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February 18, 2025
A dedication from former US Ambassador to Israel Samuel Lewis to former PM Menachem Begin was found in a copy of Henry Kissinger's 'Years of Upheaval' at a book swap station in Jerusalem.
Macron plans to hold a meeting on Ukraine and believes Trump can have a productive conversation with Putin.
Rubio spoke with key European ministers to address concerns about being excluded from talks on the Ukraine conflict.

February 18, 2025
The proposed ultra-Orthodox enlistment bill in Israel will include individual sanctions on Haredi draft dodgers, according to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Yuli Edelstein.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to discuss the dropping of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, which has led to protest resignations and calls for his resignation.
The UK foreign office is deeply concerned after a British couple detained in Iran is charged with espionage.

February 18, 2025
Lebanon's civil defense recovered 23 bodies from border towns after Israeli troops withdrew under a ceasefire deadline.

February 18, 2025
Lawmakers vote in favor of bill to revoke national insurance benefits from terror convicts, stating that those who engage in terrorism sever their connection with the state.

February 18, 2025
Israel will allow heavy equipment and mobile homes into Gaza to speed up the release of hostages.

February 18, 2025
Russia's cooperation with Iran will not be affected by talks with the US, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Russia is ready to assist Iran in resolving issues related to its nuclear program.

February 18, 2025
The UN criticizes Israel's delay in withdrawing from Lebanon, calling it a violation of the resolution that ended the 2006 war.

February 18, 2025
Lebanese army deploys along the border after IDF withdrawal, coordinating with US-led committee and UNIFIL to survey and clear areas.

February 18, 2025
Two separate incidents in Taybeh and Lod result in a car bombing and a shooting, leaving one man dead in each case. Police are investigating the incidents as criminal acts.

February 18, 2025
Defense Minister Israel Katz announces that the IDF will enforce the Lebanon ceasefire deal and act against Hezbollah violations. Troops will remain in strategic posts to ensure the ceasefire is upheld.

February 18, 2025
Egypt is working on a plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing Palestinians, in response to Trump's proposal to depopulate the area.

February 18, 2025
Lebanese residents in South Lebanon are waiting for Hezbollah's construction arm to help rebuild their homes after the long months of fighting with Israel.

February 18, 2025
Lebanese sources report that the IDF has withdrawn from southern Lebanon, except for five key posts, as a ceasefire deadline expires.

February 18, 2025
Israel Katz has announced the creation of a new directorate in the Defense Ministry to facilitate the voluntary emigration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

February 18, 2025
Egypt is proposing 'secure areas' within the Gaza Strip where Palestinians can live while the enclave is rebuilt.
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy coached Jewish New Yorkers in self-defense during a seminar in New York City. The seminar was part of a larger push among Jewish New Yorkers to learn self-defense following a surge in antisemitism in the city.
The mayor of NYC is facing calls for his resignation, which he has compared to the infamous book 'Mein Kampf'.

February 18, 2025
US senators dismiss Trump's Gaza plan, expect alternative from Arab states

February 18, 2025
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Turkey of cooperating with Iran to smuggle money to Hezbollah during a meeting with US senators.

February 17, 2025
Freed hostage David Cunio seen alive in Gaza, providing hope for remaining captives. Families receive signs of life and call for safe return of all hostages.

February 17, 2025
Lebanon security official confirms Israeli withdrawal from border villages as army advances.

February 17, 2025
Democratic Senator Blumenthal says Arab states may offer a realistic alternative to Trump's Gaza takeover plan, after meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar believes that the controversial judicial overhaul legislation proposed by him and Justice Minister Yariv Levin can be passed within the next month, aiming to change Israel's judicial selection process.

February 17, 2025
Government officials are allegedly threatening the Environmental Protection Ministry to revoke its authority to issue permits for toxic substances unless it approves an increase in oil imports to the port of Eilat on the Red Sea.

February 17, 2025
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar is no longer part of Israel's hostage negotiating team, amid ongoing disagreements with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

February 17, 2025
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli opposes the second stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, which includes the release of remaining Israeli hostages, due to the release of Palestinian security prisoners. The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations welcomed the agreement but acknowledged the uncertainty it brings for Israel. It is unclear if the second stage will proceed, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza.

February 17, 2025
Israeli cybersecurity startup Dream Security has raised $100 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $1.1 billion. The company develops software to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks and plans to use the funding to expand its operations and develop its cyber language model.

February 17, 2025
The IDF conducted a drone strike in response to suspects driving on an unapproved route in central Gaza.

February 17, 2025
The Israeli economy grew by 1% in 2024, surpassing forecasts, as government spending on the war effort increased. However, exports and investments fell during the war year.

