Hostages and Missing Families Forum launch a campaign, with several released hostages, political voices, and media figures, to thank President Trump
Rare burial artifacts at Tel Malḥata reveal Christian-African cultural ties and ancient traditions of identity and memory.
Witnesses describe abuse, starvation, and forced child marriages; NIS 1.5 million allocated to aid rescue efforts.
MK Pnina Tamano-Shata decries failures in law enforcement and health infrastructure as testimonies reveal widespread youth access to date rape drugs.
As throngs of pilgrims ascend to Meron for Lag B'Omer, the Israel Dog Unit has been rushing to locate missing persons in the woods around the city.
Residents report earthquake across the country, including in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The epicenter of the quake is likely Crete, Greece.
Emuna Or, sister of Avinatan Or who is being held hostage in Gaza, is engaged to Mordechai Meir Noam Schreiber, 'We are praying that Avinatan will be here to dance with us at our wedding.'
Steve Witkoff's touching gesture: President Trump's envoy presents precious keepsake to Hamas captivity survivor Edan Alexander
Edan Alexander tells US President Trump his treatment improved significantly after the election, in first call following release from Hamas captivity.
Released hostage's father thanks US President Trump, urges continued negotiations to free remaining hostages.
Israeli and German Presidents tour National Library’s October 7 memorial and historic archives, highlighting centuries of shared history and personal family ties.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch denounces Tel Aviv University over Nakba Day commemorations, warning of budget cuts and accusing the institution of suppressing academic freedom.
Released hostage Edan Alexander posted a photo of him with the words: 'Home sweet home.'
President tells released hostage, ‘You were in the hearts of half the world,’ and praises his family’s strength and resilience.
US envoys Witkoff and Boehler meet with hostage families in Tel Aviv, affirm full US commitment to securing the return of all 58 hostages.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets wounded IDF reservists, vows to press forward with full force to defeat Hamas and secure the release of all hostages. 'We are going for absolute victory.'
MK Tzvi Succot demands Yesh Atid's MK Merav Ben Ari condemn libels against IDF soldiers. 'Our soldiers are watching this situation, it's a disagrace.'
Unvaccinated boy, 5, hospitalized and sedated due to measles infection; sister also infected.
Freed soldier Edan Alexander speaks with PM Netanyahu and President Trump after release from Hamas captivity; US envoy praises Israeli leadership in emotional exchange.
In a visit to Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff called the release of Edan Alexander “a beacon of hope” for the families of the remaining hostages and credited key international players for their roles in the breakthrough.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch calls on Finance Ministry to act after universities hosted Nakba events using public resources.
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Yaakov Amidror urges Israelis to rely on their own strength, says US support under Trump is welcome but limited by American interests.
Steve Witkoff and Adam Boehler meet Alexander at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Medical Center, Witkoff praises his resilience and reaffirms US commitment to bring all hostages home.
MK Eliyahu Revivo introduces bill to set minimum sentence for nationalist arsonists.
Following the release of Idan Alexander from Hamas captivity, former ISA field coordinator Ilan Segev warns that despite the joy, the road to rescuing the remaining 58 hostages is long and fraught with complexity.
Released Israeli-American soldier cites medical needs after captivity; family says meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen later in the US.
Hadera Magistrates Court judge condemns police for citing fictitious legal clauses generated by ChatGPT in a phone seizure case.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has arrived in Tokyo, marking the first such visit in over a decade.
Edan Alexander reunites with his family upon arriving at Ichilov Hospital. His family recites the Shehecheyanu blessing.
Wounded soldiers from the war meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and call for a decisive victory in Gaza. Netanyahu: "A decision has been made to go all the way. We are very close."
While on the helicopter, Edan wrote his first public message on a whiteboard: 'Thank you, President Trump. Am Yisrael Chai (the nation of Israel lives).'
MK Boaz Bismuth reaffirmed Israel's gratitude to President Trump - and it's readiness to work without US support.
Footage shows the moving moment released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander reunited with his family in Israel.
Accompanied by IDF forces, hostage Edan Alexander has crossed into Israel, where he will undergo initial medical examinations and meet his family.
After 584 days in captivity, IDF soldier and American citizen Edan Alexander has returned to Israel, offering a chilling testimony of his ordeal in Gaza.
The IDF has released footage of the moment US Envoy Steve Witkoff handed Yael Alexander the phone to talk to her son after being released from Hamas captivity. 'You are strong. You are protected. You are home. We will meet soon. I love you.'
At the end of their meeting, the Israeli President and the Chancellor of Germany watched together the release of Edan Alexander, after 584 days in Hamas captivity.
The Alexander family was seen celebrating shortly after news broke that Edan had been transferred to the Red Cross following a year and a half in captivity.
From a midweek cooldown to extreme heat by the weekend, with heavy heat stress expected on Saturday.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held an emotional memorial ceremony at Berlin’s Grunewald station, where tens of thousands of Jews were deported to Nazi death camps.
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, warns of political manipulation, partial deals, and misplaced trust as global attention returns to Gaza.
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US Envoy Steve Witkoff and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and spoke with US President Donald Trump ahead of the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander.
In Berlin, President Herzog expresses hope for Saudi-Israeli rapprochement, citing regional peace momentum and opposition from Iran-backed forces.
In a dramatic turn during the high-profile Qatargate investigation, a Rishon Lezion judge released Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich to house arrest and cast serious doubt on the prosecution’s direction.
Following the 2021 Meron Disaster, MDA urges the public to adhere to safety precautions.
MK Gotliv claims classified IDF documents point to Egyptian intelligence chief as figure named in indictment over October 7th Hamas infiltration.
Families of hostages deliver press statement at Hostages Square, sharing their feelings as news of hostage Edan Alexander's release becomes official.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog says hostages must come home before Israel can move forward, urges 'clear, united front' declaring Hamas' actions are unacceptable.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen credits IDF pressure and US diplomacy for the expected release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, warns against temporary truces that allow Hamas to regroup.
19-year-old accused of extensive vandalism to security and emergency systems meant to protect Lag Ba'omer pilgrims arrested after hiding in Tzfat warehouse.
Supreme Court rejects genetic parents' appeal, upholds District Court decision to allow Sophia, now 2, to remain with her birth parents.
Prime Minister's Office: Edan Alexander will be released without concessions, no commitment to ceasefire or terrorist release.
Minister Ben Gvir and other ministers express outrage over a visit by top PA official Jibril Rajoub to a relative in Israel. "He supported the October 7 massacre; why aren’t sanctions being imposed?"
Family of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander says US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has notified them that Hamas will release him from captivity. Senior Hamas official: We were advised to “give a gift to President Trump and in return he will give back a better one.”
"We need to oust the Attorney General. If the Supreme Court wants to reinstate her – let them. After that, we’ll deal with all of the Supreme Court’s decisions," says Minister David Amsalem.
Hostage families from the Tikva Forum respond to the Prime Minister's Office announcement regarding the possibility of negotiations with Hamas on the Witkoff outline and call not to surrender to the terror organization.
State visit underscores six decades of Israel-Germany diplomatic ties, with leaders set to honor historical memory and promote youth dialogue ahead of a reciprocal visit to Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.
Damari thanked everyone for their support for her release and expressed her wish that the remaining 59 hostages, including her close friends Gali and Ziv Berman, be home soon.
