Stories written by the Israel National News team have been compiled and edited by several news writers
Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk claims it will take months for Hamas to locate all hostages, Jerusalem official says terror group knows locations of all living hostages and is able to reach them.
Israel has informed the US that the IDF will remain in three key locations in Gaza, even after the war ends and the IDF withdraws most forces, report says.
President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas are close to a deal for hostages and peace in Gaza, vowing to restore Israel’s global support and urging Netanyahu to act.
Smotrich and other ministers blasted Netanyahu’s decision to pause Gaza operations for negotiations, warning it aids Hamas; Ben-Gvir threatened Otzma Yehudit may quit.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he hopes to announce return of all hostages during upcoming holiday, IDF will remain 'deep in Gaza.'
Attacker under investigation for alleged rape and past convictions; killed two worshippers on Yom Kippur before being shot dead by police.
Following directive from political echelon, IDF ceases offensive attacks throughout Gaza, focusing only on protecting troops stationed in the area.
IDF and ISA reveal: Underground tunnel route was located adjacent to the Jordanian Hospital in Gaza City, within it a weapons manufacturing workshop.
Negotiations with Hamas to continue only following hostages' release, senior source says. 'IDF remains in Gaza, any withdrawal will be partial.'
The US President commended Israel for halting offensive operations, and warned that if Hamas did not work quickly, 'All bets will be off.'
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders heightened readiness for first phase of US President Donald Trump’s hostage release plan, prioritizing troop safety and directing all capabilities to the Southern Command.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues unusual late-night statement responding to US President Donald Trump's demand that Israel immediately cease bombing Gaza.
University of Maryland’s student government passes a BDS resolution on Yom Kippur, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish leaders who called the timing exclusionary.
Trump says Hamas is ready for peace, urges Israel to halt Gaza strikes to enable safe hostage release and begin broader Middle East negotiations. Senator Graham: Hamas response is a classic 'yes, but.'
Hamas says it agrees in principle to Trump’s Gaza plan. Hamas official Abu Marzouq says 72-hour hostage handover is unrealistic and full implementation requires detailed negotiations.
The father of the Manchester synagogue attacker praised Hamas’ October 7 massacre as divine and called the perpetrators “Allah’s men on earth.”
Deputy British PM David Lammy heckled at a Manchester vigil after the deadly Yom Kippur attack, with mourners accusing the UK Government of enabling antisemitism and demanding an end to anti-Israel marches.
US President Donald Trump on Truth Social: "An Agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time"
The Ancient Samaria Sifting Center will open to the public during Sukkot. Rare finds were discovered during excavations.
After the plan for the release of the hostages, presented by US President Trump, a new poll shows that the Otzma Yehudit party is gaining strength and reaches nine seats.
French Muslim imam visited a Selichot event at Jewish community in North London and prayed for peace in Israel and the return of the hostages, ''You are a people of miracles, you will overcome this together with your Muslim brothers.'
President Herzog spoke with Rabbi Daniel Walker, who blocked the terrorist responsible for murdering two people in Manchester on Yom Kippur from entering the synagogue, preventing a far greater tragedy.
Henri Hamra, son of former Syrian Chief Rabbi, announces candidacy for parliament.
Arrest of German terror cell made possible thanks to close intelligence cooperation between Mossad and German security agencies, Israeli agency says.
Greater Manchester Police say preliminary assessment indicates one deceased victim and one hospitalized worshipper were struck by police gunfire as officers stopped the attacker at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Crumpsall.
Clause blocking sovereignty in Judea and Samaria removed from hostage deal outline after YESHA Council intervention.
Israeli family visiting Cyprus receives rental car marked with swastikas. 'It was clear this was not accidental, they knew we were Jews from Israel.'
Video creator Evyatar Rosenberg presents humoristic version of activist Greta Thunberg's meeting with the Israeli Navy.
'Viva Palestine' spray-painted on wall of Ashdod sports facility during Yom Kippur; authorities investigating.
Israeli Navy takes over 'Marinet,' the last ship in the Hamas-Sumud flotilla of hate; over 400 activists in flotilla arrested and deported.
Terrorists armed with RPG missile launchers approach IDF troops in Gaza City, are eliminated.
Investigations ongoing as Health Ministry and Assaf Harofeh provide details on data leak following Yom Kippur cyberattack.
State Prosecutor’s Office files indictment against 29-year-old Jerusalem resident Nader Muhtaseb, accusing him of driving Ramot Junction terrorists in exchange for for 400 shekels,
High-level US-Israel defense forum reviews post-war security challenges, concludes with joint visit to THAAD battery on Israeli soil.
Manchester terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie lived near the Heaton Park synagogue, worked as a private tutor, local reports reveal.
Mohammed Nazal, member of Hamas' political bureau, says terror group is seeking 'gray areas' in ceasefire plan, will soon announce decision.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel to arrive in Manchester following deadly Yom Kippur terror attack outside British synagogue. 'Antisemitic incitement is costing human lives.'
Released hostage Omar Shem-Tov says faith sustained him during 130 days in captivity, asks everyone to send positive energy to the remaining hostages, speak to them daily. 'I think the prayers and the energy can be felt.'
Authorities name Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, as the victims of a terror attack in Manchester, England, during the Yom Kippur fast day.
IDF strikes site used to manage Hezbollah’s fire-and-defense array on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, hitting weapons, military structures and underground infrastructure.
