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Israel readies for Edan Alexander's release as US mulls flying him to Qatar

Hamas’ unconditional release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander appears strategically timed to Trump’s Qatar visit, with the U.S. arranging a Qatar-bound flight for him should conditions allow; Israel on high alert to receive freed hostage

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi, Ron Crissy | 05.12.25

Edan Alexander, U.S. President Donald Trump

'A gift to President Trump': What does Hamas gain in releasing Edan Alexander?

Analysis: Terror group is set to unconditionally release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander ahead of Trump’s Doha visit, leveraging Qatar’s mediation to deepen U.S.-Israel tensions and push for a broader ceasefire deal; It's likely that both Hamas and Qatar timed the move as a joint diplomatic gesture

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25

Holocaust survivor dies 2 weeks after great-grandson's death in Gaza

Holocaust survivor Magda Baratz, 96, learned her great-grandson was killed in combat while participating in a Holocaust memorial event at Bergen-Belsen

Meir Turgeman | 05.11.25

סרטון אות חיים של יוסף חיים אוחנה ואלקנה בוחבוט

Hostage's father breaks down after new Hamas video: ‘Even the strongest would break by now’

Harrowing Hamas-released video of hostages Yosef-Chaim Ohana and Elkana Bohbot sparks outrage as families accuse the Netanyahu government of deprioritizing their rescue

Alexandra Lukash | 05.11.25

פרופ' נחום נשר ובנו קורן עושים מילואים יחד

Reserve duty with Dad: Former POW doctor returns to front line alongside his son

Forty years after enduring torture in a Syrian prison, Prof. Nahum Nesher returns—this time by choice - at 63, he leaves the OR for the front lines, serving alongside his son in Battalion 920; Together, they’ve completed over 250 days of reserve duty on the tense Syrian border

Yair Kraus | 05.11.25

U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the region isn't leaving Israel hopeful

Israel lowers expectations ahead of Trump’s Gulf tour

Officials voice muted expectations for Trump’s Gulf visit, as Washington abandons linking Saudi nuclear cooperation to Israel normalization and shifts focus to economic megadeals instead of ceasefire in Gaza and hostages' return

Itamar Eichner, Gal Ganot | 05.11.25

Thousands protest across Israel demanding return of 59 hostages held in Gaza

Protests sweep Israel as families of the 59 Gaza hostages demand immediate action, condemning Netanyahu’s refusal to prioritize a comprehensive regional ceasefire

ynet correspondents | 05.10.25

Hostages Yosef-Chaim Ohana and Elkana Bohbot in Hamas video: 'Enough! It’s time to stop'

Captives' families allow showing of new clip sent by terror group showing two hostages in Gaza after 582 days in captivity; 'how is this war still going on, how has it not stopped?'

Einav Halabi | 05.10.25

Palestinian Authority Chair Mahmoud Abbas and U.S. President Donald Trump

'4-year-old is more reliable': Huckabee blasts claim Trump will recognize Palestinian state

U.S. Ambassador to Israel dismisses as 'nonsense' rumors of Trump recognizing a Palestinian state during his Gulf visit as his envoy Steve Witkoff assembles a high-profile team to shape post-war Gaza policies

Itamar Eichner | 05.10.25

Hamas releases new video showing hostages Elkana Bohbot, Yosef-Chaim Ohana

Gazan terror group continues its efforts at psychological warfare in releasing new video showing signs of life from two hostages still held in the Strip after 582 days; clip to be released after families' approval

Ynet | 05.10.25

'This is a national mission': IDF's new reserve force prepares for first combat action

IDF reserve soldiers past draft age juggle families and careers but choose to serve in a new unit preparing for its first mission; 'It’s a privilege,' they say; deputy commander urges others with exemptions to join

Gal Ganot | 05.07.25

Planned Gaza campaign stages, leverage points and Hamas' 'exit options' | Exclusive

Analysis: Israel's upcoming campaign in Gaza, dubbed Gideon's Chariots, aims to pressure Hamas to release hostages and dismantle its military and governing capabilities; The three-phase operation, already underway, leaves Hamas off-ramps after each stage

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.07.25

תקיפה ישראלית בתימן, תורים לתחנות דלק בתימן, בצל התקיפות של ארה"ב וישראל

'When Israel attacks, it destroys everything': Yemenis fear further Israeli strikes amid oil shortages

Yemen Petroleum Company shifts to emergency footing to manage dwindling fuel supplies after repeated Israeli and US airstrikes damage Hodeidah port; Houthi leaders vow 'aggressive' retaliation

Lior Ben Ari | 05.06.25

From raids to territorial control: This is the IDF’s plan for next phase of Gaza War

Analysis: Security Cabinet endorses a phased military escalation in Gaza focused on territorial control and Hamas infrastructure, avoiding areas with hostages, while approving conditional humanitarian aid distribution; This is what ministers were told regarding risks to the hostages

Yossi Yehoshua | 05.05.25

US airstrikes fail to stop Houthi recruitment surge in famine-stricken tribal areas

Iran-backed terror group is leveraging the Gaza war and widespread suffering in Yemen to recruit terrorists, including children, who join to escape poverty; Houthis frame conflict as part of a broader campaign to support Palestinians

Lior Ben Ari | 05.05.25

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