President Herzog meets with Estonian President Alar Karis
President Herzog meets Estonian President Alar Karis at the Presidential Palace in Tallinn. Discussed were the hostages held by Hamas and the urgent need for a ceasefire and hostage deal.
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Israel Razes Hamas Weapons Factory, Ministers to Discuss Reoccupying Gaza
Israel ramps up pressure on Hamas with weapons factory demolition in Gaza City. Security Cabinet to discuss reoccupying Gaza amid…
Israel Razes Hamas Weapons Factory
Israel continues pressuring Hamas as air strikes and ground operations raze weapons factory in Gaza City. Measures to protect civilians…
FM Sa’ar’s statement to the press at the UN ahead of the special Security Council meeting on the issue of the hostages
FM Sa'ar calls for immediate release of hostages in UN address. Hamas and Islamic Jihad condemned for torture and starvation.
‘Social Strength’: Despite War, Most Israelis Remain Optimistic, Survey Finds
Despite war and recent attacks, most Israelis remain deeply connected and optimistic for the future, according to new survey. Social strength shines through.
Prime Minister’s Office Announcement on behalf of Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch
Israeli citizen Salah Abu-Hussein, released from Lebanon after a year, handed over to Coordinator for Hostages Gal Hirsch at Rosh Hanikra crossing.
Israeli Missing for a Year Under Unclear Circumstances Returned From Lebanon
Israeli citizen missing for a year in Lebanon returned to Israel following Red Cross mediation. No prisoners exchanged. Netanyahu praises the positive
Suspected Terror Attack Thwarted at Hebron Checkpoint
Suspected terror attack foiled at Hebron checkpoint. Security forces neutralize suspect carrying suspicious object. No casualties reported.
IDF Pursues Gunman After Attempted Terror Attack on Jewish Farmers
IDF pursues gunman after thwarted terror attack on Jewish farmers near Adei Ad in Binyamin region. Attacker's weapon jammed, farmer lightly wounded, IDF on
Armed Terror Attack Foiled in Binyamin Region
Armed terror attack foiled near Malachei HaShalom in Binyamin region. Shepherd wounded, IDF conducting searches.
Israel Prepares Major Offensive on Gaza City, Mobilizing Tens of Thousands of Troops
Israeli military prepares major offensive on Gaza City, mobilizing tens of thousands of troops. Operation "Gideon’s Chariots B" underway.
Israeli Soldiers Repel Major Hamas Attack on Elite Recon Unit
Israeli forces repel major Hamas attack on elite recon unit in Khan Yunis, Gaza. 3 soldiers wounded, 9 attackers killed. Airstrikes ongoing.
Knesset Committee Authorizes Call-Up of 430,000 Reservists Amid Haredi Draft Dispute
Israeli parliamentary committee authorizes call-up of 430,000 reservists amid Haredi draft dispute. Knesset extends emergency powers as war in Gaza intensifies.
Joint statement from the police spokeswomen and the Tax Authority spokeswomen: An attempt to smuggle MDMA worth approximately 5,000,000 NIS into Israel was foiled last night at Ben-Gurion Airport
Attempt to smuggle 14 kg of MDMA worth 5,000,000 NIS into Israel foiled at Ben-Gurion Airport. Suspect arrested, investigation ongoing.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: More Israeli Women Join Frontline Military Units
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Over 5,000 Israeli women now serving in frontline military units, marking a historic milestone in IDF history.