'Am Israel chai'
Romi Gonen pens post-captivity post on Instagram
Romi Gonen, released last month from Hamas captivity, pens social media post, says her healing won't be complete until all hostages are home. 'Am Israel chai.'
Romi Gonen, released last month from Hamas captivity, pens social media post, says her healing won't be complete until all hostages are home. 'Am Israel chai.'


Amichai Schindler, who lost both hands while fighting to defend his family from terrorists in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on 10/7, returns to help rebuild his own home.

Beginning on Sunday, Jerusalem's light rail will not operate for five days, to allow for upgrades and tests ahead of the line's extension.

Journalist Amit Segal praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, says Israel could not have hoped for anything better. 'I don't remember such a thing in history.'
Binyamin Region leader Israel Ganz praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza: 'For the first time, an American president is essentially declaring the end of the Palestinian dream to destroy Israel.'

Former Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to President Trump's announcement that the US will take control of Gaza and promote permanent immigration of Gazans.

Antiquities Authority excavation in southern Israel uncovers ancient grave containing remains of a merchant caravan; researchers believe the caravans traded frankincense and myrrh and possibly women as well.

Culture and Sports Minister reiterates that Israel would not agree that Hamas will continue to rule over the Gaza Strip, even at the cost of giving up on the hostage deal.

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi who was freed from Hamas captivity, talks about the use her daughter made and continues to make of Judaism during her captivity and since her return.

Billboard trucks calling for Hamas’ defeat during Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Washington: 'How long until the next October 7?!'

Leaders of local authorities in Judea and Samaria send letter to Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with Trump, express concern over reports of possible relinquishment of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as part of the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

MK Yitzhak Pindrus explains why the haredi United Torah Judaism party will not join aleft-wing government. 'Our rabbis gave a clear instruction.'

Energy Minister Eli Cohen signs agreement to advance cooperation with Ethiopia, with the goal of strengthening Israel's diplomatic position on the African continent.

'A large portion of the nation opposes hostage deal, deal with our position without delegitimizing it or demonizing us, allow discourse on all components of this difficult decision,' Settlement Minister Orit Strock urges Israelis.

Shlomit, sister of Sergeant major (res.) Tzvi Friedman, killed in Jordan Valley terrorist attack today, says her brother was a sensitive, caring and loving guy.

The Ramat Gan Safari has released a statement reassuring the public that their tigers have not escaped and are not walking the streets of Tel Aviv.

28 years ago, Israel witnessed the deadliest air accident in its history as two Sikorsky helicopters collided over northern Israel, killing 73 soldiers.

IDF lookout Liri Albag, who was released from Hamas captivity last week, celebrated her 20th birthday on Tuesday.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar met with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi ahead of the opening of the new embassy.

After he stole a car from north Tel Aviv, an illegal infiltrator was arrested with the help of a police helicopter.

Four out of the five Thai hostages who were released by Hamas last week reunited in Israel with their loved ones.

Eyal Eshel, father of fallen surveillance post operator Roni Eshel, claimed that a documentary about Yahya Sinwar whitewashes former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva.

A survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute shows that a majority of the Israeli public supports fully completing the hostage deal and postponing a decision on the future of Hamas rule in Gaza.

Prime Minister's Office says the meeting was positive and friendly. Israel preparing to send a delegation to Doha to discuss further implementation of the hostage deal.

Netanyahu meets Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of social media site X, and David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto czar.

Family of released hostage Yarden Bibas speaks to media about his condition, calls on government to act to free his wife Shiri and children Ariel and Kfir.

Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber issues instructions for special prayer for rain, urges, 'The people in the fields, and what grows from the land, are desperate for water.'

Demonstrators showed their support, appreciation, and gratitude to President Trump and the Israeli government, calling for the continuation of efforts to bring home all hostages, until the very last one returns.

