Israel News
הירש גולדברג-פולין ז"ל בסרטון הטרור הפסיכולוגי שפרסם חמאס
How the murder of 6 hostages became a ‘Mini-October 7’
The execution of six Israeli hostages, including global figure Hersh Goldberg-Polin, has triggered global trauma and grief, sparking discussions on empathy, justice and the psychological impact of violence and denial 
Shira Dicker/The Media Line | 12:04 | 09.09.24
מימין למעלה: הירש גולדברג-פולין, עדן ירושלמי, אורי דנינו. מימין למטה: אלמוג סרוסי, כרמל גת, אלכס לובנוב
IDF presents shocking video of tunnel where 6 hostages were murdered
Security Cabinet ministers were shown a video recorded by IDF forces, revealing the narrow tunnel where the hostages were held under brutal conditions, too cramped to stand; Video will also be shown to the families to let them decide if it should be released to the public; 'Extremely tough to watch'
Itamar Eichner, Hadar Gil-Ad | 11:21 | 09.09.24
תושבים מפונים מקריית שמונה
Displaced Israelis face medical difficulties far from home
Dr. Eyal Fuchs has eiher been serving in the reserves since October 7 or treating displaced Israelis with unique medical challenges; 'They are not under regular medical supervision and suffer from continued stress'
Dr. Eyal Fuchs | 10:00 | 09.09.24
ביבי בנימין נתניהו, תיעוד של סינוואר, ג'ו ביידן נשיא ארה"ב,
Israel's hostage envoy: 'Hamas is not really negotiating'
Gal Hirsch tells summit he believes that if Israel gets all the hostages and  Gaza is demilitarized it will agree to safe passage for Hamas to leave; US is considering presenting a new outline for a cease-fire and hostage release, but won't if it assumes that Israel and Hamas have no intention of compromising
Itamar Eichner | 08:38 | 09.09.24
מסיבת טבע לא חוקית על גבול ירדן בסמוך לקיבוץ שדה אליהו
Dozens of teens throw illegal rave at Israel-Jordan border
Israel police says an undercover patrol spotted a gathering in a field near Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, right by the Jordanian border; Officers called for backup and identified dozens of minors drinking alcohol and dancing to music
Israel Moskovitz | 07:54 | 09.09.24
מימין למעלה: הירש גולדברג-פולין, עדן ירושלמי, אורי דנינו. מימין למטה: אלמוג סרוסי, כרמל גת, אלכס לובנוב
Six murdered hostages could not stand up, had trouble breathing and were starved
Before being brutally shot and killed by Hamas terrorists in a narrow Rafah tunnel, Hersh, Eden, Uri, Almog, Carmel and Alex survived 330 days in captivity living in inhumane conditions - they cleaned themselves with the water they drank and only two could lie down at a time; Their emaciated and neglected bodies were found with gunshots to their heads  
Yael Ciechanover | 00:29 | 09.09.24
תיעוד מפעילות כוחות אוגדה 162 והשמדת התוואים התת-קרקעים בציר פילדלפי
Biden administration should call out Egypt for helping smuggle supplies to Hamas
Senior Israeli officials are expected to ask AIPAC to demand the US also increase the pressure on Cairo to reach a cease-fire and hostage deal; 'The time has come for them to recognize Egyptian responsibility,' said an Israeli official, including  Egypt's alleged role in arming Hamas and potential economic motives tied to Cairo's resistance to Israeli presence along  Philadelphi Corridor
Itamar Eichner | 21:48 | 09.08.24
חמ"ל התצפיתניות השרוף בנחל עוז
Parents of slain IDF lookouts sue for recordings of their final moments on October 7
Bereaved families of fallen lookouts petition the Supreme Court for access to recordings and documentation from their daughters' final shifts during the Hamas massacre, demanding accountability and respect after unanswered requests and continued disregard for their emotional closure 
Hadar Gil-Ad | 21:33 | 09.08.24
מליאת הכנסת ביום ה-234 למלחמה
Justice minister must convene committee to select head of High Court, judges rule
Supreme Court has been without a president for a year; Yariv Levin responds by casting doubt on the legitimacy of the next president, who has yet to be chosen 
Gilad Morag, Tova Zimuky, Moran Azulay | 20:35 | 09.08.24
בנימין נתניהו עם המצגת מפת ציר פילדלפי
Netanyahu promises to build barrier on Jordanian border, hold back Iran
After terror attack on border with Jordan, prime minster says solutions to weapons smuggling from the eastern border will be given in the 2025 budget and stresses Iran would have acquired nuclear weapons without his actions
Itamar Eichner | 18:52 | 09.08.24
מהומות בסילוואן
Terrorist released in November hostage-prisoner deal charged with assault
