Jenin and N. West Bank are new front after Gaza, Lebanon - analysis
"On the directive of the Security Cabinet, the IDF, the ISA, and the Israel Police have today begun a...military operation to defeat terrorism in Jenin," Netanyahu said.
BySETH J. FRANTZMAN Israeli security forces guard at the scene where three Israelis were murdered in a shooting attack earlier today, near the village of al-Funduq, in the Northern West Bank, January 6, 2025.(photo credit: ERIK MARMOR/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Prisoner release emboldening terror orgs is a reason for new West Bank op. - analysis
The objective of Operation Iron Wall is clear: to severely disrupt the capabilities of terrorist organizations in Jenin and northern Samaria.
ByAVI ASHKENAZI Israeli security forces guard at the scene where three Israelis were murdered in a shooting attack earlier today, near the village of al-Funduq, in the Northern West Bank, January 6, 2025.(photo credit: ERIK MARMOR/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Netanyahu, Starmer discuss release of ex-hostage British citizen Emily Damari
IDF chief Herzi Halevi to resign in March, cites military failure on October 7
Halevi's resignation in keeping his promise to take responsibility for October 7 • OC Southern Command Yaron Finkleman follows suit
ByYONAH JEREMY BOB IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi praises the bravery of troops fighting in Lebanon, October 3, 2024.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)Go to the full article > >
Who will replace Herzi Halevi as new IDF chief of staff?
Eyal Zamir, a former deputy IDF chief who came in second place to Halevi during the last race for IDF chief, is Netanyahu's favored candidate.
IDF launches Operation Iron Wall against Palestinian terror in Jenin as PA exits
Palestinian Authority security forces exited the area following a month-long operation of its own against local Palestinian terror groups.
ByYONAH JEREMY BOBPalestinian security personnel and mourners seen in the West Bank city of Nablus, December 27, 2024(photo credit: Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)Go to the full article > >
Hamas says four female hostages to be released Saturday - report
There are seven women who remain on the list of 33 hostages expected to be released from Hamas captivity in the first phase of the hostage deal.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Woman walks past a poster calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, December 5, 2024(photo credit: REUTERS/STOYAN NENOV)Go to the full article > >
Hamas says four female hostages to be released Saturday - report
'She didn't think this day would come' released hostage Doron Steinbrecher's friend says
Yaakobi, who grew up with Steinbrecher at the kibbutz, described the emotional moment she spoke to her friend following her release.
ByWALLA! Doron Steinbrecher is reunited with her mother Simona.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >Israel at War: What you need to know
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
94 hostages remain in Gaza.
49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4:00 a.m.
Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire on January 17, 2025
735 terrorists that will be released as part of the hostage deal
