Released child hostage still suffering nightmares
9-year-old Emily Hand's father talks about how his nine-year-old daughter is still struggling with her ordeal.
9-year-old Emily Hand's father talks about how his nine-year-old daughter is still struggling with her ordeal.


Professor Yehezkel Dror, a member of the commission which probed the Second Lebanon War, points out the Israeli mistakes in its handling of the war in Gaza.

Hamas demands release of murderous terrorists who took part in October 7 attack, and to set four stages for the hostage release deal.

The cousin of hostage Ofer Kalderon sparked a storm of criticism with a pointed remark during a recent interview.
Rabbi Alter Tzvi Aryeh Yachnes, known as 'Rebbe Alter,' passed away Friday night at a Jerusalem hospital.

Omri Ronen, whose grandmother was murdered in Kfar Aza, found a note in Arabic scrawled in her planner.

Released hostage Hila Rotem Shoshani: 'Truthfully I thought the whole kibbutz was either taken hostage or killed.'

Jacqueline, 81, fled Hamas on October 7th by jumping from her own window while100 terrorists were still in her town.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns prisoner swap may 'never end' if it is spread over more than one stage.

Arab media reports: Hamas inclined to accept prisoner swap deal, even though it does not include cessation of fighting.

Searches are still underway to determine the fate of the October 7th massacre victims.

A farmer in the Binyamin region was given an administrative restriction order two months after it had been signed and claims the delay was intended to use the order for political gain.

In the area of Nuseirat, IDF soldiers located a compound for manufacturing rocket shells using civilian and multi-purpose machinery, which was converted by the Hamas terrorist organization for its terrorist activity.

MK Sharren Haskel calls on the countries of the world to make their withholding of funds for the UNRWA permanent and lead to the organization being dissolved forever.

Former Prime Minister Bennett spoke to CNN and was asked about the special operation in a Jenin hospital to eliminate three terrorists.

Dozens of activists and family members of hostages blocked the Nitzana crossing to prevent the passage of trucks carrying aid for Gaza.

The suspects, from Dimona and Be'er Sheva, allegedly stole computers that were used by the children for their studies from the Royal Hotel by the Dead Sea.

IDF troops killed over 20 terrorists in western Khan Yunis primarily during close-quarters combat. Israeli Naval troops struck terror targets across the Gaza Strip coastline as part of the effort to assist the troops operating on the ground.

Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur discussed the issue of IDF reservists being fired from their jobs after returning from the battlefield: 'Do they not have compassion?'

If these are commandments, where is the command?

Yuval Freilich, an observant Jew, won the epee title in Doha while wearing a uniform with an Israeli flag and the message 'Am Israel Chai.'

According to MK Avigdor Liberman, the Prime Minister wants to have a deal with Saudi Arabia by October, and for the US to be part of the deal before the elections it has to happen by June.

Senior Israeli official urges caution on the prospects of a hostage release deal being reached with Hamas.

PA foreign affairs bureau welcomes decision of President Joe Biden to impose sanctions those accused of involvement in attacks on Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

Ministry of Education clarifies that even though the guidelines allow a return to school on Sunday next week - this will not happen anytime soon.

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

Claims have been made that Arye Deri is increasing pressure on Yesh Atid chairman and is also trying to encourage Avigdor Liberman to join the emergency government. Deri denies all accusations.

Left-wing activist was asked about the possibility of a hostage deal that would include conditions for Netanyahu to remain in power. He was speechless: "I do not have an answer.”

Order states that such acts of violence 'undermine the foreign policy objectives of the United States, including the viability of a two-state solution.'

Elisha Medan, an IDF reservist who lost both his legs, met the PM and asked him not to stop the fighting against Hamas and asked that Israel not return to the pre-war reality.

Haaretz journalist Yasmin Levy explained that Smotrich "is not just any minister, but the most dangerous and sly politician in Israel, after Netanyahu."

Rabbis call on government to prevent the entry of Palestinian Arab laborers who may pose a threat into Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Minister Meir Porush explained the need to draft students in pre-military programs early. Many were outraged that such calls came from a minister whose constituents do not serve.

The Finance Minister warned that continual threats to leave the government were not the way to build a partnership or run the country.

'UNRWA lost legitimacy to exist in current form, funds from countries globally are used to strengthen terror infrastructure, pay terrorists,' Defense Min. Gallant stresses.

At Ben Gurion University in southern Israel, students protest decision to leave terror-supporting student in school. 'Those who dance on the blood of our loved ones, can not sit with us in class.'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf promises to support government in resettling Gush Katif: 'War was forced upon us, I'll support correcting terrible injustice.'

Reports say new prisoner swap deal would see Gaza hospitals, bakeries, reopen, and give Gazans freedom of movement throughout entire Strip.

Protesters block entry and exit from Ashdod port, in attempt to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza.

Defense Min. Director General visits towns affected by Hezbollah attacks, assessing damage and coordinating initial rehabilitation efforts where security conditions permit.

Thirty passengers and bus driver exit from rear window after bus collides with private vehicle on highway.

Israel and Egypt are nearing an agreement on how the Philadelphi Route will be controlled after the war with Hamas ends, sources say.

Videos published this morning show masses of Palestinian Arabs entering the town of Mishor Adumim, allegedly without security clearance.

'It is unthinkable that the world should boycott UNRWA while Israel continues to allow it to operate from its capital.'

The two ministers proposed in closed discussions in recent days to limit the transfer of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Prime Minister in a statement: I have red lines - we will not end the war, we will not remove the IDF from the Strip, and we will not release thousands of terrorists.

The hostage families demanded that the Prime Minister accept a new deal, even at the expense of dismantling the coalition. Netanyahu responded that if there is a good deal – he will even agree to pay this price.

National Security Minister called the Prime Minister and demanded to stop sending humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza and to schedule a further Cabinet discussion on the issue.

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors during which he condemned South Africa and UNRWA and told the ambassadors that "Israel is fighting the war of civilization against barbarism."

A senior Likud minister offered to give up the Ministry of Justice to enable Yair Lapid to join the coalition. Chairman of Yesh Atid: 'I will join if Smotrich and Ben Gvir are out.'

Maya and Itay, accompanied by their father, Ilan, told UN ambassadors their personal story starting from the moment of their abduction to Gaza and the more than 50 days they were kept hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

After his son was detained while protesting aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip, Rabbi Leo Dee says he understands why people go to protests. 'They are doing everything they can.'

Netanyahu said that efforts are currently being made to bring the hostages back to Israel but it is best not to publicize the details. 'The more that effort is publicized the further away it gets.'

Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu explained his plan for distributing aid in Gaza: 'Whoever wants to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinians must do it under the IDF’s supervision.'

Protesters have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Israel against the use of closed military zone orders to prevent protests against transferred to Gaza.

Yossi Dagan, the governor of Samaria, hosted Israeli rap stars Subliminal and Hatzel to film a music video dealing with the war.

National Security Minister Itamamr Ben-Gvir denounced the reports of an approaching prisoner exchange agreement in a Knesset address entitled 'The Goat Speech'.

Footage obtained by Arutz Sheva shows police pushing and choking young protesters.

Large numbers of police officers prevent protesters from reaching crossing, ensure trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza.

Islamic convert who returned to Judaism says her return is her 'small contribution to the Jewish people.'
