Number of draft-dodgers rises, data reveals
Number of draft-dodgers rose from 13,000 to 68,000 in just two years, IDF official says.
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Police say no concern of security incident in southern Israel
Suspects infiltrate Israel from Jordan, prompting security alerts.
Netanyahu: Soldiers fell because there wasn't enough ammunition
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel has completed the task of returning the hostages and will now focus on dismantling Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza.
Danon removes hostage pin at UN Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony
Israeli Ambassador reacts to the return of all hostages, criticizes UN for "failing test" by spreading hatred and antisemitism.
Yisrael Ganz's moving gesture to the Prime Minister of Albania
The Governor of Binyamin presented Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama with a unique gift: a work of art based on one of Rama’s own well-known creations, integrated with the symbol of the Tribe of Benjamin, the wolf.
Laffa challenge ends in hospital
TikTok challenge lands social media star in hospital.
Sen. John Fetterman
Sen. John Fetterman: A reminder of each hostage was at my office until all were back home
Democratic senator from Pennsylvania says he will remove the posters of the hostages after more than 2 years now that they have all been returned.
Hersh’s parents mark return of last hostage
Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Goldberg, parents of deceased hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, mark last day of wearing masking tape numbers, send support to family of Ran Gvili, the last hostage returned to Israel.
Watch
Watch: The clock finally stops at Hostages Square
A special ceremony was held this evening (Tuesday) at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, during which the symbolic clock was stopped at 17:35, marking the return of all the hostages to Israel.
Watch: The moving moments when Ran Gvili's body was discovered
IDF releases new footage of moment doctors identified the body of fallen Yasam fighter Ran Gvili - and the soldiers burst into tears.
Artificial intelligence threatens employment in northern Israel
Data analysis reveals significant gaps between residents of northern and central Israel, especially in terms of ability to manage the challenges of artificial intelligence.
Hamas seeks to integrate 10,000 terrorists into Gaza administration
Hamas wants to integrate about ten thousand of the organization's police into a new government for Gaza, supported by the United States.
Civil Administration extracts four Jews from Jericho
Four Jews, some holding foreign citizenship, entered Jericho accompanied by a Palestinian guide and said they did not know that that their presence in the area was prohibited.
Emily Damari angered: 'We learned nothing'
Captivity survivor Emily Damari has released a video documenting an aid convoy on its way to the Gaza Strip and has strongly criticized the decision to allow the trucks to pass.
Rare historical find on tour of Path of the 35 battleground
A girl on a tour of a historical route taken by Israeli forces in the War of Independence spotted an object on the ground - a shell casing from the battle at that spot.
Watch: Shuli Rand and Agam Berger in a moving duet
Captivity survivor Agam Berger and Israeli singer Shuli Rand delivered a moving musical performance at a conference marking Holocaust Remembrance Day at Ono Academic College.
Nefesh B’Nefesh launches fellowship for American Jewish teachers
At a critical moment for Jewish education, the new Israel curriculum and fellowship aim to shape the next generation of informed Zionist educators and leaders.
Infant dies at Bnei Brak daycare, caretaker arrested
One-year-old declared dead after being evacuated in critical condition from a Bnei Brak daycare.
Minister Sa'ar meets with Kazakh President
The two discussed Kazakhstan's accession to the Abraham Accords, bilateral relations between the countries, and various political and regional issues.
700 Graves Opened:
700 Graves Opened: New details on the operation to recover Ran Gvili
IDF troops operated in the cemetery extensively without knowing that Ran's body was nearby.
Ben-Gvir: Netanyahu's trial is crazy, Trump must intervene
The National Security Minister called the Prime Minister's trial 'a farce' and called on the US President to 'put an end to this abuse of the Prime Minister.'
Herzog warns: 'Never again' is failing
Speaking in Jerusalem on Holocaust Remembrance Day, President Herzog hailed Ran Gvili’s return and warned of rising global antisemitism.
