As long as aid gets into Gaza, and as long as Israel is killing fewer civilians, the U.S. is in less of a hurry when it comes to Israel moving toward a lower-intensity phase in the fighting and, eventually, withdrawing from Gaza ■ Cairo floats new hostage deal proposal
Officers at the army's Gaza Division say that the Nova Festival, in which some 370 Israelis were killed on Oct 7 by Hamas, was irregularly approved. The concern didn't stem from a possible terrorist incursion, but of rocket and mortar fire on the area near the Gaza border fence
Iran threatens retaliation for assassination of top adviser ■ Hostage families disrupt Netanyahu's Knesset speech on need for military pressure on Hamas ■ Hamas, Islamic Jihad reject Egyptian cease-fire proposal, sources say ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers were killed in Israel on Oct. 7; at least 130 hostages still held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run health ministry: 20,424 killed, 54,036 wounded in Gaza
The man said during his interrogation that he thought it was a toy gun. Guns permit requests have skyrocketed since the start of the war in Gaza, with some 300,000 applications submitted
The proposed cease-fire would include the gradual release of Israeli hostages and total withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza in the final stage of the deal – but Hamas and Israel are both predicted to reject it
The deadly two-and-a-half months that began on October 7 make the first part of 2023 seem like ancient history, so for anyone in need of a zoom-out, some humbling proportions, or a deep-dive out of time, the lists of best reads of our archeology section are a good place to start
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tasked a team to devise a name for the war in Gaza, with 'Genesis War' his apparent favorite. Israelis would much prefer that he concentrate on trying to win and end the actual war
Hospitals have been asked to provide details without relating the victims' personal information, but professional parties claim these patients can be easily identified based on the details of each case. This could discourage victims from seeking treatment
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from the 401st Brigade, alongside the 13th Fleet fighters, conducted a targeted raid on schools in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City. The operation, based on actionable intelligence, uncovered a shocking arsenal of weapons and explosives, turning educational institutions into hubs of terrorist activity. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, […]
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich transfers funds to the illegal outposts for the second time in a week, despite the objections of professional advisers
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to fight deeper into Gaza after his troops endured one of the worst days of losses of their ground war, while terrorist group Palestinian Islamic Jihad joined talks in Cairo, a sign diplomacy was still alive. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The arrival of […]
The shekel-dollar rate has dropped below NIS 3.6, indicating the Israeli currency’s increasing strength — but it may be coming as a result of deeper issues.
The shekel-dollar rate has dropped below NIS 3.6, indicating the Israeli currency’s increasing strength — but it may be coming as a result of deeper issues.