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The historic announcement early Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump of an agreement between Israel and Hamas — marking the first stage of his Middle East peace plan — dominated headlines across the globe, from the United States to Australia, Brazil to Italy. The deal, which includes the release of all hostages held in Gaza in exchange for a partial Israeli withdrawal, was widely described by international outlets as a “historic breakthrough” that could position Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. Yet, reports also raised doubts over how the plan will be implemented, including Israel’s demand that Hamas disarm and…

After a prolonged political struggle, the Israeli government on Tuesday evening unanimously approved the appointment of Maj. Gen. (res.) David Zini as head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for a five-year term. Zini is set to assume his post on October 5, 2025. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office highlighted Zini’s extensive military career, noting his service in elite IDF units and key command roles, including as a fighter in Sayeret Matkal, commander of Battalion 51 in the Golani Brigade, commander of the Egoz Unit, founder of the Commando Brigade, and head of multiple training commands. Prime…

Hamas has released a chilling image of the 48 remaining hostages, vowing that Israel will “never see them again.” As the Jewish New Year begins, this defiant message has sent shockwaves through Israel and the Jewish diaspora. The IDF warns of threats “from every direction” as war expands on multiple fronts — from Gaza rocket fire to Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi attacks from Yemen, and terror incidents from Jordan. Families of the captives are pleading with world leaders to intensify efforts to bring them home. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham blasted Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state, calling it…

The shooting attack at the Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, in which six Jews were murdered and dozens of others were wounded, has left families devastated and a community in shock. The attack struck at the heart of a community already living under the shadow of ongoing conflict. But terror’s goal of sowing fear and division will not succeed—not when we stand together. The need is immediate and urgent. Shomrei Yisrael has mobilized emergency assistance for affected families facing mounting medical bills, trauma counseling needs, and funeral expenses. These families didn’t ask for this tragedy, but they desperately need our help to rebuild…

Israeli airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen killed at least 35 people on Wednesday, after the terror group had attacked Israel repeatedly in recent days. “Several days ago we eliminated most of the members of the terrorist Houthi government. In response, the Houthis fired two days ago at the Ramon Airport,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “This did not weaken our resolve – we struck them again today from the air, their terror facilities, their terror bases with a great number of terrorists, and other facilities as well. We will continue to strike. Whoever strikes us, whoever attacks us –…

Israel has authorized Indonesia to conduct humanitarian airdrops to Gaza beginning next week, according to a report early Sunday, August 17. While countries typically route approvals through the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, this green light reportedly came via the Prime Minister’s Office. Indonesia does not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel, though evolving contacts and statements by Jakarta’s leadership suggest potential shifts under certain conditions. The move expands avenues for aid delivery as conflict conditions complicate ground logistics. Officials described the invitation to join airdrop efforts as open to any country willing to help feed civilians. For both…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited and addressed the soldiers of the Gaza Division today (Thursday), and stated that he approved the plans to conquer Gaza City and negotiations on the return of all of the hostages. “We are at the stage of decision-making. I came today to the Gaza Division to approve the plans the IDF presented to me and to the Minister of Defense to take control of Gaza City and defeat Hamas,” Netanyahu stated. He continued: “I deeply appreciate the mobilization of the reserve soldiers, as well as the standing army, for this vital objective.” Continue reading this…

The six-year-old boy ran up to a police officer. “There are terrorists,” he sobbed. “My father is dead.” His father, Yonatan Havakuk, was one of three men hacked to death by terrorists with an axe and a knife during an attack just as an Independence Day celebration was ending in central Israel. MAGEN DAVID ADOM, Israel’s emergency services organization, had multiple ambulances on the scene within minutes. Teams of paramedics and EMTs began treating the four other people who had been seriously wounded by the terrorists. Two were critically injured. As soon as the four victims had been stabilized, they…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel plans to take control of Gaza, but that it does not intend to maintain permanent control over it in a Thursday interview with Fox News. “We don’t wanna keep it. We want to have a security perimeter, and we don’t want to govern it. We want to give it to Arab forces that will govern it properly and not threaten us.” This comes as the Security Council is expected to meet in a matter of minutes on the government’s potential plan to occupy Gaza. Continue reading this article on jpost.com

President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday visited the Gaza Strip for the first time since the start of the Oct. 7 “Iron Swords” War, where he met with military leaders and received a “full and detailed update” on humanitarian aid efforts in the enclave. Herzog was briefed on “the extensive efforts to ensure humanitarian aid reaches the people of Gaza – despite the danger, despite the pain of knowing our hostages are still held in brutal captivity,” he stated. President Herzog reiterated the position of the Israeli government emphasizing that “What is absolutely clear is that the true obstacle to humanitarian…