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Hamas threatens to harden stance in future hostage negotiations

Hamas threatens to adopt a tougher approach in future hostage exchange talks, citing unmet conditions following its release of IDF soldier Edan Alexander, demands immediate aid to Gaza and a permanent ceasefire.

Hamas threatens to harden stance in future hostage negotiations

MK Kroizer receives suspicious envelope

Suspicious envelope delivered to the home of MK Yitzhak Kroizer triggered major police investigation, suggesting possible hazardous materials.

MK Kroizer receives suspicious envelope

Benny Gantz on Samaria shooting attack: Human monsters

Chairman of the National Unity Party responds to shooting attack in Samaria: "Against this murderous terror, we must act with strength and determination." Netanyahu: “A horrific attack, we will settle the score with the terrorists.”

Benny Gantz on Samaria shooting attack: Human monsters

Terrorism rebranded as ‘armed resistance against civilians’

Hamas massacring women and children is "resistance" according to Peter Beinart but, as in Africa, it is Islamist attempted "genocide" by definition and their own admission. Opinion.

Terrorism rebranded as ‘armed resistance against civilians’

Islamic Jihad:

IDF kills head of Islamic Jihad terror cell in Jenin

'We tried to get him several times, he had a rare ability to plan large attacks,' a source in IDF's Central Command says.

IDF kills head of Islamic Jihad terror cell in Jenin

UK extends detention of seven Iranians suspected of terror plot

British counter-terrorism authorities secure extended detention for seven Iranian nationals linked to two separate investigations, citing ongoing complex inquiries.

UK extends detention of seven Iranians suspected of terror plot

Suspect arrested

Hamas symbols and weapons seized in eastern Jerusalem

Jerusalem District Police raid a house in Sur Baher, seizing a Hamas flag, two pistols, hundreds of bullets, magazines, and M16 rifle parts.

Hamas symbols and weapons seized in eastern Jerusalem

Houthis threaten: We will impose an aerial blockade on Israel

The military spokesperson of the Houthis in Yemen announces the imposition of a "comprehensive aerial blockade on Israel."

Houthis threaten: We will impose an aerial blockade on Israel

Plea bargain:

Up to 5 years imprisonment for planning Ben Gvir assassination

Beersheba District Court reaches plea bargain of 3.5-5 years imprisonment in sentence against those involved in planning assassination of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Ben Gvir: 'Disgrace.'

Up to 5 years imprisonment for planning Ben Gvir assassination

IDF:

Cache with hundreds of combat items located in Hebron

Security forces arrest suspect in arms sales after discovering large cache in women's clothing store in Hebron.

Cache with hundreds of combat items located in Hebron

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Elimination of terrorist who murdered 3 in Funduq attack

The police have released documentation of the elimination of Mohammad Zakarana, the third terrorist from the Islamic Jihad squad that carried out the deadly shooting attack in Kafr Funduq.

Elimination of terrorist who murdered 3 in Funduq attack

3.5 months later:

Third terrorist from Funduq terror attack eliminated

Mohammad Zakarana, the third terrorist in the cell which carried out a deadly shooting attack earlier this year, is eliminated in Qabatiya alongside an additional terrorist.

Third terrorist from Funduq terror attack eliminated

Terror suspect shot while fleeing forces and is arrested

Uncover forces arrested a terror suspect who they shot when he attempted to flee.

Terror suspect shot while fleeing forces and is arrested

2 citizens charged with planning terror attack on Temple Mount

Indictment filed against 2 Galilee residents for contact with terrorist elements, planning a stabbing attack on the Temple Mount and attempting to join the Tulkarm Brigades.

2 citizens charged with planning terror attack on Temple Mount

10 years later:

Terrorist from Pisgat Ze'ev stabbing attack released

Ahmad Manasra, who participated in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem at the age of 13, was released from prison after serving nine and a half years.

