US, Iran set for nuclear talks as IDF continues Gaza operations
IDF destroys Hamas tunnel route under kindergarten • 8200 soldiers condemn Gaza war • Soldier severely wounded in south Gaza
Houthi leader accuses Israel of violating Syrian, Iraqi airspace
Houthi leader addressed recent developments in the Middle East in a statement and claimed there is a broader Israeli strategic plan targeting Iraq.
In a statement, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi addressed recent developments in the Middle East, singling out Israel’s operations in Syria, its friction with Turkey, and what he claims is a broader Israeli strategic objective targeting of Iraq.
Go to the full article >>Remembering the 24 living hostages still in Hamas captivity during Passover - editorial
We cannot normalize the hostages remaining in bondage this Passover. It was not normal in ancient Egypt, and not in modern-day Gaza.
There’s a meme that made its way around the Jewish world social media this week ahead of Passover that shows a blindfolded man with his hands bound by rope.
Go to the full article >>Strength meets sea: IDF orphans, Olympic athletes unite for inspirational day in Eilat
Bereaved children joined Olympic athletes in Eilat for a day of strength, sport, and healing, part of the annual “Otzma” camp initiative.
In a moving initiative led by the Olympic Committee of Israel and the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, dozens of bereaved children took part in a special Olympic-themed day this week in Eilat. Held as part of the “Otzma” (Strength) camp, the event brought together IDF orphans and Olympic athletes for a day of water sports and beach activities inspired by the values of the Olympic movement.
Go to the full article >>Four Palestinians indicted for ax attack, attempting ramming
The Palestinians face charges after attacking Israelis with an ax and attempting to run them over in February incident.
Indictments have been filed against four Palestinians who attacked Israeli civilians near Deir Dibwan in February, Israel Police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) said in a joint statement on Thursday.
Go to the full article >>Trump taps Yehuda Kaploun as State Dept. antisemitism envoy
Kaploun, born in Israel to a haredi family, aided then-President-elect Trump as his Jewish outreach chief on Trump's vision for US-Israel relations after the 2024 election victory.
Yehuda Kaploun has been nominated the new State Department's Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, US President Donald Trump said in a Thursday announcement.
Go to the full article >>Trump is about to talk to Iran, Israel’s sworn enemy; here’s what you need to know
Israel has fought a shadow war against Iran — assassinating nuclear scientists, infecting Iranian systems with an advanced virus and other forms of subterfuge.
(JTA) — Donald Trump loves making dramatic pronouncements in his Oval Office meetings — and his revelation that the United States was entering talks with Iran was no exception. Sitting alongside Benjamin Netanyahu during the Israeli prime minister’s second White House visit, he told the world that, within days, the United States would open direct talks with Iran — Israel’s archnemesis.
Go to the full article >>Two Hebron men receive life in prison for 2024 Ra’anana terror attack
The attackers acted "out of deep hatred" and planned additional foiled attacks, including one targeting an IDF spokesperson.
Two men from Hebron were given sentenced to life in prison and an additional 60 years for carrying out a combined terror attack in Ra'anana in January 2024, the Central District Court in Lod said in a statement on Tuesday.
Go to the full article >>Almost half of Israelis do not think you can remove Hamas and release hostages - poll
Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.
Almost half of Israelis, specifically 49%, do not believe that you can arrange the release of the remaining Gaza hostages while also toppling Hamas and removing them from their control over the Gaza Strip, an Israel Democracy Institute (IDI)'s Viterbi Family Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research poll published on Thursday found.
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.