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Hostages Forum calls for 'comprehensive regional agreement'

Hostages Families Forum responds to report on regional initiative, calls on Israeli government to surrender war in exchange for hostages' release.

Hostages Forum calls for 'comprehensive regional agreement'

Negative outlook

S&P affirms Israel's credit rating at 'A/A-1'

Standard & Poor's affirms Israel's credit rating at 'A/A-1' with a negative outlook, citing ongoing geopolitical and domestic challenges. The agency warns that an escalation of the war could harm Israel's economy.

S&P affirms Israel's credit rating at 'A/A-1'

IDF and Shin Bet strike terrorists in northern Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet say they struck several Hamas terrorists who were operating in the area of Jabalia, exploiting civilian infrastructure and the Gazan population as human shields.

IDF and Shin Bet strike terrorists in northern Gaza

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Updates continue from North America

Mass prayers surround Shechem

Worshippers gathered at five key entrances to Shechem on Friday for coordinated prayer assemblies aimed at restoring the Jewish presence at Joseph’s Tomb.

Mass prayers surround Shechem

'Justice or Persecution?':

MK Simcha Rothman denounces legal system in Supreme Court

Knesset Constitution Committee Chair Simcha Rothman warned of public distrust and judicial overreach in a case involving a former Netanyahu advisor and vowed to fight misuse of power.

MK Simcha Rothman denounces legal system in Supreme Court

'Let It Be':

Family honors fallen father in the house where he died in Be'eri

The children of Elhanan Kalamanson gathered in the house where he was killed in action in the October 7th massacre to honor him among the 33 Israelis killed defending Be'eri.

Family honors fallen father in the house where he died in Be'eri

Jerusalem for Those Who Know

Ir Olam: The ultimate living concept, unlike anything the city has ever seen.

Jerusalem for Those Who Know

Passover Sabotage:

Arab states tried to undermine Israel's sale of leavened food

Hussein Jaber, the man who annually buys Israel's chametz, says Qatar, Dubai, and Kuwait offered to buy it all — not to eat, but to destroy.

Arab states tried to undermine Israel's sale of leavened food

Never recovered:

Mother of Barkan shooting victim passes away 7 years later

Chava, the mother of Kim Levengrond-Yehezkel, who was murdered in a shooting attack at the Barkan Industrial Zone in 2018, has passed away. Friends say she never recovered from the loss of her daughter.

Mother of Barkan shooting victim passes away 7 years later

Israel shutters six illegal UNRWA schools in eastern Jerusalem

Education Ministry shuts down six UNRWA-run schools in eastern Jerusalem, citing their illegal operation and ties between the UN agency and Gaza-based terrorists.

Israel shutters six illegal UNRWA schools in eastern Jerusalem

Smotrich: Most of the nation opposes surrendering to Hamas

Sources close to Minister Smotrich clarify that he stated in a meeting with families of hostages that he is convinced "most of the nation opposes surrendering to Hamas in a way that would endanger Israel's security."

Smotrich: Most of the nation opposes surrendering to Hamas

Minister Goldknopf: The ultimate goal - releasing the hostages

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf meets families of hostages, stresses: "Jewish law establishes that the value of redeeming captives and preserving life is supreme, even overriding Shabbat."

Minister Goldknopf: The ultimate goal - releasing the hostages

Qatar-Gate affair:

Judge accepts appeal, Yonatan Urich to remain in custody

District Court judge overturns the decision of the Rishon LeZion Magistrate Court President and extends the detention of Prime Minister adviser Yonatan Urich.

Judge accepts appeal, Yonatan Urich to remain in custody

'Jewish Resilience'

Montana Tucker launches campaign with released hostages

American entertainer Montana Tucker meets Israeli survivors and IDF soldiers during solidarity visit, highlighting Jewish resilience and the power of global support in the aftermath of October 7.

Montana Tucker launches campaign with released hostages

A mother’s hope

Hostages' mothers mark second Mother's Day without their sons

As Mother’s Day nears, Israeli mothers of hostages held in Gaza plead for international pressure and renewed diplomatic efforts to bring their children home after 580 days in captivity.

Hostages' mothers mark second Mother's Day without their sons

Tamir Nimrodi among hostages whose fate is unknown

Since the October 7th Massacre, no sign of life was received from Tamir Nimrodi.

Tamir Nimrodi among hostages whose fate is unknown

Help her

Watch: Radio Talk-show Host visits inspiring ALS patient

Yaakov is devoted to caring for his wife Gila, an ALS patient. Inspired, Toker campaigns for the public to support the Ghermiza Family.