Terrorist from Pisgat Ze'ev stabbing attack released

Terrorists in Syria threaten Israel

Masses in Aleppo were filmed chanting 'We kill ourselves for Allah' and calling for armed conflict with Israel.

Terrorists in Syria threaten Israel

Battle against ISA Jewish Division intensifies

Yesha Council heads claim Shin Bet's Jewish Division is 'an intelligence body that acts only against Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria by using illegal measures.'

Battle against ISA Jewish Division intensifies

401 terrorists arrested, 13 killed

Ramadan terror attacks in Judea and Samaria drop by 80% in a year

Only three significant terror attacks originated in Judea and Samaria during Ramadan in 2025, compared to 27 in the previous year.

Ramadan terror attacks in Judea and Samaria drop by 80% in a year

Neutralizing terror leaders as an effective strategy

Targeting terror leaders is not just a small tactic—it is a must. But it cannot stand alone in the fight against terror groups which ignore human values, attack civilians, and threaten regional and global security. Op-ed.

Neutralizing terror leaders as an effective strategy

The price of terror

Palestinian Authority to pay Israel for attacks

Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves bill that will require the Palestinian Authority to compensate the State of Israel for payments made to terrorists.

Palestinian Authority to pay Israel for attacks

ISIS:

Israeli Arab who pledged allegiance to ISIS arrested

Police and Shin Bet arrest 17-year-old Israeli Arab from Jisr az-Zarqa, suspected of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning to carry out a major attack in central Israel.

Israeli Arab who pledged allegiance to ISIS arrested

80 wanted suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria this week

In counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria, security forces eliminated two terrorists, apprehended approximately 80 wanted suspects, and confiscated dozens of weapons, including explosive devices, munitions, and additional combat equipment.

80 wanted suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria this week

'Dangerous for Jews'

Azerbaijani rabbi slams assault of rabbi in France

Rabbi Zamir Isayev slams France following attack on Orléans rabbi, says France's left-wing government 'only issues statements without doing enough to protect the community.'

Azerbaijani rabbi slams assault of rabbi in France

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White flag and Star of David at mass demonstrations in Gaza

Demonstrations in Gaza call for the removal of Hamas, demonstrators waved banners: 'Hamas does not represent us.

White flag and Star of David at mass demonstrations in Gaza

En route to training:

Border Police officer: 'This is how we eliminated terrorist'

'We arrived with two vehicles and aligned behind them until we killed the terrorist,' officer of team that eliminated terrorist relates.

Border Police officer: 'This is how we eliminated terrorist'

Antisemitism in France:

French Rabbi attacked and bitten

Nine-year-old son of Orléans Rabbi witnesses violent attack against his father, attacker was arrested shortly after.

French Rabbi attacked and bitten

Israeli on paraglider causes panic on southern border

Suspicious movement identified near kibbutzim on southern border leads to deployment of IDF forces and closure of road.

Israeli on paraglider causes panic on southern border

Israeli businessman says he transferred money to PMs spokesman

Israeli businessman says he transferred money from former White House aid Jay Footlik, lobbyist for the Qatari government, to Eli Feldstein, who worked in the Prime Minister's office.

Israeli businessman says he transferred money to PMs spokesman

PA Arab disguises as religious Jew, breaks into Gush Etzion homes

Indictment filed against Palestinian Arab who disguised as a local resident and broke into numerous homes in Gush Etzion

PA Arab disguises as religious Jew, breaks into Gush Etzion homes

Saved by a miracle:

'I saw a laser pointed at me - I had a Purim miracle'

Shneur Zalman was injured in a shooting attack near Ariel - and survived by miracle. 'I heard a string of nearly 20 bullets hit the vehicle, I ran for 10 minutes with a bullet in my hand.'

'I saw a laser pointed at me - I had a Purim miracle'

Suspect at-large

One wounded in shooting attack near Ariel

An 18-year-old Israeli man was moderately wounded on Wednesday when a terrorist opened fire at him near a new farm next to the Western Ariel Industrial Zone.

