Tag: Israel at War
A war without an agreement
As the conflict in Gaza enters yet another critical phase, Israel faces a daunting question: Will this war lead to the release of hostages and a genuine security achievement, or will it be remembered...
Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Mozes home after 482 days in captivity
Three Israelis and five Thais were redeemed from terrorist captivity in the Gaza Strip on Thursday as part of Hamas's truce with Jerusalem, 482 days after they were taken captive during the Oct. 7,...
Israel in talks with Trump administration to delay IDF exit from Lebanon
Michael Herzog, the outgoing Israeli ambassador to the United States, confirmed on Thursday that Jerusalem was in talks with Washington to delay the Israel Defense Forces withdrawal from Southern Lebanon.
"We are holding discussions with...
Halevi to resign in March, cites ‘responsibility for IDF’s failure’
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi informed Defense Minister Israel Katz that he plans to resign in March, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday.
Halevi, who succeeded Lt. Gen. (res.) Aviv Kochavi in...
Trump and Israelis may regret the hostage deal he wanted … and got
For most supporters of Israel, Jan. 20 and the beginning of President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration couldn’t come soon enough.
President Joe Biden’s weakness and appeasement of Iran, as well as ambivalent policies and public...
Israeli leaders say they overwhelmingly support emerging hostage deal
Israeli leaders from both sides of the political aisle came out in favor of a hostage deal announced on Wednesday, which the terror group Hamas has committed to in writing, according to reports.
A Hamas...
Biden confirms hostage deal, scoffs at idea Trump deserves credit
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached a breakthrough deal that would see the phased release of hostages whom Hamas holds in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza...
IDF readying for hostages’ return in ‘Operation Wings of Freedom’
Preparations have started for the return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza for 467 days, the Israel Defense Forces announced following President-elect Donald Trump's confirmation that a deal had been reached in...
Hostages to be released ‘shortly’ in ‘epic’ deal, Trump says
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal, according to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
"This epic ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our historic victory in November,...
Israel denies ceasefire report, calls it Hamas ‘psychological warfare’
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday denied Arab media reports on the framework of an emerging ceasefire deal with Hamas.
"The report in the Arab media about a pause of a number of weeks...