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Israel investigating large-scale scandal of smuggling into Gaza
The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court has lifted a publication ban to allow disclosure that a broad investigation is underway into the alleged smuggling of goods from Israel into Gaza, reportedly involving Israeli citizens.
Islamic Jihad's dirty secret - exposed
A new report reveals that the terror organization caused the deaths of hundreds of Arab Gazans.
Major defense boost:
Major defense boost: Israel secures $183M Elbit munitions deal
Multi-year IMOD agreement with Elbit Systems expands air munitions supply, strengthens IDF readiness, boosts Israeli industry and long-term security.
What does it mean to keep Shabbat in captivity?
Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov explains how he observed the Sabbath while in Hamas captivity.
Australia passes sweeping legislation against antisemitism
The new laws, first proposed after the Bondi Beach shooting, include tighter regulation on weapon imports, a national buyback program for civilian firearms and eased deportation of purveyors of hatred.
Sa'ar In Kazakhstan:
Sa'ar In Kazakhstan: 'Now is the chance for a stable, moderate alliance'
oreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met on Monday in Astana with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev, where the two delivered joint statements to the press and discussed bilateral relations, regional security, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.
Operation Capital Defender
Hundreds of Border Police officers raid northern Jerusalem village
Hundreds of Border Police, IDF troops, and municipal teams launched Operation Capital Defender in Kafr Aqab to enforce governance, demolish illegal structures, and boost security near the seamline.
Photographer sees herself listed as killed in Iran
Photographer Noya Zion discovered that her photo was circulated worldwide as a person killed in the protests in Iran by a UN report.
'I knew it was Rani':
'I knew it was Rani': Dentist recalls identifying final deceased hostage
Dr. Esi Sharon described the emotional identification of Ran Gvili, as police forensic dentists examined hundreds of bodies within 24 hours to confirm the return of fallen hostages.
UW-Madison:
Four arrested after anti‑Israel graffiti spree at UW-Madison campus
Four suspects arrested over anti‑Israel graffiti causing $10K in damage at UW-Madison, with police recovering weapons and investigating links to other incidents.
If elected
Flávio Bolsonaro vows to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem if elected
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former Brazilian President, vows to move Brazil’s embassy to Jerusalem if elected, reaffirms strong support for Israel.
Jewish leaders welcome return of Ran Gvili, mark end of hostage crisis
Conference of Presidents and AIPAC welcome the return of Ran Gvili’s body, praise US-Israel efforts while urging increased pressure on Hamas to disarm.
Jerusalem:
Watch: Ran Gvili’s picture projected onto National Institutions Building in Jerusalem
National Institutions Building in Jerusalem illuminated in blue, with photos of Ran Gvili and the other returned hostages projected onto its façade.
MidEast officials concerned
Middle East officials concerned Trump may strike Iran in coming days
US warships and jets are moving toward Iran, raising fears of an imminent strike as Tehran and its proxies threaten retaliation and regional leaders warn of a potential wider conflict.
Amit Segal:
Amit Segal: The next hostage is already among us
Amit Segal warns that unless Israel fundamentally changes its approach to handling hostage situations, it will face future kidnapping attempts - and at a much higher cost.
Former gov't spokesman:
Former government spokesman warns: Hostage crisis is over - but more kidnappings will come
Eylon Levy says the October 7 hostage crisis is over, but warns Israel’s deals will encourage future kidnappings, urging new strategies to prevent more Israelis from being taken hostage.
Emotional moment:
Emotional moment: Former hostages remove the ‘Bring Them Home’ pin
Watch former hostages in a moving gesture following the return of Ran Gvili’s body for burial in Israel. In the background: A song by Idan Amedi, who took part in the operation to recover Gvili’s body.
IDF strikes terrorist in Tyre, Lebanon
IDF takes out Hezbollah terrorist who served as head of an artillery squad in the Al-Harash area in Lebanon.
