'A shared pain'
'A shared pain' | Jewish communities commemorate victims of massacre
Thousands of Azerbaijani Jews around the world gather for prayers in commemoration of Khojaly massacre, parallel to the ceremonies held in Israel.
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In Depth:
In Depth: The Yitzhak Amit controversy
Supreme Court president Yitzhak Amit has faced unusual resistance from other highly placed officials. What stands behind this opposition?
Without Hamas 'ceremonies'
Bodies of four hostages returned to Israel without Hamas 'ceremonies'
Coffins containing the bodies of hostgages Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur, and Itzik Elgarat transferred to Red Cross and from there handed over to the IDF, before being taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for an identification process. At the same time, more than 600 terrorists are being released.
France:
French court sentences Tunisian to life for 2020 Nice church murders
French court sentences Tunisian national to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the brutal murder of three individuals in a church in Nice in 2020.
'End Israeli occupation'
Hamas rejects Trump's Gaza vision, calls for end to ‘Israeli occupation’
Hamas condemns video shared by Trump promoting his vision for Gaza: Trump’s proposals ignore the real causes of Gaza's suffering, primarily the ongoing Israeli occupation.
US sanctions Chinese entities over Iranian drone procurement
US announces sanctions on six companies based in Hong Kong and China, accusing them of involvement in an Iranian drone procurement network.
In protest of expulsions
Anti-Israel agitators storm Barnard College building in protest of student expulsions
Anti-Israel activists at Barnard College storm a campus building in protest of the expulsion of two students who disrupted an Israeli professor’s class at Columbia University last month.
Elizabeth Tsurkov kidnapping
Cruz slams Iraq over Tsurkov kidnapping, pledges action under Trump
Senator Ted Cruz says the Iraqi government is complicit in the kidnapping of Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov: This will end under President Donald Trump and the GOP Congress.
Global landmarks turn orange to honor Bibas family
Countries around the world pay respects to Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir and Ariel, by illuminating buildings in orange.
Ministers and local authority heads:
Ministers and local authority heads: 2025 must include sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
Heads of the Yesha Council, ministers, Knesset members, and local authority leaders take part in Sovereignty Conference, speak about the unique opportunity to advance Israel’s sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
'I was defeated'
'I was defeated': Dani Elgarat's painful letter to his murdered brother
Following the announcement about the return of the body of hostage Itzik Elgarat, his brother Dani publishes poignant letter expressing his deep pain and sense of personal failure.
Judge rules Roger Waters defamed Jewish filmmaker
High Court in London rejects claim by Roger Waters his libelous statements against a filmmaker who produced a documentary about him were mere 'opinion,' sending the case to trial.
Eliya Cohen recounts being held in captivity with Ori Danino
Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen told the parents of Ori Danino about their son's strength in Hamas captivity.
Mediators aim to extend ceasefire through Ramadan
Israel is in discussions with the United States to extend the ceasefire and release of hostages for another few weeks.
Instead of 'West Bank'
GOP House Foreign Affairs staffers told to say Judea & Samaria instead of 'West Bank'
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has instructed the committee's Republican staffers to refer to Judea and Samaria by their historical names rather than as the "West Bank."
IDF strikes significant Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon
The IDF says it struck Mahran Ali Nasser Al-Din, who played a significant role in Hezbollah’s weapons smuggling operations.
President Trump:
President Trump: 'Hamas is a vicious group of people, Israel must make a decision'
US President Donald Trump said he was 'disappointed' hostages are returning dead and noted that Israel is going to have to decide what it is doing as phase one ends.
Israel Heritage Foundation urges Senate to confirm Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
The Israel Heritage Foundation called on the Senate to confirm Mike Huckabee's appointment as US Ambassador to Israel, calling him an 'exceptional choice' for the position.
US Christian leaders affirm Jewish people's right to Judea and Samaria
In advance of Trump statement on Judea and Samaria, American Christian Leaders for Israel announce historic resolution reaffirming Jewish people’s right to the Biblical heartland.
Norwegian Israel Allies Caucus relaunches
Oslo Symposium 2025 and relaunch of the Norwegian Israel Allies Caucus to coincide in order to strengthen ties and combat antisemitism in Norway. Key political leaders and Christian allies unite in Oslo in defense of Israel.
Thousands wrap tefillin in memory of the Bibas mother and sons
Thousands of Israelis across the country wrapped tefillin at special orange tefillin stands during the funeral of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas.
