IDF chief to hold readiness assessment for all combat units following surprise exercise
The IDF chief announced the review following a surprise readiness drill, which was aimed at identifying whether the lessons that were learned from Oct. 7 were implemented.
The two world leaders discussed Israel's plans to take over the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza with the goal of ending the war by freeing the remaining hostages and defeating Hamas.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUS President Donald Trump (left) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in April, 2025.(photo credit: KEVIN MOHATT/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
U2 letter on Gaza condemns Israeli government and Hamas, asks for a ceasefire and hostages back
Unlike most celebrities, the bandmates question the hypocrisy of those who ignore humanitarian crises all around the world and only voice outrage when Israel is involved.
ByHANNAH BROWN Bono, lead singer of Irish band U2 arrives to attend the screening of the documentary movie 'Kiss the Future' at the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 19, 2023(photo credit: REUTERS/MICHELE TANTUSSI)Go to the full article > >
Qatar and Egypt expect to finish new hostage deal proposal framework next week
The new proposal comes amid discussions on evacuating the residents of Gaza City, which is expected to take three months, including discussions on what can be expected during such an operation.
Opposition, hostage families slam Netanyahu over press conference about 'Gaza plan'
Several key actors from the Israeli political spectrum reacted to Benjamin Netanyahu’s press conference, where he addressed the Gaza operation details.
ByKESHET NEEV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF Family and friends of Israeli hostages brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, march through the streets of Tel Aviv, calling for their release from Hamas captivity. May 15, 2025.(photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90)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 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.
