IDF neutralizes bomb-rigged drone near Yitzhar in Samaria Troops moved to close the area until bomb disposal experts could neutralize the suspicious object, the IDF told JNS. Akiva Van Koningsveld Jan. 22, 2025
PMO denies report PA to be given control of Gaza-Egypt crossing Israel has not agreed to hand the crossing over to the P.A., but the Authority has some "practical involvement" in running it, that will be re-evaluated in the future, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. Akiva Van Koningsveld and Amelie Botbol Jan. 22, 2025
Freed hostage Romi Gonen: ‘There is life after death’ "The prayers and strength you sent accompanied us the entire way and helped us believe that this nightmare would eventually end." Akiva Van Koningsveld Jan. 22, 2025
Soldier who lost arm fighting in Gaza among wounded in Tel Aviv stabbing Captain A. pursued the terrorist and was wounded in his remaining hand after the slain assailant targeted one of the soldier's friends. JNS Staff Jan. 22, 2025
Israeli interior minister: Shin Bet overturned decision to deny Tel Aviv terrorist entry The attacker, a 29-year-old man identified via an ID card found on his person, was reportedly a U.S. permanent resident born in Morocco. JNS Staff Jan. 22, 2025
Katz: Jenin op will put end to resurgence of Iran-backed terrorism "We will not allow the arms of the Iranian octopus and radical Sunni Islam to endanger the lives of the [Israeli] residents and establish an eastern terrorist front against the State of Israel," said the Israeli defense minister. Akiva Van Koningsveld Jan. 22, 2025
Levin-Sa’ar proposal provides a path forward for Israeli judicial reform Contrary to what the critics say, it is possible—and well-proven—that even political appointees can be objective justices once they are on the bench. Greg Dolin Jan. 22, 2025
Israel strips Amnesty of tax benefits over anti-Israel activities “Whoever acts against the State of Israel will not be eligible for benefits from the State of Israel," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said. JNS Staff Jan. 21, 2025
Kohelet Policy Forum excluded from Israel’s tax-exempt list The Jerusalem-based think tank is confident that it will ultimately be approved amid a Tax Authority probe into allegations of partisan political activity. JNS Staff Jan. 21, 2025
