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Ceremony with a rabbi in the Gaza Strip, coffins wrapped in the Israeli flag: This is how the IDF will receive the hostages' bodies

In a first since the outbreak of the war, Hamas will transfer the remains of killed hostages to the Red Cross on Thursday morning, which will pass them to the IDF in Gaza; A ceremony will be held, and families will be notified only after formal identification

Yoav Zitun, Shilo Freid | 02.19.25

The terrorist who murdered my brother is being released – but Ari's death leads to the freedom of hostages

Opinion: As part of the current hostage deal, the terrorist who murdered my brother, Ari Fuld, is set to be released; While this brings immense pain, it also highlights the complexity of the exchange - my brother’s death indirectly led to the freedom of hostages who suffered for months; Ari’s legacy, both in life and death, continues to inspire, and his heroism is tied to the deal that reunites families

Hillel Fuld | 02.19.25

The Sharaka delegation from India visits the site of the Nova music festival in Kibbutz Re'im

Indian delegation visits Israel: India and Israel can learn from each other’s experiences with ‘difficult neighbors’

The members of the Sharaka delegation, which included military officials and leading journalists from India, expressed sympathy for Israel’s struggle for security and highlighted the extensive military cooperation between the two countries

Felice Friedson / The Media Line | 02.19.25

These are the countries to which Israelis most want to move

Amid rising trend of Israelis leaving the country in search of greener pastures, new report presents most desired locations for investors to try and acquire new visas; Applications from Israeli citizens increased by over 160% between 2022 and 2023 and remained high in 2024, with a further 4% rise

Ynet | 02.19.25

Israelis Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed to be released after decade in Hamas captivity

After over 3,500 days in captivity the two Israeli civilians are set to be released as part of the hostage deal; Their long-awaited return brings relief to their families, who have spent years fighting for their release while grappling with uncertainty over their fate

ynet correspondents | 02.19.25

As Lebanese celebrate return to border villages, Hezbollah terrorists rise from the ruins

Residents celebrated Israel's withdrawal from border villages, but returning locals were shocked by the destruction: 'No houses, no plants, nothing'; In Kila, where '90% of buildings were destroyed', two Hezbollah operatives reportedly emerged from the rubble after contact with them was cut off 3 months ago; Supporters of the terror group claimed the IDF lied: 'South Lebanon hasn't been cleared of terrorists'

Lior Ben Ari | 02.19.25

רועי וסמדר ז"ל עם ילדיהם מיכאל, עמליה ואביגיל

This couple adopted Abigail Edan, her 2 siblings after parents were murdered on Oct 7: 'Nothing is really over'

Zuli and Liron Mor, who survived the October 7 massacre in Kfar Aza along with their children, adopted Abigail, Michael and Amalia the children of Smadar and Roy Edan, who were killed by the terrorists; 'Maybe one day we’ll return to normal life, but right now, we live with grief every single day. We have three orphans in our home'

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 02.19.25

'The Day After': Fantasy vs. Reality

Analysis: Israel will need a long-term plan to fundamentally change the reality in Gaza; The main means to do this include taking control of all of Gaza, severely damaging Hamas, staying in the area, and attempting to establish a local alternative

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 02.19.25

ראשי מכינת "חמש אצבעות" עמיר מנחם (מימין) ודרור ינאי (משמאל), והחניכים אדם מיטל ודקל זרקו

'The younger generation has proven what the future could hold the moment they're given the reins to lead'

Five Fingers pre-military academy in Zichron Yaakov is training the next generation of leaders, instilling values of combat, leadership and community service. 'We have the best youth with us,' says Dror Yanai, head of the academy, which has lost 17 of its graduates in the Iron Swords War. 'They will be the leaders of the future'

Eitan Glickman | 02.18.25

אליה כהן, עומר שם טוב, הישאם א-סייד, אברה מנגיסטו, עומר ונקרט, טל שהם

These are the 6 living hostages to be released on Saturday | Read their stories

The families of the six remaining living hostages from Phase 1 of hostage deal have been notified their loved ones will be released on Saturday; Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed will be released after more than a decade in captivity; Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, Omer Sham Tov, Tal Shoham have endured 505 days in what their families describe as hell

ynet correspondents | 02.18.25

Interceptor fired at malfunctioning IDF drone over fear it would crash in Lebanon

Fearing it would lose a drone inside Lebanese territory, the IDF launched an interceptor on the day its forces withdrew from most of southern Lebanon

Yoav Zitun | 02.18.25

'We're here for you': Israeli project provides therapy for Jews abroad after October 7

Planetherapy, launched by Ilana O’Malley after the Hamas massacre, gives Jews and Israelis abroad who are affected the help they need to face trauma and restore mental health

Sharon Kidon | 02.18.25

Hamas official: 6 hostages could be freed this week, depending on 'price Israel pays'

Terror group demands heavy equipment, caravans enter Strip; cabinet decides to concentrate on completing 1st phase and not to mandate delegation to move toward the second phase since there is no agreement among ministers regarding an end to the war

Einav Halabi, Moran Azulay, Lior Ben Ari | 02.18.25

Israeli cosmetics brand Sacara expanding, opens 5 stores in Miami

Affordable cosmetics and makeup chain eyes city that is favored destination for Israeli tourism, has large Jewish community and favorable tax laws

Meirav Crystal | 02.18.25

הרב דוב לנדו מכינוס שערך אמש ובו אמר את דבריו כנגד חוק הגיוס

Cut ties with Zionist institutions, Haredi rabbi tells flockl

Rabbi Dov Landau publishes letter ordering ultra-Orthodox to cease cooperation with national institutions in response to efforts to require Haredi men to serve in the military

Shilo Freid | 02.18.25

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