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Hostage Deal Includes Release of 110 Palestinians Sentenced to Life for Egregious Terror Attacks

Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025

In exchange for the phased release of 33 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Israel on January 19 agreed to the phased release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 110 who are serving life sentences for some of…

CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Publicizing Top-Secret Information on Israeli Plans to Attack Iran

Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025

A former CIA analyst has pleaded guilty and faces 10 years imprisonment for unlawfully retaining and then posting Top Secret United States National Defense information about Israeli plans to attack Iran on social media in October 2024.

3 Hostages Reunite With Families, But More Work Ahead

Posted on Sunday, January 19, 2025

Israelis across Israel celebrated Sunday the release of three women by Hamas, the first of nearly 100 hostages due to return home, dead or alive, following their abduction on October 7, 2023.

Hamas Releases Names Of Hostages As Ceasefire Was Supposed To Start

Posted on Sunday, January 19, 2025

Hamas named the three hostages it planned to release Sunday, more than two hours after the ceasefire in Gaza was supposed to have begun. Israel had earlier made clear it would keep fighting until it received the names.

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Hostage Deal, Set for Government Vote

Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a hostage deal on Friday, where 33 Hamas captives will be released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including hundreds serving life sentences.

Iraqi and Yemeni Islamic Militants to Suspend Attacks on Israel Following Gaza Ceasefire Announcement

Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2025

Responding to Wednesday’s announcement that the Israeli government has reached a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthi and Iraqi Nujaba Islamic jihadist movements announced they would suspend their attacks against Israel, Newsweek reports.

Negotatiators From Israel, Hamas Reach Ceasefire

Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, officials said on Wednesday, in the hope of ending the 15-month-war that has killed thousands.

Biden Praises Ceasefire Deal Between Hamas And Israel

Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

After 15 long months of bloodshed in Gaza sparked by the Hamas massacre of 1,200 people in Israel, a hostage and ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel was reached Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden said.

Iran Accuses Israel of Placing Explosives in Iranian Centrifuge

Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad ZarMif, has accused Israel of planting explosives in Iranian centrifuge equipment, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Holocaust Survivors Tell Their Stories on 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Determined to ensure that the Holocaust is not forgotten or denied, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany on Monday launched a digital campaign featuring 80 survivors of Auschwitz, the most notoriously brutal death camp in history,…

Israel’s FireDome Wildfire Defense System May Offer Hope For California

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

With much of the U.S. state of California resembling a war zone due to deadly wildfire, a “wildfire defense system” may be on the way from Israel.

Hamas Rebuilding Despite Israeli Attacks (Worthy News Analyse)

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Hamas is rapidly rebuilding “its terror infrastructure” in the Gaza Strip, exploiting humanitarian aid and convincing young Gazans to join its ranks, Israeli and U.S. sources said Tuesday.

Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Nearing

Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025

A ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel was nearing early Tuesday, ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th U.S. President, several officials confirm.

Palestine Group Launches Global Hunt For Israeli Soldiers (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Sunday, January 12, 2025

A Belgium-based group named after a Palestinian girl it claims was killed by Israel’s military in Gaza has launched a global hunt for Israeli troops and others, including Christians, accused of “war crimes” against Palestinians, a Worthy News…

Israel Advances In-House Weapons Production With Two Major Deals

Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2025

In an effort to become less reliant on the United States and other nations for heavy weapons, Israel has signed two major arms deals with Israeli munitions company Elbit Systems totaling $275 million, i24News reports.

Ancient Mosaic Floor with Deuteronomy Bible Verse Uncovered in Southern Israel

Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2025

Archaeologists excavating in southern Israel have uncovered a unique Byzantine-era ((5th-6th centuries AD) mosaic floor with a Scripture from the Bible’s Book of Deuteronomy, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Israel to Expand Military Intelligence Operations

Posted on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Israel is expanding the IDF's Unit 504, part of the Military Intelligence Directorate, which specializes in HUMINT (human intelligence). Previously operating covertly, the unit's critical role during the war has made its activities vital to the army's success,…

Israel Will Insure Hezbollah Will Not Rebuild in Lebanon

Posted on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Israel is committed to preventing Hezbollah from rebuilding in Lebanon and has stated that the Israel Defense Forces will remain in place until Hezbollah is fully dismantled, according to Brig.-Gen. Amir Avivi, founder and chairman of HaBithonistim.

Outgoing Biden Administration Approves $8 Billion Arms Deal for Israel

Posted on Monday, January 6, 2025

The US State Department has notified Congress "informally" of an $8 billion proposed arms deal with the Jewish state, Axios reported exclusively on Friday, January 3.

Hamas Shows Video Of Israeli Hostage

Posted on Sunday, January 5, 2025

Family members faced more agony on Sunday after fighters of Hamas released a video of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza since its October 2023 attack.

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