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Israel’s experiences over the past two decades have proven that Iran and its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah are the biggest impediment to long-term regional stability.

  The decision of the Israeli government to approve the hostage deal is akin to a choice between two terrible options. From Hamas' perspective, the internal discord in Israel during the run-up to that decision was not just a welcome development; it was a goal in and of itself. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, […]

First group of Hamas-held Israeli hostages arrive in Israel ■ Four-day cease-fire went into effect Friday morning at 7 A.M. local time ■ 11 foreign hostages released in separate Qatar-Egypt mediated deal with Hamas ■ 39 Palestinian detainees released in hostage deal arrive at West Bank checkpoint ■ Biden: Today is just the start, we expect more hostages to be released tomorrow, and more a day after ■ Trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing with Egypt ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since October 7, 236 hostages held in Gaza Strip ■ Hamas-controlled health ministry: 14,854 dead in Gaza

During the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, the United States removed any speculation regarding the alleged choice it has to make between helping Ukraine or Israel and assured that it is fully committed to all obligations undertaken to support Ukraine.

  A four-day ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will begin Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal, which is to lead to the release of dozens of hostages held by terrorists and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, […]

Center for American Progress President Patrick Gaspard tells Haaretz how all parties must build off Israel-Hamas pause, whether the U.S. should condition aid to Israel and why not to discount young Democrats critical of Israel's war

According to the Israeli army, Hamas made use of many of the hospital's resources to operate the tunnel system it built under the building. The IDF's international spokesperson says Israel took him only to 'ask a few questions'

Sky News presenter accuses Israel of not valuing Palestinian lives as highly as Israeli lives given 3:1 swap ratio. Gov't spokesperson Eylon Levy: 'An astonishing accusation, if we could release one prisoner for every one hostage we would obviously do that'

This was the final milestone in a process dating back years with a variety of delays and ups and downs from Israel, Germany, and the US.

The Gaza war demands a responsible finance minister who ensures Israel can cover the costs and keep the economy afloat. This far-right politician has other priorities

Hamas reportedly arrested a person suspected of spying for Israel in southern Lebanon.

The risk assessment and hesitation in Israel revolved mainly around the issue of the cease-fire. Hamas chief Sinwar is playing for time as he promises to locate and extract additional abducted Israelis held by other Gaza factions

Historic bilateral agreement between Israel and India in Knesset, expected to bring 40k Indian workers to address construction and nursing shortages, boosting Israeli economy.

Historic bilateral agreement between Israel and India in Knesset, expected to bring 40k Indian workers to address construction and nursing shortages, boosting Israeli economy.

‘06:30’ will recreate the horrors of the Hamas massacre in southern Israel on October 7 through miniature sets and the testimonies of 10 survivors

  The hostages deal that the government voted to approve on Wednesday morning is a necessary step toward achieving the goals of the war. As always, it involves a compromise between hopes and dreams and the harsh reality, especially in the challenging reality imposed on Israel by Yahya Sinwar. It would be a mistake to […]

Dani Dayan, chairman of Yad Vashem, raised concerns about the rise of what he called “academic pseudoscience” targeting Israel in top US universities.

Israel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi says hostages won’t be released before Friday ■ Earlier in the evening, Prime Minister Netanyahu held press conference with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz, where the PM defended the hostage-prisoner exchange, calling it the ‘right choice’ ■ Israel reportedly carried out strike in Lebanon in which the son of a top Hezbollah politician was killed ■ IDF continues Gaza ground operation as Israeli Air Force shoots down cruise missile launched at Eilat ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since October 7, 236 hostages held in Gaza Strip ■ Hamas-controlled health ministry: 14,128 dead in Gaza

The outspoken former member of a Brooklyn Hasidic sect has been a vocal Israel critic in Germany, which since World War II has been highly sensitive to perceptions of antisemitism.

  The truth is that this discussion should not have been public at all. When Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar ordered his murderous henchmen on the morning of October 7 to kidnap Israelis, he planned to achieve exactly what has been unfolding in recent days in Israel. Namely, he got what he wanted in the constant […]