» Four injured in Tel Aviv stabbing attack
21/01/25 18:38 from BBC News - Middle East
The attacker, believed to be a Moroccan citizen with US residency, was shot dead at the scene.

» Herzi Halevi, Israel’s Military Chief, to Step Down Over Hamas Attack
21/01/25 16:24 from Israel
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over its failure to protect against the 2023 assault.

» Israel's military chief resigns over 7 October 2023 failures
21/01/25 16:11 from BBC News - Middle East
Lt Gen Herzi Halevi says "the terrible failure" to prevent the Hamas attack "accompanies me every day".

» Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank
21/01/25 16:09 from Israel
The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.

» Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Villages in the West Bank
21/01/25 16:09 from Israel
Jewish extremists burned buildings and vehicles in raids on Palestinian villages in the West Bank late Monday, Palestinian officials and the Israeli military said.

» Nine Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jenin
21/01/25 15:42 from BBC News - Middle East
Israel's prime minister says the "extensive" operation aims to "defeat terrorism" in the West Bank city.

» Eight Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jenin
21/01/25 13:34 from BBC News - Middle East
Israel's prime minister says the "extensive" operation aims to "defeat terrorism" in the West Bank city.

» Biden might have been a weak president, but we owe him our gratitude nevertheless
21/01/25 12:03 from ynet - Opinion
Opinion: Joe Biden leaves behind a complex legacy in Israel - While strengthening security ties and allowing unprecedented freedom for settlement expansion, his appeasement policies emboldened radical forces in the region; His weaknesses fostered chaos, but his support for Israel was undeniable

» Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Oct. 7 Attack
21/01/25 11:00 from Israel
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over its failure to protect against the 2023 Hamas-led assault.

» President Trump, You Can Remake the Middle East if You Dare
21/01/25 09:57 from Israel
While the wages of success in the region will be enormous, the consequences of failure will be utterly hellish.

» Six Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jenin
21/01/25 08:02 from BBC News - Middle East
Israel's prime minister says the "large-scale" operation aims to "eradicate terrorism" in the West Bank city.

» BBC Verify analyses Hamas hostage handover video
21/01/25 07:16 from BBC News - Middle East
BBC Verify's Nick Eardley examines Hamas' footage of the moment three hostages were handed over.

» Israeli Military Begins West Bank Raids
21/01/25 06:56 from Israel
Amid rising tensions, Israeli troops embarked on what Israel described as a counterterrorism operation. That came hours after Jewish extremists attacked several Palestinian villages.

» Trump Rescinds Biden-Era Sanctions on Israeli Settlers
21/01/25 06:40 from Israel
The move came shortly after President Trump took office, and as Jewish extremists raided villages in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.

» It's time for the IDF to go on the offensive in the West Bank
21/01/25 04:56 from ynet - Opinion
Analysis: Decision-makers added the West Bank to the war's objectives, allowing the IDF to stop solely defending in the area amid the lull in Gaza and the northern border

» Childcare center torched in latest Australia antisemitic attack
21/01/25 02:09 from ynet - Jewish Scene
Jewish community sprayed with graffiti and set ablaze; in the latest in a string of such incidents plaguing Australia's largest city  second antisemitic attack on property in four days in Sydney 

» Only Hamas can claim victory and genocide at the same time
21/01/25 01:42 from ynet - Opinion
Opinion: While the IDF prepares the operation for the hostages’ return, Israel must also plan a parallel campaign to harness the focus on the hostage deal to remind the world Hamas' true image

» Israel’s Mixed Mood Over Cease-Fire
21/01/25 00:01 from Israel
More than 30 hostages are set to be released during the cease-fire in Gaza. But many Israelis have mixed feelings about the deal because they feel it came at a high price.

» Between 1945 and 2025: We'll rise again as we did back then
20/01/25 23:51 from ynet - Opinion
Opinion: My mother, who survived a harrowing death march during the Holocaust, would surely try and instill hope in the families of over 90 hostages still held in Gaza

» Gaza rebuild to take long time despite promised aid surge, says UN
20/01/25 22:40 from BBC News - Middle East
Unrwa's Gaza director says rebuilding homes, infrastructure and people's lives will "take an awful lot of time".

» 'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction
20/01/25 22:39 from BBC News - Middle East
Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.

