Captivity survivor Sasha Troufanov
From Hamas' tunnels in Gaza to the Western Wall Tunnels in Jerusalem
Former hostage Sasha Troufanov visits Western Wall, in a journey of hope and resilience.
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Hostages' families:
Hostages' families: Death and destruction of Gaza - or the hostages released now
Tikva Forum for hostages' families calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize opportunity offered by US President Donald Trump, set deadline for Hamas' release of all hostages at once, on a single bus. 'The ball is in your court.'
ZAKA marks traditional day for those caring for the dead
The ZAKA organization held a gathering of hundreds of volunteers to mark the 7th of Adar, the Hebrew date traditionally associated with honoring burial societies.
Ra'am chairman:
Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas: The next election campaign will be my last
MK Mansour Abbas explains his approach to political life: "It’s better to be on a mission—to come and try to do things—and then give others a chance."
Suspected antisemitic attack
Madrid kosher restaurant targeted in suspected antisemitic arson attempt
Spanish police investigating an attempted arson attack on a kosher restaurant in central Madrid. Restaurant staff able to prevent the attacker from igniting the fire.
Poll:
Poll: Party led by Eisenkot and Lapid wins 23 seats
In a scenario where a party led by Naftali Bennett runs, alongside a joint slate of Yesh Atid and National Unity led by Eisenkot, they together achieve 45 seats.
'It’s a miracle I’m alive'
Hostages tell Trump of captivity horrors: It’s a miracle I’m alive
Watch: Eight freed hostages who met US President Donald Trump in the White House tell the President of some of the horrors they experienced during captivity.
'You were our hope'
Freed hostages thank Trump: You were our hope
US President meets a group of hostages who were recently released by Hamas. Naama Levy: “You were our hope when you were there, and now you're their hope.”
Sa'ar:
Sa'ar: If I'd known then what I know now I wouldn't have recommended Baharav-Miara for AG
Foreign Minister who recommended Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara for the position of Attorney General says he now supports the Justice Minister's move to impeach her for preventing the government from functioning properly.
Minister Katz:
Minister Katz: 'US President's support is a strategic asset that we must maintain'
Minister of Defense Israel Katz addressed the General Staff Forum on Wednesday in its first meeting after Eyal Zamir assumed the position of Chief of Staff.
Watch:
Watch: The War on Israel, Yair Netanyahu tells all
Yair Netanyahu, the son of PM Netanyahu, joins the Standpoint with Gabe Groisman podcast to share about growing up in the spotlight, the rise of the radical left in Israel and its impact on society, the 10/7 war and what’s next.
Justice Minister Levin launches move to impeach Attorney General
Justice Minister Yariv Levin sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary to advance a motion of no-confidence against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for her 'inappropriate conduct.'
Human Rights Council:
UN Special Rapporteur presents report on hostage-taking as torture to Human Rights Council
Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, presented her report to the Human Rights Council in which she highlighted the Hamas war crimes, hostage-taking, and sexual violence.
Ramadan concessions:
Ramadan concessions in Judea and Samaria: Checkpoints set up after terror attacks, removed
Despite the recent escalation in the region, the IDF enacted a series of concessions in Judea and Samaria, including the removal of checkpoints and the prohibition of patrols in villages.
Ben Gurion U suspends lecturer who said IDF soldiers 'taught to murder'
Dr. Sebastian Ben Daniel suspended after outcry over his defamatory tweets against IDF soldiers, including calling a soldier a 'death eater.'
After 4-year boycott:
Following previous admin's boycott: Minister Smotrich meets with American counterpart
Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Minister discussed strengthening the economic partnership between the nations and thanked the administration for its support.
Report:
Report: Trump Admin. holding secret direct talks with Hamas over hostages
US hostage envoy Adam Boehler reportedly engaged in the first direct talks between the US and Hamas in decades over the remaining American hostages and chances for a deal to end the war.
Tragedy in New York:
Tragedy in New York: Hassidic man killed on way home from wedding
Rabbi Mordechai Zafir was traveling home with his son on Route 17 in Orange County, NY, when another car collided with him head-on, killing him and seriously injuring his son.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump foreign aid freeze
Justices Roberts and Coney Barrett vote with liberal justices in upholding lower court order obliging government to unfreeze $2 billion in USAID funds.
