IDF hit Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists operating from Gaza school

Israel struck Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in a command and control centre established in a building formerly used as a school in Gaza City, Israeli security officials said on Monday. Read more

Douglas Murray: Israel can’t afford to leave Hamas in Gaza

Despite mounting international pressure and war costs, Israel cannot afford to end it war “with Hamas in power in any form,” British public intellectual Douglas Murray told JNS last week. Read more

More Gaza strikes as global criticism of Israel grows

The Mideast war, now in its 20th month, has left Gaza in ruins and strained Israel’s relations with much of the world. Read more

Netanyahu confirms Israel weighing ceasefire and broader Gaza war exit plan

Signalling a notable shift, Israeli negotiators in Qatar are exploring both a short-term ceasefire proposal and a broader agreement to end the Gaza conflict entirely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday. Read more

Israel prepares for the return of hostage Edan Alexander

Israel was preparing for the expected release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday after being held captive by Hamas for 584 days. Read more

‘Our children need food and water’: Gaza workers protest for salaries withheld by Hamas

In a rare protest against Hamas, Palestinian employees of the Gaza City municipality demonstrated to receive salaries withheld by the terror group. Read more

Gaza hospital chief threatened for urging terrorists to leave medical centre

The head of a hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis is facing threats after publicly condemning Palestinian Islamic Jihad for using the hospital to conduct terror activity. Read more

The media’s blind acceptance of Hamas claims: the misreporting of Gaza casualties

The recent release of mortality statistics from Hamas-controlled health authorities in Gaza has brought to light significant discrepancies in casualty reporting, particularly concerning the demographics of the deceased. Read more

Netanyahu: Hamas showing ‘cracks’ under Israeli pressure

Israeli military pressure “is working” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in remarks at the beginning of Sunday’s Security Cabinet meeting. Read more

Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal

There are fresh hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas accepted a proposal from mediators that includes the release of five Israeli hostages each week. Read more

Fundraiser for freed Hamas hostage Yarden Bibas reaches over $1.2 million within hours

A fundraising campaign for Hamas captivity survivor Yarden Bibas has raised over US$1.2 million in less than 24 hours. Read more

Israel calls up reservists as Gaza ceasefire fears rise

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns “intense fighting” will resume in Gaza if Hamas does not return hostages by noon on Saturday. Read more

ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints

A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece. Read more

Israeli army to prepare plan allowing Gazans to voluntarily leave Strip

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to prepare a plan allowing Gazans to leave the enclave voluntarily, he announced on Thursday. Read more

Hamas says talks start on second phase of Gaza deal

Talks have started on the second phase of the Gaza Strip ceasefire deal, a spokesman for the Palestinian militant group Hamas says. Read more

Four hostages back in Israel after 478 days

Four kidnapped Israeli women, Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levi are back in Israel after 478  days in captivity, IDF confirmed on Saturday noon. Read more

Israel confirms son of killed Gaza hostage is also dead

Israel has confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, who was found dead alongside him in an underground tunnel near the southern city of Rafah. Read more

Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay

Hamas and Israel have hit some more snags in efforts to conclude a ceasefire agreement. Read more

Herzog renews call for independent Oct 7 commission of inquiry

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday renewed calls for a state commission of inquiry into the events surrounding Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Read more

Netanyahu: Victory is ‘becoming a reality’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the army’s achievements, saying that victory “is becoming a reality” during a Monday night press conference. Read more

Hamas releases video of US-Israeli hostage in Gaza

A US-Israeli hostage being held in Gaza has begged Donald Trump to secure his release in a harrowing video released by militant group Hamas. Read more

Hamas says hostage killed in Israeli Gaza Strip attack

A woman who was kidnapped and taken to the Gaza Strip has died in an Israeli attack in the enclave’s northern, the military arm of Hamas says. Read more

US ‘asked Qatar to expel Hamas’ after hostage deal snub

The US told Qatar the presence of Hamas in Doha is no longer acceptable in the weeks since the Palestinian terrorist group rejected the latest proposal to achieve a ceasefire and a hostage deal, a senior administration official says. Read more

Hamas scrambles for ceasefire as Israel mulls cutting off northern Gaza aid

Hamas’s new willingness to negotiate a ceasefire stems from its fear of a plan being considered by Israeli leaders to isolate northern Gaza from humanitarian aid and starve the terror group, and not necessarily because of the death of Yahya Sinwar in mid-October. Read more

‘We have not broken’: Israel marks anniversary of October 7 attacks

Israeli leaders stressed national unity, strength and resilience as the country marked the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Sunday. Read more

Hamas earned at least $500,000 on humanitarian aid’: why Israeli forces returned to Jabaliya

As Israeli forces continue pressing a new offensive against Hamas in Jabaliya, experts said the fighting was the only way to ensure Hamas does not re-establish itself in northern Gaza. Read more

War fatigue settles among Palestinians

One year after the Hamas atrocities in southern Israel ignited a multi-front war between the Jewish state and Iran’s regional proxies, a discernible trend is emerging among many Palestinians, especially those in Gaza. They are getting tired of the war. Read more

Israel marks a year since Oct. 7 with official state ceremony

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

NSW protest ban flagged as organisers query police presence

Police resources are stretched thin after weekly pro-Palestine demonstrations and that could be a reason to shut them down, NSW Premier Chris Minns says. Read more

‘Brutality and cruelty’ of October 7 attack condemned

The prime minister has condemned the October 7 attack on Israel in an address to parliament, but a bid for bipartisan support has failed. Read more

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