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.
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Germany:
German trial begins for four suspected Hamas members over weapons smuggling
Trial commences in Germany for four individuals accused of being members of Hamas and suspected of orchestrating weapons stockpiles across Europe.
Witkoff:
Witkoff: Israel-Hamas talks progressing, ceasefire plan could advance soon
Speaking at AJC event, Trump's Middle East Envoy says he might travel to the region on Sunday to finalize the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
'The leak is a disgrace'
'The leak is a disgrace': IDF's unusual request following the outrage of bereaved families
Families of female lookouts blast the leak of the IDF investigation of October 7 failures to the media before it was presented to them. The IDF is calling on media outlets to refrain from publishing partial information.
Extensive strikes
Extensive strikes: IDF attacks targets in southern Syria
IDF strikes military targets in southern Syria including command centers and multiple sites containing weapons. Defense Minister Katz: We will not allow southern Syria to turn into southern Lebanon.
Agreement reached on release of terrorists
Israeli official confirms: Bodies of hostages will be released by Hamas without a "ceremony", the terrorists will be released gradually.
Congressman proposes $250 bill with Trump's face
US Rep. Joe Wilson introduces legislation to create a $250 bill, saying 'Bidenflation' makes this necessary, proposes putting President's face on it.
Stopping the takeover:
Stopping the takeover: Demolition of strategic sites in Judea and Samaria
In accordance with Bezalel Smotrich's policy of fighting illegal construction, the Civil Administration's enforcement unit today demolished buildings in two central locations in Judea and Samaria.
Ahead of Bibas funerals:
Knesset building lit up in orange ahead of funeral for Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas
Knesset building lit up in orange; Speaker Amir Ohana will open the Knesset plenum session with a minute of silence.
US imposes sanctions on Iran's petroleum trade
State Department announces the imposition of sanctions on eight entities engaged in Iranian petroleum and petrochemical trade as part of Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Iran.
IDF investigation at Nahal Oz:
IDF investigation at Nahal Oz: Ignoring the warning signs and the soldiers' bravery
Hamas collected accurate data on the Nahal Oz base and attacked in three waves; at the time of the attack, only one guard was stationed at the gate.
Danon:
Danon: 'Hamas has no place in Gaza's future'
Israel's UN Ambassador tells UN Security Council rescued hostage 'would not have to be here today if the international community and this Council had acted against Hamas instead of looking away and remaining silent.'
Another Gaza violation:
Another Gaza violation: Maritime vessels violated restrictions, IDF attacked
IDF identified several vessels that violated security restrictions in the Gaza maritime space and fired at them.
Trial won't start before 2026:
Ari Rosenfeld asks to be released from electronic handcuff
Ari Rosenfeld, NCO involved in the Prime Minister’s Office document leak case, asks to remove electronic handcuff, as his trial will probably begin only in 2026.
Hostages families:
Hostages families: 'Time is not on hostages' side, Trump created opportunity'
The families of hostages who are still being held in Gaza delivered a statement calling for the implementation of phase 2 of the ceasefire so that their loved ones can be freed.
The day after the war:
Lapid's plan for Gaza on the day after the war
Lapid presents Washington with an addendum to Trump's plan for the day after the Gaza War; Egypt to rule Gaza for 15 years.
Noa Argamani to UNSC:
Noa Argamani to UNSC: 'The hostages feel abandoned by the world'
Noa Argamani, who was rescued from captivity in Gaza in June, becomes the first former Hamas hostage to address the UN Security Council.
Columbia singles out 'anti-Palestinian discrimination'
Columbia University adds "anti-Palestinian discrimination" to its list of reportable offenses, making 'Palestinian' the only nationality singled out for such treatment by the university.
Mossad chief explains wait to activate 'Operation Beeper'
David Barnea says Hezbollah had far fewer booby-trapped beepers in October 2023 than it had in September 2024 when thousands of beepers exploded in Lebanon.
Ramat Gan student suspended after putting on tefillin
Students at a high school in Ramat Gan collected money and purchased a pair of tefillin, which they put on one by one during breaks, angering the school principal.
