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Israeli Security Cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza City – Axios

Israeli Security Cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza City – Axios

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza City was approved by the Security Cabinet on Friday morning. Israel’s Security Cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin… Read More ›

Chiefly focused on food aid, Trump says Gaza occupation ‘pretty much up to Israel’

Chiefly focused on food aid, Trump says Gaza occupation ‘pretty much up to Israel’

US president says Israel, with help from Arab states, will fund and distribute assistance to Gazans ‘who aren’t doing well in terms of food’ WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Former Mossad, Shin Bet officials ask Trump to compel Netanyahu to end the war

Former Mossad, Shin Bet officials ask Trump to compel Netanyahu to end the war

Over 600 former senior security officials asked the US president to compel Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza. Former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo, former… Read More ›

Report: Trump says Netanyahu prolongs Gaza war to stay in power

Report: Trump says Netanyahu prolongs Gaza war to stay in power

US president and his aides believe Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza to maintain his political power, despite Israel having already achieved its military… Read More ›

Following France and UK, Canada says it will recognize Palestinian state in September

Following France and UK, Canada says it will recognize Palestinian state in September

Carney says step ‘predicated on the PA’s commitment to much-needed reforms,’ including elections and a demilitarized state; Israel decries ‘reward for Hamas,’ says move harms… Read More ›

Houthis vow to target all ships linked to Israel ‘regardless of nationality’

Houthis vow to target all ships linked to Israel ‘regardless of nationality’

The Houthis stated that any country that wants to avoid escalation should “pressure the enemy to halt its aggression and lift the blockade on the… Read More ›

Amir and Inon were killed by Hamas terrorists who were aiming at their unit’s new commander

Amir and Inon were killed by Hamas terrorists who were aiming at their unit’s new commander

Captain Amir Saad and Sergeant Inon Nuriel Vana—remembered as committed, hardworking soldiers—leave behind grieving families and a nation mourning their sacrifice Saturday’s coordinated attack by… Read More ›

France will recognize Palestinian state at September UN confab, Macron announces

France will recognize Palestinian state at September UN confab, Macron announces

Netanyahu: Decision risks ‘creating another Iranian proxy’ in West Bank; US calls move ‘slap in the face to Oct. 7 victims’; Hamas says it reflects… Read More ›

Our soldiers must not be left to deal with trauma alone – editorial

Our soldiers must not be left to deal with trauma alone – editorial

The IDF has said that 21 soldiers took their own lives in 2024 – most of them in reserves – while 2023 saw 17 suicides.… Read More ›

Following Iran campaign, Israel rethinks foreign reliance for refueling planes

Following Iran campaign, Israel rethinks foreign reliance for refueling planes

With the Air Force pushing for more U.S.-made KC-46 tankers, Israel Aerospace Industries is lobbying to convert Boeing 767s locally; debate pits operational independence and… Read More ›

‘I’m afraid to go home’: Canadian IDF soldiers fear fallout from war crimes probe

‘I’m afraid to go home’: Canadian IDF soldiers fear fallout from war crimes probe

Canada’s probe into the Israel-Hamas conflict doesn’t explicitly target Israelis, but its unclear scope has alarmed Jews amid rising international lawfare against soldiers When Nati… Read More ›

Opinion: Israel’s strike on Syria: Defending the Druze and standing up for justice – editorial

Opinion: Israel’s strike on Syria: Defending the Druze and standing up for justice – editorial

The decisive action in Syria this week is an example to the rest of the world that it is possible to intervene when a massacre… Read More ›

Israel urges E3 to trigger Iran sanctions snapback before October deadline

Israel urges E3 to trigger Iran sanctions snapback before October deadline

Under 2015 nuclear deal, ‘snapback’ mechanism that would reinstate pre-agreement sanctions set to expire in October; Jerusalem pressing Britain, Germany and France to activate it… Read More ›

Three IDF troops killed, officer seriously wounded in northern Gaza fighting

Three IDF troops killed, officer seriously wounded in northern Gaza fighting

After initially suspecting tank was hit by Hamas RPG fire, army increasingly believes deadly blast was caused by a malfunctioning shell that detonated inside the… Read More ›

Israeli cyber firms attract 40% of US investment rounds in 2024

Israeli cyber firms attract 40% of US investment rounds in 2024

Startup Nation Central report reveals although cyber firms make up just 7% of local tech scene, they drew 38% of investments this year, with US… Read More ›

IDF Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay killed during attempted kidnapping

IDF Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay killed during attempted kidnapping

Terrorists in Gaza ambushed and attempted to abduct Azulay, an initial IDF investigation revealed. The IDF announced the death of Master Sgt. (Res.) Abraham Azulay… Read More ›

Trump holds ‘maximum pressure’ meeting with Netanyahu on Gaza; Report: US backs permanent ceasefire

Trump holds ‘maximum pressure’ meeting with Netanyahu on Gaza; Report: US backs permanent ceasefire

Primary sticking point reportedly involves Israel’s plan to retain control over a narrow stretch of land in southern Gaza known as the Morag Corridor, a… Read More ›

Witkoff to join hostage talks in Doha Tuesday as sides told Trump wants deal by week’s end

Witkoff to join hostage talks in Doha Tuesday as sides told Trump wants deal by week’s end

Negotiators make progress on closing gaps regarding aid and IDF withdrawal, but will need US president’s help to bridge key dispute on whether deal will… Read More ›

The Women Caring for Israel’s Home Front While Their Husbands Fight a War

The Women Caring for Israel’s Home Front While Their Husbands Fight a War

JERUSALEM  (JNS) – When war erupted in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Orya Marriott was in London with her husband, Reuven, and their toddler daughter.… Read More ›

Hamas discussing ceasefire with Palestinian factions as security cabinet discusses positive reports

Hamas discussing ceasefire with Palestinian factions as security cabinet discusses positive reports

Hamas’s response to the deal has not yet been formally announced but is expected in the coming hours. Hamas confirmed early on Friday morning that… Read More ›