IAF strikes multiple Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon
IAF confirms reports in Lebanon that it struck Hezbollah terrorist targets in the Beqaa Valley that posed a threat to the Israeli Home Front and IDF troops.
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In strike in Syria:
US eliminates senior terrorist from Al-Qaeda offshoot in strike in Syria
CENTCOM announces that its forces conducted a precision strike in Northwest Syria, targeting and killing Muhammad Salah al-Za’bir, a senior operative in the Hurras al-Din terrorist organization.
'Yad Vashem Way' inaugurated in New York
"Yad Vashem Way" named at 67th Street and 3rd Avenue, in a move marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Amb. Leiter thanks Trump:
Amb. Leiter thanks Trump: No more double standard on Israel
Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, thanks President Trump for signing an Executive Order seeking to combat antisemitism on campuses and colleges: "Anti-Israel = antisemitism".
Washington, DC crash:
Washington, DC crash: Black boxes from passenger plane recovered
National Transportation Safety Board recovers flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from American Airlines plane that collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Senior Hamas official:
Senior Hamas official: We'll continue governing Gaza until an alternative is found
Senior Hamas official Taher Nounou states that “practically, we can say that the war is over” and claims that "the enemy did not achieve its goals”.
Rubio on Gaza:
Rubio on Gaza: The real challenge is what happens when the ceasefire expires
In interview with Megyn Kelly, US Secretary of State says Hamas cannot be governing Gaza after the ceasefire ends: If the people who are in charge of Gaza are the same guys that created October 7th, then we still have the same problem.
Terrorist who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir released
Former minister Ben Gvir reveals that one of the terrorists released as part of the hostage deal had planned to assassinate him in the past: A reckless agreement.
Outrageous footage from Ramallah:
Outrageous footage from Ramallah: Joyful marches and celebrations for released terrorists
Celebration held in Ramallah for terrorists freed as part of hostage deal. Among other things, participants hoisted Zakaria Zubeidi on their shoulders as he made a victory sign.
Steve Witkoff:
Steve Witkoff: Almost nothing left in Gaza, reconstruction will take 10-15 years
US Middle East envoy reacts to seeing the destruction in Gaza during his visit to the coastal enclave.
Lucy Aharish:
Lucy Aharish: 'I felt nauseous; as a Muslim woman, I am ashamed'
News anchor Lucy Aharish speaks harshly about the Gazans who nearly lynched Israeli hostage in Gaza. 'Every Muslim must apologize to Arbel.'
Watch:
Watch: Former Thai hostages welcomed back to Israel
Thenna Pongsak, Sathian Suwannakham, Sriaoun Watchara, Seathao Bannawat, and Rumnao Surasak arrived at Shamir Medical Center-Asaf Harofeh and were welcomed by Thai Ambassador to Israel Pannabha Chandraramya and the medical staff.
Singer Mooki: 'No greater garbage than Gazans'
"No greater garbage in the whole world than the residents of Gaza. They're not people, they are the most repulsive and despicable collection of sub-humans,' says singer Mooki.
New details:
New details: Arbel Yehud was held in isolation for 482 days
Freed hostage says the shocking scenes seen in Gaza today do not show a tenth of the cruelty that she experienced in Gaza.
IDF Spokesperson:
IDF Spokesperson: 'Hamas responsible for putting hostages' lives at risk'
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagar delivers statement on release of 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages, including the mobs that surrounded the hostages as they were being released.
Six months later:
Six months later, Hamas admits for the first time: 'Mohammed Deif is dead'
Spokesman for Hamas' military wing, Abu Ubaida, confirms for the first time that Mohammed Deif was eliminated in an Israeli attack approximately six months ago.
IDF:
IDF: 2 terrorists who participated in 10/7 attack eliminated in recent months
Haitham Hazem Hijazi Ragheb and Muhammad Ahmed Frej Saeid, both of whom participated in the October 7 massacre and the abductions of soldiers from the Nahal Oz base, were eliminated before the ceasefire deal was reached.
I chose faith, returned with faith:
Agam's message after release from Hamas captivity: 'I chose faith, returned with faith'
Agam Berger, who was released from Hamas captivity, conveyed a message to the nation as she returned to Israel: 'Thank you to everyone in Israel and to our heroic IDF soldiers.'
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Whoever dares to harm our hostages – will pay the price
Prime Minister welcomes the return of 3 Israeli hostages today, reacts to disturbing scenes of Gazans surrounding them during their release.
