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Lishay Miran Lavi, whose husband of Omri Miran is held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, poses for a portrait at the family’s home in Kibbutz Nahal Oz

Israelis mark another Passover hoping for Gaza captives to be freed

The holiday, the second since Hamas' deadly October 7 attack, stirs up a mix of complicated emotions — especially for those whose family members are among the 59 still in captivity

Associated Press | 04.11.25

'We need to rebuild': Former hostage Gadi Mozes returns to Nir Oz after 16 months in captivity

Last Passover, Mozes spent the holiday in a small Gaza apartment, watched by armed terrorists; now, at 81, he is free with his family, but still feels incomplete: 'True freedom isn't here until all hostages return home'

Hagar Kochavi | 04.11.25

IDF redeploys Golani Brigade to Gaza after months on northern front

Military confirms unit redeployed to Rafah area, working to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and expand buffer zones in ongoing operation

Ynetnews | 04.08.25

Ministers slam IDF over planned resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza

Military says acting 'in accordance with directives from the political echelon' and ensuring no supplies reach Hamas

Yoav Zitun | 04.07.25

Bank of Israel chief says too much global uncertainty to lower rates

Governor Yaron Amir forecasts renewed fighting in Gaza would have minimal economic impact, will not extend beyond second quarter and won't expand to other fronts

Reuters | 04.07.25

Report: Egypt presents new Gaza ceasefire proposal offering release of 8 hostages

Egyptian draft includes 40 to 70 days of calm, resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza; senior Hamas delegation heading to Cairo; Netanyahu meets with US Mideast envoy ahead of summit with Trump

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Washington | 04.07.25

פתיחת הדיונים בנושא שינויי האקלים בבית הדין הבינלאומי לצדק בהאג

Nicaragua withdraws support from South Africa's genocide case against Israel in The Hague

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar welcomes decision and calls on other countries to follow suit, saying, 'other states that have taken the wrong path should now follow Nicaragua’s example'

Itamar Eichner | 04.03.25

מפגש החטופים עם ועדת החוץ של הסנאט (SFRC) המונה 22 סנאטורים

'It's not politics — it’s saving lives': Hostages' families urge US action at Senate hearing

Emotional roundtable, co-chaired by Sens. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., included testimonies from Americans formerly held by Hamas and relatives of those still missing

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.03.25

Matan Angrest seen being pulled from his tank by terrorists on October 7, 2023

Shocking video released of moment Matan Angrest was captured and lynched

Interrogation footage by Hamas terrorists also released; Videos, photos, made public by Anat and Haggai Angrest, shows their son being forcibly taken from his tank near the Nahal Oz military post and violently beaten by a crowd

Lior El-Hai | 04.03.25

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות חטיבה 14 ושל הרקטות והמשגר שאותר על ידי הכוחות ברפיח

IDF strikes senior Hamas terrorists, Palestinians report at least 100 dead

Military and Shin Bet target command and control center used by senior operatives to plan and direct attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 04.03.25

Nova music festival massacre probe: IDF missed warning signs, one cop saved hundreds

Internal probe into October 7 attack reveals critical lapses, including delayed military response, poor coordination with law enforcement and insufficient on-site security; investigators find clear red flags ignored despite earlier concerns; attack left 378 dead and 44 others abducted

Yoav Zitun | 04.03.25

'They took responsibility—but it’s not enough': IDF presents Nova massacre probe to survivors

Survivors describe piecing together missing details of their escape and learning new timelines, while others broke down recalling friends still held captive in Gaza; some say it was the first time the state acknowledged them—yet many still seek real accountability

Lihia Gordon | 04.03.25

Former Israeli security chief says Hamas must fall for peace to rise

Major General (Ret.) Yaakov Amidror: 'If we want to save the life of as many people in Gaza as possible ... the only way is to destroy Hamas totally'

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 04.03.25

IDF cancels discharge leave for some soldiers over manpower shortages: 'We’ve given enough'

Soldiers from Nahal Brigade, exhausted after over a year of wartime service, say burden shouldn't fall on those who have already risked their lives on the front lines and that they were denied leave to which they are entitled under military regulations

Yoav Zitun | 04.02.25

Israel expands Gaza military operations as ceasefire talks stall

Overnight airstrikes and artillery fire follow statement by IDF calling on residents of Rafah to evacuate; defense minister says move is intended to 'cleanse the area of terrorists' and also to 'seize wide areas that will be annexed to Israel’s security zones'

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 04.02.25

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