Preparations for Gaza City op. progressing as Israel insists on comprehensive hostage deal
“Israel demands the release of all 50 hostages in accordance with the principles set by the cabinet for ending the war,” a senior political source said.
ByAMICHAI STEINAn IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.(photo credit: REUTERS/Amir Cohen)Go to the full article > >
Loud explosions heard over Gaza, military source confirms IDF activity
Syrian foreign minister met Israeli delegation for regional stability talks - SANA
The discussions between the Israeli and Syrian sides focused on de-escalation and non-interference in Syrian domestic affairs.
ByREUTERSSyrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani looks on during a meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman, Jordan August 12, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/ALAA AL SUKHNI)Go to the full article > >
'Hersh, you will always be in our heart': German soccer club honors slain hostage one year later
On the first anniversary of Hersh Goldberg-Polin's death, German soccer club SV Wender Bremer honored him in a post.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Werder Bremen fans held a tribute for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, September 21, 2024.(photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)Go to the full article > >Israel at war: What you need to know
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across the Gaza border communities.
50 hostages remain in Gaza, while 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity.
The IDF launched large-scale attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025.
Israel struck key nuclear sites and killed senior Iranian military and IRGC officials.
28 Israelis killed, over 1,300 wounded, including several IDF soldiers, in Iranian attacks.