The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is believed to have killed the two terrorists responsible for last week’s shooting attack in Israel. Meanwhile, President Trump’s Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Israel to observe the implementation of the hostage for ceasefire agreement. Witkoff will be a part of what he calls an inspection team … Read More
Three people were wounded in Tel Aviv after the second terrorist stabbing attack in three days. The attacker was shot dead at the scene by elite IDF units. Upon entering Israel from Morocco, the attacker had been detained by border control but was then allowed to enter the country. Meanwhile, the IDF Chief of Staff … Read More
Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated President Trump on his second inauguration, and expressed his anticipation that the best days of the U.S./Israel alliance are ahead. He thanked Trump for his role in the hostage for ceasefire agreement, and praised the achievement of Trump’s first term, including the Abraham Accords and recognition of Jerusalem as the capital … Read More
Saturday evening, people across the nation of Israel celebrated as the initial three Israeli hostages were released after 471 days of captivity. Emotions were high as the mothers of Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher were reunited with their children at the Gaza border air base where Hamas released the women to … Read More
After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have finally agreed to a hostage for ceasefire deal. The mediated deal was confirmed at a Doha press conference by Qatar’s prime minister. The agreement has yet to be published. It includes an initial six-week ceasefire phase set to begin Sunday with the release of … Read More
The Gaza ceasefire hostage deal remains on the brink of authorization, awaiting approval from Hamas. Media outlets are reporting conflicting views on whether Hamas has approved the final draft. However, Hamas has reported that they are in the final stages of the negotiation. Meanwhile the outgoing American Secretary of State Blinken has presented a plan … Read More
President Biden announced Israel and Hamas could finally be on the brink of a hostage for ceasefire deal. He said, “We are poised to agree on the proposal that I laid out months ago.” President-elect Trump furthered hope by sharing that there had already been handshakes, and the deal could be inked by the end … Read More
The IDF downed a drone launched by the Houthis in Yemen this morning, and overnight the IDF struck several Hezbollah sites in Lebanon. Additionally, President Biden has urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to reach a deal before the Trump inauguration next week. U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan shared that the parties are still very close … Read More
The IDF has recovered the body of Israeli hostage Youssef Ziyandne and possibly the remains of his son in a tunnel in southern Gaza. The 53-year-old was abducted by Hamas along with his three children during the October 7th attacks. Youssef’s daughters were released as a part of the hostage release that occurred in November … Read More
During Tuesday’s press conference, President-elect Trump continued his insistence that Hamas release hostages before his inauguration on Jan. 20. He emphasized that Hamas should never have taken hostages in the first place and once again stated, “If those hostages are not back by the time I get into office all hell will break out in … Read More
