Stories written by the Israel National News team have been compiled and edited by several news writers
About 200 soldiers serving in combat reconnaissance units report a full day without electricity, cold water, or air conditioning at the reconnaissance base. The IDF provides a version different from the soldiers’ account.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid blasted the government ahead of talks on expected recognition of a Palestinian state, calling it Israel’s worst diplomatic failure and urging a new approach.
Families of Israelis held in Gaza urged President Trump to seize the moment and achieve a 'deal of all deals' to end both the Gaza and Ukraine wars and secure the hostages’ release.
In a social media post, the US President tied the fate of hostages held by Hamas to the group's total military defeat, urging swift and decisive action.
Arabic media reports Hamas has until this evening to respond to proposal for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies of hostages.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announces decision to revoke visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority.
Civil Administration warns Huwara pizza shop owners not to attempt to rebuild pizzeria demolished for mocking Holocaust survivor taken hostage by Hamas.
The father of Rose Lubin, a Border Police soldier who was murdered at Herod's Gate in Jerusalem, was accused that his daughter, 'went to murder.'
Israel insists on full hostage release as partial deal remains under discussion.
At a Western Wall ceremony Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu presents his grandson with tefillin that his own grandfather used every day during the Holocaust, 'to show where we were 85 years ago and where we are now.'
MK Rothman meets with the DaMinyan community from Melbourne shortly after the announcement of his canceled visa to Australia and is greeted with thunderous applause and tremendous support.
Footage from Ramallah-area city of al-Bireh shows armed men exiting van, forcibly pulling in two people.
IDF dismantles terror groups' military infrastructure, strikes rocket launchers aimed at Israeli territory.
'Peace be with the elders' found inscribed on colorful mosaic from the late fourth-early fifth centuries CE, offering rare evidence of an institution specifically for the elderly during the Byzantine period.
Matityahu Korman, a well-known world traveler from Jerusalem, experienced a terrifying robbery in Sri Lanka, from which he miraculously escaped after jumping out of a moving taxi.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to unify right-wing factions ahead of potential early elections, report says.
Cabinet ministers demand PM clarify that Israel will not agree to a partial hostage deal, only a move that will return all the hostages together from Hamas captivity.
Schneider Children’s Medical Center inaugurates first therapeutic playroom, honoring murdered hostages Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, and offering hospitalized children a space for play, healing, and hope.
Armed terrorist cell eliminated during IDF operation in ‘old cemetery’ area in Khan Yunis.
Samaria Council head, Yossi Dagan: 'PM understands we can apply sovereignty; not the Geneva Initiative of settlement blocs, i.e. a terror state in the heart of Israel, but full sovereignty over the entire area.'
IDF considers recruiting 700 Jewish youngsters from the Diaspora, mainly from the US and France, in light of the severe shortage of soldiers and lack of haredi recruitment.
Mass protests weren't political? MK Yair Lapid responds to recent protests, calls on US President Donald Trump and 'friends across the world' to support an 'end to the war.'
US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, on the resumption of construction in the E1 area: "It would be very strange to say that others can live in this area, but Israelis cannot"
Iranian MP Abolfazl Zohrevand claims upgraded missiles can strike the US and cause nuclear-level damage, warns of an inevitable war unless Iran achieves full power and the US abandons global dominance.
Thousands across the country take part in the "Pausing for Psalms" rally, initiated by hostage families, calling for the swift return of their loved ones.
Syrian President Sharaa blames Israel for unrest in the south and calls for dialogue to restore national unity, amid protests in Sweida and tensions over clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee mocks the BBC after it implied Israel starved a Gazan woman who, in fact, died of leukemia. Sharing journalist Melanie Phillips’ critique, he quips the BBC would apologize “the same day a Baskin Robbins opens in hell.”
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara tells Supreme Court that Justice Minister Levin's order to change office locks violates court rulings and aims to damage her status.
Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi recounts the harsh conditions of Hamas captivity: “They ate three or four meals a day, while we survived on a single bowl of pasta.”
US-based activist says demonstrations demanding Netanyahu resign and hostages’ release misdirect anger at Israel instead of Hamas, harming the cause.
A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats, followed by Bennett with 20. An alliance with Eisenkot could give Bennett 29, while Gantz’s Blue and White falls below threshold.
Saudi media reports that Gaza's terror groups are considering moving the living hostages to Gaza City in an effort to stop Israel from conquering the city. Israeli sources dismiss reports as propaganda.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the community of Ofra in Binyamin today, marking the 50th anniversary of Ofra's founding.
The YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson remained silent while partners in his Team Water live stream shouted 'Free Palestine'.
New footage released today (Sunday) shows armored fighters Omer Neutra, Oz Daniel, and Nimrod Cohen just a week before their abduction on October 7.
The family of hostage Matan Zangauker released new footage seized by the IDF in Gaza, showing him sending love to relatives and urging friends to keep fighting for his release.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed nationwide protests as a failure, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore pressure and order the IDF to fully defeat Hamas in Gaza.
While thousands of businesses closed today in solidarity with the families of hostages, the Haifa District Bar Association held a 'day of fun' for the families of lawyers.
The IDF struck a Hamas terror cell operating near the Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza, saying the group stored weapons at the compound while exploiting civilians for cover.
PMO Hostages Coordinator Gal Hirsch urged Minister Ben-Gvir to lower rhetoric after his prison confrontation with Marwan Barghouti, warning it could endanger the hostages.