A terrorist from East Jerusalem, who was released from prison following the hostage-prisoner deal in November, threatened to slaughter his younger sister and cut off her head, breaking her hand and his mother's in the incident, according the indictment
Roni Green Shaulov | 17:16 | 09.08.24
יוחנן שחורי יורי בירנבאום
Yuri Birnbaum, Yohanan Shchori, Adrian Marcelo Podsmeser victims of terror attack
The three men worked at the cargo depot at the border crossing and were gunned down from close range; PM says that the attack was carried out by a despicable terrorist  
Elisha Ben Kimon, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 14:48 | 09.08.24
מפקד פיקוד המרכז, מח"ט הבקעה והעמקים ומפקדים נוספים בהערכת מצב בזירת הפיגוע ונשקו של המחבל
West Bank border crossing to Jordan, Palestinians' gateway to the world
Some 14,000 Palestinians cross the Allenby - King Hussein crossing daily and 250,000 workers rely on the crossing to transfer goods and import raw materials for industry
Lior Ben Ari, Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 14:11 | 09.08.24
אילוס חיילים מילואים מילואימניקים
Not sick, high - soldiers eat donated hash-spiked cookies
Civilians arrive at a base in the South with the food they want to give to the troops serving there; after ruling out infections, military begins a probe to confirm that the cookies were spiked with drugs
Korin Elbaz-Alush | 13:36 | 09.08.24
בינימין נתניהו, תוואי תת-קרקע בגובה שלושה מטרים שאותר על ציר פילדלפי, נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי
Cairo may agree to Israeli presence in the Philadelphi Corridor, report
Egyptian agreement depends on a temporary Israeli deployment to the strip of land along the Gaza-Egypt border if U.S. guarantees provided  
Ynet | 12:44 | 09.08.24
זיאד אבו חיה הותקף לאחר שהעביר ביקרות את חמאס
Gazan 'punished' for speaking out against Hamas
Eyewitnesses say armed men sent by Hamas dragged Ziad Abu Haya out of Khan Younis naked while beating him severely after he came out against Hamas' actions
Einav Halabi | 10:58 | 09.08.24
זירת הפיגוע במעבר אלנבי
3 murdered in shooting attack at Israel-Jordan border crossing; all land crossings closed
Terrorist arrives by truck from Jordan, opens fire, killed by security staff; PM says Israel is surrounded by a murderous ideology led by Iran; all land border crossings to Jordan closed  
Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun | 10:28 | 09.08.24
ביבי בנימין נתניהו, תיעוד של סינוואר, ג'ו ביידן נשיא ארה"ב,
Israel 'disappointed' at mediators for not pressuring Hamas
Senior official says Qatar should expel Hamas officials and freeze their bank accounts rather than pressure Prime Minister Netanyahu to make more concessions; claim Hamas hardens positions demanding more convicted murderers be freed  
Itamar Eichner | 07:09 | 09.08.24
דרום לבנון, עזה
As talks stall, IDF gears up for escalation on all fronts
Israel braces for prolonged deadlock without hostage deal, intensifying military pressure on Sinwar in Gaza without harming hostages; in Lebanon, Air Force systematically destroys launchers and intercepts drones, gearing up for major offensive
Ron Ben-Yishai | 01:00 | 09.08.24
'Do not define victory solely by how many Hamas terrorists you eliminate'
Rahm Emanuel, son of an Irgun fighter, has been a top advisor to Obama and mayor of Chicago; now, as US ambassador to Japan, he’s advocating for Israel; he discusses boycotting Nagasaki's mayor for snubbing Israel and meeting freed hostage Noa Argamani
Itamar Eichner | 23:55 | 09.07.24
הפגנה למען החזרתם של החטופים בתל אביב
Protesters rally in Tel Aviv calling for action on hostages
Following speeches from former hostages, demonstrators took to the streets, with some, along with the families of hostages, lighting bonfires
Ynet | 22:34 | 09.07.24
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey's Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against Israel
Turkish president calls for alliance of Islamic countries to counter what he describes as 'growing threat of expansionism' from Israel; 'The only step that will stop Israeli arrogance'
Reuters | 18:57 | 09.07.24
התותח החדש של צה"ל רועם
Behind the scenes of the IDF’s next-gen artillery
At a northern Israel Elbit facility, the IDF's flagship Sigma howitzer project is progressing, set to replace older artillery units; with a rate of eight shells per minute, it could soon see action; 'We’re seeing remarkable test results; there’s no other fully automated howitzer like it in the world'
Yoav Zitun | 16:55 | 09.07.24
תקיפה בכפר פרון בדרום לבנון
Barrage of missiles launched into northern Israel, several dead in IDF strike in central Gaza
