Stories written by the Israel National News team have been compiled and edited by several news writers
Hostage survivors David and Ariel Cunio in their first public message: 'In the most difficult moments in captivity, we felt that you were fighting for us. That you were not giving up.'
Abakar Abakarov, a prominent Kremlin critic who was on Russia's most wanted list, was found dead in a rented villa in Istanbul, Turkey.
Keith Siegel looks back at his time in captivity with newly released hostage Matan Angrest. 'We kept each other strong, we laughed together.'
What began as a simple act of sorting through his late father’s belongings turned into a journey through a buried family past - one that revealed immense wealth, tragic loss, and long-delayed justice.
Le Figaro reports that Hezbollah is rebuilding its command structure with Iranian backing, despite its defeat by Israel. Experts warn its covert activity could spark future escalation.
A Haredi man walking home from synagogue in Ashdod was attacked by two teens on a scooter, part of a series of assaults that locals say continue as few victims file complaints.
Images of Japanese cosplayers dressed as Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades members have circulated online amid growing pro-Gaza demonstrations in Japan, drawing police intervention and public backlash.
Minister Yariv Levin asked the President to pardon six Jewish prisoners to counteract the release of Arab terrorists. Herzog is considering the request.
Hostage survivor Eitan Horn tearfully recounts how he decided to fast on Yom Kippur, for the first time in his life, and was released from Hamas captivity less than two weeks later. Watch
The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce issues an open letter clarifying that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. never criticized or sought limits on Jewish circumcision practices.
US court bans Israeli spyware firm NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp. NSO warns ruling could threaten its business.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks to UK Foreign Secretary, urges officials to revoke the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani poses with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, tied to the 1993 WTC bombing, sparking backlash.
Einav Zangauker, mother of freed hostage Matan, delivers speech at Hostages Square rally, thanks the nation, praises the soldiers, but also condemns the government, and pledges to continue to fight.
Jewish lawyer arrested in London for wearing a Star of David. Police claim it antagonized pro-Palestinian Arab protesters.
Dita Kraus lit one of the six memorial torches at the official state ceremony at Yad Vashem marking Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2014.
United States has informed the guarantor nations of the Gaza peace agreement of credible reports indicating an imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas against the residents of Gaza.
'Closing Rafah Crossing will delay transfer of additional deceased hostages,' Hamas threatens.
The government continues to discuss establishing a government inquiry committee to investigate the October 7th massacre, rather than a state commission of inquiry.
Hamas captivity survivors Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David reunite in Beilinson Hospital with friends Tal Shoham and Omer Wenkert, who were released earlier this year from Hamas captivity. Watch.
Ten families from the Lev Tahor cult flee to Honduras under orders from jailed leaders.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that he would leave the government if Prime Minister Netanyahu did not promote the death penalty for captured Hamas terrorists.
Residents of Mevaser Shalom in Samaria, are shot at by terrorists while conducting a Friday night security patrol.
Abakar Abakarov, who opposed the Russian authorities, was found dead in a rented villa in Istanbul. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death.
In an interview with 60 Minutes, the U.S. envoy described Washington's surprise at the Israeli strike in Qatar
IDF troops thwart weapons smuggling in Hermon summit area.
A post on Shabbat on former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's X account offered readers to download a new app.
IDF soldiers operating in Tubas area in Samaria suffer moderate injuries after terrorist hurls explosive device at them.
Hezbollah terrorist working to re-establish terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon eliminated in Dounine area, IDF confirms.
Instagram account 'Alon is home' publishes photo of Hamas captivity survivor Alon Ohel playing on a piano brought to the hospital especially for him.
Eliyahu Margalit, 75, was murdered during the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz and his body was kidnapped to Gaza.
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.
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 a Hezbollah terrorist in Kherbet Selem and dismantles a hostile structure in Yaroun, citing violations of Israel-Lebanon understandings.
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.
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, 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.'
'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.
Activists from 'Tzav 9' block humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza, demanding return of all deceased hostages before deal with Hamas continues.
Failure to disclose Hamas leader's ties to Gaza documentary robbed viewers of critical information, British regular Ofcom says.
