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Israeli military confirms body released by Hamas is not Shiri Bibas

JERUSALEM, Feb 21 – The Israeli military has accused Hamas of breaching a fragile ceasefire agreement after one of the bodies it returned was found to be unrelated to any hostage held in Gaza. While two of the recovered bodies were identified as Kfir Bibas, an infant, and his four-year-old brother,......

Hamas returns bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross

Hamas has begun transferring the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza, marking the first time the group has returned deceased captives since October 7, 2023. Among them are Shiri Bibas, 32, and her two sons, Ariel (4) and Kfir (9 months), who were abducted from their home in Kibbutz......

Israel Acknowledges Assassination of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

For the first time, Israel has publicly admitted to assassinating Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation during an event recognizing Defense Ministry personnel. He also issued a stern warning to the Yemen-based Houthi movement, emphasizing......

Tensions Escalate as Houthis Claim Attack on Israel

In a significant development, Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for launching a "projectile" that struck the Tel Aviv area in Israel. The Israeli military confirmed the incident, revealing that an attempted interception of the projectile had failed. The attack left 16 people......

Escalating Tensions Israel Strikes Yemen Amid Rising Houthi Attacks

Israel launched a series of deadly airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and the port city of Hodeida early Thursday, killing at least nine people, just hours after intercepting a missile launched by the Houthi rebels aimed at central Israel. The Israeli strikes have escalated tensions with the Iranian-backed......

Urgent Warning: US Calls for Citizens to Leave Syria Immediately

As the conflict in Syria intensifies, the United States has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to leave the country immediately. The situation is rapidly evolving as rebel forces in Syria have successfully overthrown the regime of President Bashar Assad. This swift and decisive victory by opposition......

Tragedy Strikes Israel: Truck Attack Leaves One Dead, Dozens Injured

A devastating incident has shaken the Israeli community, as a truck plowed into a bus stop near a military base north of Tel Aviv, leaving one person dead and at least 30 others injured. The attack, which authorities are investigating as a suspected terror attack, has raised concerns about the safety......

Yemen's Houthis Launch Attacks on Israel: A Bold Assertion of Solidarity

Yemen's Houthi rebels have proclaimed their intention to escalate military operations against Israel, claiming responsibility for a ballistic missile strike aimed at southern Tel Aviv and a drone attack targeting the coastal city of Ashkelon. This announcement, made on Friday, underscores the group's......

Hezbollah's Tel Aviv Strike: A Message of Escalation in the Israel-Lebanon Conflict

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Lebanon's Hezbollah has launched a ballistic missile targeting the Mossad's headquarters near Tel Aviv, marking a significant development in the ongoing cross-border hostilities. Warning sirens echoed through the city as Israeli air defense systems intercepted......

American Airlines Extends Israel Flight Suspension to 2025 Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

American Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Israel until April 2025, joining a growing list of international carriers halting air travel to the region. This decision comes as Israel faces heightened security concerns and potential retaliatory attacks from various groups......

Majority of Israelis Advocate for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange

As the conflict in Gaza extends into its ninth month, with humanitarian conditions worsening, a significant shift in Israeli public opinion is becoming evident. A recent survey conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute reveals that 56% of Israelis now support a deal to release all hostages held by......