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Gov't 'playing Russian roulette' with hostages lives, families say at Women's Protest

"Netanyahu's 'Coalition Peace War' brings the death of hostages and soldiers alike," the protest organizers said in a statement.

 Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters protest for their release, outside the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv, March 9, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Cross-examination testimony opens in Tel Aviv

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court for day three of cross-examinations in his corruption trial, May 9, 2025.

Handling of 'Madleen' incident was a diplomatic failure, former Navy commander says

 Greta Thunberg aboard the 'Madleen' Freedom Flotilla ship to the Gaza Strip as the IDF intercepts the voyage, June 9, 2025.

Police investigate three separate murder incidents in Israel between Sunday and Monday

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.

Shas signals it will vote to dissolve Knesset, IDF intercepts Gaza flotilla

IDF's Shayetet 13 takes flotilla to Port of Ashdod • Freedom Flotilla Coalition says it was attacked by drones

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, on road 4 near Bnei Brak, June 5, 2025.

'We still have hostages clinging to their lives': Noa Argamani recalls anniversary of release

"I learned I have to be strong. Not only for myself, but for others. For those who lost someone dear. For the families of the hostages. For the hostages themselves," Argamani wrote.

 FORMER HOSTAGE Noa Argamani attends an emergency conference on the medical condition of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in 2024.

Yossi Cohen's party could struggle to pass electoral threshold, new poll shows

A new poll reveals that Cohen would only receive four mandates, three of which would come from the Change Bloc.

 Former Mossad Head Yossi Cohen speaking at the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress in Basel.

Freedom Flotilla Coalition says it was attacked by drones, communications jammed

The Foreign Ministry stated that it had been in contact with the crew of the 'Madleen', and had advised the flotilla to change its course.

 Activists put their hands up as the IDF reported boards the 'Madleen' off the coast of Gaza on June 9, 2025.

IDF takes Greta Thunberg’s 'Madleen,' to Ashdod port, flotilla passengers to watch Oct. 7 footage

The Defense Ministry announced that the flotilla was making its way to Israeli shores and that all passengers were expected to return to their home countries.

 A drone view shows the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, organized by the international NGO Freedom Flotilla Coalition, anchored off the coast of Catania, Italy, on June 1, 2025.

The Gipsy Kings – Gipsy Reyes to headline Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

Known for Spanish flamenco/pop hybrids like “Bambeleo” and its frantic rendition of “Hotel California,” the band is one of the few foreign artists willing to venture to Israel since the war started.

 Gipsy Reyes to headline at Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

IPO joins forces with Munich Philharmonic

Lahav Shani, the IPO’s dynamic, young conductor, seized this period of national reconciliation between Germany and Israel for three special memorial concerts in Munich, Dortmund, and Dresden. 

 LAHAV SHANI leads members of the Munich Philhamonic and Israel Philharmonic in concert.

Lt.-Gen. Zamir denies 'baseless' Channel 14 claim MAG responsible for deaths of four soldiers

Channel 14 shared a closed conversation where a senior IDF officer claimed the military was barred from striking the building due to concerns regarding “high collateral damage.”

 IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks during an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 77th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on May 1, 2025.

Israeli officials to hold assessment as new 'Tzav 8' orders considered

In recent days, many reservists have received notifications about possible mobilization next month under Tzav 8 to replace those currently in Gaza.

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

The selfie flotilla: Greta Thunberg’s Gaza stunt and the weaponization of activism - opinion

Their objective is clear: generate headlines, provoke confrontation, and frame Israel as the aggressor, while ignoring the reality on the ground.

 Activist Greta Thunberg and crew stand aboard the aid ship Madleen, which left the Italian port of Catania on June 1 to travel to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, in this picture released on June 2, 2025 on social media.