Pardes Hanna attack:
Yaheli Gur, Teen victim of Pardes Hanna ramming attack succumbs to her wounds
Doctors at Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital on Wednesday were forced to pronounce Yaheli Gur dead after she succumbed to her injuries sustained in the ramming attack last week at the Karkur Junction in Pardes Hanna-Karkur.
Glasgow Film Theatre caves to BDS, stops serving Coca-Cola
After employee union says employees will refuse to serve or sell Coca-Cola to costumers, Scottish theater caves to their demands and stops selling the popular drink and consider further steps to please the BDS movement.
Maaleh Adumim: Two daycare workers convicted of abuse
Jerusalem District Court convicts Maaleh Adumim daycare workers Esther Nehemia and Tzionit Mizrahi of abusing young children left in their care over a period of approximately two months.
Hostages' families meet with UN Human Rights Council
Idit Ohel told the UN Human Rights Council how her son Alon is chained in a dark tunnel, starved, beaten, and at risk of losing his sight.
Harvard police investigating tearing down of Bibas posters
Man wearing university employee badge filmed tearing down posters posted by Harvard Chabad with the faces of Ariel and Kfir Bibas, chanting 'resistance is justified.'
The collaborator who lied to the Shin Bet before the massacre
A series of executions that followed the elimination of a terrorist in 2017, may be the reason for Israel's lack of human intelligence sources in the Gaza Strip.
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Western Wall
Incoming Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Western Wall with outgoing Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, praying for the welfare of the IDF's soldiers, the State of Israel, and the return of the hostages.
Qatar's lies:
Qatar's lies: Qatar denies sending aid to Hamas
Qatar denies connection to 10/7 massacre: 'We've sent essential supplies such as food and medicine, and electricity to power homes in Gaza.'
Haredi minister votes against funds for his community
In vote on coalition funds, all haredi ministers support funneling money to haredi community - except Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf. 'He's opposing budgets for the haredi community?'
Half of all terrorists serving life sentences released in first stage of hostage deal
274 terrorists serving life sentences released in first stage of hostage deal, 300 remain in prison.
Watch: Hamas leader in Jenin eliminated
Footage taken from helmet cam of a Border Police officer shows successful elimination of Hamas leader in Jenin Isser Saadi.
Rain and flooding to last through week's end
Forecasters predict harsh winds, local rain, thunderstorms, and flooding until at least Friday.
UN:
Hostage families to be recognized by UN as victims of Hamas' psychological terrorism
UN special envoy to present report recognizing Hamas' psychological terrorism against hostage families as violation of international laws of war.
Poll:
Poll: Shin Bet suffers severe loss of trust
Israeli Society Index shows sharp decline in public trust in Shin Bet, especially among right-wing voters, 68% of respondents express distrust in Netanyahu.
Military analyst:
Military analyst: IDF inquiry into Oct. 7 failures shows criminal investigation is needed
Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua slams defense echelon's inquiries into failures which led to the October 7 massacre, calls for criminal investigation.
Ohad Yahalomi, killed in Hamas captivity, is laid to rest
Funeral for Ohad Yahalomi, kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and murdered in Hamas captivity, begins in Rishon Lezion; he will be buried in Kibbutz Nir Oz.
David Schwimmer:
David Schwimmer: ‘Stand up, speak up against antisemitism’
David Schwimmer rallies Hollywood to stand against Jewish hate: ‘Nobody’s asking you to solve the conflict in the Middle East.'
Destruction in Givat Or Nachman, two families evicted
Police arrive at Binyamin Jewish town in large numbers, destroy two families' homes.
Watch
Watch | Gal Gadot declares: ‘My name is Gal, and I am Jewish’
As antisemitism rises around the globe, actress Gal Gadot stands up: 'I am proud to be Jewish and proud to be an Israeli. We will not put up with Jew-hatred anymore.'
B’nai Brith Canada calls for nationwide ban on Al-Quds day events
B’nai Brith Canada urges municipal leaders across the country to ban Al-Quds Day, which has long been associated with anti-Israel rhetoric and calls for the destruction of the Jewish state.
Trump in Congress speech:
Trump in Congress speech: Zelenskyy is ready to come to the negotiating table
Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages expected in attendance as US President addresses Congress for the first time in his second term. Trump briefly mentions the hostage issue: "In the Middle East, we’re bringing back our hostages from Gaza."