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UN secretary-general pledges new role for hostage situations

The Hostage Families Forum met with Guterres on Thursday to discuss the issue of returning hostages held captive by terrorists in Gaza.

Slim majority of Israeli public backs ongoing IDF op. in Gaza

On the political front, the Democrats party continues to lose ground following remarks by its leader, Yair Golan, dropping four seats to 12.

By MAARIV , WALLA! , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
23/05/2025

IDF clarifies new Shin Bet appointee was not dismissed from military

An earlier IDF statement stressed that any communication by IDF personnel with the political echelon requires the approval of the chief of staff.

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Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Maj.-Gen. David Zini attends a ceremony held at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem

Netanyahu's office publishes excerpts of pre-Oct. 7 Maj.-Gen. Zini report on IDF readiness

“[...] In almost every sector, a surprise raid on our forces could succeed, undermining the rule ‘we will be surprised but not defeated.’"

IDF maps homes of terrorists responsible for murder of Tzeela Gez last week

The mapping was carried out in preparation for the potential demolition of the terrorists’ homes.

Zamir finalizes retirement of Zini from IDF, Netanyahu justifies Zini's appt

Netanyahu publishes findings of Zini's pre-Oct. 7 report • IDF operates in West Bank, Gaza • Ronen Bar apologizes to Edan Alexander • Houthi missile reportedly explodes in Sanaa

'I want to apologize to you,' Ronen Bar tells Edan Alexander after Witkoff secures his release

"I want to apologize to you for falling into captivity also because of us, and for the fact that you were released thanks to Witkoff and not thanks to us," Bar reportedly told the freed hostage.

Suspect arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport for smuggling gold worth NIS 1.5m.

Sherif Ravi, a resident of Beit Hanina in Jerusalem, had returned to Israel from Dubai through Ben-Gurion Airport and tried to bring the gold into the country without declaring it.

Netanyahu appoints IDF Maj.-Gen. David Zini as Shin Bet chief, despite court ruling

The appointment was made despite a High Court ruling that the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar was illegal due to Netanyahu's conflict of interest in the "Qatargate" affair.

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