Syrian Druze allowed to enter Israel, work in Golan Heights, Katz confirms
The Syrian Druze were a minority in the Assad era who mostly kept to themselves, with some past positive history with Israel.
ByYONAH JEREMY BOB Druze from villages in northern Israel seen in Majdal Shams, Golan Heights, near the border with Syria, April 17, 2023(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
'Not an agent of Israel': Adam Boehler defends direct talks between US, Hamas
Boehler said he understood the consternation and concern expressed by Israeli official Ron Dermer about his direct contact with Hamas, but emphasized he had a clear goal in his talks.
ByREUTERS Former president Donald Trump listens as Adam Boehler, the CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, US, April 14, 2020.(photo credit: LEAH MILLIS/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducts tour in Syria as comptroller tests IDF preparedness
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF IDF Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir conducts situation assessment and tour of security zone in Syria, March 9, 2025.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
Hamas says it may release US-Israeli hostage as part of talks to end Gaza war
Qatar ramps up pressure on Israel, warns against attacking Iranian nuclear sites - analysis
According to Iranian state media, Qatar said that “Persian Gulf states will run out of drinking water in three days if Iran’s nuclear sites attacked.”
BySETH J. FRANTZMAN Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani against backdrop of anti-Israel poster with a picture of Iranian missiles on a street in Tehran (illustration).(photo credit: Canva, Majid Asgaripour/WANA/via Reuters, REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool)Go to the full article > >
Direct talks between US and Hamas 'very helpful,' US envoy Boehler says
Boehler said he understood the consternation and concern expressed by Israeli official Ron Dermer about his direct contact with Hamas, but emphasized he had a clear goal in his talks.
ByREUTERS Former president Donald Trump listens as Adam Boehler, the CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, US, April 14, 2020.(photo credit: LEAH MILLIS/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Syrian Druze allowed to enter Israel, work in Golan Heights, Katz confirms
The Syrian Druze were a minority in the Assad era who mostly kept to themselves, with some past positive history with Israel.
ByYONAH JEREMY BOB Druze from villages in northern Israel seen in Majdal Shams, Golan Heights, near the border with Syria, April 17, 2023(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)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 Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
59 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 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
