Israel's government responded to a petition to reveal the deals details, telling the High Court it should be 'dismissed' due to national security risks. Petitioners argued that disclosing the details would not harm security, as Hamas is fully aware of the deal's components
Some signs confirm hostages were alive until release, while others were alive during specific periods. Freed hostages are debriefed on the same day of their release if possible. Most were held by senior Hamas figures, with some operatives considering Haniyeh's assassination more significant than Sinwar's killing
As part of the deal, the two sides are set for 35 days of indirect talks, but Netanyahu has delayed progress. He is also using Trump's volatile comments to pressure Hamas, a risky move that may backfire
A Lebanese source and diplomat told Reuters that Israel sought to delay its withdrawal from five southern positions until February 28, but Lebanese officials rejected the request, insisting on a full withdrawal by February 18
Israel's defense and security apparatus is preparing for potential Hamas attacks from Gaza that could break the ceasefire. Military preparations are clearly visible, with forces being reinforced along the Gaza border region and planned tree-planting events in celebration of the holiday of Tu B'Shevat in border communities being canceled. A senior security source told Israel […]
Prime Minister Netanyahu's defense argues that, despite allegations of granting regulatory benefits to Walla's owner for favorable coverage, the site's reporting on him and his family was actually negative
Killings of journalists rose 22 percent from last year, driven by the Israel-Hamas war, which claimed 85 journalists. 'This is the most dangerous time for journalists in modern history,' says the head of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
The Jewish Federation Los Angeles urged accountability for last Wednesday's protest demanding UC adopt anti-Israel policies at the United Talent Agency's vice chairman's home.
Palestinians are counting down the days to Saturday, hoping that the cease-fire with Israel holds despite escalating threats from Netanyahu, Trump and Hamas. 'They talk about cease-fires and aid - and then sign death sentences for our children,' one man tells Haaretz
Companies across the US have rolled back a range of diversity, equity, and inclusion measures following the Trump administration’s directives against DEI.
Dov Khenin, former Knesset member and chair of the Israeli Climate Forum, warned against underestimating the danger the Trump administration poses to the movement against global warming. Yet, Khenin believes preserving hope is crucial to the effort
Israeli security sources assess that Hamas' main concern is mounting internal pressure from Gazans. As a result, Hamas seeks to keep negotiations on track and advance the deal until the war ends
King Abdullah II became both the first Arab leader to meet with U.S. President Trump, and the first to directly reject his proposal to relocate Gaza's two million Palestinians to Jordan. It was part of a high-stakes negotiation in which the very future of the Hashemite kingdom is on the line
The next phase of the hostage release and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, scheduled for Saturday, should have been the most important thing on the agenda. But Donald Trump's real-estate logic and unworkable plan for a Gaza Riviera has now put it at risk
The visit marks a watershed moment for the 11-year-old AfD, now second in the polls ahead of the February 23 vote. The party has been largely shunned by European leaders, including far-right figures like France's Le Pen
Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff stated that Hamas is a terrorist organization that should not be allowed to be part of the government in any part of Gaza.
Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff stated that Hamas is a terrorist organization that should not be allowed to be part of the government in any part of Gaza.
Donald Trump has returned to the public debate a word that was once too shocking to say. It turns out that transfer plans for the Palestinians have deep roots in Zionist history