How Red Cross and Hamas are working to recover hostage bodies
Hamas has formed special teams to locate and guard the bodies of slain Israeli hostages in Gaza, reportedly working with the Red Cross and Egyptian crews near the Yellow Line.
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Max Herkin:
Max Herkin: Faith in the Jewish people kept me strong in captivity
Jewish Agency heads Doron Almog and Mark Wilf visited Capt. Maxim Herkin, a Supernova survivor recently freed from Hamas captivity, who shared his ordeal and enduring faith.
Histadrut corruption scandal
Histadrut corruption scandal: Key suspects' detention extended
A court extended the detention of Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David, his wife, and others in a major corruption case, citing risks of evidence tampering and obstruction.
Attempted car theft turns deadly on Mount Hebron
An Israeli citizen fatally shot a suspected car thief near Mount Hebron after being assaulted. The thief tried to flee with the car, dragging another victim behind him.
Herzog:
Herzog: Trump's plan 'the realization of Rabin’s vision'
President Herzog, speaking at the Rabin memorial, praised the Trump administration's regional peace efforts and urged Palestinians to abandon terror and fulfill all deal clauses.
Evangelical leader urges VP Vance to condemn Tucker Carlson
Zionist Evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore urged Vice President Vance to denounce Tucker Carlson, accusing him of antisemitism and betraying Christian values.
'Earthquake under the Deep State'
Ben-Gvir claims: 'Advocate General's missing phone had evidence against the AG'
Minister Ben-Gvir alleged that the missing phone of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi contains damning evidence implicating the Attorney General in the Sde Teiman affair.
Following pressure:
Following pressure: Netanyahu backtracks, won't send 200 terrorists from Rafah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't allow Hamas terrorists safe passage, stands firm in insistence on disarming Hamas, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, source says.
Terrorist in Sde Teiman case released to Gaza in Hamas hostage deal
Military Prosecutor’s Office confirms key witness in Force 100 trial was deported as part of the hostage deal with Hamas; defense attorneys demand indictments be dropped.
Despite ceasefire agreement:
Despite ceasefire agreement: Hamas terrorists attempt attack on IDF soldiers
Ignoring US-brokered ceasefire, terrorists advance towards IDF troops in southern Gaza; IDF acts to neutralize threat.
Open-source AI models easily manipulated to generate antisemitic content
Study finds alarming gaps in safety guardrails across popular open-source Large Language Models, new ADL research shows.
Watch:
Watch: Released hostage Segev Kalfon removes his photograph from ambulance
Hostage survivor Segev Kalfon removes his photograph that was pasted during the war on an intensive care unit at the Magen David Adom station in Dimona.
Israel to allow hundreds of terrorists to rejoin Hamas
Hundreds of terrorists in Rafah area, responsible for deaths of IDF soldiers, expected to receive permission to return to Hamas-controlled areas of Gaza.
Senior Histadrut official arrested in major corruption probe
Dozens of suspects, including Histadrut labor union officials and municipal leaders, are detained for questioning in largescale corruption probe affecting major players in the public sector.
Ashdod:
In Ashdod, assaulted yeshiva students are afraid to file a complaint
Scooter-riding youths continue attacking haredi passersby in Ashdod, punching their victims before vanishing.
10/7 report disclosed:
The document the Air Force didn’t want you to see
An internal investigation conducted after October 7th reveals how early warnings of Hamas activity in Gaza were ignored or downplayed as top Air Force officers remained unaware - and one crucial figure slept through the night.
Three bodies of hostages returned
Three hostages returned to Israel and identified
Israel receives coffins of three deceased hostages which were taken to the National Center for Forensic Medicine and identified as Omer Neutra, Asaf Hamami and Oz Daniel.
'Profoundly offensive'
Pennsylvania diocese condemns 'profoundly offensive' Holocaust imagery on parade float
A Catholic school float featuring Auschwitz imagery sparks outrage in Pennsylvania. The Diocese of Harrisburg condemns it as “profoundly offensive” and pledges Holocaust education and process reforms.
At least 7 dead
Northern Afghanistan rocked by 6.3-magnitude earthquake, at least 7 dead
6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. USGS warns of possible mass casualties. At least 7 dead and 150 injured.
Former hostage Alon Ohel undergoes eye surgery and shoulder procedure
Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva reports that former hostage Alon Ohel has undergone complex eye surgery and an orthopedic procedure, during which a fragment was successfully removed from his shoulder.
