Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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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...

Israeli Singer Moshe Mor Indicted on Charges of Rape and Aggravated Sodomy

Israeli singer Moshe (Moshiko) Mor has been formally indicted on charges of rape and aggravated sodomy, following a disturbing incident involving a woman who attended his concert in Tel Aviv. The Justice Ministry announced the indictment on Tuesday, outlining...

Five Israeli Soldiers to Be Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Five Israeli female soldiers are set to be released from Gaza on Sunday, marking the first day of a planned ceasefire, according to a report from KAN News, confirmed by a senior U.S. official on Wednesday evening. This exchange will...

IDF Begins Preparatory Steps for Potential Withdrawal from Gaza Strip

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated unspecified withdrawal preparations in the Gaza Strip, according to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday. These early steps, while not confirming a full withdrawal, signal a shift in military operations, with sources indicating that...

Israeli Pilots Assert Readiness for Strike on Iran After Houthi Airstrikes

Tel Aviv – Following a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, Israeli Air Force (IAF) pilots and commanders have declared their readiness to carry out an attack on Iran if necessary. The bold statements underscore growing tensions between...

IDF Introduces Powerful ‘Bar’ Guided Rocket, Replacing ‘Romach’ for Enhanced Precision

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has officially phased in its new "Bar" guided rocket system, marking a significant upgrade in its artillery capabilities. This replacement for the decade-old "Romach" rocket promises to enhance operational precision and effectiveness in targeting enemy...

Javier Milei Awarded Genesis Prize for Support of Israel, Reforms

The Genesis Prize Foundation announced on Tuesday that Argentine President Javier Milei has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Genesis Prize for 2025, making him the first head of state to receive the honor, often referred to...

Israel Rejects Hamas Request to Return Yahya Sinwar’s Body in Hostage Deal

Israel has firmly declined a Hamas request to include the body of Yahya Sinwar, a prominent Hamas leader, in the first phase of an anticipated hostage-prisoner exchange deal. A government source, speaking on Monday night, categorically dismissed the possibility, stating,...
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Majority of Israelis Credit Trump for Hostage-Ceasefire Deal, Survey Finds

A significant majority of the Israeli public believes that former U.S. President Donald Trump played a key role in...
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