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Hamas propaganda clip shows hostages forced to watch as others are freed

Families and supporters decry ‘psychological torture’ of dragging Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal to handover ceremony; pair beg for...

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Forensics chief confirms ID of body of Shiri Bibas, no evidence she died in explosion

Comments come after Israel assesses she was ‘brutally murdered’ with her sons in November 2023; Hamas insists she died in airstrike, accuses...

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Diaspora minister Chikli meets French far-right leader at US conservative conference

Diaspora minister Chikli meets French far-right leader at US conservative conference

Jordan Bardella hails ‘fruitful discussions’ with Likud minister, who has been working to curry favor with European far-right factions...

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These are the 4 hostages set to be released on Thursday; all are believed to be dead

These are the 4 hostages set to be released on Thursday; all are believed to be dead

Ohad Yahalomi was injured in gun battle with terrorists; Tsahi Idan saw his daughter die in his arms; Itzik Elgarat told his brother ‘This is...

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Families, friends elated at return of four Oct. 7 hostages: ‘Unforgettable moments’

Families, friends elated at return of four Oct. 7 hostages: ‘Unforgettable moments’

Relatives express relief at appearance of Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen and Tal Shoham, call for all captives to return: ‘Everyone...

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Hamas frees final 6 living hostages in phase 1 of deal; all reunite with family in Israel

Hamas frees final 6 living hostages in phase 1 of deal; all reunite with family in Israel

October 7 captives Tal Shoham, Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen back after over 500 days in Hamas captivity; Avera Mengistu and Hisham...

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A decade of ‘unimaginable suffering:’ Relief as Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed freed

A decade of ‘unimaginable suffering:’ Relief as Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed freed

The two were held in Hamas captivity for over 10 years after entering Gaza; they’ve been released along with four captives taken hostage on Oct....

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Shiri Bibas’s body returned to Israel; officials assess she was ‘brutally’ murdered with sons in Gaza

Shiri Bibas’s body returned to Israel; officials assess she was ‘brutally’ murdered with sons in Gaza

Announcement comes after Hamas finally hands over body overnight, and day after her 2 young sons were determined to have been murdered by terrorists...

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Bus driver got passengers off minutes before bomb detonated Thursday night — report

Bus driver got passengers off minutes before bomb detonated Thursday night — report

Israeli TV says woman alerted driver of a suspicious item aboard bus, after terrorist attempted to conceal bomb under seat before alighting

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Kibbutz Nir Oz says Shiri Bibas was murdered in Gaza captivity

Kibbutz Nir Oz says Shiri Bibas was murdered in Gaza captivity

No immediate response from Israeli authorities to announcement, which comes after body that Hamas claims is hers was brought to forensic institute in...

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Trump: ‘I really am’ fine with any decision Israel makes — continue truce or resume war

Trump: ‘I really am’ fine with any decision Israel makes — continue truce or resume war

US President calls killing of child hostages Kfir and Ariel Bibas ‘so barbaric’; says he’s not ‘forcing’ Gaza plan to...

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After Hamas sends wrong body, Bibas family says they want Shiri back, not revenge

After Hamas sends wrong body, Bibas family says they want Shiri back, not revenge

Sister-in-law of Shiri Bibas also accuses Netanyahu of abandoning the family in captivity; families of slain hostages ask that their bodies lie in...

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BBC pulls Gaza documentary after star revealed as son of Hamas minister

British broadcaster says ‘Gaza: How To Survive A War Zone’ to be unavailable until ‘due diligence’ is conducted;...

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PM slams Hamas’s ‘unspeakable cynicism,’ as whereabouts of Shiri Bibas unknown

PM slams Hamas’s ‘unspeakable cynicism,’ as whereabouts of Shiri Bibas unknown

Lawmakers fume after terror group sends body of unknown Gazan woman in her place; Kibbutz Nir Oz eulogizes young Bibas brothers Ariel and Kfir after...

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US threatens ‘annihilation’ after Hamas returns bodies of Bibas boys without their mother

US threatens ‘annihilation’ after Hamas returns bodies of Bibas boys without their mother

Argentina declares 2 days of mourning after terror group returns bodies of dual-citizens Ariel, 4, and baby Kfir, along with body that Hamas falsely...

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Ex-hostage Iair Horn begs Trump to bring home ‘seriously ill’ brother Eitan

Ex-hostage Iair Horn begs Trump to bring home ‘seriously ill’ brother Eitan

Thanking Trump for ‘decisive action’ that led to his release, Horn recounts being ‘starved, abused’ by captors, reveals he was held with Eitan...

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IDF demands return of Shiri Bibas after Hamas sent body that’s not her or any hostage

IDF demands return of Shiri Bibas after Hamas sent body that’s not her or any hostage

Kfir and Ariel Bibas were ‘brutally murdered’ in November 2023 when they were 10-months-old and 4-years-old, IDF says, after their remains were...

