Israel, Hamas Reach Deal for 50 Hostages in Exchange for Multi-Day Ceasefire in War
Israel has approved a deal with Hamas for the release of roughly 50 hostages held by the terror group in exchange for a multi-day ceasefire, according to reports.
Israel has approved a deal with Hamas for the release of roughly 50 hostages held by the terror group in exchange for a multi-day ceasefire, according to reports.
The Saudi news station al-Hadath reported on Sunday that Houthi rebels in Yemen had hijacked the “Israeli cargo ship” Galaxy Leader, which was sailing in the Arabian Gulf.
The IDF on Saturday evening announced the deaths of six soldiers who fell in battle in Gaza. The soldiers’ families have been informed of their deaths.
The body of IDF soldier Corporal Noa Marciano, who was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization, was found near the Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Her body has been returned to Israel.
IDF troops extracted the body of Yehudit Weiss, who was abducted from her home in Be’eri on October 7th by the Hamas terrorist organization.
Birthright Israel has canceled its trips that had been scheduled for December due to safety concerns from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, reportedly the first time in its history the group has pulled programs due to war in the region.
Qatari mediators were on Wednesday seeking to negotiate a deal between Hamas and Israel that includes the release of around 50 civilian hostages from Gaza in exchange for a three-day ceasefire, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters.
The media recently reported that for the first time in decades, Israel Defense Force soldiers prayed in the ancient synagogue in Gaza. The archaeological excavation was carried out to uncover the remains and associated finds of the 6th–7th century CE synagogue and to conserve it. The archaeologists considered that the synagogue served as a place of prayer for the Jewish community in Gaza until the seventh century CE, and that it was destroyed in the Early Islamic period.
An IDF spokesman has announced the names of five additional soldiers who fell in Gaza over the weekend.
Upon assuming his role and amidst the ongoing war, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Jacob Lew, made his first visit to the Western Wall as ambassador. He was welcomed by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, who hosted him for an extended discussion.
Suspects arrested while attempting to recruit people in Brazil to carry out terrorist attacks, including against multiple synagogues.
Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) is offering $250 for college students to attend the Pro-Israel rally on 11/14 in Washington, DC. The rally is expected to be one of the largest pro-Israel rallies in history.
Congressman, local leaders, and tens of thousands of residents packed into Manhattan’s Central Park this week for a unity concert and rally in support of Israel.
The Israeli military has announced the 31st casualty in the war in Gaza with the death of Staff Sgt. Shahar Cohen Mivtach, 22, of the 401st Brigade’s 9th Battalion, from Karmiel.
Until recent days, most Interior Ministry branches in Israel were closed due to the Swords of Iron War. Now, many have reopened, but are operating with minimal staff, as many employees have been called up to the reserves. Due to these manpower shortages, the Interior Ministry has announced a sweeping extension of visas.
IDF paratrooper Yair Nifousy was killed in battle against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, it was cleared for publication this evening (Thursday). 19 soldiers have fallen in battle since ground operations began in the northern Gaza Strip last week.
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit on Wednesday morning cleared for publication the names of ten soldiers who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.