IDF Ratchets Up the Pressure in Gaza, 8 Terrorists Eliminated

The terrorist organization has refused consistently to agree to an extension of the Phase 1 ceasefire agreement.

Hamas ‘Impractical,’ Witkoff Says, as Hostage Talks Reach Deadlock

“Trump has made it clear that Hamas will either release hostages immediately, or pay a severe price,” the U.S. Middle East envoy warned.

Rubio: Hamas’s Demands are ‘Nuts,’ We’re Dealing with ‘Savages’

"The whole world should continue to say that what Hamas has done is outrageous, it’s ridiculous, it’s sick, it’s disgusting," said the U.S. secretary of state.

Hamas Signals Readiness to Release American Hostage, Four Dead Bodies

The terrorist group said it would free Edan Alexander, who holds U.S. citizenship, after the Trump administration signaled his importance.

Sinwar Documents Expose Hamas’s Blueprint for Israel’s Immediate Destruction

In another document, Hamas leaders outlined a large-scale attack involving all components of the "resistance axis."

‘Unverifiable Testimonies’: Flawed UN Report on Gaza ‘Doesn’t Serve Justice

Since October 7, the COI has outrageously accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity in Gaza, while refusing to say the same about Hamas.

Getting it Backwards: UN Report Smears Israel with False Genocide, Sexual Violence Allegations

Israel's U.N. mission in Geneva slammed the report as baseless and biased, while Prime Minister Netanyahu called the U.N. Human Rights Council "an antisemitic, terrorist-supporting body."

Arab Foreign Ministers Meet with Witkoff on Cairo’s Gaza Plan

The Doha discussions, which reportedly included P.A. official Hussein al-Sheikh, also covered the establishment of an administrative committee to manage the coastal enclave.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury: Antisemitism Surges following ‘Butchery of October 7’

A close friend and colleague of Rabbi Sacks, Lord Williams spoke movingly about the late Chief Rabbi’s intellectual and moral legacy.

Hamas Celebrates Trump’s ‘Nobody Is Expelling Any Palestinians’ Quip

A simple reading of the exchange would suggest that Trump was not walking away from his plan to turn Gaza into a Riviera.

PA Managing Gaza’s Rafah Crossing, Smotrich says

According to Smotrich, the Israel Defense Forces and the security establishment “did not tell us the truth, and said it wasn’t the P.A.”

IDF Soldiers Rescue 4-Year-Old Gaza Boy, Sent by Hamas into Security Zone

The boy was returned to Gaza by IDF forces in coordination with the international community.

One of Israel’s Goals in Doha? Repair the Damage Caused by Adam Boehler

The senior American official published clarifications and corrections to statements he made on television networks following Israel's strongly worded messages to the White House.

Rubio: US Talks with Hamas Are Over

The mainstream media in Israel, which is enlisted in the effort to unseat Netanyahu, celebrated the Americans bypassing Israel to conduct direct talks with Hamas.

Energy Minister: Let the Gazans Drink Seawater

"As long as our hostages remain captive, as far as I'm concerned, Gaza can drink from the sea."

Israel, Hamas Slowly Return to War in Gaza

The White House is pushing for the release of the remaining 59 Israeli captives, including 35 confirmed deceased, and to extend the ceasefire until April 20.

Smotrich Calls to Resume Gaza War, Establish Emigration Office for Gazans

60% of Gazans surveyed wished to emigrate permanently, while another 10% wanted to leave temporarily until conditions in the Strip stabilized. 

Israeli Finance Minister: Voluntary Emigration of Gazans Could ‘End the Conflict’

A June 2024 survey found that 44% of Gazans ages 18-29 would emigrate if given the chance, while 12% of the Strip’s population fled since 2007.

Israel Cuts Electricity to Gaza

The move comes one week after Israel announced the cessation of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.

Israeli Finance Minister: Gaza Migration Authority to Be Established; Budget Not an Obstacle

Smotrich said that efforts are underway in coordination with the U.S. administration.

Israel Confirms Progress in US-Hamas Talks – or Not

According to the American plan, ten live hostages would be freed in exchange for a two-month extension of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

WSJ: Israel Ready to Launch Phase 2 of the War in Gaza

As cease-fire negotiations remain deadlocked, Israel is steadily escalating pressure on Hamas, potentially leading to another invasion of the Gaza Strip.

Arab Report: Hamas Will Release Live Hostages for Extended Ceasefire

Additionally, Hamas announced its agreement to form a committee of national and independent figures to govern Gaza until elections are held in the war-torn Strip.

IDF Attacks Terrorists Collecting Israeli Drone Flown into Gaza

The first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas expired a week ago.

Preparations Completed for Gazan Migration

Israel has finalized arrangements to enable thousands of Gazans to leave daily through three routes.

Witkoff Warns of Joint US-Israel Action Against Hamas

“We estimate 22, maybe 24 live bodies,” the U.S. Middle East envoy said. “We want them all back.”

DM Katz Preparing Surprise for Next ‘Gaza Freedom Flotilla’

DM Katz proved once again how important it was for his office to be run by a civilian with a sense of humor.

Trump Admits Direct Talks with Hamas, Repeats ‘Hell to Pay’ Threat

News about the direct talks followed Trump’s meeting on Wednesday with eight released Israeli hostages in the Oval Office.

Incoming IDF Chief Zamir ‘Open to’ Military Control Over Gaza

It’s nice to have a military chief of staff who quotes from the Torah. If you recall, Torah quotes used to be career-enders for IDF generals.

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