Saturday, January 25, 2025

Israel

IDF Soldier Oron Shaul Laid to Rest After Body Recovered in Clandestine Operation

Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, who was killed and captured by Hamas during the 2014 Gaza conflict, was laid to rest on Monday in his hometown of Poria Illit, located near the Sea of Galilee. The funeral came after a successful...

Hostage Release Set for Saturday, January 25, Despite Earlier Delay Claims by Hamas

Hamas has confirmed that the second release of hostages, initially expected on Sunday, January 26, will take place as scheduled on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The announcement, made on Monday via its official Telegram channel, comes hours after Hamas had...

Houthis Set to Limit Attacks on Israel-Linked Vessels Amid Gaza Ceasefire

The Houthis, a group operating out of Yemen, have announced they will limit their attacks on commercial vessels to those linked to Israel, provided that a ceasefire agreement concerning Gaza is fully implemented. The declaration comes from the Humanitarian Operations...

Tel Aviv Crowds Celebrate as Three Israeli Hostages Freed Under Ceasefire Deal

TEL AVIV – Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square on Sunday to witness the long-awaited release of three Israeli hostages, marking the first transfer under the new ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The crowd, estimated at nearly 2,000...

Bloomfield Science Museum’s ‘Horsepower’ Exhibition Sparks Curiosity in Young Minds

Jerusalem's Bloomfield Science Museum is engaging young visitors with its new permanent exhibition, “Horsepower,” which opened last Friday, providing a hands-on approach to physics and energy concepts. Aimed at kindergarteners, elementary schoolers, and high schoolers, the exhibit challenges participants to...

Stephen Horenstein’s ‘Quick Shift Messenger’ to Offer Musical Breather in Jerusalem

Jerusalem's Mazkeka basement venue will host a truly unique musical experience this Saturday at 9:30 p.m., when renowned multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator Stephen Horenstein takes the stage with his new work, Quick Shift Messenger. Horenstein, a septuagenarian Jerusalemite, is known...

Israel Announces Release of 90 Palestinian Prisoners in Exchange for Hostages Freed by Hamas

Israel successfully negotiated the release of three Israeli hostages – Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari – held captive by Hamas. In return, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners, a move that has sparked both praise and criticism on social...

Shin Bet Chief Warns: 82% of Released Shalit Deal Prisoners Returned to Terrorism

Tel Aviv, Israel – Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar presented alarming data to Israel's security cabinet on Friday, revealing that 82% of Palestinian prisoners released in the 2011 Gilad Shalit deal resumed terrorist activities. His remarks came as the...

Avera Mengistu’s Possible Release After 11 Years in Hamas Captivity

JERUSALEM – Among the 33 captives set to be released in the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is Avera Mengistu, an Israeli Jew of Ethiopian descent who has spent the past 11 years in...

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli Threatens to Resign Over Potential Hostage Deal Concessions

Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli (Likud), has declared his intent to resign if the terms of the anticipated hostage deal include an Israeli withdrawal from the Philadelphi Corridor on the Gaza-Egypt border or if...
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Israel Confirms Release of Four Female Hostages After 477 Days in Hamas Captivity

On Friday evening, Israel confirmed the names of four Israeli female hostages who are set to be released by...
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