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Tel Aviv mayor cancels Pride Parade amid Gaza war

Mayor Ron Huldai says inappropriate time for celebrations as 132 hostages still held captive by Hamas, city to host modest rally under banner of pride, hope and freedom instead

Gilad Cohen | 05.08.24

אלמה אברהם יוצאת מבית החולים סורוקה, באר שבע

Ex-hostage Elma Avraham leaving hospital 5 months after release from Hamas captivity

85-year-old says desire to return to her family and see everyone, especially her children, helped her recover and now she feels wonderful; she urges the government to act to release all hostages

Ilana Curiel | 05.08.24

אלה חיימי אשתו של טל חיימי ילדה בזמן שבעלה חטוף בעזה

The widow of killed hostage Tal Haimi gives birth to his 4th son

Ella Haimi spent the last seven months of her pregnancy without her husband, Tal, a member of the alert squad, who went to fight Hamas terrorists on October 7; 'How do we rebuild our lives when Tal's body hasn't returned' she says

Raanan Ben Tzur | 05.08.24

סמ"ר טל שביט ז"ל, סמ"ר ראובן מרק מורדכי אסולין ז"ל וסמ"ר עידו טסטה ז"ל

IDF releases names of 3 soldiers killed in rocket attack on Kerem Shalom

The soldiers were stationed on the border near Kerem Shalom crossing to guard equipment of battalions preparing to enter Hamas' last stronghold, and were hit by a barrage from Rafah; 2 additional soldiers were severely injured, and 9 soldiers sustained moderate to minor injuries

Yoav Zitun | 05.05.24

בנימין נתניהו מוחמד בן סלמאן אנתוני בלינקן

Israeli officials examine joint control of Gaza with Arab states postwar, report says

According to the plan, Israel to share control with the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, alongside the United States, and it will allow for continued IDF operations inside Gaza

Ynetnews | 05.03.24

Elyakim Libman, presumed hostage, found in Israel, murdered on Oct. 7

IDF says Libman's death was determined through meticulous examination and investigation, as he was mistakenly buried alongside Victoria Gorlov, who, along with her partner Alex Samoilov were murdered at the Nova music festival

Elisha Ben Kimon, Adam Kutub | 05.03.24

שר הביטחון יואב גלנט בכרם שלום עם מזכיר המדינה האמריקני אנתוני בלינקן

Blinken says US cannot support Rafah assault without humanitarian plan

Blinken visits Nahal Oz to observe the destruction caused in the October 7 Hamas massacre, observed aid transport into Gaza at Kerem Shalom and visited the Ashdod Port to see aid arriving there on its way to the Strip

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Reuters | 05.01.24

IDF expands humanitarian safe zone ahead of possible Rafah offensive

IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee conveys details to Rafah residents about where humanitarian aid will be provided; 'We will witness an unprecedented massacre if Israel enters' Rafah residents say

Einav Halabi | 05.01.24

Haredi police investigator carries torch for husband who fell on October 7

Master Sgt. Eliyahu Harush among first to engage terrorists in Sderot on Oct 7, falling in battle at city's police station; His widow Hodaya, a Haredi investigator, discusses her grief, building trust between the Haredi community and police

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 04.29.24

Most seasoned active Israeli Air Force pilot breaks flight hours record amid war

Lieutenant Colonel S. surpasses 1,000 flight hours during wartime, says 'I have to be up there; we have soldiers on the ground who need us and hostages who haven't come back yet'

Yoav Zitun | 04.28.24

These are the war-themed names Israelis are giving their dogs

Agriculture Ministry data reveals that the most popular name is Nova, associated with the Nova Music Festival massacre on October 7; IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi also receives special place among Israeli dogs - 'It's a big name for a small dog,' says Hila, who named her dog Herzi

Ilana Curiel | 04.28.24

This is how the Gaza war has damaged nature in Israel

War has presented a myriad of complex environmental and ethical challenges, ranging from the destruction and alteration of natural habitats to the threat of wildfires and the presence of stray dogs from Gaza

Ynetnews | 04.26.24

Father of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin watched Hamas video 20 times, his mother says he 'doesn't look like himself'

Jon Goldberg-Polin says hearing and seeing Hersh strengthened him and his wife Rachel, who said that 'seeing him without his hand for the first time was very traumatic'

Yael Ciechanover, Itamar Eichner | 04.25.24

Played in the Oval Office with Biden: Abigail Edan's visit to the White House

White House official says Abigail Edan spent her time with President Joe Biden like any 4-year-old, playing in the Oval Office, crawling under his desk and enjoying the presidential playground

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.25.24

סאלם אלכרישאת ז"ל חלל הרוג נהרג לחימה מלחמה חרבות ברזל לוחם צה"ל גשש חטיבה צפונית עזה

IDF names soldier killed in battle in northern Gaza

Sergeant first class ‏Salm Alkreshat fell during an operation with the Netzah Yehuda Brigade, leaving behind 12 children and a wife

Yoav Zitun | 04.23.24