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Trial won't start before 2026:

Ari Rosenfeld asks to be released from electronic handcuff

Ari Rosenfeld, NCO involved in the Prime Minister’s Office document leak case, asks to remove electronic handcuff, as his trial will probably begin only in 2026.

Ari Rosenfeld asks to be released from electronic handcuff

Hostages families:

Hostages families: 'Time is not on hostages' side, Trump created opportunity'

The families of hostages who are still being held in Gaza delivered a statement calling for the implementation of phase 2 of the ceasefire so that their loved ones can be freed.

Hostages families: 'Time is not on hostages' side, Trump created opportunity'

The day after the war:

Lapid's plan for Gaza on the day after the war

Lapid presents Washington with an addendum to Trump's plan for the day after the Gaza War; Egypt to rule Gaza for 15 years.

Lapid's plan for Gaza on the day after the war

Noa Argamani to UNSC:

Noa Argamani to UNSC: 'The hostages feel abandoned by the world'

Noa Argamani, who was rescued from captivity in Gaza in June, becomes the first former Hamas hostage to address the UN Security Council.

Noa Argamani to UNSC: 'The hostages feel abandoned by the world'

Columbia singles out 'anti-Palestinian discrimination'

Columbia University adds "anti-Palestinian discrimination" to its list of reportable offenses, making 'Palestinian' the only nationality singled out for such treatment by the university.

Columbia singles out 'anti-Palestinian discrimination'

Mossad chief explains wait to activate 'Operation Beeper'

David Barnea says Hezbollah had far fewer booby-trapped beepers in October 2023 than it had in September 2024 when thousands of beepers exploded in Lebanon.

Mossad chief explains wait to activate 'Operation Beeper'

Ramat Gan student suspended after putting on tefillin

Students at a high school in Ramat Gan collected money and purchased a pair of tefillin, which they put on one by one during breaks, angering the school principal.

Ramat Gan student suspended after putting on tefillin

Watch:

Watch: Murdered hostage Oded Lifshitz is laid to rest

Oded Lifshitz, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, is laid to rest.

Watch: Murdered hostage Oded Lifshitz is laid to rest

One Year Later:

One Year Later: National Security Committee demands answers about vanished girl

On the anniversary of the disappearance of Hymanut Kassou, the National Security Committee held a meeting today to investigate the Israel Police's failure to find her.

One Year Later: National Security Committee demands answers about vanished girl

Omer Shem Tov:

Omer Shem Tov: 'Creator of the world, thanks for being with me at every moment'

Released hostage Omer Shem Tov published a post on social media thanking the soldiers, the people of Israel, and G-d. 'I felt your prayers, and even in the darkness I had light.'

Omer Shem Tov: 'Creator of the world, thanks for being with me at every moment'

Iran on high alert in fear of Israeli-US joint attack

The IRGC is strengthening air defense and preparedness, particularly around nuclear sites.

Iran on high alert in fear of Israeli-US joint attack

Released Hostage:

Released Hostage: 'I'm scared of the pain but sure I will get better'

Released hostage Romi Gonen posted about finally receiving surgery on her hand after more than a year in captivity.

Released Hostage: 'I'm scared of the pain but sure I will get better'

Minister Regev:

Minister Regev: I will work to restore Jewish communities in Gaza

During the Besheva and Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference Minister Miri Regev, who served as IDF Spokeswoman during the forced evacuation of Jews from the Gaza Strip, called to reverse the move.

Minister Regev: I will work to restore Jewish communities in Gaza

Released Hostage:

Released Hostage: 'I was sure that I was the last one'

Agam Berger, captured from the Nahal Oz base during the October 7th massacre, shares details of her 482-day captivity.

Released Hostage: 'I was sure that I was the last one'

1200 shelters to be installed near northern border

The Ministry of Defense has announced significant upgrades to the defenses of 17 towns near Israel's border with Lebanon.

1200 shelters to be installed near northern border

False identification:

False identification: Interceptor launched at aerial target in Golan Heights

Sirens sounded in the southern Golan Heights due to a suspicious aerial target which was later determined to be a false identification.

False identification: Interceptor launched at aerial target in Golan Heights

Military correspondent:

Military correspondent: Hamas was not defeated in the war - far from it

Yoav Zitun describes how Hamas is using the ceasefire to rebuild, regroup, and aim rockets at Israel.

Military correspondent: Hamas was not defeated in the war - far from it

'They need it'

'They need it' | Watch: What does new FBI deputy think about Israel's judicial reform?

In a recently resurfaced clip from April 2023, newly appointed FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino praises the Israeli government's judicial reform plan. 'This is a huge opportunity for us to learn from them.'

'They need it' | Watch: What does new FBI deputy think about Israel's judicial reform?

To free more hostages:

To free more hostages: Israel seeks 42-day extension of deal

Israel wishes to extend the first phase of the hostage deal, during which additional hostages would be released.

To free more hostages: Israel seeks 42-day extension of deal

Head of Yesha Council:

Head of Yesha Council: The Oslo Accords have expired - now is the time for sovereignty

Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council and the Binyamin Regional Council, speaks at Yesha Council’s Sovereignty Conference: "We are expanding the legitimacy of sovereignty in the United States, but the decision will be made in Israel."

Head of Yesha Council: The Oslo Accords have expired - now is the time for sovereignty

Morocco busts ISIS-linked cell planning terror attacks

Moroccan authorities reveal that a dozen individuals were arrested who were allegedly plotting attacks on behalf of ISIS in the Sahel.

Morocco busts ISIS-linked cell planning terror attacks

US sanctions over 30 entities involved in Iran’s oil trade

New US sanctions target over 30 brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum.

