41 hostages still held in Gaza, including 28 deceased
Following the recent handover of hostages to Israeli forces, reports indicate that 41 individuals remain in Gaza, with 28 classified as deceased.
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Following the recent handover of hostages to Israeli forces, reports indicate that 41 individuals remain in Gaza, with 28 classified as deceased.
Following the recent handover of hostages to Israeli forces, reports indicate that 41 individuals remain in Gaza, with 28 classified as deceased.


The Israeli defense establishment is bracing for extreme scenarios following an 80% collapse in Iranian oil exports.read more
Iran has attacked a second ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The incident marks an escalation in the strategic waterway through which a significant portion of global oil supplies pass.


As the IRGC marks its 47th anniversary with aggressive threats of final victory, Israel’s Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir signals unwavering confidence in the IDF’s ability to strike back with immediate and overwhelming force.read more


As Israel marks its 78th Independence Day, the nation balances traditional celebrations with a historic first: President Donald Trump is set to receive the Israel Prize for Peace.read more
IDF soldiers identified two terrorists in the Saluki area of southern Lebanon on Tuesday who violated ceasefire understandings by crossing the Forward Defense Line and approaching troops, posing an immediate threat. The Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated both terrorists to remove the threat. IDF forces continue dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure and locating weapons in southern Lebanon. The IDF stated it will continue acting to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and troops.


After investing heavily in a star-studded lineup to ensure residents could celebrate despite regional tensions with Iran, the Jerusalem Municipality was forced to end the "Independence Park" event early to prevent a mass-casualty disaster.read more
President Trump announced the extension of a ceasefire and continuation of a blockade until Iran submits a proposal and discussions take place. The announcement was made last night, though specific details about the ceasefire location and blockade terms were not provided in the initial statement.


U.S. Navy destroyers are shadowing the Iranian tankers Dorena and Sevin in the Arabian Sea as the naval blockade tightens. read more


Ari Spitz, a Givati Brigade fighter who lost both legs and an arm in Gaza, dedicated his torch to the Hesder Yeshivot, emphasizing the vital bond between religious study and national defense.read more


IRGC gunboat attacks container ship in the Gulf of Oman, causing heavy bridge damage. UKMTO issues high-level warning following a cluster of maritime attacks near the Strait of Hormuz in April 2026.read more


In honor of Israel's 78th Independence Day, we’ve put together the small details that make up our great Israeli mosaic, from "matkot" on the beach to the Ne'ila prayer. For the glory of the State of Israel!read more


While the diplomatic clock is ticking, the IDF and the Israeli Ministry of Defense are not taking any chances. With the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems fully operational, Israel remains braced for the possibility that the hardline faction in Tehran may choose fire over diplomacy.read more


From the VIP stands of the National Torch-Lighting Ceremony to a high-alert security blunder on the Temple Mount, how one man in a gold-trimmed robe fooled the public, the Rabbinate, and even the Shin Bet.read more
An interception has been reported over Metula, a town in northern Israel near the Lebanese border.


Israeli and American military forces are maintaining a posture of extreme readiness, with ongoing close coordination between the IDF and the U.S. Central Command as the regional situation remains volatile.read more


The U.S. Treasury Department has launched a new round of sanctions against Iranian, Turkish, and Emirati entities under the Economic Fury campaign, aimed at dismantling illicit oil and weapon acquisition networks.read more


Iranian authorities confirmed they will not be attending the planned talks in Pakistan, creating a significant setback for the regional mediation efforts currently underway.read more


President Donald Trump has officially extended the ceasefire with Iran, granting the leadership in Tehran more time to present a unified proposal while maintaining the strict naval blockade.read more
President Trump announced he is extending the ceasefire at Pakistan's request while awaiting a formal response from Iran, whose leadership he described as divided. Trump stated the blockade will continue in the meantime. This marks a reversal from his earlier position that he did not want to extend the cease-fire.


The IDF confirmed that alerts in northern border communities were triggered by an intercepted drone, while Hezbollah fired rockets at forces operating in southern Lebanon.read more