Israeli delegation to head to Doha, Hamas awaiting outcome of talks
Security forces arrest suspects in West Bank • IDF Chief Zamir visits troops in Syria
Israeli warplanes strike vicinity of Syria's Daraa, Syrian state news agency reports
The Israeli military targeted on Monday the vicinity of Syria's Daraa with several air strikes, Syrian state news agency Sana reported.
Go to the full article >>‘Think twice before hitting post’: IDF finally restricting soldiers’ social media use, experts say
The IDF has issued updated media coverage protocols for active-duty soldiers as well as reservists to tighten security and control exposure in combat zones.
Better late than never: That’s the sentiment among most defense experts and Israeli citizens regarding the Israeli military’s decision to put into full practice restrictions on social media use and photographing military bases.
The decision comes after a probe showed content published by Israeli soldiers on social media was used by Hamas in the group’s preparations for attacks against the Nahal Oz military base on October 7, 2023.
The Israeli military has issued updated media coverage protocols for all personnel, active-duty soldiers as well as reservists, in order to tighten security and control exposure in combat zones. Any filming in operational areas now requires preapproval from the Military Advocate General’s Corps and the Information Security Department.
Go to the full article >>Eyal Zamir orders soldiers' leave canceled due to increased tensions
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Monday ordered the cancelation of the IDF's leniency around holiday leave due to the IDF's "high alert" in several theaters, The Jerusalem Post confirmed.
This follows lessons the IDF learned from October 7, 2023, when investigations revealed that Hamas took advantage of the fact that the IDF's Gaza Division was depleted due to the holiday.
Go to the full article >>WATCH: Father of freed hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen reflects on his son's captivity and return
Sagui has since told his father about his captivity, including that he was in constant danger from his Hamas captors and possible friendly fire incidents.
Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son Sagui was held hostage by Hamas for nearly 500 days before being released as part of the most recent deal between Israel and Hamas, sat down with The Jerusalem Post's Eve Young to talk about October 7, Sagui's return, and how Jewish and Israeli leadership have measured up in the face of this crisis.
“It’s like having a 36-year-old son be born again,” he said, on watching Sagui standing on his own two feet as he was transferred from Hamas to the Red Cross.
Go to the full article >>Protesters call for hostage release outside of IDF military HQ for third day straight
The protests began Saturday night, as police deployed trucks to block the roads and prevent demonstrators from reaching the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv.
Protesters continued to demonstrate outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv on Monday, demanding the return of the remaining hostages held in Gaza.
The protests began Saturday night, as police deployed trucks to block the roads and prevent demonstrators from reaching the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv.
“I’m here because there’s nothing else I can do,” said one protestor. “I’m not one of the fighters. The people sleeping in the tents, they’re the true fighters.”
Go to the full article >>IDF Chief Zamir visits troops in Syria
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited on Sunday troops of the 77th Battalion operating in Syria, the military said on Monday.
Go to the full article >>Security forces arrest two suspects who received terror funds from Hamas
Israel's security forces arrested two residents of Nablus on suspicion of receiving terror funds from Hamas, the Police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) said on Monday.
Go to the full article >>Police arrest two Palestinians after finding M16, bullets in their possession
Israel Police arrested two Palestinians after finding an M16 rifle and bullets in their vehicle in the West Bank, the police said on Monday.
Go to the full article >>'Next stage of war will be shorter, much more intense,’ says Israel security expert
Balancing the desire to eliminate Hamas with the need to recover hostages, Israel faces a complex and high-stakes military decision.
Negotiations to secure the release of Israeli hostages from the hands of the Hamas terrorist group are at an impasse, as US President Donald Trump renewed his threat against the organization, warning Wednesday night “it is OVER” for Hamas if the hostages are not released.
Go to the full article >>Hamas says it awaits outcomes of mediators' talks on Gaza ceasefire with Israel
A source familiar with the details of the negotiations told the Post that they estimate it is possible to reach an agreement on the release of additional hostages.
Hamas said on Monday that it is showing flexibility in talks with mediators and is awaiting the outcome of efforts from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in negotiations with Israel.
Go to the full article >>Israel at war: What you need to know?
- 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 Gaza border communities.
- 59 hostages remain in Gaza.
- 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
- The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
- The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
- Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025
- 735 terrorists will be released as part of the hostage deal