IDF confirms elimination of Iranian proxy commander in Lebanon
Khalil al-Maqdah was a top-ranking member of Fatah and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, operating on behalf of the IRGC's Quds Force.
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IDF extracts bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza tunnels in overnight operation
Haim Peri, Yagev Buchshtab, Avraham Munder, Yoram Metzger, Nadav Popplewell, and Alexander Dancyg were all killed in captivity. The IDF announced the deaths of five of them several weeks ago, with Munder was presumed alive until Tuesday.
Biden presses for ceasefire in call with Netanyahu despite 'remaining obstacles'
Efforts continue as the US pushes a "bridging proposal" amid dimming hopes for an immediate ceasefire deal in Gaza.
Israel releases dozens of Palestinian detainees to Gaza
IDF confirms release through Kerem Shalom crossing, claiming detainees were “found not to be involved in terrorist activities.”
PM 'not certain there will be a deal' says Israel to remain on Egypt border
Netanyahu also informed the hostages' families: "Last night's operation to recover the hostages' bodies is just one of many we are conducting. I can't disclose everything. We are constantly working on these and additional operations."
Dead hostage's daughter says PM's priorities 'political'
Inbal Albini Peri accuses Netanyahu of putting politics before hostage release deal. "I don't believe a word he is saying. I want him to say to my family and all the other families: 'I'm sorry. I was wrong.'"
University of California bans encampments, face coverings ahead of Fall semester
In anticipation of potential pro-Palestinian protests, the 10-campus University of California system has announced new policies prohibiting encampments and face coverings used to conceal identity.
US families call for probe of anti-Israel groups
The families allege that SJP is violating foreign agent registration laws by operating as an unregistered proxy for Hamas on American college campuses.
Soldier killed in Hezbollah barrage on north
The fallen soldier is named as Chief Warrant Officer Mahmood Amaria, 45, a tracker in the 300th “Baram” Regional Brigade, from Ibtin.
Wives of hostages pen heart-wrenching Tu B'Av letters
While Israelis mark the holiday akin to Valentine's Day, families of hostages cling to hope and devotion.