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Palestinian dissident abducted, tortured, and killed by Hamas in Gaza

Palestinian dissident abducted, tortured, and killed by Hamas in Gaza

Hamas loyalists claimed that Odai al-Rabei’s alleged participation in anti-Hamas protests meant he was a “traitor.” Odai al-Rabei, a 22-year-old Gazan, was abducted, tortured, and… Read More ›

Going back to battle against Hamas is the only option left for Israel – editorial

Going back to battle against Hamas is the only option left for Israel – editorial

Netanyahu and Zamir will have to explain to the nation why this is necessary and to shore up domestic legitimacy for a campaign that –… Read More ›

Senior Hamas official killed in targeted strike on Gaza hospital as IDF offensive widens

Senior Hamas official killed in targeted strike on Gaza hospital as IDF offensive widens

Terror group confirms death of Ismail Barhoum, whom Defense Minister Katz says was new ‘Hamas PM in Gaza’; army deploys third division to southern Israel… Read More ›

6 Rockets Fired From Lebanon, IDF Pounds Hezbollah Launchers

6 Rockets Fired From Lebanon, IDF Pounds Hezbollah Launchers

JERUSALEM — In the first serious breach of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon since December, six rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Metula on… Read More ›

Netanyahu attacks ‘leftist deep state’ in deleted X post, Musk shows support

Netanyahu attacks ‘leftist deep state’ in deleted X post, Musk shows support

“When a strong right-wing leader wins an election, the leftist Deep State weaponized the justice system to thwart the people’s will.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Read More ›

‘We need weapons now!’: IDF reveals chilling details of October 7 execution of 22 foreign workers

‘We need weapons now!’: IDF reveals chilling details of October 7 execution of 22 foreign workers

Findings of inquiry into attack on Kibbutz Alumim reveals Hamas massacred foreign workers in 2 waves; despite alert at 6:38 a.m., alert squad response delayed… Read More ›

Netanyahu says AG ‘abusing’ her authority by opposing Shin Bet chief’s firing

Netanyahu says AG ‘abusing’ her authority by opposing Shin Bet chief’s firing

PM denies dismissal meant to thwart probe into aides’ Qatar links; vote on ousting Bar up in the air and may be delayed by weeks… Read More ›

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Responds to Netanyahu’s Firing Announcement

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Responds to Netanyahu’s Firing Announcement

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (VINnews)-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has responded to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he will be fired, stating that the decision is… Read More ›

‘You will not execute me like ISIS’: Former hostage Tal Shoham describes Gaza captivity

‘You will not execute me like ISIS’: Former hostage Tal Shoham describes Gaza captivity

Shoham had spent 505 days in captivity in the Gaza Strip, when he was finally released on February 22, 2025. “If you want to kill… Read More ›

Israel can no longer ignore Gaza’s future

Israel can no longer ignore Gaza’s future

Opinion: Seventeen months into war, Hamas still rules enclave, largely due to Netanyahu’s refusal to discuss any realistic post-war plan; Egypt’s proposal of replacing terror group… Read More ›

Ex-hostage says he always knew when truce talks failed because captors would beat him

Ex-hostage says he always knew when truce talks failed because captors would beat him

Omer Wenkert also recalls ‘coming to terms with death’ on October 7, spending nearly 200 days alone in a cell and refusing to let Hamas… Read More ›

“A Chanukah Miracle in Captivity,” Says Former Hostage – Shabbos Grape Juice That Never Ran Out

“A Chanukah Miracle in Captivity,” Says Former Hostage – Shabbos Grape Juice That Never Ran Out

JERUSALEM – For five months in Hamas captivity, Omri Shem Tov made Kiddush every Shabbat with half a bottle of grape juice—and it never ran… Read More ›

Israel to stop supplying electricity to Gaza, Energy Minister Eli Cohen announces

Israel to stop supplying electricity to Gaza, Energy Minister Eli Cohen announces

Israel’s step-by-step plan to pressure Hamas began with blocking the entry of goods and supplies into Gaza. Israel will stop supplying electricity to Gaza “immediately,”… Read More ›

Israeli delegation to leave for cease-fire talks in Qatar as Hamas official tells of disagreements with US

Israeli delegation to leave for cease-fire talks in Qatar as Hamas official tells of disagreements with US

Israel will send a delegation to Doha on Monday to advance hostage release talks, following an invitation from Egypt and Qatar, with U.S. support; This… Read More ›

US talks with Hamas said to hit snag after media leak; PM unhappy they’re taking place

US talks with Hamas said to hit snag after media leak; PM unhappy they’re taking place

Negotiations largely focused on securing release of hostages with American citizenship, but US has also reportedly proposed 60-day ceasefire in exchange for release of 10… Read More ›

Israeli Hostage Survivors Meet Trump in Washington

Israeli Hostage Survivors Meet Trump in Washington

WASHINGTON – Six Israeli hostages who were recently freed from Hamas captivity are currently in Washington, D.C., where they had a high-profile meeting with President… Read More ›

‘Hi, I’m Dr. Hamas’: Emily Damari’s chilling testimony on ‘treatment’ received in captivity

‘Hi, I’m Dr. Hamas’: Emily Damari’s chilling testimony on ‘treatment’ received in captivity

“Hamas provided me with no medical treatment except for an expired bottle of iodine and some bandages,” Damari recounted. Emily Damari, a survivor of Hamas… Read More ›

Opinion: Gaza standoff: Netanyahu and Hamas’ high-stakes cease-fire gamble

Opinion: Gaza standoff: Netanyahu and Hamas’ high-stakes cease-fire gamble

Analysis: Israel’s strategy of military threats, US backing, enclave’s internal unrest—all pressure terror group to accept Witkoff proposal; as Arab states poised to push post-war… Read More ›

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 ›