WATCH: Hamas terrorists convert Gaza grave into launchpad “Hamas shows no mercy even for the dead,” the IDF Spokesperson said. JNS Staff Jan. 16, 2025
Israeli leaders say they overwhelmingly support emerging hostage deal Israel Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, said securing the release of the hostages “is simply the only way forward.” JNS Staff Jan. 15, 2025
WATCH: Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s address to the nation "There is no greater moral, human, Jewish or Israeli obligation than to bring our sons and daughters back to us," said the Israeli head of state. Jan. 15, 2025
Trump and Israelis may regret the hostage deal he wanted … and got Threats against Hamas and its allies, as well as pressure on Netanyahu, clearly played a decisive role. A likely revival of a terrorist state, however, will create new dilemmas for the alliance. Jonathan S. Tobin Jan. 15, 2025
Biden confirms hostage deal, scoffs at idea Trump deserves credit “It is long past time for the fighting to end and the work of building peace and security to begin,” the president said. Andrew Bernard Jan. 15, 2025
IDF readying for hostages’ return in ‘Operation Wings of Freedom’ Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal during talks in Doha on Wednesday. Jan. 15, 2025
Hostages to be released ‘shortly’ in ‘epic’ deal, Trump says The U.S. president-elect said his team "will continue to work closely with Israel and our allies to make sure Gaza never again becomes a terrorist safe haven." Akiva Van Koningsveld Jan. 15, 2025
Recognizing ‘Palestine’ would create Hamas terror state, Israeli FM says in response to Blinken "A Hamas state will not only not solve the conflict, but will deteriorate security, peace and stability of the region," stated Gideon Sa'ar. Jan. 15, 2025
Jerusalem municipality redacts ‘foul language’ in far-left, anti-Netanyahu ad The ad, which urged Netanyahu to end the "[expletive] war" against Hamas terrorism, was reportedly paid for by the radical Black Flag protest group. Jan. 15, 2025
