ISA official to be charged with leaking secret documents
ISA reservist informed that he may face charges in a criminal suit on suspicion of handing secret information to journalists.
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President Herzog: 'We will never forget their sacrifice'
Speaking at memorial ceremony for victims of October 7 massacre and those who fell in the war since, Israel's President Isaac Herzog reflects on the resilience and sacrifice of Israel's fallen soldiers and bereaved families, honoring their courage and sacrifice.
Rare medal to be awarded to heroes of the Swords of Iron war
During a memorial ceremony for the October 7th massacre, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he would award the Medal of Valor to select units - a medal last awarded in 1975.
Live from Mount Herzl:
Live from Mount Herzl: Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the war against Hamas
Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the 'Swords of Iron' war against Hamas in Gaza begins at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, attended by Israel's heads of state and the heads of the security establishment.
Chilling recordings of Guy Illouz
Deceased hostage Guy Illouz managed two phone calls to his father and the police as he was captured by Hamas.
Cleared for publication:
Bodies of Inbar Hayman, Muhammad al-Atrash identified
The two bodies returned to Israel by Hamas are those of hostages Inbar Hayman and Sgt Maj. Muhammad al-Atrash, forensics institute says.
Rabbi Moshe Hauer passes away
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU), passed away of a reported heart attack during the holiday of Shmini Atzeret.
Tunisia campaign seeks to criminalize normalization with Israel
On the second anniversary of October 7, Tunisian activists launch a campaign to criminalize normalization with Israel.
Ben Gvir:
Ben Gvir: We will dismantle Hamas and enact death penalty for terrorists
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a memorial for murdered hostage Uriel Baruch: “Terrorists must not be allowed to walk away alive.”
IDF prepares for decisive action against Hamas if war resumes
Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs the IDF to draft a comprehensive plan to defeat Hamas in Gaza should hostilities resume.
Trump Gaza plan:
US begins building Gaza stabilization force under Trump’s plan
US advisers say planning is underway for a Gaza stabilization force under Trump’s plan, with global partners, safe zones, and efforts to recover Israeli hostages buried under rubble.
'Thank you Father in Heaven'
Bar Kupershtein's first video after Hamas captivity: 'Thank you Father in Heaven'
Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein published a video for the first time after being released from captivity. 'I went through a pretty tough time, to put it lightly.'
Report:
Report: Israel tells Trump Hamas not doing enough on hostage recovery
Israel says Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations under the hostage agreement and warns that the next phase of the Gaza deal depends on the return of all bodies.
Trump:
Trump: Israel could return to fighting in Gaza if Hamas violates deal
President Trump tells CNN Israel could return to Gaza 'as soon as I say the word' if Hamas fails to meet ceasefire terms, including full hostage return.
2 more caskets returned to Israel
Hamas claims it returned all deceased hostages in its possession
Hamas claims it no longer holds additional deceased hostages as the Red Cross prepares to receive several bodies, while President Trump warns fighting may resume if the deal is breached.
Two years after he fell
CPT Daniel Perez laid to rest two years after being killed and taken captive
'We have learned that the Jewish nation might be the smallest nation in the world, but we are the biggest family,' says Rabbi Doron Perez, Daniel's father, calling for unity in the Jewish nation.
Just two days after release
Just two days after release: Released hostage Matan Angrest attends commander's funeral
Two days after being released from Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest arrived to pay respects to his commander, Captain Daniel Perez, whose body was returned on the same day that he was.
Tommy Robinson joins Tel Aviv tour on illegal migration issues
British activist Tommy Robinson toured southern Tel Aviv with Shefi Paz and others to examine the impact of illegal infiltration, drawing parallels with the UK’s immigration crisis.
'You were always on my mind'
IDF Chief of Staff meets with released hostages
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir met with the returned hostages Matan Angrest and Eitan Horn at Ichilov Hospital
'Rest now, my sweet one':
'Rest now, my sweet one': Father bids final farewell to Guy Illouz
In a funeral filled with grief and remembrance, Michel Illouz delivered a stirring eulogy for his son Guy, whose optimism and gentle soul were extinguished in Hamas captivity.
Arutz Sheva interview
Arutz Sheva interview | Rabbi Doron Perez mourns son Daniel, a hero returned home
Rabbi Doron Perez, father of Captain Daniel Perez z"l, shared the heartbreak and strength of his family’s journey, calling for the return of all fallen soldiers for burial in Israel.
