Posts Tagged ‘War’
Freed Hostage Saw Avinatan Or Alive During Captivity
A freed hostage has reported seeing fellow captive Avinatan Or alive during their time in captivity, marking the first public indication of Or’s status since his abduction on October 7, 2023. Or, 32, was attending the Supernova desert rave near Re’im with his girlfriend, Noa Argamani, when Hamas terrorists launched a massive assault. The couple…
Read MoreUkraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal
Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia. This agreement emerged following extensive discussions held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian officials engaged in over eight hours of talks. The ceasefire proposal aims to halt all forms of fighting, including air and missile strikes, marking a potential…
Read MoreIsrael and Lebanon Agree to Address Border Disputes With U.S. Mediation
Israel and Lebanon have consented to initiate negotiations aimed at resolving longstanding disputes concerning their shared land border. This decision emerges following extensive mediation efforts led by the United States, reflecting a commitment to fostering stability in the region. The border between Israel and Lebanon has been a point of contention for decades, with disagreements…
Read MoreUkraine Launches Massive Attack on Moscow
In the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Moscow experienced an unprecedented aerial assault as Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone attack targeting the Russian capital. This operation, marking the largest of its kind since the onset of the conflict, resulted in casualties and substantial disruptions to the city’s infrastructure. According to reports, approximately 69…
Read MoreIsraeli Delegation Travels to Doha for Indirect Negotiations with Hamas
On Monday afternoon, an Israeli delegation departed for Doha to engage in indirect negotiations with Hamas, facilitated by mediators. These discussions are structured around a framework proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. The initial phase of the talks will address the organization of negotiations and the key issues to…
Read MoreIsrael Cuts Off Power to Gaza
Israel has intensified its measures against Hamas by cutting off the electricity supply to the Gaza Strip. This action aims to pressure Hamas into agreeing to extend the initial phase of their ceasefire, which concluded last weekend. Energy Minister Eli Cohen directed the Israel Electric Corporation to halt electricity sales to Gaza’s power stations. He emphasized that…
Read MoreUS Did Not Tell Israel About Talks with Hamas
The United States has initiated direct negotiations with Hamas to secure the release of American hostages held in the Gaza Strip. This development marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, as Hamas has been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. since 1997. However, contrary to earlier reports, it seems that the US did not…
Read MoreIsraeli Drone Strike in Gaza’s Shejaiya Neighborhood After Bombs Planted Near Troops
In the early hours of Thursday, an Israeli drone targeted individuals in Gaza City’s eastern Shejaiya neighborhood, leading to the death of one person and injuries to several others, according to Palestinian media reports. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the operation, stating that the drone strike was directed at suspects observed planting an explosive…
Read MoreTrump to Hamas: “Free all hostages now or it is over for you”
President Donald Trump issued a stern ultimatum to the Hamas terrorist organization, demanding the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza. Addressing Hamas directly, he stated, “Release all of the hostages now—not later—and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you.” He further warned, “Only sick…
Read MoreQatar Rejects Shin Bet Allegations of Funding Hamas
Qatar has firmly denied accusations from Israel’s Shin Bet security service, asserting that its humanitarian aid to Gaza was misrepresented as support for Hamas. In a recent comprehensive investigation into the tragic events of October 7, Shin Bet identified Qatar as a significant financier of Hamas, suggesting that funds from Doha bolstered the terrorist organization.…
Read MoreEyal Zamir Takes on Role of Chief of Staff of IDF
Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has officially assumed the role of Chief of the General Staff, succeeding Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi. The formal change of command ceremony took place at the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv on March 5, 2025. Eyal Zamir, 59, brings to the position a wealth of experience from his 38-year military…
Read MoreIsrael Suspends Aid to Gaza Amid Hamas Refusal to Continue Phase 1 of Ceasefire Agreement
Israel has halted the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. This decision comes in response to Hamas’s refusal to extend the initial phase of the ceasefire agreement. The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was established to facilitate the release of hostages and improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza. The first phase, lasting 42…
