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Jerusalem Post

Gal Hirsch: 'Hamas planned to hold Israeli hostages for 10 years' - interview

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch described the complexity of Israeli hostage rescue operations, his involvement in negotiations, and Hamas terror tactics.

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Jerusalem Post

Gal Hirsch: 'Hamas planned to hold Israeli hostages for 10 years' - interview

Jerusalem Post

Only the IDF can truly defang Hamas - opinion

It is ridiculous to expect that Hamas will melt away in the face of this alphabet soup of international do-gooders, instead of bamboozlingor bumping off any monitor who stands in its way.

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Jerusalem Post

Only the IDF can truly defang Hamas - opinion

Jerusalem Post

IDF announces capture of Hamas commander during overnight operations

The capture happened after Friday's strike, in which three out of eight Hamas terrorists were killed while leaving a tunnel in Rafah, the military announced.

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Jerusalem Post

IDF announces capture of Hamas commander during overnight operations

Haaretz

Israel-backed Gaza militia leader filmed threatening Hamas alongside captured militant

The captive, identified by Palestinian sources as Adham Attallah al-Aqar, was among dozens of Hamas militants who had remained in the group's tunnel network in Rafah. In December, Yasser Abu Shabab, who led the Israel-backed militia, died after being wounded in clashes in Gaza

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Haaretz

Israel-backed Gaza militia leader filmed threatening Hamas alongside captured militant

Haaretz

Released hostage Sasha Troufanov describes sexual harassment and isolation in Hamas captivity

In his first international interview, Troufanov described being locked in a cage for more than six weeks and given barely enough food to survive. He said he was sexually harassed by a guard, and that a hidden camera filmed him while he showered once a week.

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Haaretz

Released hostage Sasha Troufanov describes sexual harassment and isolation in Hamas captivity

algemeiner

IDF Strikes Hamas, PIJ Commanders in Gaza in Retaliation for Ceasefire Violations

i24 News – The Israeli military and security services announced a response on Saturday to a violation of the ceasefire...

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algemeiner

IDF Strikes Hamas, PIJ Commanders in Gaza in Retaliation for Ceasefire Violations

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Nearly 90% of Turkish Opinion Columns Favor Hamas, Study Shows

About 90 percent of opinion articles published in two of Turkey's leading media outlets portray the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas...

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Nearly 90% of Turkish Opinion Columns Favor Hamas, Study Shows

Times of Israel

32 Gazans said killed in wave of strikes as IDF responds to truce violation

Military says it targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives, weapons sites after gunmen emerged from Rafah tunnel; strikes are among the deadliest since October ceasefire The post 32 Gazans said killed in wave of strikes as IDF responds to truce violation appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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32 Gazans said killed in wave of strikes as IDF responds to truce violation

Jerusalem Post

YASAR heroes: The IDF unit that found and identified Ran Gvili

MILITARY AFFAIRS: A hero shows up when there is no applause, and the work is heavy, unseen, and costly, a description embodied by IDF soldiers whose job is to search, identify, and return the dead.

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YASAR heroes: The IDF unit that found and identified Ran Gvili

Jerusalem Post

IDF strikes Gaza, Palestinian reports say at least 30 people dead

The recent IDF airstrikes in Gaza killed 32 people, according to Hamas-run health authorities cited by Reuters.

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IDF strikes Gaza, Palestinian reports say at least 30 people dead

Haaretz

IDF fire kills 30 Palestinians in Gaza, wounds 30 since morning, Health Ministry says

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IDF fire kills 30 Palestinians in Gaza, wounds 30 since morning, Health Ministry says

Jerusalem Post

Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv over violence in Arab society, call for government action

Demonstrators waved black flags and held signs reading “Stop the war of crime,” “We are with you, you are not alone,” and “This isn’t helplessness, it’s policy.”

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Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv over violence in Arab society, call for government action

Jerusalem Post

‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll

Following a deadly year for Arab society, President Herzog visits Sakhnin, calling for unity, determination, and decisive action to fight crime and ensure a safe future for all.

