Houthis condemn Israeli strikes against Hamas, vow escalation “The Palestinian people will not be left alone in this battle, and Yemen will continue its support and assistance," said the Iran-backed terror group. JNS Staff March 18, 2025
‘Horrible suffering’ in Gaza ‘sits with Hamas,’ State Department says The people who are suffering in Gaza owe that to “choices that Hamas has made throughout the years, and that is what we continue to work on,” said State Dept. spokesperson Tammy Bruce. JNS Staff March 18, 2025
Smotrich, Ben-Gvir applaud renewed fighting against Hamas "We are more determined than ever to complete the mission and destroy" the Gaza-based terror group, Israel's finance minister wrote. Joshua Marks March 18, 2025
‘Strength and Sword’: IDF renews heavy strikes against Hamas in Gaza "This follows Hamas's repeated refusal to release our hostages, as well as its rejection of all of the proposals it has received," the Israeli prime minister's office stated • IDF Home Front Command orders schools near the border closed until further notice. March 17, 2025
‘Not long’ before Hamas must release hostages, Waltz says, dismissing terror group’s ‘bogus offer’ “Hamas cannot and will not be allowed to rule Gaza into the future,” the U.S. national security advisor told Fox News. March 17, 2025
Smotrich: Renewed fighting in Gaza will be ‘completely different’ "In the end, Gaza's governmental capabilities need to be destroyed," said the Israeli finance minister. Amelie Botbol and Akiva Van Koningsveld March 17, 2025
IDF attacks terror cells in central, southern Gaza The terrorists were attempting to plant explosive devices in the ground, according to the Israeli military. JNS Staff March 17, 2025
Bibas family fundraiser exceeds $1.3 million in under 24 hours The campaign was launched by the family of Yarden Bibas and seeks to help his rehabilitation and dream to memorialize his wife Shiri and children Ariel and Kfir, all of whom were murdered in captivity in the Gaza Strip. JNS Staff March 17, 2025
Israeli hostage negotiators meet with top Egyptian officials "What happened with the Houthis yesterday ... ought to inform as to where we stand with regard to terrorism," said U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. Akiva Van Koningsveld March 17, 2025
