IAF strikes terrorists in Gaza • One hundred Druze sheikhs to be allowed into Israel from Syria to visit shrine
Forces of Unit 474 locate and destroy weapons belonging to the old Syrian regime during overnight operation February 24, 2025 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)
IDF arrests suspected infiltrators near Jordanian border, gunfire exchanged
The IDF noted that there were individuals hit from the gunfire exchange but no casualties.
Reports say Boehler has been removed from Hamas talks, but was he ever involved? - explainer
Adam Boehler, Trump's special envoy for US hostages and missing persons, held direct negotiations with Hamas to secure the release of American hostages, including soldier Edan Alexander.
ByAMICHAI STEIN United States Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler against backdrop of Hamas terrorists (illustration).(photo credit: REUTERS/LEAH MILLIS, REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)Go to the full article > >
Witkoff proposes new hostage release outline involving 50 day ceasefire
During this 50 day ceasefire period- which would end on April 20 - discussions would be carried out regarding the continuation of the deal.
ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF Steve Witkoff seen on a background of Hamas terrorists and a protest sign featuring US President Donald Trump (illustrative)(photo credit: Israel Hadari/Flash90, REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN)Go to the full article > >
IDF to demolish house of terrorist who carried out 2024 bombing
Ex-top FBI official to 'Post': When Iran-Hamas Oct. 7 threat really started - interview
'No matter what, Iran was going to ally with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis,' Burns said.
ByYONAH JEREMY BOB Palestinian Hamas gather at the site of the handing over of the bodies of four Israeli hostages in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza on February 20, 2025.(photo credit: EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
One hundred Druze sheikhs to be allowed into Israel from Syria to visit shrine - report
According to the security decision, over a hundred Druze sheikhs will be able to arrive in Israel from Syria and will be housed in Israel for one night.
ByAMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF Elder Israeli Druze men attend the celebrations of Nabi Shuayb Druze holiday at the tomb of Nabi Shuayb (meaning "the Prophet Jethro"), the site in the destroyed village of Hittin not far from Tiberias, where the tomb of the Islamic prophet Shu'ayb (Biblical Jethro) is believed to be located(photo credit: GILI YAARI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Lebanese soldier detained in Israel released after four days
The army said the soldier was returned through the International Committee of the Red Cross and was transferred to a hospital for treatment.
ByREUTERS Women walk near destroyed buildings, with one holding the Hezbollah Flag, in the southern Lebanese village of Kfarkela, after the IDF said that Israel would keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past the February 18 deadline for them to withdraw, February 18, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/EMILIE MADI)Go to the full article > >
'Hamas abused Hisham knowing he was mentally ill,' father says
In 2015, Al-Sayed wandered into southern Gaza and was abducted by Hamas. He was released by Hamas in February as part of the hostage-ceasefire deal.
ByPELED ARBELI Hisham al-Sayed reunites with his family after returning from a near decade in Gaza captivity, February 22, 2025(photo credit: MAAYAN TOAF/GPO)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