Israel at War Day 573: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, West Bank?
40-year-old woman injured on way to shelter during Yemen missile sirens • Gaza flotilla claims drone attack
IDF announces fallen solider Sergeant Niv Dayag
The IDF announced on Friday morning the name of fallen soldier Sergeant Niv Dayag, who died in a car accident during operational activity in the Golan Heights.
This is a developing story.
Go to the full article >>'Freedom flotilla' to Gaza claims targeted by drone, issues SOS - report
A "Freedom flotilla" claimed it was targeted by a drone strike off the coast of Malta and issued an SOS, CNN reported on Friday morning.
This is a developing story.
Go to the full article >>Four protesters arrested at demonstrations near Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence
Four protesters were arrested during a demonstration that took place near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Aza Street in Jerusalem on Friday morning, according to the Maarach Otef Atzurim organization, which provides legal aid to protesters.
Go to the full article >>IDF says missile was launched from Yemen towards Israeli territory as sirens sound in Israel
The military stated that the public is instructed to follow the guidelines issued by the Home Front Command.
The IDF said it has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, and aerial defense systems are operating to intercept the threat, the military confirmed on Friday morning.
Go to the full article >>Trump: I believe that there are fewer than 24 hostages left alive in Gaza
"Out of 59 hostages, 24 are alive - but my understanding now is that that number is even smaller," Trump said.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he understands that there are fewer than 24 Israeli hostages alive in Gaza.
"Out of 59 hostages, 24 are alive - but my understanding now is that that number is even smaller," Trump said.
Go to the full article >>Trump's cabinet reshuffle: Good for Israel at UN, not so clear on Hamas, Iran - analysis
Both jobs in the hands of one person are not only unconventional but borderline unworkable. The responsibilities of these two roles often conflict.
Imagine this: The president of the United States is in the Situation Room during a national emergency. At his side should be the national security advisor—his closest, most consistent strategic counsel. But in this case, that advisor is on the other side of the world, representing the US at a summit in Tokyo, shaking hands and posing for press photos as the secretary of state.
Who, then, is in the room with the president?
Go to the full article >>IDF abandons elite Yahalom Unit soldier in Gaza for over 40 minutes
The incident happened on Tuesday when Yahalom was operating on tunnels in the Rafah area, when the unit exited the area without him.
An IDF soldier from the Combat Engineering Corps' Yahalom Unit was abandoned within Gaza for over 40 minutes, Channel 13 reported on Thursday.
The incident happened on Tuesday when Yahalom was operating on tunnels in the Rafah area, when the unit exited the area without him.
Go to the full article >>Druze protesters denounce Syrian violence, light tire fires, block intersections in north Israel
Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of Israel's Druze community, and MK Hamad Amar (Yisrael Beytenu) issued a joint statement asking activists to clear the roads and return home.
Members of Israel's Druze community protested against anti-Druze violence in Syria on Thursday night by blocking the Kabri Intersection, east of northern Israel's Nahariya, KAN News reported.
Go to the full article >>Israel's worst enemy: Not Hamas, not Hezbollah; experts say it's climate change
When we think about the biggest threats to our country, usually Hamas or Hezbollah come to mind. But these experts explained that when looking to the future, we need to start looking inward.
The Jewish state, now marking its 77th year of independence, is expected to be much hotter in seven decades.
Without proper long-term planning, Israel might become an urban heat island due to fierce sun radiation and water concerns, the head of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design’s Urban Design program, Danielah Smits-Possek, told The Jerusalem Post.
Go to the full article >>Netanyahu claims 18 arrests in Israel fires, police surprised
The cause of the extensive fires, which have caused widespread damage to the Jerusalem Hills area, remains unclear.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that 18 individuals had been arrested on suspicion of arson, adding that one of them was caught "in the act" on Thursday afternoon at the International Bible Quiz.
However, police sources told N12 on Thursday that they were surprised by this assertion, as they were only aware of three confirmed arrests.
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.