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‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll

Haaretz

As killings mount, Arab leaders and allies rallied in Tel Aviv against state inaction

After a protest against violence in Arab communities in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin earlier this month drew tens of thousands, demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv's Habima square to call out the police and government's indifference to spiking insecurity for Arab citizens of Israel

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As killings mount, Arab leaders and allies rallied in Tel Aviv against state inaction

Haaretz

Arab citizens' Tel Aviv protest against violence is a test for the entire Israeli public

While the protest remains nonpartisan and civilian-driven, reflecting a simple demand for safety despite little expectation of action from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, it may send a crucial message of sanity in an otherwise insane reality

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Arab citizens' Tel Aviv protest against violence is a test for the entire Israeli public

Haaretz

Arab Israeli shot dead after leaving mosque as homicide rate continues to rise

The victim, Khaled Mahamid, in his 30s, was shot in the street in his village in northern Israel. According to Haaretz tracking, 26 people have been killed since the beginning of the year, 22 of them from the Arab community

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Arab Israeli shot dead after leaving mosque as homicide rate continues to rise

Haaretz

Poll: Coalition remains stable at 51 seats as reunited Joint Arab List surges to 12

Likud gains two seats for a total of 27, while Bennett's party loses one but remains the second-largest faction with 21. The opposition bloc remains stable at 69 seats, according to the Channel 12 News poll

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Poll: Coalition remains stable at 51 seats as reunited Joint Arab List surges to 12

Haaretz

Moody's raises Israel's credit outlook from negative to stable, citing Gaza cease-fire

While boosting Israel's outlook, the credit rating agency reaffirmed the country's credit rating – the likelihood that a country will repay its debts – warning that Israel's security and geopolitical environment remains vulnerable

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Moody's raises Israel's credit outlook from negative to stable, citing Gaza cease-fire

Haaretz

Israel to reopen Gaza Strip's Rafah crossing on Sunday, in largely symbolic move

At this stage, only sick and wounded Palestinians will be allowed to exit the Gaza Strip, along with those accompanying them. An Israeli security official told Haaretz that between 150 and 200 entries and exits are expected at the crossing per day

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Israel to reopen Gaza Strip's Rafah crossing on Sunday, in largely symbolic move

Jerusalem Post

After October 7, this haredi woman refuses to stand apart from Israeli society

Born into the heart of haredi Jerusalem, Sari Kroizer has built a religious and Israeli identity that refuses to stand apart.

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After October 7, this haredi woman refuses to stand apart from Israeli society

Haaretz

Israeli singer Achinoam Nini says she was targeted by far-right influencer

On Monday, far-right influencer Roi Star was among five who attacked human rights activists in the West Bank. Star, who activists say pepper-sprayed them, was seen later on Monday at President Herzog's Jerusalem residence at an event with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee

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Israeli singer Achinoam Nini says she was targeted by far-right influencer

Haaretz

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank, torch building, Palestinian reports say

Video footage shows individuals approaching the village of Jaba near Ramallah after dark, and a building set on fire. Locals told Haaretz that around twenty settlers were seen gathering in the nearby Gur Aryeh outpost

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank, torch building, Palestinian reports say

Times of Israel

Report: Saudi defense minister tells US not striking Iran would 'embolden' regime

Source tells Times of Israel that Prince Khalid bin Salman was urging Washington to have a clear plan and objectives of what it wants to achieve before taking any action The post Report: Saudi defense minister tells US not striking Iran would 'embolden' regime appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Report: Saudi defense minister tells US not striking Iran would 'embolden' regime

Times of Israel

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill amid US tensions

Tehran warns of live fire into crucial strait through which a fifth of all oil traded passes; US warns any unsafe actions risk regional 'destabilization' The post What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill amid US tensions appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill amid US tensions

Times of Israel

Khamenei makes first public appearance in weeks as Iran makes new threats against US, Israel

Tehran again blames US, Israel and the Europeans for fomenting unrest; official confirms children were among those arrested in anti-government protests The post Khamenei makes first public appearance in weeks as Iran makes new threats against US, Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Khamenei makes first public appearance in weeks as Iran makes new threats against US, Israel

Jerusalem Post

Six killed in two explosions across Iran, Israel denies involvement

Both explosions in Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz were caused by a gas leak, Iranian authorities claimed. The IRGC refuted social media rumors that naval officials died in the blasts.

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Six killed in two explosions across Iran, Israel denies involvement

Jerusalem Post

Iran’s diplomatic scramble to gather allies against US - analysis

Iran's current goal appears to be getting some countries that have influence with the United States to intercede on its behalf in order to avoid potential military action.

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Iran’s diplomatic scramble to gather allies against US - analysis