Watch: Radio Talk-show Host visits inspiring ALS patient

Coach Bruce Pearl:

'Israeli sovereignty will bring peace and prosperity'

Coach Bruce Pearl, who was named "Coach of the Year" by the National Basketball Coaches Association in the United States, made a special visit to Samaria and met with the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan.

'Israeli sovereignty will bring peace and prosperity'

Why are Bedouin communities in turning into ghost towns?

The Regavim organization takes a closer look at the land crisis in the Negev - causes, effects, and the road ahead.

Why are Bedouin communities in turning into ghost towns?

Mixed Service Debate:

'You're trying to topple the army!'

Religious Zionism MK Tzvi Succot accused opposition lawmakers of exploiting the IDF's gender integration policy to destabilize the government during a debate today on gender equality in the IDF.

'You're trying to topple the army!'

President Herzog:

'The message of WWII could not be clearer than it is today'

President Isaac Herzog tweeted for V-E Day, urging the world not to forget the sacrifice and message of those who fought the Nazis.

'The message of WWII could not be clearer than it is today'

Reclaiming Gaza: A Vision for the Future

Nachala, a grassroots movement working tirelessly to prepare the return of thousands of Israelis to Gaza once the IDF and government clear the area, has become a household name in Israel. At the forefront of a historic mission,

Reclaiming Gaza: A Vision for the Future

'You Honored a Denier':

Released hostage slams Pulitzer Prize committee

Emily Damari, held captive for 471 days, blasts the Pulitzer Prize board for awarding journalist Mosab Abu Toha, accusing him of denying her abduction and the murder of Israeli hostages.

Released hostage slams Pulitzer Prize committee

Due to risk of fires:

Israel bans bonfires - including on Lag Ba'omer

Israel Fire and Rescue Authority bans bonfires nationwide due to extreme weather conditions.

Israel bans bonfires - including on Lag Ba'omer

Released hostage reflects on strengthened faith during captivity

Former hostage Omer Shemtov shares his spiritual journey and unwavering resolve, even when pressured to carry out attacks.

Released hostage reflects on strengthened faith during captivity

Tiberias resident killed in Eilat boating accident

Levi Yitzhak Leizerowitz, 21, a Breslov hasid, named as victim of Eilat boating accident which left nine others injured.

Tiberias resident killed in Eilat boating accident

Qatar-Gate:

Former Mossad agent arrested as investigation continues

Jonathan Urich, an advisor to the Prime Minister, was also re-arrested again in the Qatargate scandal, which allegedly involves a connection between officials in the Prime Minister's Office and Qatar.

Former Mossad agent arrested as investigation continues

Artificial Intelligence Aid in Offensive Cyber ​​Operations

The Expert Opinion on the ethical challenge of using Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity.

Artificial Intelligence Aid in Offensive Cyber ​​Operations

Poll reveals:

Nearly half of Gaza residents would seek Israeli help to emigrate

Survey reveals rising dissatisfaction with Hamas and growing interest in leaving Gaza, though many doubt the authenticity of recent protests.

Nearly half of Gaza residents would seek Israeli help to emigrate

600 Days Missing:

Massive search launched for Jewish man vanished near Arab town

Searchers used drones, dogs, and advanced tools in the largest effort yet to solve the disappearance of Itamar Shelzinger, vanished in September 2023.

Massive search launched for Jewish man vanished near Arab town

'I hid between Jews' bodies until liberation':

Rabbi Lau's chilling testimony in the Knesset

80 years since the surrender of the Reich and the liberation of the world from Nazi Germany. 'Humanity was saved through unity.'

Rabbi Lau's chilling testimony in the Knesset

Coalition crisis:

Deri rejects Edelstein's demands for haredi draft

Netanyahu, Deri, and Edelstein meet in an attempt to resolve the coalition crisis and reach an agreement on haredi enlistment in the IDF.

Deri rejects Edelstein's demands for haredi draft

Sapir College

Power outage stops screening of 'No Other Land'

The college had been criticized for allowing the screening of the Oscar-winning documentary that falsifies the history of a recent illegal Arab settlement.

Power outage stops screening of 'No Other Land'

Severe accident

One dead, one still missing after boat capsizes in Eilat

At least one person is dead, ten were injured, and another is still missing after a boat capsized near Neviot Beach in Eilat.

One dead, one still missing after boat capsizes in Eilat

'He truly moved me'

Bereaved Israeli woman meets US Ambassador Huckabee

Orit Mark Ettinger, who lost multiple family members to terror and war, shares an emotional moment with the US envoy at the FOZ Museum in Jerusalem.

Bereaved Israeli woman meets US Ambassador Huckabee

In Washington, D.C.:

Advisers to MKs and ministers sing with hostage's parents

Advisers to haredi MKs and ministers sing 'Ani Maamin' together with parents of hostage Matan Angrest, who is held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Watch.

