Israel News

Thousands arrive for annual gathering as Chevron streets fill with prayer, singing, and opening of Kever Yitzchak

Israeli ministers respond sharply after the US and regional partners back a Security Council move endorsing a plan for Palestinian self-determination

Family says the return “puts the final seal on the tragedy,” as three abducted hostages remain in Gaza

Prime Minister repeats gratitude for Trump’s letter urging a full pardon, says his corruption trial harms Israeli and American interests

The handover is expected to occur at 20:00

Former Gaza hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel recount months of abuse in Hamas captivity as Israel urges the UN to confront atrocities

CENTCOM denies Israeli media claims, says Washington has no plans to deploy American troops to Gaza

First joint exercise between the Judea and Samaria and 96th “Gilad” Divisions focused on October 7 lessons, rapid response, and Jordan border threats

US President Donald Trump formally calls on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the trial as “political” and “unjustified”

Israel Katz says the military broadcaster has become “a political platform” that harms the IDF’s morale; journalists’ groups vow to fight the move in court

Following Israeli pressure, Paris lifts earlier decision barring eight Israeli firms from next week’s Milipol defense exhibition in the French capital

Dermer, a longtime Netanyahu confidant and key figure in Israel’s war policy, says he will “continue to secure the future of the Jewish people”

In letter to Hamas, Yemen’s rebels warn they will resume operations if Israel renews fighting in Gaza

Israeli sources say facility for international forces would mark major shift in Israel’s long-held policy against foreign military presence

The fallen IDF officer, whose body was returned Sunday after 11 years in Hamas captivity, was laid to rest in his hometown surrounded by mourners, family, and fellow soldiers

Lawmakers back Otzma Yehudit proposal in symbolic first vote

U.S. envoy urges Netanyahu to consider negotiated exit for 200 Hamas members trapped in Rafah tunnels after Goldin’s body returned

IDF intelligence, underground operations, and years of restraint led to the discovery of Hadar Goldin’s burial site in Rafah, breaking Hamas’s decade-long secrecy

Saudi outlet says senior Hezbollah officials fled to Iran and Iraq for cosmetic operations under IRGC supervision following repeated Israeli attacks

Degel HaTorah faction MKs to oppose Ben Gvir’s proposal as bereaved families plead for support ahead of key vote

The remains of fallen IDF officer Hadar Goldin, held in Gaza since 2014, were identified Sunday afternoon

Hamas says body found in Rafah tunnel. IDF confirms preparations for handover as fighting continues in the area

Five Israeli hostages’ bodies remain in Hamas captivity as officials call on the terror group to honor its commitments under the deal

Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, whose phone was found on Friday, was evacuated to Ichilov Hospital after fears she tried to take her life.

Israel demands immediate return of slain IDF officer’s remains as Hamas seeks new negotiations

Kazakhstan’s decision marks the first expansion of the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords in Trump’s second term, highlighting Central Asia’s growing role in Middle East diplomacy

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer propose a new reform granting new immigrants a two-year income tax exemption of up to ₪1 million per year

IDF says it is not seeking escalation as attacks continue; traffic jams reported after residents flee three villages

The 21-year-old agriculture student came to Israel just two weeks before October 7

MK Avichay Boaron and the Lavi organization accuse Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of obstructing the investigation and acting under a conflict of interest, after she sought a delay in responding to a Supreme Court petition against her