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Heroism at Kissufim: Soldier Guy Bazak killed saving lives on Oct. 7

Sgt. Guy Bazak enlisted in Golani’s 51st Battalion, 25 years after his father commanded it; on Oct. 7, he texted his sister that 'the ground is shaking,' then joined the fight at Kibbutz Kissufim, killing Hamas terrorists and stopping a cell from entering; his father Yuval said he was exceptional from birth — 'we just didn’t know how much'

Ron Crissy | 11.28.25

Hostage Square rally: Families, survivors call for return of remaining hostages still in Gaza

At the Hostage Square rally, survivor Maxim Herkin urged a final push to free the three slain hostages still in Gaza; Nova survivor Guy Gilboa Dalal spoke for the first time about learning his friends were killed; in Sha'ar HaNegev, families said returning revived painful memories

Meir Turgeman, Roni Green Shaulov | 11.15.25

Ayelet Goldin after brother Hadar’s burial: 'The people brought back the hostages'

After 11 years of fighting to bring her brother Hadar home from Gaza, Ayelet Goldin reflects on the struggle: 'The religious leadership failed us, they didn't fight for the most important commandment of all'; after his burial this week, she adds: 'Don’t mess with the family of Israel'

Eti Abramov | 11.14.25

Parents of freed hostage Itay Chen demand state inquiry: 'Where was intelligence on October 7?'

Grieving parents of freed soldier Itay Chen say they won’t forgive the government for intelligence failures and demand a state inquiry into the October 7 attacks

Lihi Gordon | 11.14.25

New patient satisfaction survey ranks top Israeli hospitals

A Health Ministry survey shows 82% patient satisfaction in inpatient wards, excluding psychiatric and emergency units; Soroka led major centers, Meir topped large hospitals, Carmel ranked first among mid-sized and Laniado among small hospitals

Or Hadar | 11.05.25

No reserves, no planning: State Comptroller slams Finance Ministry for wartime failures

State Comptroller’s report slams wartime economic management: Social-Economic Cabinet didn’t meet, no financial reserves were set, frontline towns got no aid, war budget was delayed and Finance Ministry hadn’t run a war drill since 2016

Gad Lior | 11.04.25

נתנאל אברהם שלום יאנג, יעקב נדלין ואלכסנדר (סשה) יקימינסקי

On National Aliyah Day: They came to build a life in Israel, and gave everything to defend it

Sgt. Nathanael Abraham Shalom Young from England, Maj. Yaakov Nadlin from Kazakhstan, and Sgt. Alexander (Sasha) Yakiminsky from Ukraine are among 95 immigrant soldiers who fell in war. Today, Israel honors their sacrifice

Roi Rubinstein | 10.29.25

בוריס שטונדה לוחם דובדבן נפצע קשה ברצועת עזה מתחרה בתחרות איש הברזל

IDF veteran Boris Shtonda, lost leg in Gaza, sets sights on Ironman

Boris Shtonda, 28, a Duvdevan fighter wounded in Beit Hanoun, lost his leg and underwent 19 surgeries; now he’s training for a Half Ironman in Spain: 'Life is beautiful, challenge yourself every day,' he says, inspiring others with his recovery

Alexandra Lukash | 10.27.25

Thousands rally in Hostage Square, demanding return of 13 slain hostages

Thousands gathered at Hostage Square, marking 750 days, demanding the return of 13 fallen hostages; Anat Angrest called for an inquiry; freed hostages Eitan Horn and Yosef Chaim Ohana attended the rally

Lihi Gordon | 10.25.25

Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan faces growing doubts and diplomatic tensions

US officials are in Israel to deter Netanyahu from restarting fighting in Gaza and derailing Phase Two; but Trump’s plan is riddled with gaps: Hamas demands for disarmament, Israeli conditions on the PA, funding hurdles and no clear multinational force

Ron Ben-Yishai | 10.25.25

Israel renames Operation Iron Swords to War of Revival as fighting in Gaza resumes

The new name, which Netanyahu first suggested more than a year ago, is meant to reflect what he called Israel’s national renewal following the Hamas-led massacre of Oct. 7, 2023

Itamar Eichner | 10.19.25

רה"מ בנימין נתניהו בטקס האזכרה הממלכתי לנרצחי השבעה באוקטובר

Netanyahu pushes for official war name change to War of Revival

Government will vote to rename the war that began on Oct. 7 as the War of Revival, replacing Iron Swords; PM Netanyahu proposed the change over a year ago

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner | 10.17.25

חמאס מחפש את גופתו של החטוף הישראלי עמירם קופר בעזה

Israel accuses Hamas of holding remains of hostages amid ongoing Khan Younis search

Palestinians are searching in southern Gaza for the body of a deceased Israeli hostage, likely killed in an Israeli strike; despite promises, Hamas says digging may take days; FM Gideon Sa’ar: 'They don’t want to deliver, because they want to use it as a bargaining chip'

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 10.17.25

From joy to reality: Social workers describe the real challenge facing families of freed hostages

Social workers who supported hostage families for two years say the real journey begins now: 'Returnees must get to know their families again, and families must get to know them — like a child learning to walk'

Shira Kadri-Ovadia | 10.17.25

'Determined to complete the victory' Netanyahu tells state memorial at Mount Herzl

At national ceremony for fallen of Iron Swords War, PM says enemies are rearming and calls for unity, adding: 'There are dramatic opportunities for peace'; President Herzog warns: ' Hatred again raises its ugly head Our story is greater than any one of us'

Idan Bloemhof | 10.16.25

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