Hamas captivity survivor:
Hamas captivity survivor: 'My body is here, but my soul is not'
Yair Horn, who was recently freed after 498 days in captivity, calls on the international community to ensure the return of the 63 remaining hostages, including his younger brother Eitan.
PM's office confirms:
PM's office confirms: Murdered hostages' bodies to be returned to Israel tonight
Hamas announced that it will release the bodies of Ohad Yahalomi, Tsahi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mantzur. Israel will gradually release terrorists until the bodies are positively identified.
Smotrich reveals:
Smotrich reveals: This is the damage the Biden arms embargo on Israel caused
Finance Minister reveals that the US arms embargo on Israel last year forced Israel to use munition kits from the Yom Kippur War in Gaza.
Hochul orders CUNY to remove antisemitic 'Palestinian Studies' course at Hunter College
New York Governor instructs CUNY to investigate Hunter College to ensure antisemitic theories are not taught there after school posts job listing for course teaching about the evils of Israel that has been likened to Nazi propaganda.
Sa'ar:
Sa'ar: Military option must be on the table to stop Iran
Foreign Minister Sa’ar warns that Iran has already enriched enough uranium for 'a couple of bombs' and points out its growing influence in Judea and Samaria.
Goldknopf's threat:
Goldknopf's threat: 'This is the only way the government will last its term'
'Either we delay the Draft Law and hold elections in the summer, or we demand the Draft Law before the budget, and the government lasts its term.'
Judea and Samaria:
Judea and Samaria: Forces arrest 19 in overnight operations
IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities on Tuesday night in Judea and Samaria. 19 wanted individuals were apprehended and seven guns were confiscated.
'Five angels'
'Five angels' | Three generations of loss
Dana Silberman Sitton, sister of murdered hostage Shiri Bibas and aunt to Ariel and Kfir Bibas, tearfully mourns their loss. 'I hope you're up there embraced by Mom and Dad.'
Yarden Bibas:
Yarden Bibas: 'I'm sorry I didn't manage to save you'
Funeral for Ariel, Kfir, and Shiri Bibas leaves Rishon Lezion for Nir Oz cemetery; thousands stand along the roadsides, waving Israeli flags and paying last respects.
Ambassador's gesture at UN:
Ambassador's gesture at UN: A mezuzah made of trees from the Gaza border area
'The truth is on our side': First collaboration between Israel's Ministry of Heritage and Israeli mission to the UN.
Lookout's mother:
Lookout's mother: 'She continued reporting after terrorists infiltrated'
Mother of fallen IDF lookout Sergeant Yael Leibushor, says recordings reveals that her daughter 'picked herself up with the most confident voice, continued reporting while they were in the post.'
In memory of the Bibas family
Netanyahu asked for moment of silence to honor Bibas family, judge refused
Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a moment of silence in court in memory of Shir, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were murdered in Hamas captivity.
Traffic violation at celebration:
Indictment filed against terrorist released in hostage deal
Traffic offenses unit files indictment against three defendants from Jerusalem for offenses committed during celebrations for release of a terrorist.
Sharren Haskel: It's not enough for the BBC to take down the film
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel slams BBC for film featuring son of Hamas official, notes UK taxpayers paid for it, to the tune of £400,000. 'If there have been payments to Hamas terrorists, those responsible must go.'
Senator Cruz: The USA stands with Judea and Samaria
Speaking at Sovereignty Conference, US Senator Ted Cruz stresses Jewish nation's inherent right to the Land of Israel, encourages Israeli government to stand strong.
Watch: Daniella Gilboa sings 'Shalom Aleichem' in Arabic
Released hostage Daniella Gilboa shares that due to concerns of being overheard, she and the other IDF lookouts taught themselves to sing the traditional 'Shalom Aleichem' in Arabic. Watch.
Watch:
Watch: Knesset holds minute of silence in memory of Shiri, Ariel, Kfir
Chairman of the National Security Committee MK Bismuth opened this morning's session with a minute of silence in memory of the Bibas family.
Report: Hamas preparing to renew fighting
As 'first stage' of ceasefire deal draws to a close, Hamas prepares to renew fighting with Israel, begins repairing tunnels damaged by IDF strikes.
Trump, Netanyahu on the beach:
Trump's vision for 'Gaza 2025: What's Next?'
US President shares an AI video of his plan for 'the day after' the war in Gaza.
