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Urging deal, Mossad chief said to warn time running out for young female hostages

Urging deal, Mossad chief said to warn time running out for young female hostages

At cabinet meeting, IDF chief, Gallant and two other ministers reportedly stress need to reach deal with Hamas for release of captives Mossad chief David… Read More ›

Yemen’s Houthis conduct military operations in Gulf of Aden, Israel’s Eilat

Yemen’s Houthis conduct military operations in Gulf of Aden, Israel’s Eilat

Houthi military spokesperson the latest operations came in response to the Israeli airstrike on Khan Yunis on Saturday. Yemen’s Houthi terror organization said on Sunday… Read More ›

If we can’t restart the war we will never return all the hostages, Mossad chief says

If we can’t restart the war we will never return all the hostages, Mossad chief says

Dedi Barnea says that without the clauses that Netanyahu insists on, ‘we will not win, and we will not bring back the hostages, this is… Read More ›

US sending Israel some heavy bombs that Biden withheld ahead of Rafah op

US sending Israel some heavy bombs that Biden withheld ahead of Rafah op

American official confirms 500-pound munitions en route to Israel, while transfer of 2,000-pound bombs remains frozen over concerns their use could harm civilians WASHINGTON —… Read More ›

IDF commando killed in fresh Gaza City operation; troops raid UNRWA HQ

IDF commando killed in fresh Gaza City operation; troops raid UNRWA HQ

Sgt. First Class Tal Lahat, 21, was among those who rescued Nahal Oz residents on Oct. 7; military says dozens of gunmen killed in Shejaiya,… Read More ›

Israel Prison Service officer found murdered in burned Samaria home

Israel Prison Service officer found murdered in burned Samaria home

(JNS) — An Israel Prison Service officer was found dead in his home in the Samaria community of Givon Hahadasha, northwest of Jerusalem, police said… Read More ›

Israel shouldn’t attack Hezbollah until after US elections – opinion

Israel shouldn’t attack Hezbollah until after US elections – opinion

Israel faces escalating Hezbollah attacks but must delay major military action due to multiple fronts and US distractions, focusing instead on countering Iran’s nuclear threat… Read More ›

Israel believes Nasrallah would reject diplomatic resolution pushed by US

Israel believes Nasrallah would reject diplomatic resolution pushed by US

Special envoy Amos Hochstein proposes demilitarization of South Lebanon, Radwan forces and heavy weaponry pushed back 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from border; officials say his… Read More ›

Israel says it’s studying latest Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal

Israel says it’s studying latest Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal

Senior Israeli official says terror group’s updated proposal gives more room for a possible agreement but stresses gaps still significant, suggests Netanyahu’s office harming talks… Read More ›

IDF Gathering Info About Working Charedim, Prior To Sending 3000 Draft Notices

IDF Gathering Info About Working Charedim, Prior To Sending 3000 Draft Notices

JERUSALEM — The IDF has begun gathering information from the income tax authorities regarding young charedim at draft age who are currently working and receive… Read More ›

Gallant, US Say ‘Obstacles Removed’ Regarding Munition Transfer Delay, Criticize Netanyahu’s Approach

Gallant, US Say ‘Obstacles Removed’ Regarding Munition Transfer Delay, Criticize Netanyahu’s Approach

JERUSALEM — After several meetings with leading members of the US administration, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant addressed reporters on Tuesday evening, making undisguised references to… Read More ›

Off Gaza’s coast, truckloads of aid roll off a US military pier – only to remain uncollected

Off Gaza’s coast, truckloads of aid roll off a US military pier – only to remain uncollected

After a series of mishaps, trucks of humanitarian aid are now beginning to roll onto the US military pier off the Gaza coast at a… Read More ›

Hostage families mad after PM says will agree to partial release of hostages in temporary cease-fire

Hostage families mad after PM says will agree to partial release of hostages in temporary cease-fire

It is not the first time that the prime minister has said he would not approve a permanent cease-fire, but the families and the war… Read More ›

‘All hangs by a thread,’ David Grossman tells thousands at rally for election, hostage deal

‘All hangs by a thread,’ David Grossman tells thousands at rally for election, hostage deal

Former Shin Bet chief Diskin calls Netanyahu worst PM in Israeli history; thousands mark 20th birthday of hostage Naama Levy; 3 arrested amid violent clashes… Read More ›

Who do Arab Israelis think should govern in the Gaza Strip? – poll

Who do Arab Israelis think should govern in the Gaza Strip? – poll

A new poll shows that most Israeli Arabs feel Palestinians should run Gaza after the Israel-Hamas War ends, but are divided on which Palestinians. Some… Read More ›

United Nations commitee says not enough evidence to declare famine in Gaza

United Nations commitee says not enough evidence to declare famine in Gaza

Report triggered by U.S. report of famine in Gaza; After its release IDF announced a daily “tactical pause of military activity” to allow more humanitarian… Read More ›

11 funerals for IDF commanders, soldiers held across Israel as nation mourns

11 funerals for IDF commanders, soldiers held across Israel as nation mourns

Troops killed in three separate incidents in Gaza laid to rest from north to south; Druze village of Beit Jann delays Eid al-Adha celebrations for… Read More ›

8 IDF Soldiers Killed After APC Hits Explosive Device, Goes Up In Flames

8 IDF Soldiers Killed After APC Hits Explosive Device, Goes Up In Flames

JERUSALEM — BDE: In a tragic incident which occurred in Rafah on Saturday morning, eight IDF soldiers were killed after their APC apparently drove over… Read More ›

‘Nasrallah realizes the IDF can kill him’: Hezbollah leadership shaken after Israeli elimination

‘Nasrallah realizes the IDF can kill him’: Hezbollah leadership shaken after Israeli elimination

“The powerful elimination worries Hezbollah members. They now understand that the IDF knows much more about them than they know about us,” says Professor Amatzia… Read More ›

With new hostage deal possible, US wary of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich’s influence

With new hostage deal possible, US wary of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich’s influence

With 120 hostages still in Hamas captivity, President Biden is hoping to finalize a new deal that will end the war and bring back all… Read More ›