Netanyahu expects news on hostages, Hamas says it agrees to Witkoff deal
Jerusalem Day sees violence in Old City • Hostage families speak out against Gaza escalation • IDF reportedly enters southern Lebanon • Witkoff denies Hamas ceasefire reports
Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. February 20, 2025. (photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)
IDF enters south Lebanon, advance several hundred meters - report
Israeli soldiers were reportedly advancing with two bulldozers into their northern neighbor and searching houses in the Mais al-Jabal area.
'We are not afraid of the word occupation,' Smotrich at Jerusalem Day rally
“We are liberating Gaza – and settling it,” Smotrich said, addressing a crowd gathered for the annual celebration.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, April 30, 2024.(photo credit: OREN BEN HAKOON/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Lapid: Israel may be secretly funding agencies involved in Gaza aid distribution
According to the opposition head, Gulf states were expected to fund the aid but declined, citing concerns about the companies’ structure.
ByELIAV BREUEROpposition head MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 26, 2025(photo credit: NOAM REVKIN FENTON/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
WATCH: 'Without Nakba, there is no victory': Violence breaks out in Jerusalem's Old City
Jerusalem Post witnesses said that they saw rioters spit on Standing Together activists, assault police officers, and sing racist chants.
Families of slain hostages speak out against Gaza escalation: ‘Military pressure kills hostages’
"Our families are living proof that military pressure kills hostages. Every escalation risks more lives," said Gil Dickmann, cousin of slain hostage Carmel Gat.
ByJOANIE MARGULIESFamilies of slain hostages speak out at Gaza offensive escalation outside IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Monday, May 26, 2025.(photo credit: Dana Reany)Go to the full article > >
Even Germany must speak up when 'boundaries,' 'international law' crossed, says Merz
Merz will tell Netanyahu "not to overdo it" in a call this week, though notes Germany will remain more guarded in its criticism than others for "historical reasons"
ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz attends a press conference following the German general election in Berlin, Germany, February 24, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen/File Photo)Go to the full article > >
Ben-Gvir bucks status-quo, announces prayer permitted on Temple Mount
In a speech given during his visit to the site, Ben-Gvir said he was "praying for victory in the Israel-Hamas War, the return of all hostages being held in Gaza."
ByELIAV BREUER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >Israel at war: What you need to know
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
58 hostages remain in Gaza.
49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.