Witkoff:
Witkoff: 'Qatar strike left us feeling betrayed'
In an interview with 60 Minutes, the U.S. envoy described Washington's surprise at the Israeli strike in Qatar
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IDF thwarts weapons smuggling on Mount Hermon
IDF troops thwart weapons smuggling in Hermon summit area.
Naftali Bennett's X account hacked
A post on Shabbat on former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's X account offered readers to download a new app.
Two IDF soldiers injured by explosive device in Samaria
IDF soldiers operating in Tubas area in Samaria suffer moderate injuries after terrorist hurls explosive device at them.
IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Dounine, Lebanon
Hezbollah terrorist working to re-establish terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon eliminated in Dounine area, IDF confirms.
Alon Ohel plays the piano again
Instagram account 'Alon is home' publishes photo of Hamas captivity survivor Alon Ohel playing on a piano brought to the hospital especially for him.
Body of Eliyahu Margalit returned to Israel
Eliyahu Margalit, 75, was murdered during the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz and his body was kidnapped to Gaza.
Hamas hands over body of deceased hostage
Hamas says it found a hostage’s body in Gaza, hands it over to Red Cross, which will then hand it over to IDF troops. Hamas continues to fall short of ceasefire terms requiring return of all hostages.
Witkoff to visit Middle East amid Hamas refusal to return hostage bodies
White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit the Middle East to push Gaza deal progress as tensions rise over Hamas’s refusal to return hostage bodies and efforts begin to stabilize and rebuild post-war Gaza.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon strike
IDF eliminates a Hezbollah terrorist in Kherbet Selem and dismantles a hostile structure in Yaroun, citing violations of Israel-Lebanon understandings.
FBI arrests October 7th terrorist living in Louisiana
FBI arrests Gaza native Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi, accused of joining Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre and entering the US on a fraudulent visa. He lived in Louisiana and faces charges of terrorism support and visa fraud.
Cabinet to vote on renaming the war to 'War of Rebirth'
Israel’s cabinet will vote Sunday on renaming the war from “Swords of Iron” to “War of Rebirth,” a title Netanyahu has promoted for over a year, citing its symbolic and strategic significance.
Ilan Gilboa says his son suffers from infections, hearing problems, nutritional deficiency
Ilan, father of released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dallal talks about the myriad of physical problems his son suffers from - infections, hearing problems, nutritional deficiencies and promises: 'He will recover with love and patience.'
Disgrace in Britain:
Widespread condemnation against ban on Maccabi TA fans from attending Aston Villa game
'It's like putting a big sign at the entrance to the stadium saying 'no Jews allowed,' says captivity survivor and Maccabi TA fan Emily Damari on the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Aston Villa game.
After Hamas violates deal:
Israeli activists block aid trucks to Gaza after Hamas violates deal
Activists from 'Tzav 9' block humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza, demanding return of all deceased hostages before deal with Hamas continues.
Regulator: BBC committed 'serious breach' with Gaza documentary
Failure to disclose Hamas leader's ties to Gaza documentary robbed viewers of critical information, British regular Ofcom says.
End to wars?
End to wars? Tommy Robinson's message to President Trump
Following US President Donald Trump's declaration of a new era of peace and claims that wars are behind us, British activist Tommy Robinson clarifies that Jew-hatred still abounds, jihadists surround us everywhere.
After 2 years in captivity:
After 2 years in captivity: Hamas captivity survivor requests to return to IDF service
Former hostage Matan Angrest, who was released from Hamas captivity earlier this week, asks IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to allow him to return to operational activity.
Father of slain hostage reveals son's heroic act during kidnapping by Hamas
Father of slain hostage IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi shares how his son revealed great resourcefulness, remaining calm and attempting to save his life during his kidnapping.
In first: Torah translation into Ukrainian completed
Team of rabbis completes translation of Pentateuch into Ukrainian in historic project, hundreds of copies printed and distributed across Ukraine.