Sirens blared as early as 6 AM as multiple communities in Upper and Western Galilee were under Hezbollah fire, likely a retaliation for Israeli Air Force strikes in southern Lebanon the previous night; In Gaza, Israeli forces struck a school-turned-terrorist hub in northern Gaza, and several fatalities were reported in an attack on Nuseirat refugee camp
Gilad Meiri | 08:46 | 09.07.24
סינוואר, ג'ו ביידן
Biden fears of yet another failed deal proposal, Hamas hardened its positions
Sources in Israel assume the US is leaning toward withholding their proposal, having concluded that Hamas is not engaging seriously and has backtracked on several issues
Itamar Eichner | 22:23 | 09.06.24
מביתא אחרי פיזור הצעדה שבה נהרגה האמריקאית
Turkish-US activist shot dead in West Bank; IDF investigating
Army says forces fired at stone-throwing rioter posing a threat during a security operation near Beita; probe launched into reports Turkish-American rights activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, killed by gunfire in the area
Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 18:12 | 09.06.24
עלי ברכה
Senior Hamas official who remained in the shadows: Who are you Ali Baraka
Ali Baraka, who officially oversees Hamas' foreign relations from Lebanon and manages the terror group's ties with Iran; He previously revealed that Hamas spent two years preparing for the October 7 terror attack, relying on Iranian funding while building its capabilities in Gaza
Einav Halabi | 17:46 | 09.06.24
Yahya Sinwar
Sinwar ignores suffering, death of Gazans to rebuild military might, report
Document found on terror leader's computer outlines tactics to manipulate world press to blame Israel, use psychological torture on the families of hostages, maneuver Arab nations to act as buffers to prevent IDF from attacking Strip
Itamar Eichner | 15:15 | 09.06.24
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi deal still possible, Blinken says
Secretary tells press in a briefing in Haiti that there remains an opportunity if a cease-fire deal is reached in Gaza; Riyadh joins Arab, Palestinian demands for Israeli withdrawal from the Philadelphi Corridor  
Reuters | 08:55 | 09.06.24
הירש גולדברג-פולין ז"ל בסרטון הטרור הפסיכולוגי שפרסם חמאס
Hamas posts clip of slain hostage pleading for a deal
In its psychological warfare, Hamas releases clip of Hersh Goldberg-Polin appealing to Biden, Blinken, all Americans to work for his release along with all hostages; family says video must be an immediate wake-up call  
Daniel Edelson, New York | 08:01 | 09.06.24
Middle East minister Hamish Falconer
British minister says ‘painful’ timing for Israel arms sale suspensions
Hamish Falconer says he recognises the pain of the community over the clash with Lammy's statement and hostage funerals but 'timing set by legal process'
Lee Harpin, Jewish News | 20:00 | 09.05.24
בנימין נתניהו
'Hamas can smuggle hostages out of Gaza,' Netanyahu says
Prime minister calls Hamas tunnels under Philadelphi Corridor 'gateway to Iran' in his insistence on Israeli presence along border
Itamar Eichner | 19:12 | 09.05.24
ביקור הרמטכ"ל המצרי אחמד חליפה במעבר רפיח שברצועת עזה
Egypt military chief in surprise visit to Gaza border, Rafah crossing
Egyptian military spokesperson says chief of staff Ahmed Fathy Khalifa arrived to examine the security situation and the measures along the border
Lior Ben Ari | 18:45 | 09.05.24
ביבי בנימין נתניהו, תיעוד של סינוואר, ג'ו ביידן נשיא ארה"ב,
US admits Hamas toughens positions, adding non-starters
An administration official tells reporters 90% of issues in the cease-fire and hostage release deal are agreed but four of 18 paragraphs remain in dispute including freeing hostages and releasing Palestinian prisoners
Itamar Eichner | 18:03 | 09.05.24
תיעוד מהירי לעבר הקונסוליה הישראלית במינכן, גרמניה
Islamist carrying Nazi gun with bayonet, targets Israel Munich consulate, new details on attack
Austrian suspect reportedly enters Germany recently at the entrance to the Nazi crimes Memorial; Hertzog spoke with his German counterpart
Ze'ev Avrahami, Itamar Eichner | 16:06 | 09.05.24
Muhammad Zakaria Zubeidi
IDF confirms it killed son of Jenin terrorist Zubeidi
Muhammad Zakaria Zubeidi, who took part in shooting attacks into Israeli communities and terror activities against IDF soldiers throughout the West Bank, was killed during counterterrorism operation; He is the son of Zakaria Zubeidi, the former Jenin chief of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades who is considered a 'symbol of the Intifada'
Ynet | 15:54 | 09.05.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארצות-הברית ג׳ו ביידן מקיימים כעת פגישה עם משפחות החטופים
