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Eliav Abuksis and Shahaf Danino were killed in a fatal car accident while returning from a day out with friends. The two were scheduled to marry in four months.
'We must strengthen our hold and sovereignty over our homeland territories in Judea and Samaria,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expresses support for PM Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with US President Trump.
Prime Minister appoints Caroline Glick as new advisor on international relations. Glick joins PM on visit to the US.
Thousands sign a petition calling on President Herzog to pardon Jewish prisoners, following release of hundreds of terrorists from Israeli prisons.
Hamas terrorists treated Ofer as if he were a reservist. Yarden underwent severe psychological abuse, with the terrorists constantly talking about his wife and young children.
Overnight IAF aircraft struck three terror cells in Samaria. In Qabatiya, the aircraft struck and eliminated a terrorist cell on its way to carry out an imminent terrorist attack.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reveals underground missile facility along the country’s southern coast, claims it houses missile systems that are capable of being deployed swiftly.
University of Michigan suspends Students Allied for Freedom and Equality for two years over protests calling for divestment from companies linked to Israel.
Sisi calls Trump to congratulate him on his inauguration, discuss hostage release deal. White House statement does not mention whether Trump's plan for Egypt to accept Gazans came up.
Former US President welcomes release from Hamas captivity of Keith Siegel, who also holds US citizenship: I look forward to the remaining hostages, including additional Americans, being reunited with their families.
The new tariffs impose a 25% duty on all imports from Mexico, most Canadian goods, and a 10% tariff on imports from China. The tariffs are set to be implemented on Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. ET.
The late Rebbetzin Shoshana Silbert, a legendary educator, has passed away at 88. She received numerous accolades for her work, including the President's Award for Volunteering for her dedicated work in absorbing Russain olim.
Bereaved families from the Almagor Terror Victims Association call on Cabinet ministers to stop the release of terrorists to foreign countries. 'Terrible mistake that began with a pathetic decision.'
Terrorist Abed Aluna, one of the terrorists eliminated Saturday in a vehicle strike, was released from prison during the first prisoner swap deal in November 2023.
Israel's leaders and the families of the hostages responded Saturday evening to the release of the hostages, expressing joy for those released and determination to recover the rest.
Defense Minister Israel Katz warns terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi, released in prisoner swap deal, not to incite or participate in terror. 'One mistake, and you'll go to join old friends. We will not accept support for terror.'
Among the released terrorists today are 18 with life sentences and another 54 terrorists who served lengthy prison terms. 111 more are Gaza terrorists captured during the war.
Tami Metzger, released in a November 2023 prisoner swap deal, tells of her time in captivity alongside Yarden Bibas and Ofer Calderon.
The IDF has admitted that the commander of the Shati Brigade of Hamas, Hitham Hujari, was not killed in the December 2023 strike as previously claimed.
Ofer Calderon, 54, kidnapped with his children to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, reunites with his children and other family members in Israel, after 484 days in captivity.
After meeting his father and sister in Re'im, released hostage Yarden Bibas arrived at Sheba Medical Center, where he met his mother Penina. His wife Shiri and children Ariel and Kfir are still in Gaza.
Watch the emotional reunion as released hostage Keith Seigel meets his family after 484 days in captivity.
Hamas submits list of three male hostages who are scheduled to be released from captivity. The release is scheduled to take place in the early morning hours of Saturday from two different points in the Gaza Strip.
Syria’s new leadership announces the arrest of Atif Najib, a cousin of ousted President who is accused of leading a deadly 2011 crackdown on rebels in Daraa.
Axios reports that Trump and Netanyahu are expected to meet in the afternoon for a working meeting and later in the evening for an informal dinner with their spouses.
Freed hostage Gadi Mozes, 80, enjoys Shabbat dinner with his family for the first time in 482 days.
Yechi Yehud, father of Arbel who was freed from captivity after 482 days, delivers public statement from Sheba Hospital: She survived heroically until the very end, displaying immeasurable courage.
The Haruv special forces unit has undertaken more than 500 operations since the beginning of the war, killing more than 60 terrorists.
Ahead of Yarden Bibas's expected release from captivity, his family asked: 'Please, protect Yerden's heart and respect his privacy and the privacy of the family in the coming time.'
Merav and Shlomi, the parents of returned hostage Agam Berger, delivered remarks at the hospital.
The wristband bears an ominous message in both Hebrew and Arabic that 'the eternal nation does not forget.'
In her first social media post after being released from Hamas captivity, Liri Albag thanked the people of Israel for their support and the security forces for their sacrifice.
Yair, son of former hostage Gadi Moses, pledged not to shave as a sign of mourning until his father returned. Today, he finally trimmed his beard again, with the help of his father.
A Torah scroll was dedicated in memory of the town's heroes with the participation of the family of Elhanan Kalmanson, who led a mission to save dozens of Israelis during the October 7th massacre.
Wife and daughter of Keith Siegal react with joy to learning of his impending release tomorrow after 484 days in captivity.
The surveillance post operators recently released managed to learn an Israeli hit song while in captivity and used it to greet the hostages released yesterday.
Israeli citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov will reportedly be exchanged for 8 Hezbollah terrorists 2 years after she was kidnapped in Iraq.
Crossing between Egypt and Gaza to open today instead of Sunday after the opening was moved up two days.
During counterterror operation in Jenin, soldiers engaged in close-quarters combat with two terrorists who fortified themselves inside. 1 soldier was killed and 5 wounded in the battle.
Outrage after a female prison guard was forced to stand outside shower and see Nukhba terrorist unclothed despite orders to separate female guards from the imprisoned terrorists to prevent acts of sexual harassment.
