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American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia to address critical issues concerning governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza following the recent conflict with Israel. His visit underscores the urgent need for diplomatic engagement to stabilize the region and alleviate humanitarian suffering

The state opening rally to commemorate the Day of Remembrance for the Holocaust and Heroism commenced at the "Warsaw Ghetto Square" within "Yad Vashem" in Jerusalem. The event, attended by President Yitzhak Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Holocaust survivors, and their families, paid tribute to the six million lives lost during the Holocaust. Notably, among the dignitaries' chairs, a solitary yellow chair symbolized the abducted individuals still held captive by Hamas

The head of Hamas's political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, announced on Monday evening to the Prime Minister of Qatar Mohammed Al Thani, and the head of Egyptian intelligence Abbas Kamel that his organization agrees to the outline proposed to him for a ceasefire with Israel, as part of the talks for the release of the abductees

In a significant move, several European countries, including Spain and Ireland, are set to formally recognize a Palestinian state on May 21. The announcement came from Joseph Borrell, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the European Union, who described the decision as a symbolic gesture expressing support for the existence of Palestine

In a dramatic turn of events, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has publicly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza situation, igniting a heated debate within the Israeli political sphere

In a dramatic turn of events amidst escalating tensions, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) successfully retrieved the bodies of three abducted Israelis from the Gaza Strip. The operation, conducted jointly with the Shin Bet security service, marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to resolve hostage situations in the region

The families of Haim Peri, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Koper, and Nadav Popelwell received devastating news today, 241 days after their abduction. Israeli authorities informed them that the four had died while in Hamas captivity. The determination of their deaths was made based on verified intelligence information, approved by an expert committee of the Ministry of Health and the Rabbinate

First Sergeant (res.) Raphael Coudres, 39 years old from the Hadassah Fortress, died today (Thursday) of his wounds, after being fatally injured yesterday in the incident of the fall of the UAV in Khorefish in the north of the country. Coudres served as the coordinator of tradition and spirit in the 5030 battalion, in the Alon Brigade (228). In addition , in the same incident a reservist was seriously injured

In a move that has sparked vehement reactions from Israeli officials, the United Nations Secretary General's Office informed Israel's UN Ambassador, Gilad Erdan, of the decision to include the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a forthcoming report, labeling it as a military organization that has "committed violations" against children in conflict zones. The report, expected to be released imminently, also lists Hamas and Islamic Jihad for their alleged harm to children during the year 2023

Brigadier General Avi Rosenfeld, commander of the Gaza Division (Division 143) in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has announced his retirement following 30 years of dedicated service. In a heartfelt letter addressed to Gaza Envelope authorities, Rosenfeld expressed deep regret over his perceived failure to protect the Gaza Strip during the events of October 7th