The October 7 Massacre

Aiming low, reaching high: Israeli duo breaks ground in autonomous drone navigation

Despite the promise of drone technology, low-altitude flights are notoriously difficult and present unique challenges.

Captain (Res.) Noa Mignolet and Ofir Biton with their low-altitude drone navigation system, named SkyOps.
FORMER HAMAS HEAD Khaled Mashaal speaks during an interview in Doha, Qatar, last year. ‘The enemy only understands the language of jihad and martyrdom,’ he says.

Jihadist criminality, Israeli self-defense: A law-based assessment - opinion

 A UN staff member stands in front of humanitarian supplies for Gaza stored at Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses storing aid for Gaza, in the Egyptian border town of El-Arish, Egypt, April 8, 2025.

UN officials refused IDF Gaza aid cooperation, obstructing relief, whistleblower says - report

An illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, then-defense minister Yoav Gallant and State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman.

State Comptroller set to meet with Netanyahu, Gallant, former military chiefs for probes


Hamas may use hostages as shields to stop IDF Gaza City invasion, expert warns

As Egypt and Qatar step up pressure on Hamas in hostage talks, expert Lt.-Col.  (Res.) Alon Eviatar says the group remains unmoved, using threats to stall IDF action in Gaza City.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 12, 2025.

WATCH: 'You are letting us die': Matan Zangauker pleads from Hamas captivity in new video

Hostage Matan Zangauker pleads for help in a new Hamas video, detailing abuse, illness, and abandonment while urging Israelis to protest for his release.

Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker in a new video released by the Zangauker family.

WATCH: Nearly 500,000 Israelis rally for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv

The demonstration came after a day of nationwide strikes and protests. Multiple roads were blocked throughout the day, and many businesses were closed.

Nearly half a million Israelis gather at a rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

'We are screaming for his return': Herzog hosts family of Nepalese Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi

Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese agriculture student, was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and still remains in terror captivity in the Gaza Strip. His mother and sister visited Jerusalem on Sunday.

(From L-R): Padma Joshi, Michal Herzog, President Isaac Herzog holding a picture of Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi, and Pushpa Joshi, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, August 17, 2025.

Jew vs. Jew rhetoric breaks hearts in bitter internal debate on Gaza war

UJA-Federation of New York’s $1m Gaza aid pledge sparks heated debate in Jewish circles, expanding deep rifts over war, values, and Jewish identity.

A billboard in New York City’s Times Square displaying a video released earlier this month by Hamas of one of its Israeli hostages, Evyatar David.

Former hostage Ilana Gritzwesky holds symbolic 'wedding' for partner still in Hamas captivity

"Matan. If you weren't taken, we could've been married. I don't stop thinking about what was taken from us in just one day. Our world was changed, and you were taken from me," Gritzwesky said.

Captivity survivor Ilana Gritzwesky holds a mock 'wedding' for her boyfriend, Matan Zangauker, who is still held by Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

WATCH: ‘Your pain is our pain’: Gal Gadot shows solidarity with families at Hostages Square

The visit came amid growing public pressure on the government to prioritize a deal that would secure the release of the remaining hostages.

Israeli actress Gal Gadot embraces Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is still in Hamas captivity, during a day of nation-wide protests at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August,17, 2025.

Keren Peles pushes back against rumors of an affair with former IDF intelligence chief

Peles slammed Channel 12 on Instagram, stating that producers "could choose many other words that explain it never happened."

Keren Peles at the Yom hazikaron ceremony in the Knesset.

'The hostages are my top priority': IDF officer on balancing aid distribution, freeing hostages

M., a mother of four and wife to a hi-tech professional, described her mission in five words: “returning the hostages and denying Hamas aid."

Lt.-Col. M., head of the Foreign Relations Department in the Coordination and Liaison Directorate (CLD) for Gaza.

'A stain on each member of this gov't': Israel braces for nationwide protests for hostage deal

Several major highways across Israel, including Highway 1 and the Ra'anana Junction, were blocked by protesters as the nationwide day of solidarity in support of the Gaza hostages commenced.

An Israeli flag displaying photos of the remaining hostages was unfurled at Hostages Square on August 17, 2025, at 6:29 a.m.

Netanyahu rejects partial hostage deal, Israel gears up for nationwide strikes

“The Prime Minister’s Office clarifies that Israel will agree to a deal on condition that all the hostages are released in one go," the statement read.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.