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Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, Mossad chief discusses Gazan relocation in US

Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria • Netanyahu tells pope hostage talks progressing • Hamas claims it proposed releasing all hostages • IDF confirms deaths of four terrorists in Gaza

 Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.
 Or Levy reunites with three year old son after 491 days in Hamas captivity, February 8, 2025.

Former hostage Or Levy opens up about learning of wife’s murder, time with Hersh Goldberg-Polin

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Hostage Families' Forum asks to join legal case against Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich

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Netanyahu confirms Israeli strike on Gaza church, US 'did not support' Israel's actions in Syria

Police collect testimony from Rotter victim in US with FBI • US strikes reportedly only destroyed one of three Iranian nuclear sites • French court rules for release of Lebanese terrorist

THE SANCTIONS imposed on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (right) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are galling, and the accusation of ‘settler violence’ is false, the writer argues.

Mother of Gaza hostage: 'Without immediate medical treatment, Alon will lose his eyesight'

Idit Ohel pleaded with members of the cabinet to bring her son home, citing a new medical report stating that Alon may completely lose his vision if not given critical treatment.

 Family of hostage Alon Ohel at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, April 28, 2025.

Trump says he hopes for Gaza deal in a week, Sa'ar tells Iranian counterpart to 'relax a little'

IDF missile misfire kills six children, injures 17 at Gaza aid site • Netanyahu to meet with small group of ministers to discuss hostage deal • IDF stray fire wounds soldier

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a cabinet meeting at the White House, earlier this week.

Most Israelis favor single-phase deal to return hostages, end Gaza war - N12 poll

The survey found that 74% of respondents back such a deal, while 12% oppose an agreement that would bring the war to a close.

 Demonstrators take part in a protest to demand the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza since Hamas's October 7, 2023 massacre, near the US Consulate in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2025.

Hamas likely to step up efforts to kidnap IDF troops, experts warn - report

"No doubt Hamas will increase its attempts to take new hostages, including bodies of dead soldiers and civilians,” Tel Aviv University's Palestinian studies forum head Michael Milshtein said.

 HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.

Matan Angrest's bag recovered by IDF from Gaza

His mother, Anat, posted on X/Twitter that "Matan's bag was returned to me this week in a black plastic bag. How and when will Matan return?"

Matan Angrest's bag which was recovered by the IDF in the Gaza Strip, which was then sent to the hostage's mother.

Grapevine, July 11, 2025: When the writer becomes the story

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 JERUSALEM POST Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein, who is one of a handful of Israeli journalists who have more than once been among the recipients of B’nai B’rith journalism awards, is interviewed by Yuna Leibzon.

Four saved from Red Sea ship sunk by Houthis, crew still held captive

The Houthis are believed to be holding six of the Eternity C's complement of 22 crew and three guards, maritime security sources said.

 Eternity C cargo ship; illustrative

Ben-Gvir claims Gaza ceasefire negotiations encourage Hamas to continue kidnapping Israelis

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Netanyahu to stop negotations with Hamas terrorists after the attempted kidnapping led to the death of an IDF soldier on Wednesday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen over posters of Israeli hostages in Gaza

Witkoff: Points of contention between Israel, Hamas ceasefire drop from four to one

The main difficulty in the hostage deal talks in Qatar is the issue of maps, meaning the deployment of IDF troops during the ceasefire.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2025

'Partial deal would be a death sentence': Hostage families in Washington rally for complete deal

Families of hostages gathered in Washington and pleaded for a ceasefire that "leaves no one behind," as Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet on Monday evening.

 Hostage families gathered in Washington DC ahead of Netanyahu's meeting with Trump.