIA chief Bill Burns to summit in Paris with heads of Mossad, Shin Bet and Egyptian intelligence and Qatari PM to discuss 2-month lull for… Read More ›

SHOCK VIDEO: NYU Professor Denies That Hamas Committed Atrocities on October 7

SHOCK VIDEO: NYU Professor Denies That Hamas Committed Atrocities on October 7

NEW YORK — An NYU professor says that Hamas did not commit atrocities such as beheading babies and torturing women on October 7, telling a… Read More ›

ICJ to rule Friday on whether to order an end to the Gaza war

ICJ to rule Friday on whether to order an end to the Gaza war

The ruling on provisional measures is preliminary, as the ICJ has yet to hold hearings on the actual genocide charge, which Israel rejects. The International… Read More ›

Hostage release talks with Hamas will take much longer, source says

Hostage release talks with Hamas will take much longer, source says

Despite reports Israel, Hamas agree in principle on framework for deal that would include a month-long truce, Israeli political source tells Ynet ‘no progress in… Read More ›