Advisers to MKs and ministers sing with hostage's parents

Covert conversion attempt:

Missionary trainers target blind Israeli athlete

Missionary organization exploits blind Israeli athlete in attempt to convert her to Christianity.

Missionary trainers target blind Israeli athlete

Historic first:

Amb. Huckabee visits ancient Shiloh

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits ancient Shiloh in historic visit, holding official meeting with YESHA Council heads, becoming the first US ambassador to do so.

Amb. Huckabee visits ancient Shiloh

Watch:

Severe flash flood strikes Ein Gedi, causes extensive damage

Devastating flash flood wreaks havoc on Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, threatens fragile ecosystem.

Severe flash flood strikes Ein Gedi, causes extensive damage

Three families evicted from Jewish settlement

Security forces pull Jewish children from their beds, force them to watch their families' homes destroyed, before declaring Givat Or Nachman a closed military zone.

Three families evicted from Jewish settlement

From Battlefield to Embassy:

Injured soldier delivers powerful Independence Day address

Injured soldier Ari Spitz gives emotional speech on his combat experience in Gaza, the values that sustained him, and a call for unity, 'As a Jew, I felt the deep privilege of defending my people in a war of morality, of standing up against evil.'

Injured soldier delivers powerful Independence Day address

Nine-year-old only one surgery away from a normal life

Gila's only chance at survival lies in Boston, where pioneering surgeons have developed a specialized procedure for her aggressive case.

Nine-year-old only one surgery away from a normal life

Amb. Huckabee to captivity survivor:

I was deeply moved by your smile

Ambassador Huckabee speaks about Omer's deep connection to the Jewish people and faith, 'G-d resides within you. You are stronger than the hatred that surrounded you for 505 days.”

I was deeply moved by your smile

First-ever NBN Shuk Olim debuts at Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv

Olim-owned businesses took center stage in the heart of Tel Aviv, offering 1500 participants the opportunity to support local vendors.

First-ever NBN Shuk Olim debuts at Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv

Shema Yisrael:

Released hostage: 'My faith gave me immense strength'

Hostage survivor Eli Sharabi participated in an event to give thanks for his release, 'The first thing I said when they took me captive was Shema Yisrael.'

Released hostage: 'My faith gave me immense strength'

Haredi makes millions after missile lands at Ben Gurion Airport

US Haredi businessman and controlling owner of El Al rakes in NIS 250 million following 10% jump in company's stock in just two days.

Haredi makes millions after missile lands at Ben Gurion Airport

Montana Tucker visits Emunah Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home

American social media star and Israel advocate Montana Tucker visits Children’s Home in Netanya, 'I am happy to meet people who contribute to society and education in Israel. It is inspiring.'

Montana Tucker visits Emunah Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home

Father of Hostage:

'Trump administration has a score to settle with Hamas as well'

The father of hostage Itay Chen says that Donald Trump and his administration believe that the hostages are an American issue too, with many Americans among the hostages.

'Trump administration has a score to settle with Hamas as well'

'I have to leave by 3:15'

Classified envelope handed to PM during hearing

A classified envelope was brought to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his testimony. Netanyahu turned to the judges and said, "I have to leave by 3:15."

Classified envelope handed to PM during hearing

Benny Gantz:

'Palestinian state or withdrawals are delusional'

MK Benny Gantz spoke in Ofra today and declared that Israel needed to maintain control of all the land it has taken since the war broke out.

'Palestinian state or withdrawals are delusional'

KKL reveals:

The Jerusalem hills following the massive wildfire

Drone footage shows the extent of the destruction caused by the massive wildfires in the Jerusalem area and central Israel.

The Jerusalem hills following the massive wildfire

President Herzog:

'Settlements are Israel's defensive wall'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the Makor Rishon and Ofra community Settlement Conference and praised the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'Settlements are Israel's defensive wall'

Leftist activist indicted for indecent act on policewomen

Eyal Yaffe was indicted on charges of illegal gathering, obstructing a police officer in the performance of their duty, and an indecent act after he was filmed clinging to a female officer during a demonstration.

Leftist activist indicted for indecent act on policewomen

Help Yocheved get the treatment she needs

Yocheved is five years old. At her age, children dream of playgrounds, birthday parties, and endless laughter, but Yocheved’s dream is different—she just wants to get better.

Help Yocheved get the treatment she needs

'Shoot me'

Omer Shem-Tov's horrific account from captivity

Captivity survivor Omer Shem-Tov reveals that Hamas demanded that he blow up IDF soldiers, but he refused and was willing to give his life.

Omer Shem-Tov's horrific account from captivity




























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