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3 buses explode in Bat Yam, Holon in suspected strategically planned terror attack

3 buses explode in Bat Yam, Holon in suspected strategically planned terror attack

Two other undetonated devices located on buses; Tel Aviv district police chief says bombs had timers, appeared to originate from West Bank; no...

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‘Maybe we didn’t do enough’: Israelis line route of convoy carrying slain hostages

‘Maybe we didn’t do enough’: Israelis line route of convoy carrying slain hostages

In Gaza border towns, on highway overpasses, along roads and in Hostages Square, public gathers in the rain to pay respects to four captives who were...

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Winter storm to bring strong winds and a chance of snow to Israel over the weekend

Winter storm to bring strong winds and a chance of snow to Israel over the weekend

Forecast shows snowfall on the horizon for Mount Hermon, while Jerusalem hills, central Israel could experience light dusting early next week

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Freed arch-terrorist, convicted of killing 45, is guest at slain hostage handover in Gaza

Freed arch-terrorist, convicted of killing 45, is guest at slain hostage handover in Gaza

Mohammed Abu Warda, responsible for series of suicide bombings, vows to continue ‘resistance’ at Khan Younis ceremony; had reportedly been...

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Idan Amedi onstage for 1st major show since being wounded in Gaza

‘Fauda’ star tells sold-out Jerusalem audience about his gratitude, grief and pain since recovering from the explosion that seriously injured him...

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Families of 1st-phase hostages not included in upcoming releases say they’re in the dark

Families of 1st-phase hostages not included in upcoming releases say they’re in the dark

Relative of Itzik Elgarat, one of 4 remaining captives, says authorities leaving families to conclude their fate by process of elimination * IDF...

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Woman moderately injured in axe attack in Jerusalem’s Old City; motive being probed

Woman moderately injured in axe attack in Jerusalem’s Old City; motive being probed

Police searching for assailant who fled immediately after committing the attack in Jewish Quarter home; victim, in her 70s, is taken to hospital

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Bibas and Lifshitz families cling to hope ahead of final confirmation of hostages’ fate

Bibas and Lifshitz families cling to hope ahead of final confirmation of hostages’ fate

Relatives of likely slain captives say journey won’t end until lengthy identification process of bodies is complete, ask public not to eulogize...

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WHO says campaign to vaccinate Gazan children against polio set to resume Saturday

WHO says campaign to vaccinate Gazan children against polio set to resume Saturday

Vaccine drive to start back up again after virus detected in wastewater; UN body says some 7,000 children from north Gaza weren’t inoculated in...

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Netanyahu panned after ‘senior source’ claims security chiefs botched hostage talks

Netanyahu panned after ‘senior source’ claims security chiefs botched hostage talks

As PM places confidant Dermer at head of negotiating team, moves Barnea and Bar aside, ‘senior source’ lauds him for expedited hostage...

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Teenager shot dead in Hamaam, as violent crime continues to surge

Teenager shot dead in Hamaam, as violent crime continues to surge

Alaa Tuafra, 18, found dead in his home in northern Israel; 36 Arab Israelis murdered so far this year

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2 IDF soldiers vacationing in Amsterdam rushed back to Israel amid arrest concerns

2 IDF soldiers vacationing in Amsterdam rushed back to Israel amid arrest concerns

Conscripts had reportedly posted images from their time in Gaza war online as well as trip abroad, which were then used by anti-Israel group to track...

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Israelis illegally cross into Lebanon, throw rocks at IDF soldiers; 4 arrested

Israelis illegally cross into Lebanon, throw rocks at IDF soldiers; 4 arrested

Several people — reportedly Hasidim searching for tomb of 4th century rabbi — cross the border, some attack troops who arrive at scene

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Police investigate former chief rabbi Metzger on suspicion he molested teenage boy

Police investigate former chief rabbi Metzger on suspicion he molested teenage boy

Complaint reportedly filed against 71-year-old by youth he met on the beach; ex-chief rabbi has been accused of harassment in the past, was convicted...

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Jewish Florida man indicted for shooting 2 Israelis he thought were ‘Palestinians’

Jewish Florida man indicted for shooting 2 Israelis he thought were ‘Palestinians’

Mordechai Brafman faces attempted murder charges after opening fire at father and son vacationing in area; his lawyer asserts he was undergoing a...

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Ex-hostage Noa Argamani: Deal must continue to ensure ‘all our loved ones return to us’

Ex-hostage Noa Argamani: Deal must continue to ensure ‘all our loved ones return to us’

Fellow former captive Ilana Gritzewsky, whose boyfriend also won’t be freed until 2nd phase, tells DC event ‘there is nothing more aligned...