US considering unilateral hostage deal with Hamas
Biden administration is considering option amid pressure from families of American hostages and fears Netanyahu won't sign a deal including Gaza cease-fire, according to report 
Daniel Edelson, New York, Alexandra Lukash | 11:44 | 09.05.24
Israel and Taiwan: A common history of survival
Unlike Beijing, Taipei has strongly condemned the October 7 massacre and strengthened its ties with Jerusalem since the Hamas attack as both nations face threats from hostile neighbors
Nathan Greppi | 10:21 | 09.05.24
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The star and the tiger: Israel and India, an ambiguous alliance
India and Israel have built strong military and economic ties since 1992, particularly around counterterrorism; however, India often votes against Israel at the UN, balancing its stance to protect its large workforce in Arab countries
Nathan Greppi | 09:52 | 09.05.24
מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם מטה האו"ם בניו יורק
'They still wake up terrified': UN holds first discussion on Gaza hostages
UN Security Council session convened at urgent request of Ambassador Danny Danon presents harsh reality of Israeli women and children after returning from captivity; Official slams council's refusal to condemn Hamas
Itamar Eichner | 09:39 | 09.05.24
בנימין נתניהו ג'ו ביידן
Hamas rejects new cease-fire proposals, but US is not giving up and is pressuring Israel
US is considering increasing pressure on Netanyahu and will unveil new proposal over the weekend;  Sinwar is not expected to agree to the deal;  State Department: "It's going to require flexibility from the Government of Israel, just as it’s going to require Hamas to finally find a a way to get to yes'
ynet correspondents | 08:17 | 09.05.24
סרטון תעמולה של חמאס בו מופיעה החטופה כרמל גת
'I'm staying strong': Hamas posts propaganda clip featuring slain hostage
New video shows Carmel Gat addressing her family, saying 'My dear family, I hope I have a family to return to'; Gat one of six hostages executed by terrorists
Yael Ciechanover | 00:16 | 09.05.24
משטרת ישראל קלטה מחבלי נוחבה מתחילת מלחמת חרבות ברזל
Police clash with prosecutors: Push for charges against hundreds of Hamas terrorists
US charges against Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, highlight tensions as Israeli police urge prosecution to expedite indictments; political decisions delay legal actions amid hostage negotiations, complicating path to justice for October 7 attacks
Meir Turgeman, Tova Tzimuki | 23:18 | 09.04.24
לצד בובות וציורי קיר בחצר ילדים: המנהרה בה אותרו גופות החטופים
In child's room filled with paintings: IDF reveals footage of tunnel where hostages executed
Military uncovers first video clip of terror tunnel in Rafah whose shaft discovered inside of child's room, from which forces recovered bodies of six hostages
Yoav Zitun | 22:52 | 09.04.24
שיגור כושל של הג'יהאד האיסלאמי. ישראל סיפקה הוכחות שהוביל להרג הילדים בג'באליה
IDF exposes Hamas-Islamic Jihad rift over failed rocket strikes
Secret Hamas document, leaked by IDF, uncovers internal dispute between terror groups after misfired rockets injured Gaza civilians in 2022; 'If 1,000 killed by our own fire, it’s the price of war,' says Islamic Jihad commander
Einav Halabi | 21:53 | 09.04.24
פרוזדור נצרים רצועת עזה
Reservist commanders unveil plan for Hamas defeat, urge immediate action
Retired general proposes that the IDF evacuate the population of northern Gaza and impose a military siege, giving terrorists the choice to surrender or face death
Itamar Eichner | 21:32 | 09.04.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בהצהרה לסוכנויות זרות
Netanyahu: If you want to release the hostages, you’ve got to hold on to the Philadelphi Corridor
PM highlights importance of Israeli presence along Egypt-Gaza border, says US presented final bridging proposal in hostage talks which Hamas rejected
Ynetnews | 19:35 | 09.04.24
המטען שאותר בעגלת תינוק
Israeli forces find explosives in baby stroller during West Bank raid
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits northern West Bank amid terror sweep, emphasizing need for aggressive action to prevent resurging terrorism and strategic use of airstrikes to minimize risk to infantry
Yoav Zitun | 19:02 | 09.04.24
מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם מטה האו"ם בניו יורק
UN’s 'balance' condition sparks outrage ahead of Hamas hostage discussion
