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Neutra family issues first public statement in Tel Aviv, honoring their son’s legacy, thanking key figures for their efforts, and urging continued action for hostages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zionist Evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore urged Vice President Vance to denounce Tucker Carlson, accusing him of antisemitism and betraying Christian values.
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.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't allow Hamas terrorists safe passage, stands firm in insistence on disarming Hamas, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, source says.
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.
Ignoring US-brokered ceasefire, terrorists advance towards IDF troops in southern Gaza; IDF acts to neutralize threat.
Study finds alarming gaps in safety guardrails across popular open-source Large Language Models, new ADL research shows.
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.
Hundreds of terrorists in Rafah area, responsible for deaths of IDF soldiers, expected to receive permission to return to Hamas-controlled areas of Gaza.
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.
Scooter-riding youths continue attacking haredi passersby in Ashdod, punching their victims before vanishing.
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.
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.
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.
6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. USGS warns of possible mass casualties. At least 7 dead and 150 injured.
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.
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, 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.
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.”
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, 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'
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.
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.'
Police have announced that Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has been contacted alive after an intense search on Hatsuk Beach.
Police forces launched searches for the Military Advocate-General after she could not be contacted since the morning hours.
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.
Hundreds accompanied deceased hostage Sahar Baruch today on his final journey in Kibbutz Be'eri.
The funeral of Amiram Cooper z"l was held today at Kibbutz Nir Oz, where masses gathered to accompany him on his final journey.
Former hostage Bar Kupershtein returns today to his home in Holon. A large crowd gathered to celebrate his arrival.
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.
Chinese technology is becoming a strategic challenge in Israel-even on the road, with cameras, microphones, sensors and other advanced devices installed in vehicles.
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.
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 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 will not be appointed to a WZO position after his name was left off the executive board list.
