Eliya Cohen recounts being held in captivity with Ori Danino
Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen told the parents of Ori Danino about their son's strength in Hamas captivity.
Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen told the parents of Ori Danino about their son's strength in Hamas captivity.


MK Simcha Rothman rejects alternative plans for the Gaza Strip such as that proposed by MK Yair Lapid, and calls on Israel to adopt Trump's plan, both for the day after and to 'open the gates of hell' on Hamas.

Thousands of Israelis across the country wrapped tefillin at special orange tefillin stands during the funeral of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas.

Yair Horn, who was recently freed after 498 days in captivity, calls on the international community to ensure the return of the 63 remaining hostages, including his younger brother Eitan.
Foreign Minister Sa’ar warns that Iran has already enriched enough uranium for 'a couple of bombs' and points out its growing influence in Judea and Samaria.

'Either we delay the Draft Law and hold elections in the summer, or we demand the Draft Law before the budget, and the government lasts its term.'

Dana Silberman Sitton, sister of murdered hostage Shiri Bibas and aunt to Ariel and Kfir Bibas, tearfully mourns their loss. 'I hope you're up there embraced by Mom and Dad.'

Funeral for Ariel, Kfir, and Shiri Bibas leaves Rishon Lezion for Nir Oz cemetery; thousands stand along the roadsides, waving Israeli flags and paying last respects.

'The truth is on our side': First collaboration between Israel's Ministry of Heritage and Israeli mission to the UN.

Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a moment of silence in court in memory of Shir, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were murdered in Hamas captivity.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel slams BBC for film featuring son of Hamas official, notes UK taxpayers paid for it, to the tune of £400,000. 'If there have been payments to Hamas terrorists, those responsible must go.'

Speaking at Sovereignty Conference, US Senator Ted Cruz stresses Jewish nation's inherent right to the Land of Israel, encourages Israeli government to stand strong.

Released hostage Daniella Gilboa shares that due to concerns of being overheard, she and the other IDF lookouts taught themselves to sing the traditional 'Shalom Aleichem' in Arabic. Watch.

Chairman of the National Security Committee MK Bismuth opened this morning's session with a minute of silence in memory of the Bibas family.

Knesset building lit up in orange; Speaker Amir Ohana will open the Knesset plenum session with a minute of silence.

Ari Rosenfeld, NCO involved in the Prime Minister’s Office document leak case, asks to remove electronic handcuff, as his trial will probably begin only in 2026.

The families of hostages who are still being held in Gaza delivered a statement calling for the implementation of phase 2 of the ceasefire so that their loved ones can be freed.

Dvir, brother of hostage Bar Kupershtein, speaks with Arutz Sheva: 'I'm happy that many hostages have come home. It gives us hope that Bar will come back.'

Students at a high school in Ramat Gan collected money and purchased a pair of tefillin, which they put on one by one during breaks, angering the school principal.

Oded Lifshitz, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, is laid to rest.

Israeli President delivers eulogy at funeral of Oded Lifshitz, calls for State Commission of Inquiry into failures that led to the October 7 massacre,

On the anniversary of the disappearance of Hymanut Kassou, the National Security Committee held a meeting today to investigate the Israel Police's failure to find her.

Released hostage Omer Shem Tov published a post on social media thanking the soldiers, the people of Israel, and G-d. 'I felt your prayers, and even in the darkness I had light.'

The IRGC is strengthening air defense and preparedness, particularly around nuclear sites.

Released hostage Romi Gonen posted about finally receiving surgery on her hand after more than a year in captivity.

During the Besheva and Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference Minister Miri Regev, who served as IDF Spokeswoman during the forced evacuation of Jews from the Gaza Strip, called to reverse the move.

MK Ofir Katz denied the request by the Labor Party to change its name to the 'Democrats.' 'Change the name to the Anarchist Party, and then I will happily approve it.'

Agam Berger, captured from the Nahal Oz base during the October 7th massacre, shares details of her 482-day captivity.

Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council and the Binyamin Regional Council, speaks at Yesha Council’s Sovereignty Conference: "We are expanding the legitimacy of sovereignty in the United States, but the decision will be made in Israel."

After Channel 13 News claims that a statement by Ben Gvir led to a deterioration in the conditions of hostages in Gaza, the MK fires back.

