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'One big family': Rescued hostage Noa Argamani thanks Nvidia for never forgetting Avinatan Or
Bereaved parents call on Ben-Gurion University to dismiss prof. who called IDF soldiers 'murderers'
US Congress members sign letter urging Netanyahu to prevent demolition of Palestinian homes
Majority of Israelis oppose granting Netanyahu pardon, believe gov't is 'fairly corrupt' - poll
Survey results also demonstrated that the vast majority of Israelis expect military conflict in the near future, with Hezbollah being the most likely, followed by Iran.
US lawmakers say Israel hasn't held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist
US lawmakers accuse Israel of failing to investigate the October 2023 attack on journalists in Lebanon, which killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah and wounded others.
Israel received leads about burial site of final hostage Ran Gvili's remains, sources say
Israel ramps up pressure on Hamas to return the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, delaying progress on a ceasefire deal until his proper burial is ensured.
'Goals, chaos and rising stars': A wild start to the Israel Premier League soccer season
There were upsets, drama, up-and-coming players, as well as disappointments and unfortunate incidents that the league would no doubt like to improve on as the campaign heads into round two.
Hapoel defeats Towers in first European basketball game in Israel since October 7
Although the contest was played in Holon due to the Jerusalem Arena being unavailable, the Reds’ fans packed into Heichal Toto to witness another step toward a return to normalcy in the Holy Land.
US envoy Tom Barrack to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu in coming days, source tells 'Post'
Tom Barrack, Trump's envoy to Turkey and Syria, will arrive in Israel soon for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials.
Alon Leichman becomes first Israeli head pitching coach in the MLB
Leichman, who grew up on Kibbutz Gezer, had just wrapped up a season as assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins when he received the news on Saturday.
WATCH: Newly-obtained footage shows six Gaza hostages lighting Hanukkah candles in Hamas tunnel
The footage, obtained by the IDF, shows the six hostages, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Alexander Lobanov, and Almog Sarusi, who were murdered by Hamas in 2024.
Israel agrees to fund Gaza reconstruction 'for time being' at US demand - Ynet
The estimated cost to repair the destruction from two years of fighting, bombing, and bulldozing is in the billions.
Israeli soccer star Talia Sommer signs with Gotham FC
For the 21-year-old midfielder from Tel Aviv, the moment marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