Council to hold discussion on hostages in Gaza following urgent request by Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon; Israel’s request for a doctor to brief on abducted children was approved, but only with a parallel briefing on Palestinians
Itamar Eichner | 18:39 | 09.04.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בהצהרה לסוכנויות זרות
'Netanyahu's map is opposed to peace agreement': Egypt irked by PM's press conference, backed by UAE
Cairo reportedly delivered sharp rebuke to Jerusalem after prime minister presents map of Philadelphi Corridor with IDF presence; UAE echoes sentiment
Lior Ben Ari | 18:18 | 09.04.24
אבו מאזן
Court seizes NIS 160 million from PA as part of bereaved families' lawsuit
Court orders frozen funds to be seized by state following accusations Palestinian Authority continues to fund and direct terror against Israelis
Gilad Cohen | 17:11 | 09.04.24
מחנה הפליטים נור א-שמס
Terrorist leader's death sparks shifts in Palestinian refugee camp dynamics
With over 150 homes damaged and 30% of residents fleeing, some in Nur Shams welcome elimination of local terror leader, who, despite his symbolic status, caused harm; Palestinians believe Israel close to defeating terror groups, as calls grow for PA control
Elisha Ben Kimon | 14:45 | 09.04.24
מטוס ראש הממשלה מוכן בנתב"ג
Wing of Zion official state plane grounded for second time
Wing of the prime minister's plane was damaged while being towed to the garage and grounded; It will probably be repaired before the president's flight next week and Netanyahu's flight to the U.S. later this month
Itamar Eichner | 14:04 | 09.04.24
נפילות בקריית שמונה שכונת יובלים
At least 65 rockets in latest Hezbollah attack on North
A home in Kiryat Shmona was on fire after rockets hit the city; residents are warned to remain in or near shelters as the Lebanon-based terror group strikes Upper Galilee in response to an IDF drone strike 
Yair Kraus | 13:30 | 09.04.24
חטיפת גופתה של שני לוק ב 7.10
Execution, mass murder, mutilation, sexual crimes - all in US indictment of Hamas
Seven atrocities - including execution of Nova festival-goers and abduction of Shiri Bibas and her young sons - are detailed in the 38-page document unsealed by US Attorney General Merrick Garland against six senior Hamas leaders, three killed and three still at large, including Yahya Sinwar
Daniel Edelson, New York | 12:07 | 09.04.24
עדותה של סבין תעסה שבן זוגה ובנם הבכור נטבחו באסון ה-7.10
'Take responsibility, understand the horror,' mother of boy murdered by Hamas begs UN rights committee
Sabine Taasa's son and husband were killed by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and her three remaining sons are traumatized and scarred for life; She begs the UN's Committee on the Rights of the Child to watch the horrors in a clip she presents so they can understand what life in Israel is like now
Itamar Eichner | 10:42 | 09.04.24
תיעוד: כוחות צה"ל תוקפים משגרי רקטות בדרום ובמרכז רצועת עזה
Substantial cuts to IDF reservists' salaries proposed by Finance Ministry
Proposal aims to discard inflated reserve pay, and stipulates that a full reserve day will only be counted if it includes at least 8 hours of service; Finance Ministry estimates these measures will to save the state hundreds of millions of shekels and reduce reserve days by 25% to 33%
Yuval Sade | 09:08 | 09.04.24
קיר סטרמר, בנימין נתניהו
UK had ‘significant conversations’ with Washington ahead of Israel arms shift
Foreign Office disputed claims that the Biden government felt let down by Britain’s new stance on arms licenses; repeats claim UK remains staunch supporter of Israel 
Lee Harpin, Jewish News | 07:12 | 09.04.24
חאלד משעל, איסמעיל הנייה, יחיא סינוואר, עלי ברכה, מרואן עיסא, מוחמד דף
3 dead, 3 still at large: U.S. charges senior Hamas officials for Oct. 7 massacre
'Armed with weapons, political support, and funding from the Government of Iran, they have led Hamas's efforts to destroy the State of Israel and murder civilians in support of that aim,' Attorney General Merrick Garland says 
Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 06:56 | 09.04.24
רכב תופת נוטרל בכניסה ליישוב עטרת בבנימין
Improvised explosives and car bombs: The fight against West Bank terrorists and their IEDs
More than 200 terror attacks with explosives were foiled this year, but the threat is growing and there are fears of further escalation fueled by Iran; The IDF and Shin Bet are conducting raids on refugee camps in the West Bank, tearing up roads where bombs have been planted, destroying labs and confiscating materials for bomb making
Elisha Ben Kimon | 00:29 | 09.04.24
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