One wounded in shooting attack near Ariel

Footage from helmet camera:

Soldiers exchange fire with terrorists in Jenin

Footage from helmet camera of Special Operations Unit fighters fighting terrorists in Jenin, two terrorists killed and one wounded.

Soldiers exchange fire with terrorists in Jenin

Lawyer tries to smuggle phone, found carrying a weapon

Prison Service soldiers catch a Palestinian Arab lawyer trying to smuggle a cell phone to his imprisoned brother, investigation finds he is carrying a weapon and indictment is filed against him.

Lawyer tries to smuggle phone, found carrying a weapon

Threats to Manhattan synagogue

Utah man faces terrorism charges

Luis Ramirez, a Utah man accused of threatening a Manhattan synagogue, faces charges of terrorism and hate crimes.

Utah man faces terrorism charges

Miracle in Samaria:

Major bomb attack against security forces thwarted

Bomb with 100 kg of explosives dismantled before it could be used to commit a significant terrorist attack.

Major bomb attack against security forces thwarted

'We were right there':

Volunteers saved from bus explosion

While scanning buses at the terminal, another explosion was heard nearby, and the team went to investigate as the third explosion occurred.

Volunteers saved from bus explosion

Bereaved son:

'Releasing murderer is like my father is being murdered again'

Micah Avni reacts to the expected release of the terrorist who murdered his father, Richard Lakin.

'Releasing murderer is like my father is being murdered again'

Ari Fuld's brother:

We're happy hostages are returning, pained at terrorists' release

Eitan Fuld, brother of terror victim Ari Fuld who was murdered in Gush Etzion, shares his family's reaction to the news that Ari's murderer will be released in the Hamas deal.

We're happy hostages are returning, pained at terrorists' release

Suspected terror attack:

Woman attacked with ax in Jerusalem's Old City

A woman of about 50 moderately wounded in the Old City of Jerusalem after being attacked by a man armed with an ax.

Woman attacked with ax in Jerusalem's Old City

Terrorist sentenced:

East JM resident gets 27 years in prison for attempted murder

Court sentences Ahmed Nasla to 27 years in prison for attempts to murder two Jews in Hizma. State Attorney request forty years, claiming these were serious terrorist attacks.

East JM resident gets 27 years in prison for attempted murder

Bereaved wife:

Dana Yung begged her husband not to go back to reserve duty

Dana Yung eulogizes her husband, murdered in Tuesday's terrorist attack in the Jordan Valley: 'He was phenomenally clever; he had zero ego.'

Dana Yung begged her husband not to go back to reserve duty

Terror victim's widow:

'We are in pain, we will be happy; you are always in our hearts'

'Thank you for our beautiful years together,' Gal Friedman eulogizes her husband Tzvi, murdered in a terror attack in the Jordan Valley.

'We are in pain, we will be happy; you are always in our hearts'

Under new government

Belgium adopting pro-Israel policy

According to the coalition agreements, Belgium will impose sanctions against Palestinian Arab incitement, support the fight against the Iranian nuclear program, and work to stop Hamas funding within its territory.

Belgium adopting pro-Israel policy

Including Zakaria Zubeidi:

Israel to release 110 terrorists, 33 serving life terms, tomorrow

In exchange for the 3 hostages who will be returned tomorrow, dozens of terrorists serving life sentences for murder will be set free from Israeli prisons. Among the released terrorists will be Zakaria Zubeidi.

Israel to release 110 terrorists, 33 serving life terms, tomorrow

The Investigative Project on Terrorism:

There is no peace with a rape-regime

We, the Jewish People, are not going to walk like sheep to the slaughter. Op-ed.

There is no peace with a rape-regime

Australia:

Suspected terrorist attack on Sydney synagogue thwarted

Police find caravan of explosives, investigating whether Sydney synagogue was targeted.

