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IDF’s Oct. 7 probes show it misread Hamas for years, left southern Israel utterly vulnerable

IDF’s Oct. 7 probes show it misread Hamas for years, left southern Israel utterly vulnerable

Investigations detail military’s decade-long ‘misperception’ of Hamas, its refusal to recognize the imminent invasion even in the last few hours, and the chaos that catastrophically… Read More ›

After logjam, Hamas releases 4 hostage bodies to Israel in quiet, late-night transfer

After logjam, Hamas releases 4 hostage bodies to Israel in quiet, late-night transfer

Israel starts releasing over 600 prisoners who were slated to be freed Saturday, but source says they won’t all be released until the bodies are… Read More ›

‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you’: Yarden Bibas delivers heartbreaking eulogy

‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you’: Yarden Bibas delivers heartbreaking eulogy

Released hostage mourns wife Shiri and sons Ariel and Kfir, murdered in Gaza captivity, in emotional ceremony: ‘Watch over me so I don’t sink into… Read More ›

Hamas likely to agree to release more hostages in phase one of deal, Israeli officials tell ‘Post’

Hamas likely to agree to release more hostages in phase one of deal, Israeli officials tell ‘Post’

‘We have to get an extension of phase one,’ Witkoff said. ‘I’ll be going to the region this week, probably Wednesday, to negotiate that.’ Israel… Read More ›

Israel’s dilemmas ahead of the hostage’s deal possible second phase

Israel’s dilemmas ahead of the hostage’s deal possible second phase

Netanyahu hold security assessment alongside security officials trying to ensure release of all Israeli hostages; while Hamas seeks deal’s second phase, Israeli interests align with… Read More ›

Remains ID’d of Oded Lifshitz, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, but other body isn’t the boys’ mom Shiri

Remains ID’d of Oded Lifshitz, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, but other body isn’t the boys’ mom Shiri

IDF says forensic experts can find no match for fourth body handed over by Hamas, slams terror group for ‘very serious violation’ of hostage-ceasefire deal… Read More ›

In Sickening Ceremony, Hamas Transfers 4 Bodies, Blames Netanyahu For Their Death

In Sickening Ceremony, Hamas Transfers 4 Bodies, Blames Netanyahu For Their Death

JERUSALEM — In a macabre ceremony which was intentionally ignored by the Israeli media, the Hamas terrorist group transferred the bodies of Shiri Bibas and… Read More ›

IDF begins withdrawal from Lebanon, forces to triple along border

IDF begins withdrawal from Lebanon, forces to triple along border

The Israeli military will maintain five outposts within southern Lebanon near the border, each manned by a company of troops, for an indefinite period. The… Read More ›

Tulkarem’s terror nest: Why Israel must act now to protect its heartlan

Tulkarem’s terror nest: Why Israel must act now to protect its heartlan

Opinion: West Bank city emerges as a new hub of terrorist activity with escalating violence threatening Israel’s Sharon region and central areas driven by young… Read More ›

US shipment of heavy bombs held up by Biden administration arrives in Israel

US shipment of heavy bombs held up by Biden administration arrives in Israel

1,800 munitions weighing 2,000 lbs apiece unloaded at Ashdod Port, taken by trucks to Israeli airbases, weeks after Trump lifts hold on delivery A shipment… Read More ›

Trump’s plan is already getting Egypt, Jordan to make moves – analysis

Trump’s plan is already getting Egypt, Jordan to make moves – analysis

King Abdullah has said he could take in 2,000 children from Gaza. He even specified how he might be able to get them to Jordan… Read More ›

Trump: All hell is going to break out if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages by Saturday

Trump: All hell is going to break out if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages by Saturday

US president says cease-fire deal should be canceled if remaining hostages aren’t released, suggests he might withhold US aid to Jordan, Egypt if they refuse to… Read More ›

Pleading for his release, mother says hostage Alon Ohel is wounded, chained in Hamas tunnels

Pleading for his release, mother says hostage Alon Ohel is wounded, chained in Hamas tunnels

Family of Ohel — who turns 24 on Monday — reports first sign of life since he was taken captive, after testimony from newly freed… Read More ›

Discussion Begin In Doha To Extend First Stage Of Hostage Deal, Prevent Resumption Of War

Discussion Begin In Doha To Extend First Stage Of Hostage Deal, Prevent Resumption Of War

As Prime Minister Netanyahu’s significant visit to Washington concluded, a source in Netanyahu’s entourage told the Yisrael Hayom newspaper that: “Discussions have begun with the… Read More ›

IDF announces fallen soldiers Nadav Cohen, Nachman Refael Ben Ami killed in Gaza Strip

IDF announces fallen soldiers Nadav Cohen, Nachman Refael Ben Ami killed in Gaza Strip

An additional soldier whose name has not been cleared for publication fell in the same incident. Sergeant-Major Nadav Cohen and Staff-Sergeant Nachman Refael Ben Ami… Read More ›

Israel considered moving Palestinians from Gaza for rebuilding months before Trump

Israel considered moving Palestinians from Gaza for rebuilding months before Trump

Ynet has learned that the issue has been under consideration for some time, and a green light has been given to a plan to encourage… Read More ›

Asked about West Bank annexation, Trump says Israel ‘a small country, in terms of land’

Asked about West Bank annexation, Trump says Israel ‘a small country, in terms of land’

Ahead of meeting with Netanyahu, US president says ‘no guarantees’ ceasefire will hold, though Witkoff ‘hopeful’; PM said to shake up Israeli negotiating team before… Read More ›

US applying pressure to release as many hostages as possible ‘soon,’ source tell ‘Post’ – exclusive

US applying pressure to release as many hostages as possible ‘soon,’ source tell ‘Post’ – exclusive

The source added, “This is what the Americans want [more hostages in shorter periods of time], and I hope it happens.” The US is applying… Read More ›

Trailer packed with explosives, ‘F**k the Jews’ message: Antisemitic attack foiled in Australia

Trailer packed with explosives, ‘F**k the Jews’ message: Antisemitic attack foiled in Australia

Abandoned trailer found in town north of Sydney contained addresses of several locations, including a synagogue. Belief that it was meant to increase tensions in… Read More ›

Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video with sign of life from hostage Arbel Yehoud

Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video with sign of life from hostage Arbel Yehoud

Israel says Hamas list shows 18 of remaining first-phase hostages are alive, 8 are dead; delegation from terror group arrives in Cairo to discuss Gaza… Read More ›