Israel and US considering withdrawing from ICJ
Minister Ron Dermer coordinating moves regarding a joint withdrawal from the court with senior Trump administration officials, on behalf of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Minister Ron Dermer coordinating moves regarding a joint withdrawal from the court with senior Trump administration officials, on behalf of Prime Minister Netanyahu.


Amit Soussana speaks at an event honoring victims of hostilities about her anticipation of meeting Keith Siegel after his release from captivity.

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar suggests establishing a dedicated IDF corps for haredim amidst the political impasse around the conscription law.

Ilan Dalal, the father of the hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, said that the only thing that could bring his son and the other hostages home is a long-term ceasefire and withdrawal from Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking President Trump for his strong support and noted that Hamas's demands for a ceasefire are 'totally unacceptable.'

Gadi Eisenkot is seeking to unite his party with Yesh Atid, forming a center-left party that will compete with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's rising popularity in the next elections.

Released hostage Emily Demari spoke today about the ordeal of losing her fingers in the October 7th massacre. She had a second surgery upon returning to Israel to heal the chronic pain from the surgery in Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

MPs knocked on doors in the city in an effort to locate yeshiva students who had ignored repeated summonses to report for duty.

Survivors of Hamas captivity Omer Shem Tov, Keith, and Aviv Siegel were invited to join a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House, at the initiative of Miriam Adelson.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid faced backlash for derogatory remarks about Orit Strook in a podcast.

Radical haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak after police arrested a non-haredi draft dodger at Ben Gurion airport.

MK Simcha Rothman told Arutz Sheva that as long as Ukraine continues to criticize Israel, Israel should not pick a side between it and the US and even between it and Russia.

The cabinet committee approved a free vote on the bill to regulate the use of cannabis, without party lines.

MK Elazar Stern (Yesh Atid) denounced a new shopping center for planning to remain open seven days a week.

The Israeli-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist will spearhead strengthening ties between Jewish communities worldwide and the State of Israel.

Shlomo Mansour, who was murdered on October 7th after being abducted by terrorists, was laid to rest in Kibbutz Kissufim.

Omer Wenkert, who was recently released from Hamas captivity, posted a farewell post to his girlfriend Kim Damti, who was murdered during the massacre at the Nova music festival.

Economy Minister Nir Barkat issues apology following his remarks on Channel 12 program, in which he stated that he was "dealing with more important matters" when asked if he had watched the interview of captivity survivor Eli Sharabi.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admits for the first time that the staff in his military secretariat received a message the night before October 7 containing several signs indicating that Hamas was preparing for an attack.

The buyback is intended to prevent parent company Unilever from marketing their products in Israel, a practice B&J claims is against the company's views.

Chairman of United Torah Judaism, Yitzhak Goldknopf, sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that the state budget does not reflect their agreements.

Kobi and Idit, parents of hostage Alon Ohel, bring Torah scroll into Alon's room, praying for his recovery and release from Gaza.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara must approve firing of ISA chief Ronen Bar, Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon insists.

Released hostage Omer Shem-Tov was released from hospital care today and made his way home accompanied by a heavy police escort and cheering crowds.

'I will never be able to pay you back for what you have done to me, it moves me to know that it was important to so many people that I return home.'

Nimrod Cohen appeared in the background of a video released by Hamas showing the Horn brothers.

Omer Shem Tov, freed from Hamas captivity earlier this month, is released from the hospital and returns home to Herzliya, is greeted by city residents who gathered to greet him.

'To my fellow hostages - go to the corner of your rooms and sing with me.'

Magen David Adom evacuates three children in serious and critical condition, two men in moderate condition, after serious car crash.

Seventeen injured, five moderately, after fire breaks out in Tiberias.

Udi Idan, brother of Tsachi who was murdered in Hamas captivity, gives moving eulogy at his funeral: You were a principled and modest man, a caring family man and an exemplary father. You didn't deserve such an end.