February 17, 2025
Likud party publishes video compilation of Yair Lapid discussing his contacts with Qatar in response to his criticism of Netanyahu's aides' ties with the Arab state.
A man has been arrested for disturbing the peace and acting aggressively towards residents in a Jewish neighborhood of London.
Rubio discusses President Trump's plan for the US to take control of the Gaza Strip with the Saudi crown prince.

February 17, 2025
Israeli official confirms IDF will stay in 5 strategic posts in Lebanon despite planned pullout, and an IDF strike in Lebanon kills a Hamas commander.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman dismisses US and Israeli threats, stating that they cannot harm Iran.

February 17, 2025
Jerusalem police confiscated Palestinian flags and anti-Zionist posters from a Haredi neighborhood after residents hurled eggs at officers.

February 17, 2025
A 17-year-old has been arrested for creating 'hostile' graffiti in the West Bank settlements. The suspect confessed to the acts and revealed a connection to a foreign entity.

February 17, 2025
Former hostage Emily Hand shares her thoughts on the future and her dreams during a conference, highlighting the need to bring everyone back before moving forward.

February 17, 2025
Israel has approved a reform to speed up the licensing process for new immigrants, allowing them to work in their professional fields more quickly. The reform will apply to specific licensed professions and aims to accelerate the integration of new immigrants into the job market and address shortages in essential professions. It will also reduce internship times and provide individual guidance throughout the licensing process.

February 17, 2025
Netanyahu briefly leaves his trial for a security meeting before returning to the courtroom.
Two brothers from Galilee have been indicted for a terror bomb plot and supporting Hamas, after being found with military equipment and explosives.

February 17, 2025
Israel plans to build nearly 1,000 settler homes in the West Bank, which could hinder the development of a nearby Palestinian city, according to Peace Now.

February 17, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to Saudi Arabia to discuss Trump's Gaza proposal and to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He also plans to hold talks with Russian officials on ending the war in Ukraine.

February 17, 2025
The Tekuma Directorate has committed NIS 7 billion to rebuild Gaza border communities in southern Israel, following the devastating attack by Hamas.

February 17, 2025
Estonian President Alar Karis reveals Israel's support for Ukraine during his visit to Israel and emphasizes the importance of including Ukraine in peace agreements.

February 17, 2025
A senior Israeli security official accuses Netanyahu of preventing the second phase of a hostage deal and violating the terms of the agreement.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly planning to remove Shin Bet head Ronen Bar from his post, following internal probes into recent failures.

February 17, 2025
The girlfriend of freed hostage Sasha Troufanov shared that he had prayed for her to find someone else to love while he was held captive in Gaza. Troufanov's mother expressed her gratitude for her son's safe return. The released hostages reported the difficult conditions they endured, and 70 hostages remain in Gaza. Hamas has released 24 hostages so far.
Trump says he could meet Putin 'very soon' and believes Putin wants to stop fighting in Ukraine.

February 16, 2025
The families of two hostages released from captivity in Gaza over the weekend gave updates Sunday on their freed loved ones in a press conference at Sheba Medical Center, where they are being cared for following their return to Israel.

February 16, 2025
US President Donald Trump tells Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to 'do whatever you want' regarding the hostage release-ceasefire deal.

February 16, 2025
Sasha Troufanov, a former hostage, urges for the release of all hostages and an end to the dangerous game being played with their lives.

February 16, 2025
Palestinians were allowed to enter an Israeli-controlled buffer zone in Gaza to carry out repairs on civilian infrastructure, supervised by the IDF.

February 16, 2025
The Movement for Quality Government in Israel watchdog group has called for a criminal investigation into the Hasidic Agudat Yisrael party, accusing them of encouraging draft evasion and instructing constituents on how to circumvent a High Court ruling.

February 16, 2025
Avital Dekel-Chen shares her joy and relief as her husband, Sagui Dekel-Chen, returns home after being held hostage. She talks about their experience and the importance of love and connection. Sagui's father also speaks about the community's destruction and the hope for healing.

February 16, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs a negotiating team to head to Cairo for talks on the continuation of the first phase of the hostage deal with Hamas, in coordination with US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

February 16, 2025
Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, says talks on phase two of the hostage release-ceasefire deal with Hamas will continue this week in a 'location to be determined.'

February 16, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss cooperation on Gaza, the release of hostages, countering the threat of Iran, and the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria.

February 16, 2025
The Israeli military has completed its investigations into its failures during the lead-up to the Hamas terror group's October 7, 2023, attack and will begin presenting its findings next week.
Eyal Zamir has been confirmed as the next chief of staff for the Israel Defense Forces, taking over from Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. Zamir, the former director general of the Defense Ministry, will assume the role on March 5 and will be responsible for appointing new commanders and addressing the military failures that occurred during the Hamas attack in October 2023.

February 16, 2025
The IDF fired warning shots in south Lebanon, resulting in a reported fatality and several injuries. The military is looking into the incident and has detained three civilians.
President Herzog and Secretary Rubio hold meetings in Jerusalem to discuss expanding the Abraham Accords and other regional issues.

