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Rabbi Avi Ohana, whose son Yosef Chaim was recently released from Hamas captivity, recounted the brutal conditions endured by the hostages. “They were abused in a way the army did not recognize,” Ohana said. “They put seven men inside a pit. They couldn’t sit, only lean against the wall while standing ... "He had a gun to his back throughout the entire period and tried to convince terrorists not to kill him."
Rabbi Avi Ohana, whose son Yosef Chaim was recently released from Hamas captivity, recounted the brutal conditions endured by the hostages. “They were abused in a way the army did not recognize,” Ohana said. “They put seven men inside a pit. They couldn’t sit, only lean against the wall while standing ... "He had a gun to his back throughout the entire period and tried to convince terrorists not to kill him."
A high-stakes nuclear deadlock: The U.S. proposes a massive 20-year freeze on Iranian uranium enrichment to secure regional stability. As Tehran pushes for a shorter timeline, the outcome of these negotiations will determine the future of the Middle East's nuclear landscape.read more
President Trump stated that 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, marking the highest number since the start of the Iranian blockade. The figure suggests a significant increase in maritime traffic through the strategic waterway amid ongoing US-Iran tensions over navigation rights.
The High Court of Justice issues a landmark ruling mandating the IDF to provide equal opportunities for women in combat. read more
The Israeli Air Force struck approximately 150 Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon in the past 24 hours while supporting ground troops operating in the area. The strikes targeted rocket launchers, UAVs, military structures, anti-tank missile launch points, and terror command centers in numerous locations. The IDF also thwarted terrorist cells attempting to carry out attacks against Israeli soldiers.
Russia issues a severe warning to Israel, accusing the country of "playing with fire" and risking a global nuclear disaster, as tensions reach a breaking point over the ongoing war with Iran.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for Lebanon to be included in ceasefire negotiations between the US, Israel, and Iran, stating that Hezbollah must be disarmed. He also criticized Israel, saying "Israel's attacks are wrong" and "the bombings must stop now." Starmer's remarks drew reactions from his audience when addressing obligations to be imposed on Israel.
The IDF and ISA eliminated a Hamas terrorist cell planning an imminent attack against IDF troops in central Gaza. Among those killed was Yousef Ibrahim Mahmoud Basheti, a Hamas operative who participated in firing anti-tank missiles at IDF positions, resulting in the deaths of 21 soldiers. The strike also eliminated a Nukhba terrorist, a Hamas military wing officer, a Hamas police operative, and three additional Hamas terrorists. The terrorists had approached the Yellow Line and posed an immediate threat to IDF forces. The IDF describes the elimination of Basheti as a significant step in addressing one of the most severe attacks against Israeli troops during the war.
The IDF and Shin Bet struck an armed Hamas terrorist cell in central Gaza Strip that was planning imminent attacks against Israeli forces. Among those eliminated was Yosef Ibrahim Mahmoud Bashiti, a Hamas operative who participated in launching anti-tank missiles at buildings housing IDF troops and at a tank crew, resulting in a building collapse that killed 21 IDF soldiers. The terrorists were struck Monday as they approached the yellow line and posed a direct threat to operating forces.
"The Iranian Navy is on the sea floor": President Trump officially launches a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, reporting the destruction of 158 Iranian ships. U.S. CENTCOM confirms the blockade is live, with Trump vowing a "fast and brutal" response to any remaining vessels attempting to breach the perimeter.read more
Diplomatic irony: Iranian President Pezeshkian defends Pope Leo XIV after Donald Trump labels the Pontiff "terrible" on foreign policy. As the U.S. naval blockade begins, Tehran uses the spat to flatter the Vatican, while the Pope fires back at Trump’s "Truth Social" platform.read more
Nike’s leadership crisis deepens as Chief Innovation Officer Tony Bignell exits after less than a year. With net profits plunging 35% and shares hitting a decade low, CEO Elliott Hill faces a "revolving door" in the C-suite while struggling to revive the brand’s technological edge.read more
Six were wounded lightly, one was wounded moderately.
President Trump's naval blockade on Iran is officially underway, according to reports. No further details on the scope, location, or specific measures of the blockade have been provided at this time.
The American aircraft carrier USS George Bush crossed the Strait of Gibraltar en route to the Mediterranean Sea. The carrier is expected to arrive in the US Central Command area of responsibility within 3-5 days.
The United States has initiated a naval blockade of Iran's ports, marking a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. The blockade represents the implementation of measures previously discussed by US and Israeli officials following the collapse of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and failure to open strategic straits.
Lebanese channel Al Jadeed documented a Hezbollah rocket launch from the city of Tyre at 15:53, part of a barrage targeting Nahariya, Hanita, and Shlomi in northern Israel. An Israeli woman was lightly wounded in the attack. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the launch, which was fired from within a civilian population center toward civilian areas.
A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from a year of horror in France after being found naked and starved in a locked truck. Imprisoned by his father while a "normal" family lived nearby, the child has tragically lost the ability to walk. read more
Exclusive: A senior Saudi Royal Family official tells Channel 12 (N12) that a ground maneuver into Iran may be necessary to neutralize the threat following the collapse of U.S.-Iran talks.read more
A massive Iranian terror plot is exposed in Haifa as 22-year-old Ami Gaidarov is indicted for manufacturing 10kg of TATP explosives. The investigation reveals plans to bomb bus stations and assassinate a high-ranking official, including former PM Naftali Bennett, all directed by Iranian intelligence.read more