Israel at war day 493: What happened in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza?
IDF rules out terrorist infiltration in Yad Mordechai • Hamas claims victory as IDF withdraws from Gaza's Netzarim Corridor
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. January 4, 2025.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Trump: If all hostages not released by Saturday, Gaza ceasefire should be canceled
"Let all hell break loose; Israel can override it," he said.
BySHIR PERETS Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Trump participates in a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" in Washington(photo credit: REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
IDF postpones leave for combat soldiers in Southern Command following assessment
The area has also been significantly reinforced with additional units for defensive purposes.
Israel has lost its leverage in the hostage exchange deal - analysis
Monday to Sunday is a long time in the Middle East, so much can develop as Israel weighs its response.
ByAMICHAI STEIN People gather as Hamas militants terrorists for the handover of hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza City, January 19, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/MAHMOUD AL-BASOS)Go to the full article > >
When Hamas hands back coffins, will there still be crowds and celebrations? - comment
This is psychological warfare at its most grotesque. Hamas is testing the limits of the world's patience.
ByZVIKA KLEIN Red Cross members look on at Hamas terrorists parading hostages in Gaza, February 8, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/Hatem Khaled)Go to the full article > >
Hundreds gather in protest outside Tel Aviv's Kirya after Hamas's announcement
"We must return to war and destroy!" Ben-Gvir wrote on X/Twitter following the announcement.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Israelis protest for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, February 1, 2025.(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
What does Hamas achieve by threatening Gaza hostage, ceasefire deal? - analysis
The women hostages were Hamas’ biggest prize, Hamas knows that as the number of living hostages it holds is reduced, it will have less leverage.
BySETH J. FRANTZMANPalestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard as people gather before the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, February 8, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/Hatem Khaled)Go to the full article > >
IDF investigating possible terrorist infiltration in Yad Mordechai from Gaza
Palestinian Authority halts 'pay-for-slay' policy in West Bank
The PA is reportedly worried that upcoming US fines of about $200-300 million will lead to a financial crisis.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the Turkish parliament during an extraordinary session on August 15, 2024 in Ankara, Turkey.(photo credit: Serdar Ozsoy/Getty Images)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.
76 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 will be released as part of the hostage deal