Watch live: Rabbi Moshe Hauer is laid to rest
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU), is laid to rest in Jerusalem.
Paramedic injured in rock attack on southern Israel
Terrorists near Rahat in southern Israel hurl rocks at mobile ICU, injuring paramedic.
Israel to physically mark 'yellow line' in Gaza
Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF will mark boundaries between Israeli- and Hamas-controlled areas of Gaza. 'Forces will fire on anyone crossing the boundary.'
Draft Law likely to pass in November
MK Boaz Bismuth submits proposal for Draft Law to legal adviser; proposal includes personal sanctions but without controversial additions.
Warner Bros. rejects boycott of Israeli film institutions
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects call to boycott Israeli film institutions, citing anti-discrimination policy.
Murdered hostage's son:
Murdered hostage's son: If I have a son one day, I’ll name him after you
Eitan Levy, 53, who was murdered near Mefalsim Junction during the October 7 massacre and whose body was held by Hamas for nearly two years, is laid to rest. His only son, Shahar, delivers a heartfelt eulogy.
'Wrong decision'
Starmer slams ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans: Wrong decision
UK leaders and Jewish groups condemn the decision to ban Israeli soccer fans as antisemitic and shameful.
Touching moment:
Touching moment: Hanan Ben Ari sings with captivity survivors
Hanan Ben Ari visits Sheba Hospital with his guitar, sings alongside captivity survivors freed by Hamas this week.
Yosef-Chaim’s testimony:
Yosef-Chaim’s harrowing testimony: I was one second away from a bullet to the head
Yosef-Chaim Ohana managed to convince Hamas terrorists not to shoot him, even after they pressed a gun to his temple. The captors also separated childhood friends Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David.
Poll: Likud strengthens to 27 seats
Channel 12 News poll shows gains for both Likud and “Bennett 2026,” each rising by three seats, while Yisrael Beytenu sees a slight decline.
John Bolton indicted over classified docs
John Bolton, former Trump adviser, indicted for mishandling classified info. He’s expected to surrender Friday in Maryland.
Mamdani vows to 'exhaust every legal option' to arrest Netanyahu
Socialist frontrunner for NYC mayor reiterates vow to arrest Israel's Prime Minister should Netanyahu enter New York during his tenure.
IDF carries out series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
IDF struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its affiliate Green Without Borders, used for the terror organization's rehabilitation attempts.
Freed hostage
Freed hostage Rom Braslavsky: People need to understand and know that we are Jews
Captivity survivor Rom Braslavsky shared in the hospital about his strengthening faith and sense of pride in being Jewish after the years of captivity in Gaza.
'Only now am I free'
Emily Damari's moving reunion with the Berman twins: 'Only now am I free'
Captivity survivor Emily Damari recounts her reunion with Gali and Ziv Berman.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Houthi Chief of Staff eliminated in Israeli strike
The Houthis have confirmed that their Military Chief of Staff, Muhammad Abd Al-Karim al-Ghamari, who was wounded in an Israeli airstrike, succumbed to his wounds.
Trump
Trump: If Hamas keeps killing people, we'll have no choice but to go in & kill them
US President warns on Truth Social that the killing of people in Gaza by Hamas is not part of the deal, could leave no choice but to "go in and kill them."
Putin congratulates Trump for Gaza peace deal
US, Russian Presidents speak by phone. 'I actually believe that the success in the Middle East will help in our negotiation in attaining an end to the War with Russia/Ukraine,' Trump says.
Citing safety risks
UK police block Israeli fans from Europa League game citing safety risks
Local authorities in Birmingham have barred Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa, citing public safety and protest concerns.
Sa'ar
Sa'ar: 'We know for certain Hamas can release more hostages'
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar participates in a panel at the MED conference in Naples, hosted by Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, expresses concern about the violation of the agreement on the issue of the hostages by Hamas, and calls on the mediators to work towards an immediate solution.
