Israeli defense officials warned that many of those released could rise to senior positions in Hamas and Fatah in the coming years. 'We are essentially releasing the next Yahya Sinwar,' a senior defense official told Haaretz. 'These are extremely intelligent and dangerous individuals – we must know who they are and what they're capable of'
Sergeant First Class (Res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani of the 614th Battalion of the Combat Engineering Corps is the 914th soldier killed since the war started on October 7, 2023
After hearing the news, families of the hostages and activists came to Tel Aviv's Hostage Square in the middle of the night. Some brought sparkling wine. 'Is there a chance Matan will be home by Monday? Einav Zangauker mused. The moment everyone dreamed of had arrived, yet no one believed it would happen like this
The prime minister capitulated to Trump and Qatar's emir. Now, he'll try to play a game of 'constructive ambiguity' with Hamas and his voters ■ The rain on Thursday added to the symbolism of the upcoming cease-fire: Something is about to change ■ Successes in Lebanon, Syria and in Iran will never erase the Oct. 7 failures
Netanyahu got a taste of Trumpian cruelty on the way to the Gaza cease-fire deal that resembles a 2024 plan that could have saved more hostages ■ The poison machine poises to rewrite history ahead of the next election ■ The hostage families are glad to see negotiator Ron Dermer go
The U.S. dollar has lost 50% of its value against gold since 2021, signaling a seismic shift in global finance and a historic opportunity for investors to protect wealth.
The agreement is set to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining hostages in exchange for an agreed-upon list of Palestinian prisoners
Declaring that 'even the fake news was fair,' Trump announced a Middle East trip after his administration's landmark cease-fire and hostage release deal. The president promised Gaza aid from 'immensely wealthy countries that love people' and said Hamas' disarmament is part of a broader U.S. plan for regional peace
Gold’s surge isn’t just about markets or Fed policy - it signals a fundamental shift in the global monetary order as confidence in paper currencies breaks down.
This is not a story of two sides finally finding peace. It is a story of two peoples who will wake up tomorrow under two very different skies: one free to heal, the other trapped in the ruins
News of a cease-fire triggered joyous celebrations across Gaza – mixed with disbelief as Palestinians recall the breakdown from the previous truce after two months in March: 'We're scared to say the war has ended, because the last time we did, we lost family and friends'
Silver breaks $50/oz for the first time in over a decade. Experts say it’s only the beginning as industrial demand surges, supply tightens, and investors rush to real assets.
More than a thousand Israelis donated, a group of activists headed by American Neurosurgeon David Hasan went above and beyond – and Gaza's 'Academy of Hope' emerged to provide education, healthcare and hot meals to thousands of orphans
As Trump seals a deal to end the war, Gazans describe an organization that still enjoys a chunk of support as it terrorizes the populace, provides services and is not yet challenged by a Palestinian alternative
As Washington reels from partisan gridlock, Trump's Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal delivers him an unexpected victory – one that challenges the narratives of both his critics and his supporters