DC plane, helicopter collision:
No survivors expected after military, civilian aircraft collide in DC skies
President Trump says the 'differences between Americans fade to nothing compared to the bonds of affection and loyalty that unite us all as Americans' after authorities predict all 67 on board the 2 craft lost their lives.
Hostages Coordinator:
Hostages Coordinator: 'These are moments of joy but the mission is return all hostages'
The Israeli Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch, responded today to the release of Israeli and Thai nationals, vows to the remaining hostages that 'we will neither rest nor be silent until you are home.'
Hostage families:
Hostage families: 'Hostages cannot wait for more negotiations'
Hostage families say prayer of thanks at Hostages Square for release of hostages Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes and call for completion of deal.
"I will do everything in my power to rebuild Nir Oz
Gadi Mozes reunited with his children: 'I will do everything I can to rehabilitate Nir Oz'
After 482 days, elderly former hostage embraces his family and vows to rebuild his community after the 10/7 massacre.
Watch:
Watch: Children in Gaza cheer for terrorists
Children in Gaza cheer for terrorists following the release of three hostages today.
Watch:
Watch: Agam Berger reunites with her family
After 482 days in Hamas captivity, Agam Berger embraces her family and the other freed IDF lookouts at Beilinson Hospital.
10 terrorists eliminated, including those who killed IDF soldier Evyatar Ben-Yehuda
Israel Air Force attacks Tammun killing 10 terrorists, including those responsible for death of Sergeant First Class. (res.) Evyatar Ben Yehuda.
After disturbing scenes:
Israel receives commitment for safe exit of hostages from Gaza after disturbing scenes
PM Netanyahu had ordered the freezing of the release of terrorists after mobs of Gazans and Hamas terrorists surrounded the vehicles carrying the hostages who were released today.
Following chaos in Khan Yunis:
Chaos in Khan Yunis: Israel delaying release of terrorists slated to be freed in deal
Following scenes of chaos and violence in Khan Yunis, political echelon orders release of 110 terrorists to be delayed.
Watch:
Watch: Witkoff meets families of hostages
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met today with the freed hostages and heard their appeals that the USA continue to work to free those still held by Hamas.
Infuriating footage from Gaza:
Infuriating footage from Gaza: Masses of terrorists surround Red Cross vehicles
Hostages Gadi Mozes, 80, and Arbel Yehud, 29, were transferred to the care of the Red Cross on Thursday afternoon, after 482 days in captivity.
Netanyahu on hostages' release:
Netanyahu on hostages' release: Horrific scenes must not be allowed to repeat themselves
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticizes chaos in Khan Yunis during release of hostages Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: 'We must eliminate the crowds at the release ceremony'
Bezalel Smotrich denounced the Hamas release ceremony and called for the Palestinian Arabs taking part to be eliminated.
Pres. Herzog:
Pres. Herzog: Scenes were horrifying, they endured hell with unparalleled bravery
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomes Israelis Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes, five Thai citizens, to Israel, says 'scenes of abuse and terror towards the hostages' during release were 'horrifying.'
Ben-Gvir:
Ben-Gvir: 'This has been a total failure'
MK Itamar Ben-Gvir denounces the release ceremonies for the three hostages as a serious blow to Israel.
Emotional moment:
Emotional: 'We're here and we'll never leave you': Agam Berger reunites with her parents
IDF publishes footage of soldier Agam Berger's arrival in Israel, reunification with her parents.
In first since ceasefire began:
In first since ceasefire began: IDF intercepts UAV in Lebanese territory
IDF confirms Hezbollah surveillance UAV was launched towards Israel, intercepted over Lebanon.
From Al Jazeera to Hamas:
From Al Jazeera to Hamas: The journalist staging the hostages release ceremonies
Hamas reportedly hired an Al Jazeera journalist to stage the elaborate ceremonies surrounding the release of the hostages.
Like mother, like daughter:
Like mother, like daughter: Agam kept Shabbat and kosher - even during captivity
Liri Albag, who was held together with Agam Berger in captivity, tells Agam's mother details about her time in captivity.
Sweden:
Sweden: Quran burner murdered during live broadcast
Salwan Momika, an activist who burned the Quran at several protests, shot to death during a live social media broadcast.
Four months ago:
IDF confirms: Terrorist who kidnapped Naama Levi killed in airstrike
The IDF has confirmed that the terrorist who was documented kidnapping IDF lookout Naama Levi on the morning of October 7 was eliminated in a Gaza City airstrike four months ago.
