Israel at War day 651: What's going on in Syria, Yemen?
Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria • Netanyahu tells pope hostage talks progressing • Hamas claims it proposed releasing all hostages • IDF confirms deaths of four terrorists in Gaza
Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025. (photo credit: Khalil Kahlout/Flash90)
Trump says more hostages to be released from Gaza shortly
"We got most of the hostages back. We're going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly," Trump said.
ByREUTERS (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump seen near posters of Gaza hostages (illustrative)(photo credit: Shutterstock/lev radin, Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria, IDF says working to bring them back - KAN
The illegal crossings come after the US announced an alleged ceasefire between Israel and Syria.
Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, US ambassador to Turkey says
On Wednesday, Israel launched airstrikes in Damascus, while also hitting government forces in the south, demanding they withdraw and saying that Israel aimed to protect Syrian Druze.
ByREUTERS US special envoy for Syria, the ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack attends a flag-raising ceremony at the US ambassador's residence in Damascus on May 29, 2025 for the first time since 2011.(photo credit: RAMI AL SAYED/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
Syrian authorities to deploy forces to end clashes in the south, presidency says
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IDF intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen after it triggered sirens from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Israel has 'made significant strides' in Qatar talks, Hamas is curbing progress - Israeli official
"The flexibility and constructive approach shown by Israel in the negotiations are not matched by Hamas,” the official said.
ByAMICHAI STEIN Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, July 12, 2025. (photo credit: ERIK MARMOR/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Deputy Supreme Court head: If gov't decides to dismiss A-G, it will be frozen until judicial review
Netanyahu tells pope hostage talks are in advanced stages in phone call - report
Netanyahu held a call with Pope Leo XIV, where he expressed optimism about the hostage talks, while the Pope asked to keep sacred places safe from the war.
ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF Thousands of Israelis call for immediate release of the hostages that are held in Hamas captivity in Gaza, outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv in March.(photo credit: GILI YAARI /FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Hamas claims it proposed releasing all hostages to end war - report
The terrorist organization also said that if an agreement was not reached in the latest round of ceasefire talks, the group would not agree to an interim truce in the future.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >Important facts
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across the Gaza border communities.
50 hostages remain in Gaza, while 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity.
The IDF launched large-scale attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025.
Israel struck key nuclear sites and killed senior Iranian military and IRGC officials.
28 Israelis killed, over 1,300 wounded, including several IDF soldiers, in Iranian attacks.