February 16, 2025
Israeli tourists in Athens were attacked for speaking Hebrew and wearing Star of David necklaces. One man was stabbed before police intervened. The assailants were identified as Palestinians.

February 16, 2025
Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay imam, was shot and killed in South Africa. The motive for the murder is unknown.
Palestinian media reports an Israeli drone strike on a car in central Gaza, with no comment from the IDF.

February 16, 2025
Cold snap could bring snowfall to Jerusalem this weekend, according to meteorological service.

February 16, 2025
Gaza hospital director remains in Israeli custody despite reports of his release.

February 16, 2025
A Palestinian teen has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the killing of a Border Police officer at a checkpoint.

February 16, 2025
Hezbollah demands Lebanon reverse ban on Iranian flights landing in Beirut after accusations of smuggling money for rearming.

February 16, 2025
A 14-year-old from East Jerusalem is facing indictment for throwing stones at a police car.

February 16, 2025
Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi is traveling to the US to meet military and defense officials and members of the Jewish community.

February 16, 2025
A shipment of heavy bombs from the US that had been held up by the previous administration has arrived in Israel, providing a significant asset for the Israeli military.

February 16, 2025
Russian Ambassador meets with freed hostage Sasha Troufanov and presents him with a new passport after his release from captivity in Gaza.

February 16, 2025
Health officials warn that hostages in Gaza, including Alon Ohel, may suffer permanent disabilities from untreated injuries. Ohel is in danger of losing his sight due to shrapnel in his eye and ill-treatment.

February 16, 2025
A delayed shipment of heavy bombs from the US has finally arrived in Israel, providing a significant asset for the Air Force and the IDF. The delivery highlights the strong alliance between the two countries.

February 16, 2025
Thousands in London protest Trump's Gaza proposal and demand arms embargo on Israel, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC).

February 16, 2025
A Syrian asylum seeker stabbed and killed a teenager in Austria, injuring five others in a random attack. The motive is unknown, and the incident has sparked political debates about immigration and asylum laws.

February 16, 2025
Russian Ambassador meets with freed hostage Sasha Troufanov in Israel and presents him with a new passport.

February 16, 2025
Russian ambassador meets with freed hostage Sasha Troufanov, gives him new passport

February 16, 2025
A former Israeli negotiator claims that Israel missed two opportunities last year to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and hasten hostage releases.

February 16, 2025
Three hostages released from Gaza after 498 days of captivity have spoken about physical abuse and uncertainty about their loved ones. The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has so far resulted in the release of 19 Israeli hostages.

February 16, 2025
Former Hamas hostage pleads for release of remaining captives in video message at hostage rallies in Tel Aviv. Protests continue calling for the release of hostages, even after ceasefire. Critics accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of trying to thwart the deal.

February 15, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held security consultations on the future of the hostage-ceasefire deal after Hamas released three more hostages. Netanyahu wants to expedite the release of the remaining hostages and extend the current phase of the deal.

February 15, 2025
Israeli cabinet ministers welcome the return of hostages and call for the destruction of Hamas and the return of all hostages.

February 15, 2025
An Israeli couple was attacked in Greece after speaking Hebrew. One attacker has been charged with racist violence.
The tension between Israel's goals of freeing hostages and collapsing Hamas rule in Gaza is coming to a head. Israel has dealt a blow to Hamas's military capability, but has not produced a viable alternative to its governance. The arguments against a deal involve the release of terrorists and security risks, but the real and present danger to the hostages weighs in favor of a deal now. Israel's internal healing process and obligation to provide security to its citizens also support prioritizing the release of hostages.

February 15, 2025
Argentine President Javier Milei welcomes the release of Israeli-Argentine hostage Iair Horn and calls for the defeat of Hamas.

February 15, 2025
The head of the Democrats party welcomes the investigation into Netanyahu's former spokesman for alleged ties to Qatar and calls for a thorough investigation into the prime minister himself.

February 15, 2025
Freed captive Ohad Ben Ami speaks about the challenges of captivity and the hope for the release of remaining hostages in a video message.
The Shin Bet is investigating the alleged ties between Netanyahu's aides and Qatar, the main financial backer of Hamas. Netanyahu's office has accused the Shin Bet of selective enforcement and dismissed the allegations as 'fake news.' The investigation follows reports that Netanyahu's former spokesman was paid by Qatar to influence Israeli journalists.
Defense Minister Israel Katz hails the killing of a prominent member of Hezbollah's aerial forces in an IDF airstrike and condemns the launch of drones as a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

February 15, 2025
The Tikva Forum demands the release of all remaining hostages in one day or face severe consequences, echoing Trump's threat.

February 15, 2025
The Shin Bet will investigate Netanyahu's ex-aide for ties to Qatar, while the PMO questions the agency's silence on other cases.