Civilians beat us’: Israeli teen discusses Hamas captivity
October 11, 2024 by JNS
In a poignant interview for the “Children of October 7” social media project, 13-year-old Eitan Yahalomi from Kibbutz Nir Oz shared the harrowing details of his captivity at the hands of Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Read more
Israel marks a year since Oct. 7 with official state ceremony
October 8, 2024 by JNS
The Israeli state ceremony marking one year since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack aired on television on Monday night, with pre-recorded speeches by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials. Read more
IDF releases previously unseen footage of Oct. 7 fighting
October 7, 2024 by JNS
The Israel Defence Forces on Monday released previously unseen video footage of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, ahead of the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s cross-border terrorist massacre in the northwestern Negev. Read more
Rare, pre-World War II document signed by Oscar Schindler sells for $20,000
October 1, 2024 by JNS
A rare pre-World War II document signed by Oscar Schindler (as opposed to the usual spelling, Oskar) sold at Nate D. Sanders for $20,000 on Sept. 26. Read more
US supports Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon
October 1, 2024 by JNS
U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant that the United States supports Israel’s limited ground operation against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. Read more
IDF fighting Hezbollah terrorists, not Lebanon, Netanyahu reiterates
September 25, 2024 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to rise up against Hezbollah on Tuesday while warning that the military will not hesitate to strike any infrastructure used by the terror group. Read more
IDF strike in Beirut kills top Hezbollah terror commander
The Israel Defence Forces conducted a targeted strike in Beirut on Friday, in just the third such instance since Hezbollah joined the war in support of Hamas following the Oct. 7 massacre. Read more
Nasrallah acknowledges ‘unprecedented’ defeat in alleged Israeli attacks
September 20, 2024 by JNS
Hezbollah suffered an unparalleled defeat, the Lebanese terrorist group’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah acknowledged on Thursday, saying the alleged Israeli attacks using its communication devices amounted to a declaration of war. Read more
Two soldiers killed in Hezbollah attacks, bringing IDF toll to 715
September 20, 2024 by JNS
Two Israel Defence Forces soldiers were killed on Thursday in Hezbollah attacks in the north, the military announced. Read more
Israel proposes ‘safe passage deal’ to end war in Gaza
September 20, 2024 by JNS
Israel has submitted a new proposal to the United States to end the war in Gaza by freeing all of the remaining hostages held by Hamas and allowing the terror group’s leader Yahya Sinwar to exit the enclave, Kan News reported on Thursday. Read more
Historic first: IDF deploys female tank crews to Gaza border
September 20, 2024 by JNS
The Israel Defence Force has, for the first time, deployed all-female tank crews near the Gaza Strip, according to Israel Hayom.
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First female Israeli soldier killed in Gaza ground war in booby-trapped Rafah building
September 18, 2024 by JNS
The first female soldier has fallen during Israel’s ground offensive against Hamas. Read more
Hezbollah fires morning rocket salvo into Israel
September 16, 2024 by JNS
Terrorists in Lebanon fired rockets into Israel on Monday morning, promoting IDF shelling of targets in Southern Lebanon. Read more
Netanyahu to address UN General Assembly
September 16, 2024 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to travel to the United States later this month to deliver an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 27, his office announced on Sunday. Read more
Head of critical IDF intel unit resigns over Oct. 7 failure
September 13, 2024 by JNS
The commander of the Israel Defence Forces’ Unit 8200 intelligence branch—the equivalent of the U.S. National Security Agency—has submitted his resignation over the military’s failure to prevent Hamas’s Oct. 7 cross-border invasion, the IDF announced on Thursday. Read more
‘I am Hamas,’ says South African religious leader
September 13, 2024 by JNS
The president of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) in South Africa’s Western Cape, Sheikh Riad Fataar, chanted, “I am Hamas! Cape Town is Hamas! Viva Hamas, viva!” at a gathering in Cape Town last week. Read more
Netanyahu: ‘I’m doing everything to return the hostages, win the war’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday night that he is listening to the concerns of the Hamas hostages’ families and doing everything in his power to secure the captives’ release. Read more
Jordan condemns Allenby Bridge terror attack, blames Israel
September 10, 2024 by JNS
One day after a Jordanian terrorist murdered three Israeli border guards at the Allenby Bridge border crossing, Amman’s foreign ministry on Monday denounced “harm to civilians for any reason” while accusing Jerusalem of “escalatory steps” that provoked the shooting attack. Read more
Woman who threw sand at Ben-Gvir indicted
September 10, 2024 by JNS
A 27-year-old woman accused of throwing sand at Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on a beach in Tel Aviv last week was charged on Monday. Read more
Jewish director wins Venice film prize—then attacks Israel
September 10, 2024 by JNS
The 81st Venice International Film Festival has honoured Sarah Friedland’s “Familiar Touch” awards for Best Director, Best First Film and Best Actress. Read more
Emhoff, Jewish leaders hold national vigil for executed Israeli hostages
September 5, 2024 by JNS
Doug Emhoff, the Jewish husband of U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, joined with leaders of the American Jewish community and victims’ families on Tuesday evening to hold a national vigil for the six hostages that Hamas executed and whose bodies the Israel Defense Forces recovered this weekend. Read more
Jerusalem sports team bids farewell to a ‘city son’
September 5, 2024 by JNS
The Hapoel Jerusalem team joined the funeral procession of longtime fan Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of six hostages executed by Hamas in Gaza. Read more
Dozens of ambassadors join memorial vigil for murdered Israeli captives
September 2, 2024 by JNS
Ambassadors from more than 30 countries attended a memorial vigil on Sunday for the six Israeli hostages who were murdered in captivity in Gaza and whose bodies were brought back to Israel for burial over the weekend. Read more
Guterres slammed over ‘crocodile tears’ for news Hamas killed six hostages
September 2, 2024 by JNS
António Guterres, the United Nations secretary-general who has long been accused of Jew-hatred and anti-Israel bias, drew widespread criticism on Sunday for what he did not say in a statement about the six hostages, whom Hamas killed and whose names were released the prior night. Read more
Hebrew Uni professor and Oct 7 denier resigns
August 29, 2024 by JNS
The Hebrew University announced on Tuesday that professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied the Oct. 7 atrocities committed by Hamas, will not return to her teaching position at the school and will instead retire on Oct. 1. Read more
Eden Golan in Paris to support Israelis in Paralympic Games
August 28, 2024 by JNS
The 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris start today, and the Israeli delegation, comprising 27 athletes, has prepared for the competitions not only in terms of sports but also for potentially unpleasant situations, such as pro-Palestinian demonstrations or booing, similar to what occurred during the Olympic Games. Read more
Israel releases dozens of Palestinian detainees back to Gaza
August 21, 2024 by JNS
The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Tuesday that approximately 40 Palestinian detainees have been released and returned to the Gaza Strip. Read more
As Erdan leaves UN post, he urges creation of world body with ‘noble values’
August 21, 2024 by JNS
Gilad Erdan, the outgoing Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, has called out the United Nations for a new display that fails to include Israeli victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks. Read more
Petition to fire UN special rapporteur surpasses 40,000 signatures
August 21, 2024 by JNS
UN Watch published a petition urging for the removal of Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for Palestinian rights, that so far has received more than 40,000 signatures towards a goal of 51,200. Read more
German court upholds conviction of former Nazi camp secretary
August 21, 2024 by JNS
A German court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Irmgard Furchner, 99, who was convicted in 2022 for complicity in the murder of over 10,000 people during the Holocaust. Read more