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After nearly six months of war, hostages’ families join with anti-government rallie

After nearly six months of war, hostages’ families join with anti-government rallie

‘We will not meet here again,’ says father of abductee at Tel Aviv’s Hostages’ Square rally; tens of thousands at protests across Israel; over a… Read More ›

Israeli Supreme Court Orders Stop to Yeshivah Funding for Haredim Required to Enlist in Idf

Israeli Supreme Court Orders Stop to Yeshivah Funding for Haredim Required to Enlist in Idf

JERUSALEM – Israel’s Supreme Court on Thursday issued an interim order prohibiting the government from providing stipends to some haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, Jewish men who… Read More ›

The Biden administration is throwing Israel under the bus

The Biden administration is throwing Israel under the bus

Opinion: Biden administration’s non-veto of cease-fire resolution is deterioration in US-Israel relations; Terror groups are main beneficiary of vote; Measured response could involve reevaluating American… Read More ›

Israel to release over 700 prisoners, including murderers, in Gaza deal – report

Israel to release over 700 prisoners, including murderers, in Gaza deal – report

The prisoners agreed upon for release by Israel reportedly include hundreds who are serving life sentences for murdering Israelis in terror attacks. Israel has agreed… Read More ›

‘A huge mistake’: Kamala Harris warns Israel against invasion of Rafah

‘A huge mistake’: Kamala Harris warns Israel against invasion of Rafah

“I have studied the maps, there’s nowhere for those folks to go,” US Vice President Kamala Harris told ABC News. “Any major military operation in… Read More ›

Military apprehends senior Hamas operatives at Al Shifa

Military apprehends senior Hamas operatives at Al Shifa

IDF Spokesperson says assault on facility is largest concentration of terrorists captured, identity of some cannot yet be revealed because of the valuable intelligence they… Read More ›

Netanyahu says it ‘will take some time’ until IDF launches offensive in Rafah

Netanyahu says it ‘will take some time’ until IDF launches offensive in Rafah

As Israel and US continue talks on southern Gaza city, with top Jerusalem officials set to hear American proposals in Washington, Blinken to hold discussions… Read More ›

IDF Names 51-Yr-Old Reserve Sergeant Who Fell In Battle At Shifa Hospital

IDF Names 51-Yr-Old Reserve Sergeant Who Fell In Battle At Shifa Hospital

JERUSALEM — The IDF announced that Senior Staff Sergeant (Res.) Sebastian Ayun (51) from Rosh Ha’Ayin fell in battle near A-Shifa hospital in northern Gaza.… Read More ›

In Dramatic Operation At Shifa Hospital, IDF Arrests 80 Terrorists, Kills Many Others

In Dramatic Operation At Shifa Hospital, IDF Arrests 80 Terrorists, Kills Many Others

JERUSALEM — In a dramatic nocturnal operation which took place at the A-Shifa hospital in northern Gaza early Monday morning, IDF special forces stormed the… Read More ›

Tens of thousands protest Netanyahu government, call for elections

Tens of thousands protest Netanyahu government, call for elections

Across the different protests, speakers denounced not only the members of the governing coalition, but also those who sit in the opposition or are seen… Read More ›

Israeli terrorist in southern stabbing attack was raised in Gaza

Israeli terrorist in southern stabbing attack was raised in Gaza

Fadi Abu Eltaif, resident of the Bedouin city of Rahat was born to an Israeli mother and a Palestinian father living in the Gaza Strip,… Read More ›

Gaza hostage deal: Hamas denies agreeing to US proposal for Gaza ceasefire

Gaza hostage deal: Hamas denies agreeing to US proposal for Gaza ceasefire

The White House urged Hamas terrorists in Gaza to release women, elderly and wounded hostages and accept a temporary ceasefire. Hamas and Israel must “stay… Read More ›

Katz to UN Security Council: hostages going through ‘living hell on earth’

Katz to UN Security Council: hostages going through ‘living hell on earth’

In special session on October 7 sexual violence report, FM urges panel to designate Hamas ‘barbarians’ as terrorist organization, bring about immediate release of all… Read More ›

‘He’s wrong’: PM bluntly rejects Biden critique, says most Israelis back his policies

‘He’s wrong’: PM bluntly rejects Biden critique, says most Israelis back his policies

After president charged he’s ‘hurting Israel more than helping,’ Netanyahu says public doesn’t want PA in Gaza, vows to expand campaign into Rafah, rebuffing Biden’s… Read More ›

43-Yr-Old Officer, Father Of 5, Falls In Battle In Southern Gaza

43-Yr-Old Officer, Father Of 5, Falls In Battle In Southern Gaza

JERUSALEM — BDE: The town of Eli has announced that Major (res.) Amisar Ben David, a resident of the Yovel neighborhood of the town, was… Read More ›

IDF report on Oct. 7 failure looks back to 2018, focus may be more on PM than Gantz

IDF report on Oct. 7 failure looks back to 2018, focus may be more on PM than Gantz

The dating of the report has potential implications for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who ran the country for four and a half of the six… Read More ›

No restrictions on Arab Israeli visits to Temple Mount during Ramadan, Netanyahu decides

No restrictions on Arab Israeli visits to Temple Mount during Ramadan, Netanyahu decides

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded a limit on the number of Israeli Arabs who could pray on the Temple Mount on the holiday, but… Read More ›

UN finds evidence of rape on Oct. 7 and after; Israel: They tried to downplay issue

UN finds evidence of rape on Oct. 7 and after; Israel: They tried to downplay issue

Sex crimes official also says there’s ‘clear evidence’ hostages faced and continue to face sexual assault in Gaza, says Oct. 7 victims suffered ‘torture and… Read More ›

6 House Dems, back from Israel, accuse Netanyahu of ‘utter disregard for Palestinian lives’

6 House Dems, back from Israel, accuse Netanyahu of ‘utter disregard for Palestinian lives’

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Six U.S. House of Representatives Democrats returned from an Israel trip accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “utter disregard for Palestinian lives”… Read More ›

Six-week ceasefire ‘basically accepted’ by Israel, waiting on Hamas, US official says

Six-week ceasefire ‘basically accepted’ by Israel, waiting on Hamas, US official says

The Israelis have “basically accepted” a six-week ceasefire proposal in Gaza, a senior Biden administration official told reporters Saturday. A second phase would be worked… Read More ›