» Gaza Residents Return to Vast Destruction in Old Neighborhoods
20/01/25 21:19 from Israel
Palestinians returning to parts of the enclave have been picking their way through vast piles of rubble and trying to salvage what they can.

» 'Mom, what makes you think that if we had not made Aliyah, I would not be here fighting for my country?'
20/01/25 15:55 from ynet - Opinion
Marcy Oster, a Ynetnews editor: This past year, as I mark the first yahrtzeit of my son, Amichai, who fell in Gaza while serving in the IDF, has been a mix of pain, memories and unexpected kindness; Through the tears and stories shared, I honor his legacy and the love we’ve received

» 'The hostages meant I got out': Freed Palestinian prisoner welcomes Gaza deal
20/01/25 15:50 from BBC News - Middle East
Bushra al-Tawil, a 32-year-old journalist, has been freed as part of the first stage of the ceasefire agreement.

» 'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage
20/01/25 15:05 from BBC News - Middle East
The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza.

» ¿Qué hay detrás de intercambio de rehenes israelíes por prisioneros palestinos?
20/01/25 13:23 from Israel
Es probable que los futuros intercambios sigan una fórmula similar: decenas de palestinos liberados de cárceles israelíes por cada rehén retenido en la Franja de Gaza.

» What We Know About the Hostage Release
20/01/25 10:25 from Israel
The first phase of the cease-fire deal calls for the release of 33 hostages, including women, children, men over 50 and sick and wounded people. Three hostages were released on the first day of the deal.

» Sheba Hospital Says Three Freed Hostages Are in Stable Condition
20/01/25 09:55 from Israel
Doctors at Sheba Medical Center said the three women are in stable condition, but little is known about what the former captives went through in Gaza.

» Trump Takes Office, and the TikTok Roller Coaster
20/01/25 06:16 from Israel
Plus, women’s history on the National Mall.

» Missing US journalist's mother visits Syria to renew search
20/01/25 05:26 from BBC News - Middle East
Debra Tice says she has "no idea" where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

» The written stage of Kabbalah marks a turning point in Jewish thought
20/01/25 04:55 from ynet - Jewish Scene
A new four-volume book explores the origins, development, and key concepts of Kabbalah, tracing its journey from oral traditions to written texts; Scholars offer diverse perspectives on Jewish mysticism, making its rich history accessible to readers worldwide 

» How the written stage of Kabbalah revolutionized Jewish thought
20/01/25 04:55 from ynet - Jewish Scene
New 4-volume book explores origins, development and key concepts of Kabbalah, tracing journey from oral traditions to written texts; scholars offer diverse perspectives on Jewish mysticism, making its rich history accessible to readers worldwide

» Gazans and Israelis Dare to Hope as Cease-Fire Takes Hold
20/01/25 03:19 from Israel
After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.

» Moment freed Palestinian prisoners reunite with family and friends
20/01/25 01:39 from BBC News - Middle East
Ninety Palestinians were released from Israeli jails as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

» 'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream' - rebuilding life in Gaza's ruins
20/01/25 01:02 from BBC News - Middle East
The BBC's Fergal Keane has been speaking to people in Gaza whose lives have been devastated by the war.

» The day after: Gulf states won't rush to flush Gaza with cash for reconstruction
19/01/25 23:51 from ynet - Opinion
Analysis: Rebuilding Gaza is projected to cost between $40 billion and $80 billion, but the funding source remains uncertain, raising questions about what might compel the international community to contribute

» Dramatic day ushers in a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire after 15 months of war
19/01/25 19:02 from BBC News - Middle East
Three Israeli women hostages are released in Gaza, with 90 Palestinians set to be freed from Israeli jails in return.

» Three non-negotiables for Israel in the second hostage deal phase
19/01/25 18:53 from ynet - Opinion
Commentary: Mediators must ensure Gaza is demilitarized, Hamas surrenders control and future hostage releases avoid becoming chaotic public spectacles; while the deal marks progress, Israel cannot tolerate jihadist militias along its border

» 'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream'
19/01/25 18:36 from BBC News - Middle East
The task ahead is daunting for Gazans wishing to return to the shattered ruins of their homes.

» Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel
19/01/25 16:39 from BBC News - Middle East
A total of 91 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for.