Watch:
Watch: Murdered hostage Oded Lifshitz is laid to rest
Oded Lifshitz, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, is laid to rest.
One Year Later:
One Year Later: National Security Committee demands answers about vanished girl
On the anniversary of the disappearance of Hymanut Kassou, the National Security Committee held a meeting today to investigate the Israel Police's failure to find her.
Omer Shem Tov:
Omer Shem Tov: 'Creator of the world, thanks for being with me at every moment'
Released hostage Omer Shem Tov published a post on social media thanking the soldiers, the people of Israel, and G-d. 'I felt your prayers, and even in the darkness I had light.'
Iran on high alert in fear of Israeli-US joint attack
The IRGC is strengthening air defense and preparedness, particularly around nuclear sites.
Released Hostage:
Released Hostage: 'I'm scared of the pain but sure I will get better'
Released hostage Romi Gonen posted about finally receiving surgery on her hand after more than a year in captivity.
Minister Regev:
Minister Regev: I will work to restore Jewish communities in Gaza
During the Besheva and Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference Minister Miri Regev, who served as IDF Spokeswoman during the forced evacuation of Jews from the Gaza Strip, called to reverse the move.
Released Hostage:
Released Hostage: 'I was sure that I was the last one'
Agam Berger, captured from the Nahal Oz base during the October 7th massacre, shares details of her 482-day captivity.
1200 shelters to be installed near northern border
The Ministry of Defense has announced significant upgrades to the defenses of 17 towns near Israel's border with Lebanon.
False identification:
False identification: Interceptor launched at aerial target in Golan Heights
Sirens sounded in the southern Golan Heights due to a suspicious aerial target which was later determined to be a false identification.
Military correspondent:
Military correspondent: Hamas was not defeated in the war - far from it
Yoav Zitun describes how Hamas is using the ceasefire to rebuild, regroup, and aim rockets at Israel.
'They need it'
'They need it' | Watch: What does new FBI deputy think about Israel's judicial reform?
In a recently resurfaced clip from April 2023, newly appointed FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino praises the Israeli government's judicial reform plan. 'This is a huge opportunity for us to learn from them.'
To free more hostages:
To free more hostages: Israel seeks 42-day extension of deal
Israel wishes to extend the first phase of the hostage deal, during which additional hostages would be released.
Head of Yesha Council:
Head of Yesha Council: The Oslo Accords have expired - now is the time for sovereignty
Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council and the Binyamin Regional Council, speaks at Yesha Council’s Sovereignty Conference: "We are expanding the legitimacy of sovereignty in the United States, but the decision will be made in Israel."
Morocco busts ISIS-linked cell planning terror attacks
Moroccan authorities reveal that a dozen individuals were arrested who were allegedly plotting attacks on behalf of ISIS in the Sahel.
US sanctions over 30 entities involved in Iran’s oil trade
New US sanctions target over 30 brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum.
IDF detains two suspects who crossed into Israel from Jordan
IDF troops launch searches after identifying footprints near the border in the Dead Sea area, detain two suspects near the border who are believed to be migrant workers.
Ben Gvir:
Ben Gvir: Channel 13 News decided to grant legitimacy to Hamas' atrocities
After Channel 13 News claims that a statement by Ben Gvir led to a deterioration in the conditions of hostages in Gaza, the MK fires back.
Disclosed:
Disclosed: Former Palestinian national team player held Gilad Shalit hostage
Former Palestinian national team player was one of the terrorists who held Gilad Shalit captive. After Shalit's release, an attempt was made for them to meet, but Hamas prevented it.
Musk on Netanyahu trial:
Musk on Netanyahu trial: 'The deep state is everywhere'
Tesla and SpaceX CEO weighs in on the trial of Israel's Prime Minister after Fox News host Mark R. Levin posts video criticizing the trial.
We'll walk together on kibbutz paths:
Sagui Dekel Chen invites Prime Minister to Nir Oz; We'll walk together on kibbutz paths
PM Netanyahu speaks with released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen, who invited him to visit Kibbutz Nir Oz: 'We have different opinions, but I always believed that your considerations were professional.'
