Articles by February, 2025

As part of the ongoing efforts to negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas, Israel has witnessed both emotional reunions and painful separations. Among the most poignant stories are those of Ofer Calderon, Yarden Bibas, and Keith Siegel, whose families are now grappling with a mixture of relief and heartbreak

Israeli Prime Minister Begins Week of High-Level Meetings Amid Tensions Over Hostage Release and Gaza Negotiations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington, D.C. last night (Sunday) for a week of important talks, as negotiations surrounding the hostage release deal enter a critical phase. The Prime Minister's flight to Washington on the "Wings of Zion" plane lasted 13 hours and 40 minutes. Netanyahu's visit comes as the fifth round of talks concluded on Saturday and discussions are set to move into phase two of the deal

Washington, D.C. – In a stunning statement at the start of his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a dramatic plan for the future of the Gaza Strip, suggesting the complete evacuation of all Gazans from the area "forever." During a 39-minute press conference that followed, Trump went even further, stating that the U.S. should take ownership of Gaza, rebuild it, and clear out "bombs and destroyed houses

A tragic incident occurred last night (Thursday) in the northern part of the newly established buffer zone in the Gaza Strip, when an operational crane collapsed during a fierce storm, killing two soldiers and injuring several others. The collapse occurred near midnight, and the soldiers were inside a building at the outpost when the crane fell

A series of conflicting statements regarding the continuation of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas have surfaced following a cabinet meeting in Israel on Tuesday. The issue has sparked political confusion and raised tensions ahead of the planned release of hostages on Shabbat

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.6% in January 2025 compared to December 2024, pushing the annual inflation rate up to 3.8%, up from 3.2% the previous month, according to data released today by the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Sasha (Alexander) Tropanov, Sagi Dekel-Chen, and Yair Horn, who have been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, were released today as part of the sixth phase of the hostage deal. The three men arrived at the junction point in Khan Yunis, where they were handed over to the Red Cross before being transferred to IDF forces at the border for medical assessments

In a move that could have significant consequences for civil society organizations, the Israeli government has advanced a bill to impose an 80% tax on donations from foreign political entities to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The bill, sponsored by MK Ariel Kellner, passed the Ministerial Committee for Legislative Affairs and is set for a preliminary reading later this week, likely to be discussed in the Constitution Committee

A large-scale bomb attack was thwarted last night (Thursday) in Bat Yam, where three bombs exploded in buses across two separate parking lots, but remarkably, there were no casualties. Multiple police forces rushed to the scenes to investigate and track down possible suspects. In a stroke of luck, a fourth bomb was discovered in a bus near Wolfson Hospital in Holon and successfully neutralized

In a shocking twist, two hostages—Guy Gilboa and Aviatar David—were brought to the release point to witness the return of three hostages: Omar Wankert, Omar Shem Tov, and Eliya Cohen. The two were kidnapped from the Nuba party in Ra’im on October 7 and had been presumed separated during months of captivity. Their families were left in uncertainty until Guy’s father, Ilan Gilboa, received the first sign of life from his son in over eight months. The sign came from one of the six survivors who returned on Saturday, bringing emotional relief to the family