Israel concerned that US may strike deal with Hamas for only one or two hostages
Hamas is in talks with the US administration regarding a Gaza ceasefire and entry of humanitarian aid, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the discussions told Reuters.
ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERSUS President Donald Trump in front of posters protesting for the release of the hostages (illustrative)(photo credit: REUTERS/AFP, YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
IDF warns Yemenis to evacuate three Houthi-controlled ports until further notice
IDF moves soldiers from Syria, West Bank to north Gaza
The security cabinet agreed to expand operations in Gaza on May 2, with the IDF's plan to include military control of the area, PM Netanyahu stated.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFIDF expanded their military acticity in the area of Daraj Tuffah in Gaza City to expand the security zone in the area on April 12, 2025.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
Prospects of Saudi ties to Israel elusive as Trump seeks $1 trillion bonanza
Establishing ties has become especially toxic for Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, since the start of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
ByREUTERS Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka(photo credit: REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Trump meeting in Saudi to include Mahmoud Abbas, Ahmed al-Sharaa - report
Trump's visit aims at securing Gulf investment, advancing Gaza ceasefire efforts, and confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF (L-R) Donald Trump, Ahmed al Sharaa, Mohammed bin Salman, and Mahmoud Abbas.(photo credit: Lara Jameson from Pexels via CanvaPro, reuters/kent nishimura, REUTERS/KHALIL ASHAWI, REUTERS/MOHAMAD TOROKMAN, REUTERS/Nathan Howard)Go to the full article > >
IDF, Mossad recover body of Sgt.-Maj. Tzvi Feldman after 43 years
Feldman served in the First Lebanon War and has been considered missing in action since 1982.
JPost Asks Anything: IDF reservists reflect on family, sacrifice, and service in Israel-Hamas War
In this episode of JPost Asks Anything, IDF reservists discuss the impact of the Israel-Hamas War on their lives.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF The Jerusalem Post interviewed IDF reservists on their perspective of the Israel-Hamas War in a video released on May 8, 2025. (photo credit: Flash90/Michael Giladi)Go to the full article > >Important facts
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.