PM Netanyahu speaks with released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen, who invited him to visit Kibbutz Nir Oz: 'We have different opinions, but I always believed that your considerations were professional.'

Bibas family's lawyer Dana Pugach makes public appeal to refrain from publishing details about the horrific murder of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir without the family's permission.

3 weeks after he was freed, Keith Siegel returns to his home in Kfar Aza, from which he was kidnapped on October 7, 2023. 'A flood of traumatic and painful memories that will forever remain etched in my body and mind.'

Released hostage Omer Wenkert says he will fight for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks at the 22nd Besheva and Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference, warning Iranian threat 'most significant and existential' to Israel and calling to expand IDF's ranks, including by bringing in haredi 'brothers and partners.'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the 22nd Jerusalem Conference, urging unity among Israelis. ' The people of Israel are extraordinary — diverse, fascinating — and each family has its own story.'

As per the family's request, the funeral will be limited to invitees only, but the public may honor the memory of Shiri and her sons Ariel and Kfir, accompanying the funeral procession by holding Israeli flags along the roadside.

Israeli journalist and soccer announcer Saeed Hassanein called the IDF an occupying army and Israel an enemy.

Released hostage Keith Siegel published a video message to US President Trump urging him to continue pushing for the release of the hostages.

The southern border communities of Israel are witnessing a remarkable transformation. In Nir Oz, a community that has shown incredible resilience, we're planting new fruit orchards that symbolize both memorial and renewal.

Israel Prize laureate and presidential candidate Miriam Peretz stresses need for unity, sharing the Jewish nation's eternal lessons on how to grow from crises.

Ehud Olmert reveals map proposed to Mahmoud Abbas in 2008 for Israeli-Palestinian peace, depicting a Palestinian state on 94% of the 'West Bank'. It included land swaps and a governance plan for holy sites.

Mayor Reuven Danilovich of Be'er Sheva expressed surprise and concern over requests to remove Tefilin stands from public areas.

Light snow falls in Jerusalem as storm 'Coral' reaches its peak, snow expected to become light rainfall later on.

Sigi Cohen, mother of Eliya who was freed from Hamas captivity, speaks about his observance of mitzvot while in captivity.

The families of captivity survivors Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, and Tal Shoham, addressed the press after their loved ones' release.

Following court's recommendation, attorney on behalf of the petitioners offered the municipality a compromise, but the latter refused and insisted businesses open on the Sabbath.

The families of captivity survivors Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed addressed the media, Sha'aban al-Sayed attacked Hamas: 'We saw Hamas making spins and cheap politics on the back of a mentally ill person.'

Snow begins to fall in the higher neighborhoods of Jerusalem. On Monday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with temperatures lower than usual.

'We are suffering indescribable pain,' says Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden, who learned of his wife and sons' murder after his release from Hamas captivity.

The unique mezuzah, crafted from trees damaged in the terrorist attack at the Nova music festival in Re'im, was presented this week to the Israeli Consulate in New York.

'Warm embrace, love and strength that you have sent us from all over Israel and the world strengthen us and accompany us during these moments of crisis,' say family members of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir.

Aharon Rabi, the grandfather of Eliya Cohen, who returned from Hamas captivity after over 500 days, recited the Havdalah prayer and shared the emotional reunion with his grandson, the hardships he went through in captivity, and his strengthened faith.

'Pain and sorrow are there, but they cannot overshadow the beauty of this moment; seeing him with his three little girls,' says father of released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen.

White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said he will arrive in the region on Wednesday to discuss an extension to phase one of the hostage and ceasefire deal.

Iris Haim speaks about the letter released hostage Karina Ariev sent her, 'Yotam's words kept me going during captivity.'

'Missionaries operate in Samaria and Jerusalem communities, under false teachings of Torah observance,' says Rabbi Benjamin Kluger.

Niva Wenkert shared a moving and funny story about the moment she reunited with her son after his release from Hamas captivity. 'Mom, I brought you something from the duty-free.'

Inbal Tzach, cousin of released hostage Tal Shoham, said, "He is very strong mentally and emotionally." On the families of the abductees: "A family I did not choose but it is for life."

The mother of one of the hostages that was brought to the release ceremony on Saturday but not freed shares the turmoil the video caused her.
