Western diplomat calls Israeli Gaza aid plan 'insane and crazy'
International criticism mounts over Netanyahu's decision to utilize American companies for Gaza food distribution starting next week.
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Despite Israeli claims, aid to Gaza part of Edan Alexander's release
While it was publicly claimed that the release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander was made without conditions, it has now emerged that his release was linked to a US commitment to pressure Israel into immediately resuming humanitarian aid flow into the Gaza Strip.
Ministers shouted at Netanyahu, who responded: 'Facing US pressure'
New details emerge from the stormy cabinet meeting that approved humanitarian aid to Gaza. The prime minister described it as a “temporary bridging period”. A source explained the move as an effort to thwart a French initiative for unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.
Palestinian charged with murdering Israeli partner during childbirth
Newborn was found still attached to the Israeli mother's burned body by the umbilical cord. After an intensive investigation, the infant's father has been arrested as the primary suspect.
Founder of Kfar Aza dies after losing 5 family members on Oct. 7
Tamar Kutz, who was among the founders of Kibbutz Kfar Aza and whose son Aviv, his wife Livnat, and their children Rotem, Yonatan, and Yiftach were brutally murdered in the October 7 massacre at the kibbutz, passed away this week in her seventies.
An emotional reunion: Sagui Dekel Chen visits Edan Alexander
Sagui Dekel Chen, who was released from Hamas captivity in a previous deal, visited fellow former hostage Edan Alexander at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv this week. Alexander was freed as part of a goodwill gesture by the terrorist organization Hamas to US President Donald Trump.
Cabinet approves settlement plan on entire eastern border
The Cabinet has now approved a five-year plan to close breaches along the border – from fence construction and reinforcement of IDF forces to settling the entire border line from Zemach to Eilat. The plan was first discussed at the Israel Hayom Security Conference, in partnership with the HaShomer HaChadash organization.
Palestinian turns himself in after spitting attack on IDF officer
"The spit wasn't just on me," the female officer stated. "It was on the uniform of the IDF, on what it represents."
What we know about the secret-channel talks
Negotiations to end the war are ongoing through the highest levels in the Middle East and directly with the White House. Israel, sources say, demands a “seriousness down-payment” from Hamas regarding relinquishing control and disarming.
IDF launches major ground offensive across Gaza
Over the past week, the Israeli Air Force launched an opening salvo, striking more than 670 targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization across the Gaza Strip.