US sanctions over 30 entities involved in Iran’s oil trade

IDF detains two suspects who crossed into Israel from Jordan

IDF troops launch searches after identifying footprints near the border in the Dead Sea area, detain two suspects near the border who are believed to be migrant workers.

IDF detains two suspects who crossed into Israel from Jordan

Ben Gvir:

Ben Gvir: Channel 13 News decided to grant legitimacy to Hamas' atrocities

After Channel 13 News claims that a statement by Ben Gvir led to a deterioration in the conditions of hostages in Gaza, the MK fires back.

Ben Gvir: Channel 13 News decided to grant legitimacy to Hamas' atrocities

Disclosed:

Disclosed: Former Palestinian national team player held Gilad Shalit hostage

Former Palestinian national team player was one of the terrorists who held Gilad Shalit captive. After Shalit's release, an attempt was made for them to meet, but Hamas prevented it.

Disclosed: Former Palestinian national team player held Gilad Shalit hostage

Musk on Netanyahu trial:

Musk on Netanyahu trial: 'The deep state is everywhere'

Tesla and SpaceX CEO weighs in on the trial of Israel's Prime Minister after Fox News host Mark R. Levin posts video criticizing the trial.

Musk on Netanyahu trial: 'The deep state is everywhere'

We'll walk together on kibbutz paths:

Sagui Dekel Chen invites Prime Minister to Nir Oz; We'll walk together on kibbutz paths

PM Netanyahu speaks with released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen, who invited him to visit Kibbutz Nir Oz: 'We have different opinions, but I always believed that your considerations were professional.'

Sagui Dekel Chen invites Prime Minister to Nir Oz; We'll walk together on kibbutz paths

Report:

Report: Hamas may send bodies of 2 hostages to Egypt for 300 terrorists

Hamas reportedly proposes way to avoid the usual dehumanization ceremonies staged at every previous hostage release in exchange for the release of half of the terrorists whose release was delayed on Saturday.

Report: Hamas may send bodies of 2 hostages to Egypt for 300 terrorists

Minister Orit Strock:

Min. Orit Strock speaks about the debate on winning the war or releasing all hostages

Minister of Settlements and National Missions, Orit Strock, at Jerusalem Conference: 'Defeating Hamas in Gaza is no less a strategic goal than the Iranian nuclear threat.'

Min. Orit Strock speaks about the debate on winning the war or releasing all hostages

With dozens of Ambs:

Dozens of Ambs attend ceremony in honor of Bibas family, Oded Lifshitz at UN

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said at the ceremony: "The brutal murder of the Bibas family by Hamas will forever be a scar in the soul of the Jewish people. This should be a scar in the soul of the whole world."

Dozens of Ambs attend ceremony in honor of Bibas family, Oded Lifshitz at UN

Special artwork from Gaza Envelope presented to 9/11 Museum in New York

2 works by Yochanan Drucker, a resident of Kibbutz Be'eri, presented to 9/11 Museum, a month after Drucker passed away.

Special artwork from Gaza Envelope presented to 9/11 Museum in New York

Bibas family asks the government and public: 'Don't publicize agonizing details'

Bibas family's lawyer Dana Pugach makes public appeal to refrain from publishing details about the horrific murder of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir without the family's permission.

Bibas family asks the government and public: 'Don't publicize agonizing details'

Freed hostage returns home:

Freed hostage returns home: 'My home is broken like my heart'

3 weeks after he was freed, Keith Siegel returns to his home in Kfar Aza, from which he was kidnapped on October 7, 2023. 'A flood of traumatic and painful memories that will forever remain etched in my body and mind.'

Freed hostage returns home: 'My home is broken like my heart'

Hamas official:

Hamas official: 'I wouldn't have supported 10/7 if I'd known the result'

Mousa Abu Marzouk, head of Hamas’ foreign relations office, said he would not have supported the massacre on Israel had he known of the devastation it would wreak on Gaza.

Hamas official: 'I wouldn't have supported 10/7 if I'd known the result'

Nearly 1,000 Orthodox rabbis:

Nearly 1,000 Orthodox rabbis: 'Gov. Huckabee uniquely suited to be US Amb. to Israel'

The Rabbinical Alliance of America, representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America, called on the Senate to confirm the nomination of Mike Huckabee as America's next Ambassador to Israel.

Nearly 1,000 Orthodox rabbis: 'Gov. Huckabee uniquely suited to be US Amb. to Israel'

Arrested hospital director admits hostages were kept at hospital

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital who was arrested and accused of being a Hamas colonel, does not deny that hostages were held at his hospital.

Arrested hospital director admits hostages were kept at hospital

Projectile launched towards Israel lands within Gaza

IDF spokesperson confirms projectile launched towards Israel misfired, fell in Gaza. 'Details are under review.'

Projectile launched towards Israel lands within Gaza

Report: Hamas may release two deceased hostages Mon. evening

Saudi newspaper reports progress in negotiations to solve crisis; two bodies of murdered hostages may be released in exchange for the over 600 terrorists whose release was delayed.

Report: Hamas may release two deceased hostages Mon. evening

Omer Wenkert:

Omer Wenkert: 'Two of my brothers stayed behind, I will make sure they come home'

Released hostage Omer Wenkert says he will fight for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Omer Wenkert: 'Two of my brothers stayed behind, I will make sure they come home'

Knesset Speaker: 'Gaza will be a better place without the devil'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks at the 22nd Besheva and Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference, warning Iranian threat 'most significant and existential' to Israel and calling to expand IDF's ranks, including by bringing in haredi 'brothers and partners.'

Knesset Speaker: 'Gaza will be a better place without the devil'