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Book with dedication from US ambassador to PM Begin found at Jerusalem book swap station

Book with dedication from US ambassador to PM Begin found at Jerusalem book swap station

Short note from Samuel Lewis, US envoy from 1977 to 1985, in a book by Kissinger on the Nixon era, offers former premier ‘the highest admiration...

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PM said to condition deal’s 2nd phase on end of Hamas presence in Gaza, no PA rule

PM said to condition deal’s 2nd phase on end of Hamas presence in Gaza, no PA rule

Israel reportedly readying for potential resumption of war if ceasefire collapses, amassing troops and equipment along Gaza border; delegation yet to...

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These are the six living hostages set to be released Saturday

These are the six living hostages set to be released Saturday

Roster includes two men who wandered into Gaza a decade ago, a father kidnapped while visiting his in-laws on Kibbutz Be’eri, and three young...

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Heavy construction equipment said to begin rolling into Gaza

Heavy construction equipment said to begin rolling into Gaza

Mobile homes also expected to be delivered to enclave as demanded by Hamas; FM Sa’ar says talks for second stage of ceasefire to start this week

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Israel raids UNRWA job center, shuts schools in East Jerusalem after agency banned

Israel raids UNRWA job center, shuts schools in East Jerusalem after agency banned

UN refugee body says police, Jerusalem officials storm Qalandiya vocational training facility with tear gas and sound grenades; two schools said to...

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Top Iranian general warns Tehran will strike Israel again at ‘appropriate time’

Top Iranian general warns Tehran will strike Israel again at ‘appropriate time’

IRGC deputy Ali Fadavi’s hints at future attacks after Netanyahu said Israel ‘can and will finish the job’ against Iranian ‘axis of terror’

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Trump reposts video from freed hostage Agam Berger imploring him to get all captives home

Trump reposts video from freed hostage Agam Berger imploring him to get all captives home

Weeks after being freed from captivity, 20-year-old surveillance soldier calls on US president to secure release of remaining hostages in Gaza, says...

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Hungary approves country’s first-ever higher education Jewish studies program

Hungary approves country’s first-ever higher education Jewish studies program

The EMIH-run Milton Friedman University in Budapest will offer undergraduate and graduate programs, with the MA track available online in English for...

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Poll suggests growing support for Eisenkot to replace Gantz as National Unity leader

Poll suggests growing support for Eisenkot to replace Gantz as National Unity leader

Channel 12 survey says parties opposed to current coalition would win a Knesset majority if Bennett runs with a new party and Eisenkot replaces Gantz...

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Egypt said to propose Gaza ‘secure areas’ where Palestinians will live as Strip rebuilt

Egypt said to propose Gaza ‘secure areas’ where Palestinians will live as Strip rebuilt

Cairo in talks with European and Arab nations on countering Trump’s plan to relocate Gazans * Lebanese security official says Israel starting to...

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FM Sa’ar to US senators: Turkey cooperating with Iran to smuggle money to Hezbollah

FM Sa’ar to US senators: Turkey cooperating with Iran to smuggle money to Hezbollah

Foreign minister also discusses developments related to Iran’s nuclear program with US delegation that includes deputy Middle East envoy

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Freed hostage tells family David Cunio alive in Gaza, in first sign of life

Freed hostage tells family David Cunio alive in Gaza, in first sign of life

Former captive spent time with Nir Oz father, who remains hostage along with brother Ariel; days after release, Iair Horn tells rally,...

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Lebanon extends Iran flight ban after US says Israel might shoot down planes

Lebanon extends Iran flight ban after US says Israel might shoot down planes

Officials in Beirut announce indefinite suspension after halting 2 Iranian flights last week; IDF has said Lebanon-based terror group using funds...

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Iran slams ‘threatening’ remark by Netanyahu, says it will defend nuclear program

Iran slams ‘threatening’ remark by Netanyahu, says it will defend nuclear program

Islamic Republic vows to ‘not show any weakness’ on ‘peaceful’ program, says Israel ‘can’t do a thing’ after...

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Lebanese-Australian artist dropped from 2026 Venice Biennale over Nasrallah imagery

Lebanese-Australian artist dropped from 2026 Venice Biennale over Nasrallah imagery

Khaled Sabsabi removed from show after article singles out 2007 work featuring late Hezbollah terror leader; Sabsabi says he is ‘extremely hurt...

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Hamas gunmen caught on tape accusing leaders of hoarding humanitarian aid — report

Hamas gunmen caught on tape accusing leaders of hoarding humanitarian aid — report

Terror group said to have punished critics by beating up their wives; Israel reportedly played clips to Biden officials in failed bid to fend off...

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Senior security official accuses Netanyahu of working to avoid hostage deal 2nd phase

Senior security official accuses Netanyahu of working to avoid hostage deal 2nd phase

Source accuses government of placing political goals over hostages’ lives; talks for second stage said to be dependent on security cabinet...

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