Trump to 60 Minutes:
Trump to 60 Minutes: I had to push Netanyahu to agree to the ceasefire
In interview with “60 Minutes”, Trump says he secured all Israeli hostages from Gaza, pushed Netanyahu, and “knocked the hell out of Iran.” He warns Hamas: “They’ll be taken out if they misbehave.”
Police arrest Military Advocate General and former Chief Military Prosecutor
Police arrest Military Advocate General, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, along with the former Chief Military Prosecutor. Both are being questioned on suspicion of obstruction of investigative proceedings and breach of trust.
Trump quips:
Trump quips: I can’t imagine we didn’t do better with the Jewish vote
President Trump addresses Republican Jewish Coalition’s Annual Leadership Summit, touts his record on Israel, national security, and fighting antisemitism: “Israel has never had a better friend than President Donald J. Trump.”
Ukraine:
Historic Jewish hospital in Ukraine, that saved tens of thousands, has been renovated
The Jewish hospital in Odessa, founded in 1800 with six beds, is undergoing extensive restoration. During the pogroms, a tent camp was set up that helped 50,000 victims.
Rabbi Doron Perez: A Call for Unity
Rabbi Doron Perez, calls for unity between the National Institutions and the Government of Israel, 'Today's the time to bring us all together, as one nation, one family of one heart, to navigate the future of Zionism and the state of Israel'
IDF:
IDF: Hamas used British war cemetery in Gaza to hide weapons
Following the destruction of a tunnel beneath the Commonwealth Gaza War Cemetery, burial site of hundreds of British soldiers, the IDF exposed Hamas's use of sacred ground to conceal weapons and shield its operations from Israeli strikes.
Mother of released hostage:
Mother of released hostage: Hostages suffered after release of the Sde Teiman video
Ditza Or, mother of released hostage Avinatan Or, speaks about the harsh conditions of Hamas captivity, and says that the military Attorney General must, 'apologize to all the hostages.'
Alive And Well:
Alive And Well: Military Advocate-General contacted after intense search
Police have announced that Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has been contacted alive after an intense search on Hatsuk Beach.
Search underway for the Military Advocate-General
Police forces launched searches for the Military Advocate-General after she could not be contacted since the morning hours.
A timed move?
Hamas demands evacuation of trapped terrorists in Rafah as mediators await Israeli reply
Hamas demands the evacuation of hundreds of terrorists trapped in the Rafah area, shortly after it claimed to have found the bodies of three Israeli hostages, including Colonel Asaf Hamami, raising speculation that the timing was meant to pressure Israel.
'Finally returned home':
'Finally returned home': Sahar Baruch buried next to brother he tried to save
Hundreds accompanied deceased hostage Sahar Baruch today on his final journey in Kibbutz Be'eri.
Amiram Cooper laid to rest in Nir Oz after two years in Hamas captivity
The funeral of Amiram Cooper z"l was held today at Kibbutz Nir Oz, where masses gathered to accompany him on his final journey.
Watch:
Watch: Bar Kuperstein returns home
Former hostage Bar Kupershtein returns today to his home in Holon. A large crowd gathered to celebrate his arrival.
NYC councilwoman Inna Vernikov backs Cuomo for mayor
Andrew Cuomo hit the campaign trail this week alongside Brooklyn Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, one of the city’s most prominent Republicans, as he seeks to build support in his uphill bid against Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race.
IDF concern:
IDF concern: Are Chinese cars a security threat?
Chinese technology is becoming a strategic challenge in Israel-even on the road, with cameras, microphones, sensors and other advanced devices installed in vehicles.
PM:
PM: We inform US, don’t seek approval for security moves
Netanyahu rejected claims Israel is a US protectorate, called the Sde Teiman leak Israel’s public relations attack, and vowed to disarm Hamas and deter Hezbollah and the Houthis.
Sde Teiman leak
Justice Minister, legal officials in standoff over Sde Teiman leak inquiry
Deputy AG Gil Limon rebuffed Justice Minister Levin’s attempt to bar AG Baharav-Miara from the Sde Teiman probe, saying he lacks authority to interfere in enforcement matters.
Police arrest Ramla resident over imminent terror threat
Police in Ramla arrested a man in his 20s after he posted threats to carry out a terror attack. A second individual was detained after assaulting officers during the arrest.
Yair Netanyahu off WZO appointment list ahead of congress vote
Yair Netanyahu will not be appointed to a WZO position after his name was left off the executive board list.
Posing in front of PLO flag
Zohran Mamdani speaks Arabic, poses in front of PLO flag in new election ad
Three days before election day, Far-left, anti-Israel candidate publishes election ad in which he pets a cat, eats kunaffeh, and talks about lower rent in Arabic with a strategically placed PLO flag in the background.
