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After being detained five times – four without even being brought to trial – veteran Palestinian lawmaker Khalida Jarrar was released from Israeli prison in the first stage of the hostage deal. Jarrar too was a hostage; she was forcibly snatched from her home and imprisoned without any charges

  The Israel-US relationship shadowed all major war events. Throughout the fighting months, the two nations maintained a complex give-and-take dynamic, at times slipping into confrontations both covert and overt. "It was truly like a tug of war," an Israeli source deeply involved in the intense negotiations with Washington described. Israel Hayom's investigation, based on […]

The High Court rejected the request filed by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, hours after Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara sent a letter saying the top court's ruling must be followed and the committee must convene to discuss picking a new Supreme Court President

  In a decisive move just two days before the scheduled withdrawal deadline, Israel announced Friday afternoon that its military forces will remain in southern Lebanon, citing the Lebanese army's failure to meet its commitments under the ceasefire agreement. This development follows an exclusive report by Israel Hayom a month ago, which revealed Israel's strategic […]

  On Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the US and began his second term. Iran and its proxies, other Arab nations like Syria and Iraq, America's Western allies, and international organizations are all closely watching to see what his administration will bring. Iran and its proxies Last week Bloomberg […]

  The Israeli Defense Forces continues its methodical clearing operations across southern Lebanon, with military assessments indicating the IDF will maintain its current positions beyond this Sunday's proposed withdrawal date. Paratroopers operating in the Saluki region this past week uncovered multiple sophisticated underground Hezbollah facilities designed as personnel quarters. Engineering forces from the brigade, working […]

  In a delayed announcement due to devastating Los Angeles wildfires, and against the backdrop of Donald Trump's dramatic White House return, the 2025 Oscar nominations were revealed Thursday in Hollywood, marking a watershed moment for international cinema. The critically acclaimed "Emilia Perez," directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, dominates this year's nominations with an […]

  Masa program graduates exemplify the synergy between Judaism, Israel, and impactful engagement. Throughout the war, many chose to remain in Israel, joining vital initiatives – from medicine and journalism to social activism – proving that meaningful experiences lead to lasting commitment. Emily Schrader, a California native, has emerged as a prominent voice in global […]

When Defense Minister Katz interviews the three candidates to replace Herzl Halevi, it will be blatant smokescreen, given that the Miami branch of the Netanyahus has reservations about him ■ Concern is growing that Israel's military will go the same way as police

Unless an agreement is reached on stage two by the last week of the current phase, 14 more hostages are liable to remain in Gaza ■ The government has come up with a new – and particularly cynical – reason for rejecting a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failings

ISRAEL: Netanyahu's office says Israel received Hamas' list of four hostages to be released Saturday ■ LEBANON: Israel seeks U.S. support to delay IDF withdrawal ■ GAZA: More Gaza funding needed to hit cease-fire targets, UN official says ■ WEST BANK: UN official says Israel's operation in West Bank could negatively affect Gaza cease-fire ■ GAZA HOSTAGE DEAL: Israeli sources say Hamas might release number of living hostages without naming them

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A family that is divided between Israel, the U.S. and Scotland, and a therapist who volunteered to serve in the IDF reserves after October 7 in order to spread her light and optimism

In a letter sent to the organizers, the relatives of Oct. 7 victims and hostages, along with European Jewish leaders, cite Amichai Chikli's vote against the hostage deal, his alliances with far-right politicians and his support for ethnic cleansing

On Tuesday, several masked protesters entered the classroom chanting, banging drums, holding a sign of Hamas fighters and handing out posters reading 'Crush Zionism'

The university is investigating whether the panel discussion, organized the gender and women's studies department, violates university policy. An abstract of the event denies atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7

U.S. president also warned of 'a lot of problems' if cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas does not hold