Israeli Forensic Institute identifies seven deceased hostages from Gaza
Dr. Chen Kugel, Head of the Israeli Forensic Institute, announced the identification of seven deceased captives, 'National Center for Forensic Medicine experts will meet with the families to discuss and elaborate on the findings.'
President Herzog:
President Herzog: Elhanan was a pillar of fire
President Isaac Herzog spoke at a memorial service for Elhanan Kalmanson, who fell in battle after October 7, praising his spirit, courage, and unifying character, 'You lived with an Israeli hero.'
Rom returned from captivity and donned tefillin
Tami Braslavski speaks painfully of the attempts to break Rom's spirit, 'They told him that if he converted to Islam, he would receive food and gifts. But Rom replied - I am Jewish, I am strong, I will not break.'
Irregular investigation:
Grandmother arrested after grandson was late returning to house arrest
Zevulun police arrested the grandmother of a right-wing activist who was under overnight house arrest after he was late returning due to a mechanical failure in his car. Attorney Adi Kedar: 'This is a violation of rights.'
Family of murdered Nepalese hostage Bipin Joshi: 'You are a hero'
Family of Nepalese citizen murdered in Hamas captivity releases a moving farewell after his body is returned to Israel: 'Every flower and field will remind us of you - you are part of the Land of Israel.'
Report:
Report: Hamas gave the wrong body for propaganda purposes, not by mistake
Israeli officials said Hamas mistakenly returned a Gazan’s body instead of an Israeli hostage, but Arab sources claim it was intentional - part of Hamas’s ongoing psychological tactics.
al-Julani asks Putin to extradite ousted President Bashar al-Assad
Syrian President al-Julani arrives in Russia for his first official visit, 'President al-Julani demands the extradition of everyone who committed war crimes and is in Russia,' a Syrian source said.
'He was put in a pit'
Yosef Chaim's appalling torture in Hamas captivity, 'He was put in a pit'
'For two years I did not sleep from pain, and now I do not sleep from joy,' says father of released hostage Yosef Haim Ohana, describing his son’s miraculous survival and the faith that sustained his family.
Two killed and two wounded in shooting near Modi'in
Two people were killed and two critically wounded as a result of a criminal shooting earlier today.
Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of threatening to murder Netanyahu
Jerusalem resident arrested after writing that he wants 'to slaughter' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'with a gun.'
Released hostage: 'I have merited to live my life anew'
Hamas captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein gifts Defense Minister Israel Katz a bracelet with the words, 'Always in the Creator's hands.'
Father of Hostage:
Father of Hostage: 'I can finally say that my son was a soldier'
Avi Ohana, father of released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana, reveals that he had never publicly stated that his son was a soldier for fear of causing him greater harm.
Knesset holds emergency session: 'Enemy is arming itself from within'
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds urgent meeting following rise in weapons-smuggling from Egypt, MK Tzvi Succot warns of 'existential threat.'
Released prisoner claims rations were two slices of bread a day
Released inmate Naji al-Jaafari said that in Israeli prison, he was given nothing to eat but two slices of bread a day.
Hamas misled Israel:
Hamas misled Israel: Fourth body transferred to Israel not that of an Israeli hostage
National Institute of Forensic Medicine clarifies that one of the four bodies Hamas transferred to Israel is not that of a slain hostage but that of a Gazan in IDF uniform.
'What a frenzy':
'What a frenzy': Avinatan Or's first video after returning from Gaza
Former hostage Avinatan Or sent his friends his first video message in two years.
Hagai Angrest reveals:
Hagai Angrest reveals: Terrorists gave Matan a prayer book, he prayed thrice daily
Hagai Angrest, father of newly-released hostage Matan Angrest, says his son asked for a prayer book in captivity, suffered severe torture. 'He was a soldier who fought against them.'
Latin American leaders unite in Rio to combat rising antisemitism
Latin American leaders unite in solidarity with Israel and launch joint action against antisemitism at Rio de Janeiro Forum.
Returning from captivity:
Bodies of Tamir Nimrodi, Uriel Baruch, and Eitan Levy identified
The bodies of hostages Tamir Nimrodi, Uriel Baruch, Eitan Levy, and an additional hostage were transferred to Israel for burial.
