

Following the collapse of negotiations and President Trump saying that Israel and the United States will look into "other options" to free the hostages.read more
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Following the collapse of negotiations and President Trump saying that Israel and the United States will look into "other options" to free the hostages.read more
Despite a scathing critique of Israel's war, the Prime Minister refused to join French President Macron in unilaterally recognizing a state of Palestine separate from a general peace deal.read more
After the terror organization dismantled negotiations for a hostage deal, Trump calls for powerful actions in Gaza and the final dismantling of Hamas.read more
Prime Minister Netanyahu reinforced the words of American envoy Witkoff, announcing that Hamas is the sole obstacle to a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.read more
IDF: "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol."read more
IDF: "Initial report - Sirens sounded in several areas in Israel following a projectile that was launched from Yemen. The details are under review."read more
The IDF eliminated a Hezbollah personnel officer earlier today who was operating in the Bint Jbeil area of southern Lebanon.read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level meeting with the restricted security cabinet on Friday morning, July 25, 2025, to discuss ongoing negotiations for a hostage release deal and the war in Gaza, according to journalist Amichai Stein. The closed-door session included Defense Minister Israel Katz, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and senior defense officials, with the central question being, “What’s next?” Notably absent were Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, reportedly still abroad, and Shas leader Aryeh Deri, who was not seen at the Prime Minister’s Office.
An attempted stabbing attack was thwarted Friday afternoon near the Israeli community of Shim'a in the South Hebron Hills region, according to the IDF and United Hatzalah of Judea and Samaria. A Palestinian assailant armed with a knife approached a security point near the Judea Brigade’s sector and attempted to carry out a stabbing. A soldier from the regional security unit (gmar) stationed at the scene opened fire and neutralized the attacker. No Israeli injuries were reported. IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin confirmed the details: “A terrorist armed with a knife attempted to carry out a stabbing attack near the community of Shim'a. A gmar soldier at the scene fired at the terrorist and neutralized him. There are no casualties among our forces.” The incident occurred near the Yehuda Farm outpost, south of Hebron, an area that has seen increased tensions in recent weeks.
Amnesty International despises Israel (even though it claims not to), so if it felt compelled to criticize Iran's actions, it's a sure sign their actions were beyond the pale.read more
There is no Genocide in Gaza and there never has been. Further, the fault for any suffering being endured lies squarely at the door of Hamas, who could end the war at any moment.read more
There is no Genocide in Gaza and there never has been. Further, any suffering being endured lies squarely at the door of Hamas, who could end it at any moment.read more
The Israeli Air Force concluded a mission involving 32 drops of firefighting payloads, containing approximately 35 tons of fire-retardant material, as part of international efforts to combat wildfires in Cyprus. The drops were executed by “Shimshon” (Super Hercules) aircraft from the “Elephants” Squadron (103rd Squadron).The operation was carried out in coordination with Israel’s Fire and Rescue Service, which supplied the Air Force with fire-retardant materials and specialized drop containers for the aerial firefighting mission.The Air Force’s Loading Unit (757), which specializes in preparing firefighting payloads and adapting transport aircraft for such tasks, also participated in the operation.The Air Force’s “Shimshon” aircraft are the only ones globally certified to conduct firefighting drops at night and in challenging terrain.
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a Lebanese terrorist convicted for the 1982 murders of an Israeli diplomat and a U.S. military attaché in Paris, was released after 41 years in a French prison and deported to Beirut,read more