Israel at war day 531: What's going on in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria?
Egypt considers absorbing Gazans • Sirens sound in Ashkelon • High Court freezes gov't vote to remove Ronen Bar as Shin Bet chief • Israelis react to gov't vote, High Court decision
General view of destroyed buildings in Gaza, as seen from the Gaza border, March 20, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)
IDF kills Hamas military intelligence head in southern Gaza
Osama Tabash was a senior Hamas terrorist and had held numerous senior positions in Hamas.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF IDF eliminates Osama Tabash, head of Hamas's military intelligence in southern Gaza and head of Hamas's surveillance and targeting unit, March 21, 2025.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
A-G to review whether Netanyahu is in conflict of interest over firing of Shin Bet head
A-G stressed that the government is prohibited from making any decisions or taking any actions regarding the conclusion of the tenure of the head of the Shin Bet.
'There will be no civil war': Netanyahu fires back on X
"The State of Israel is a state of law and according to the law, the Israeli government decides who will be the head of the Shin Bet," Netanyahu wrote on X.
Majority of Gazans would leave Strip if given opportunity, survey finds
Most respondents were in favor of temporary relocation, with some seeking permanent relocation and a small minority in favor of sending relatives abroad.
High Court of Justice freezes gov't decision to fire Shin Bet chief
The move followed the cabinet's unanimous Thursday vote to end the agency's chief's term.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar attends the state ceremony at Mount Herzl. September 26, 2023. (photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)Go to the full article > >
'My world collapsed': Freed hostage Gadi Moses recounts Hamas psychological torture
Moses was taken captive from outside his home on October 7 when Kibbutz Nir Oz, where he lived, was invaded by Hamas terrorists.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF A photo of Gadi Mozes, who was released from Israeli captivity on Thursday, Jan. 30, has gone viral in Israel. (photo credit: X/Twitter)Go to the full article > >
Freed hostage Eli Sharabi visits Rebbe’s grave year after brother prayed there for his return
“We lost four members of the Sharabi family. I came here to ask for a blessing. Exactly a year later to the date,Eli came home," Sharabi's brother said.
ByKESHET NEEV Freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi visits the Ohel of the Lubavitcher Rebbe before testifying at the UN Security Council, March 20, 2025. (photo credit: Courtesy)Go to the full article > >
Situation in Gaza gravely concerning as aid massively reduced, UNRWA says
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.