Siegel's wife, Aviva, thanked US President Donald Trump for his part in her husband's release: 'Mr. President, you are our hope for those who are still in captivity.'

Arbel Yehud, who was released from Hamas captivity last week, published a post on social media calling on everyone to 'continue the struggle and not let up.'

Danny Danon tells Arutz Sheva about the new era ushered in by Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington DC.

Shula Giladi, a resident of Shetulah, shared her encounter with a Hezbollah terrorist near the Lebanese border weeks before the war.

Daughter of Sara Vaspi, who lost her husband, son and grandson in Israel's wars, and passed away, eulogizes her mother: 'Whoever colors my mother in colors of bereavement is wrong.'

'Reservists - Generation of Victory' movement kicks off new campaign, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to stop the war in Gaza. 'The test of your life is to destroy Hamas.'

A man of about 35 suffered critical injuries and another six suffered light injuries when a bus hit a private vehicle in Beitar Illit.

After a relatively dry January, forecasters say early February storm is on its way.

Rabbi Yaakov Meidan, dean of Yeshivat Har Etzion, criticizes evasion of IDF service. 'The burden is unbearable; rabbis should give students the choice if to serve.'

Supreme Court Justices asked coalition representatives to submit names of two district judges to replace Esther Hayut and Anat Baron.

After release of Thai hostages from Hamas captivity, Thailand's Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff, pay emotional visit to the Western Wall.

Culture and Sports Minister admits that the continuation of the hostage deal is not guaranteed. "If Hamas entrenches itself in its position that it continues to control and manage the Gaza Strip, we will resume the war."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lands in Washington, DC, ahead of his meetings with Steve Witkoff and President Trump.

Zvi Yehezkeli responds to Operation Wall of Iron, explains why the IDF's operation in northern Samaria won't eradicate terror in the area.

After being questioned by the police and released to six-day house arrest, the officer who fired at several Israeli youths in Samaria was reassigned. The families of the youths criticize this as insufficient.

The family of Ofer Calderon, released Saturday from Hamas captivity, spoke to the media, asking for time and privacy. 'Now we can recover, we are whole.'

Emily Damari, recently released from Hamas captivity, returns to her home in Kfar Aza, from which she was kidnapped on the morning of the October 7 massacre.

A 24-year-old man has been missing for several days in the Jerusalem region and is considered to be in danger.

Bibas family issues statement following Yarden Bibas' release from Hamas captivity, thanks public for support. 'We can finally breathe.'

Police investigating after human remains are found in open area near Kibbutz Re'im, at the scene of a fire.

A recent poll shows that Israelis are overwhelmingly against the establishment of a Palestinian state, even more than a year after the October 7th massacre.

The four hostages who returned last week met with US special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and thanked him and all those involved in securing their release.

During his visit, the Foreign Minister donned tefillin and offered prayers for the peace and security of both Israel and Argentina.

President Isaac Herzog met with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. He welcomed the return of the five hostages and stressed his concern for all the remaining hostages.

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel announced at a meeting with Thailand's Foreign Minister, that he has decided to grant residency status to the five Thai hostages released from captivity.

Daniella Gilboa, who was released from Hamas captivity, shared that from the moment she was abducted, she waited to recite the thanksgiving blessing.

The state is due to compensate Roman Zadorov, whose conviction for the murder of Tair Rada was overturned after he had served many years in prison.

A new poll shows that 72% of Jews do not trust Arabs, while 43% of Arabs do not trust Jews.

Ayelet, the mother of Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi, who fell in a clash with terrorists in Jenin shared how her son's death saved the lives of other soldiers.

Eliav Abuksis and Shahaf Danino were killed in a fatal car accident while returning from a day out with friends. The two were scheduled to marry in four months.

'We must strengthen our hold and sovereignty over our homeland territories in Judea and Samaria,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expresses support for PM Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with US President Trump.

Prime Minister appoints Caroline Glick as new advisor on international relations. Glick joins PM on visit to the US.