Read MoreIsrael Proposes Ceasefire Extension Amid Stalled Negotiations with Hamas
As the initial phase of the Gaza ceasefire concludes, Israel has endorsed a proposal to extend the truce through the months of Ramadan (which began March 1st) and Pesach, aiming to secure the release of remaining hostages and establish a permanent cessation of hostilities. However, Hamas has rejected this extension, insisting on immediate discussions for…
Read MoreHamas Regroups Amid Ceasefire, Preparing for Potential Renewed Conflict
Hamas is actively reorganizing its military capabilities in the Gaza Strip, signaling potential preparations for renewed hostilities with Israel. Recent reports indicate that the group’s armed wing has appointed new commanders, initiated training programs for fresh recruits, and commenced the reconstruction of its extensive tunnel network. These efforts suggest a strategic move to fortify positions…
Read MoreTragic Terror Attack in Northern Israel Leaves 13 Injured
In a devastating incident on Thursday, a Palestinian man carried out a terror attack at the Karkur Junction near Pardes Hanna, resulting in 13 individuals being injured, including a 17-year-old girl who is in critical condition. The terrorist, identified as 53-year-old Jamil Zayoud from the Jenin area in the West Bank, had been residing illegally…
Read MoreIDF’s Misjudgment of Hamas Left Southern Israel Vulnerable
For years, the IDF operated under the belief that Hamas was primarily focused on governing the Gaza Strip and was deterred from engaging in large-scale conflict with Israel. This perception led to policies aimed at managing the conflict through deterrence and containment, including permitting financial aid into Gaza and sidelining Hamas’s rival, the Palestinian Authority.…
Read MoreHamas and Israel Agree to Exchange of Slain Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners
Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement to simultaneously exchange the bodies of four Israeli hostages for the release of 602 Palestinian security prisoners. These 602 prisoners were intended to be released on Shabbat, but Israel delayed their release due to Hamas breaking the terms of the agreement with the return of the remains of…
Read MoreHamas Official Says October 7 Was a Mistake Knowing the Response
In a recent interview, senior Hamas politburo member Mousa Abu Marzouk expressed that, had the devastating aftermath been anticipated, the massive assault on Israel on October 7, 2023, might not have occurred. This attack led to the tragic loss of 1,200 lives and the abduction of 251 individuals. Abu Marzouk stated, “If it was expected…
Read MoreNew Study Reveals No Famine in Gaza Amidst War
A recent study by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has critically examined reports from international famine review bodies that claimed widespread famine and severe malnutrition in Gaza during the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The UKLFI’s analysis indicates that, based on the data from these very organizations, a famine did not occur in the…
Read MoreRebuilding the South of Israel: Billions Allocated to Restore Gaza Border Communities
In the wake of the devastating events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, resulting in the tragic loss of approximately 1,200 lives and the abduction of 251 individuals, many who are still held captive, the Israeli government has undertaken a comprehensive rehabilitation initiative for the affected Gaza border communities. The Tekuma…
Read MoreUS Envoy in Israel Says Second Phase of Ceasefire Will Happen
U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has affirmed the forthcoming initiation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This announcement follows a series of intensive discussions with key regional leaders, aiming to solidify peace efforts and address the issues surrounding governance in Gaza. On Sunday, Witkoff engaged…
Read MoreUS Declines Israel’s Request to Extend Lebanon Withdrawal Deadline
The United States has declined Israel’s request to further extend the deadline for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The current deadline remains set for February 18, 2025. In November, a ceasefire agreement was brokered by the United States between Israel and Hezbollah, aiming to halt hostilities that had escalated since October…
Read MoreHamas Instructs Leaders to Cease Cell Phone Use Amid Concerns of Ceasefire Ending
In light of escalating concerns over the stability of the current ceasefire with Israel, Hamas has directed its senior political and military officials to discontinue the use of cell phones. This measure aims to prevent potential tracking and targeting by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), as reported by sources within Hamas to the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat…
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