Hamas told hostages that any IDF rescue operation would result in their deaths, Tal Shoham says. Shoham, who was freed after over 500 days in captivity, called on Trump and Netanyahu to secure the release of all Israeli hostages

ISRAEL: Army chief meets with released hostages, says returning hostages 'constantly on our minds' ■ GAZA: 27 Palestinians killed, 85 wounded in Gaza in last day, Hamas-run Health Ministry says; IDF, Shin Bet say they struck Hamas terrorists in Jabalya after Palestinians report four killed in UNRWA warehouse ■ WEST BANK: Israeli forces kill head of Islamic Jihad's Jenin network

The silence of spiritual and other leaders of the religious Zionist and ultra-Orthodox communities in light of the abandonment of the hostages in Gaza is not a moral conundrum. It reflects a corrosive tide of leaders who do not have the people's well-being in mind

A year and a half after the devastating attack on the western Negev, 80 members of Kibbutz Be'eri are already living there, and hundreds of outside workers pack the dining hall. On Kibbutz Magen everyone is back. And in Kfar Azza, an edible forest is being planted. Many difficulties still loom, but there are many new pioneers helping to overcome them

A seemingly trivial remark from an Israeli doctor was met with a barrage of fervor from MKs. 'I'm not sure you're speaking for us when you say we want to treat every child and every woman,' said one

On October 7, 2023, Yinon Ben-Yishay was on the line with his wife and daughters while militants conquered Nir Oz. 'The girls were crying and said 'Dad, save us,' my wife said her farewells, because we were sure they would not survive. I was in horror and total helplessness'

Footage of Israeli-made loitering munitions used in cross-border strikes has dominated Indian media, highlighting deepening defense ties and fueling expectations of record arms exports to Asia's largest weapons customer

After Sunday's missile strike, Yemen's Houthis warned airlines of a full air blockade on Israel. Meanwhile, foreign carriers criticized Israel's poor communication as Israeli carriers boost flights to aid stranded passengers