Stories written by the Israel National News team have been compiled and edited by several news writers
After unexpectedly conducting an exercise in Gaza during a visit to the Strip, newly-appointed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered another surprise element to test the readiness of IDF forces to deal with infiltration scenarios into bases and outposts.
State-run media says the vessel is “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine.”
Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and Britain say Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza "shows a realistic path to reconstruction".
Activists target Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, deface the property: "A direct response to the US administration’s stated intent to ethnically cleanse Gaza."
Columbia University president says the institution is ready to cooperate with the Trump administration after a major funding cut over campus antisemitism.
Man who scaled Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower with a PLO flag agrees to come down after a standoff of over 16 hours with police.
White House responds to Iran’s Supreme Leader who rejected Trump’s call for negotiations on the country’s nuclear program.
Qatar calls on International Atomic Energy Agency to place “all of Israel’s nuclear facilities” under international oversight.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei responds to US President Donald Trump's offer of negotiations or military action, saying some governments use negotiations to make new demands.
Magali Yael Levi was found dead after failing to pick up her children from school. Security cameras recorded the housekeeper leaving with another person.
Al Hadath reports Hamas agreed to US initiative to extend first stage of ceasefire deal in exchange for the release of several living hostages; Hamas denies report.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirms Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar on Monday to negotiate advance negotiations to free hostages.
A Muslim who attacked a Jew in Davos, Switzerland, has evaded capture.
Rabbi Shalom Dayan, Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Dimona, passes away over Shabbat, at age 82.
An Israeli tourist and the proprietress of a guesthouse in southern India were the victims of a brutal rape.
Jewish community in Tyumen, Siberia, celebrates dedication of new synagogue, attended by Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.
US holding negotiations with Hamas to extend ceasefire in exchange for release of some hostages. Israeli source: 'Negotiations are being held above our heads.'
Shira Albag, mother of released hostage Liri, shares her experiences reconnecting with her daughter.
Released hostage Karina Ariev sends Arabic-language message to hostages still held captive by Hamas, quoting from Isaiah.
Eliya Cohen, freed from Hamas captivity, thanks bereaved families for their sacrifice, says hostages were released because of them.
President Trump expressed his shock at the treatment of the hostages during an Oval Office press conference.
Hamas claims progress on negotiations for second stage of deal, Israeli source clarifies: 'Not familiar with progress on talks at this stage.'
London police were summoned to the Palace of Westminster following reports of a pro-Palestinian demonstrator who climbed Big Ben.
A report reveals that 41 out of the hostages taken by Hamas died in captivity, some executed by Hamas, some mistakenly killed by Israel, and others whose cause of death is unclear.
Paratroopers Brigade, the Armored Corps, and Yahalom Unit conduct targeted raids based on intelligence indications in Syria.
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari initiated a meeting with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and asked to be promoted to Major General; when he was offered an additional position at his current rank.
Copenhagen City Council votes in favor of renaming a public space "Palestine Square," despite thousands of emails urging a rejection of the proposal.
Axios reports that Israel’s deep concerns over secret negotiations between the Trump administration and Hamas resulted in heated exchange between Minister Ron Dermer and US envoy for hostages Adam Boehler.
More than 50 hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity write letter to Netanyahu, call for the continuation of the deal with Hamas and the release of the 59 hostages who still remain in Gaza.
Family of Matan Angrest approves publication of a video released by Hamas which contains a sign of life from Matan: We are shaken by the video we just saw, in which we see our Matan looking drained and desperate.
Hamas releases video of soldier Matan Angrest, kidnapped on 10/7 from a burning tank in Nahal Oz.
'Nothing will prevent us from celebrating joyfully,' Ukraine's Rabbi Mayer Stambler says.
Released hostage holds emotional meeting on Friday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.
The meal included the 100 blessings that the missing man was careful to say every day and a song for him by one of his brothers.
Kamala Harris weighing California gubernatorial bid, decision expected by summer's end.
Noga Weiss, kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre and released from Hamas captivity in a November 2023 deal, says she cannot find closure until Hamas releases her father's body for burial. 'I haven't yet said goodbye.'
Woman, 60, killed in collision near Kiryat Gat, 70-year-old woman killed after truck hits her in Rishon Lezion.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir arrives in Gaza, calls surprise exercise. 'We must be ready for any scenario, it's not a question of 'if,' but of 'when' such an attack will happen.'
Joint statement by IDF states Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reached agreement with IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari for resignation within the coming weeks, exit from IDF.
Washington Post report claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not informed ahead of time that the US and Hamas were holding direct talks, and expressed surprise when informed of the matter.