Suspected terrorist attack on Sydney synagogue thwarted

ANALYSIS:

What led to the IDF op in Jenin—and why it won’t be the last

The city is a magnet for weapons, Iranian and Hamas-fueled terrorism, and gunmen who are increasingly using deadly IEDs, and blatantly use mosques, schools and hospitals.

What led to the IDF op in Jenin—and why it won’t be the last

Report:

Mossad to work preventing attacks abroad by released terrorists

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs warns of the danger posed by those terrorists who are being exiled from Israel rather than released in Judea and Samaria or Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal.

Mossad to work preventing attacks abroad by released terrorists

Kedumim Council head:

Elimination of terrorists from Funduq 'awe-inspiring'

Forces from the ISA and the IDF's Duvdevan Unit eliminated two of the terrorists who carried out a deadly shooting attack in Funduq about two weeks ago, Kedumim's Ozel Vatik confirms. 'With G-d's help, the days of the third terrorist are also numbered.'

Elimination of terrorists from Funduq 'awe-inspiring'

Interior Minister cancels residency of terrorist from Abu Dis

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel revokes permanent residency permit of a terrorist from Abu Dis, due to his involvement in terrorism.

Interior Minister cancels residency of terrorist from Abu Dis

Following terrorists' release:

Jerusalem Minister demands reinforced security for city

Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush urges security reinforcements for Jerusalem similar to steps taken in Judea and Samaria, warns release of convicted terrorists places millions at risk.

Jerusalem Minister demands reinforced security for city

In exchange for 3 hostages:

90 terrorists to be released to Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem

As Hamas frees 3 female hostages, Israel will free 90 terrorists, 30 for each hostage. 78 terrorists will be released into Judea and Samaria, while 12 will be released into eastern Jerusalem.

90 terrorists to be released to Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem

Ari Fuld's brother:

'The release of his murderer hurts because of the next victims'

Eitan Fuld, brother of terror victim Ari Fuld, who was murdered in a terror attack in Gush Etzion, responds to news that his brother's murderer will be released on Sunday: 'The enemy celebrates, but it's a temporary celebration.'

'The release of his murderer hurts because of the next victims'

Ceasefire deal: An eye-opener on terrorism and the value of life

The deal offers the world a sobering reflection on how life is valued differently by each side. Opinion.

Ceasefire deal: An eye-opener on terrorism and the value of life

Indictment filed against terrorist who murdered woman in Herzliya

Indictment under aggravating circumstances filed against terrorist who murdered Ludmila Lipovsky in Herzliya while shouting 'Allahu Akbar.'

Indictment filed against terrorist who murdered woman in Herzliya

State Attorney's Office:

'Death sentence to all terrorists who participated in 10/7'

'The longer we delay the process, the more it works against us,' says Attorney Moran Gez, a member of the team responsible for filing indictments against Nukhba terrorists.

'Death sentence to all terrorists who participated in 10/7'

Palestinian date:

1,146 shooting attacks carried out in Judea and Samaria in 2024

A Palestinian information center published data regarding the 5,919 various acts of terror carried out by Arabs over the past year.

1,146 shooting attacks carried out in Judea and Samaria in 2024

Kedumim Council head:

Closure of stores in Al Funduq to continue

Ozel Vatik, head of the Kedumim Council, promises the security situation in the area will not return to what it used to be, community won't get used to waiting for the next terror attack.

Closure of stores in Al Funduq to continue

New Years rammer made bombs with rare chemical, nails

Shamsud-Din Jabbar packed 2 bombs with nails to kill even more people after his deadly ramming attack in New Orleans, used a compound that had never been used in a terrorist attack in the West before.

New Years rammer made bombs with rare chemical, nails

10 years later:

Charlie Hebdo marks anniversary of deadly attack

French satirical newspaper unveils special edition commemorating 10 years since deadly attack on its offices by Islamist terrorists. The front cover features a cartoon celebrating the paper’s resilience with the caption “Indestructible!”

Charlie Hebdo marks anniversary of deadly attack