The Israeli negotiation team is expected to return from Cairo on Friday evening after a day of talks on extending the first phase of the hostage deal and the ceasefire in Gaza.

An Airports Authority statement warns that all air and land ports of entry will be closed, potentially stranding Israelis and Egypt and Jordan.

Felix Kimutai from Kenya emerged as the champion in the men's marathon category, finishing in 2:12:13 hours but fell short of breaking the Tel Aviv Marathon record set in 2023.

Omer Wenkert, who was released after 505 days in captivity, took to Instagram to declare his victory over captivity.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed that instead, Israel should annex Gaza until the hostages are returned.

Funeral procession for murdered hostage whose body was returned this week begins with farewell ceremony at the home stadium of Hapoel Tel Aviv, the team Tsachi was a fan of.

Tens of thousands expected to accompany Tsachi Idan on his final journey after his body was returned this week. His daughter Maayan was murdered in front of him on October 7.

Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yechezkeli explains the complexities of Ramadan in light of the ongoing war.

MKs from both the coalition and opposition supported increased efforts to find Hymanut Kassou, with some alleging she had been abducted.

Ministerial Committee for Legislation to discuss bill proposed by MK Dan Illouz to apply sovereignty over the Jerusalem envelope: "Sovereignty is not a slogan, but a historical, legal, and moral obligation."

Beilinson Hospital says captivity survivor Tal Shoham has been discharged after completing the required tests.

Gadi Mozes, who was released after 482 days in captivity, delivers his first public statement since being freed, describes the harsh conditions under which he was held and calls on the Prime Minister to act to secure the release of the remaining hostages.

Eli Sharabi, who returned from Hamas captivity, shared that while he was never a religious person, during the darkest moments, of all time, he discovered the faith.

Billboards in main cities in the US intend to memorialize and emphasize the tragedy of October 7th, and to emphasize the unbearable cruelty of Hamas and the other terror organizations in the Gaza Strip.

A new awareness video illustrates the kidnapping event and the horrors of captivity through the eyes of Kfir Bibas, a 9-month-old redhead baby who was kidnapped and murdered along with his 4-year-old brother and their mother, Shiri Bibas.

PM Netanyahu meets freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel. Keith tells the PM that despite being freed, 'For me, the story is not over yet—I am responsible for the remaining hostages.'

A public memorial ceremony will be held at Bloomfield Stadium on Friday morning organized by the Hapoel Tel Aviv supporters' club which Tsachi was a member of.

Rabbi Kalman Ber writes condolence letter to former hostage whose wife and 4-year-old and 9-month-old sons were murdered in captivity.

Department of Internal Police Investigation has not collected any testimonies from witnesses or spoken with families of the Jews who were shot by police in Ramat Gilad in January despite requests.

Nir Oz mourns hostage Itzhak Elgarat following positive identification of his body at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute.

Yair, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has filed a libel lawsuit worth 175,000 shekels against physicist Dr. Avshalom Elitzur.

Family of murdered hostage Tsachi Idan announces that his body was identified by the Abu Kabir forensic institute, says he will be laid to rest alongside his murdered daughter.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog mourns hostages Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mantzur, whose bodies were returned Wednesday night.

Hostages Ohad Yahalomi has been positively identified as one of the bodies returned overnight.

Abu Kabir forensic institute positively identifies the bodies of the four hostages returned to Israel late Wednesday night.

Supreme Court president Yitzhak Amit has faced unusual resistance from other highly placed officials. What stands behind this opposition?

Coffins containing the bodies of hostgages Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur, and Itzik Elgarat transferred to Red Cross and from there handed over to the IDF, before being taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for an identification process. At the same time, more than 600 terrorists are being released.

Heads of the Yesha Council, ministers, Knesset members, and local authority leaders take part in Sovereignty Conference, speak about the unique opportunity to advance Israel’s sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Following the announcement about the return of the body of hostage Itzik Elgarat, his brother Dani publishes poignant letter expressing his deep pain and sense of personal failure.
