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The spirit of the hostages is an inspiration to us all

We thought they’d be broken by their ordeal. But they are strong and brave and extraordinary

1 min read

February 5, 2025 11:33

Freed hostages (L-R) Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev watch surveillance soldier Agam Bergerbeing released from Hamas captivity in Gaza (Israel Defence Forces)

Hamas says Trump’s ‘absurd’ plan for Gaza resettlement could ‘ignite the region’

In a press conference with Netanyahu, Trump suggested removing more than a million Palestinians from the Strip

By Joshua Marks

1 min read

February 5, 2025 09:08

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Getty Images)

Trump vows to take over Gaza for the US

‘I think it’s something that could change history’ said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

By Andrew Bernard

2 min read

February 5, 2025 07:08

US President Donald Trump (R) meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 4, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

In the desert oasis of Kibbutz Ketura, Israelis and Palestinians work together to build a green future

Students at the Arava Institute put their differences aside to imagine and build a peaceful Middle East

By Imogen Garfinkel

4 min read

February 3, 2025 12:55

Students with sweet potatoes at Kibbutz Ketura (courtesy of the Arava Institute)

No help for hostages: Israel’s rocky relationship with the Red Cross

The humanitarian organisation has been repeatedly criticised for lack of action over atrocities against Israelis

By Ellie Grant

3 min read

February 3, 2025 11:52

The chaotic hostage releases has prompted fresh criticism of the Red Cross in Israel (Image: Getty)

New IDF chief of staff unveiled

Eyal Zamir to replace Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the military during the 15-month war against Hamas in Gaza

By JC Reporter

1 min read

February 2, 2025 12:04

Major General Eyal Zamir is set to be the IDF's next chief of staff (Image: Getty).

Netanyahu heads to DC for meeting with Trump

The two leaders will likely discuss the Gaza ceasefire and strategies to counter Iran’s influence in the region

By JC Reporter

4 min read

February 2, 2025 10:12

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boards a plane for a visit to Washington, where he is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump (Image: Avi Ohayon/GPO).

Update: Hostage releases completed as Keith Siegel freed in Gaza City

Siegel, as well as Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas, was forced to participate in another sick ceremony before being handed over to the Red Cross

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

February 1, 2025 08:20

Keith Siegel's release means all three Israeli hostages expected today have now been freed (Image: Getty)

Who are the Palestinian prisoners that were released on Thursday?

Inmates serving life sentences for terror offences were freed from the Ofer Prison near Ramallah and the Ktzi’ot Prison in southern Israel

By Imogen Garfinkel

4 min read

January 31, 2025 16:50

Former Palestinian prisoner Zakaria Zubeidi, 49, flashes victory signs as he is lifted by the crowd in Ramallah (Getty Images)

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Jewish groups voice outrage, scepticism and praise over Trump’s Gaza remarks

Could Trump’s extreme rhetoric deliver a wider peace? It’s not impossible

Anti-Israel MP Zarah Sultana to remain suspended by Labour as four rebels have whip restored

Starmer reaffirms UK support for Gaza rebuild and two-state solution after Trump comments

Revealed: Blood-sucking baby and swastika posts by officials at top UK ‘interfaith’ charity

Warrior women: How October 7 spurred a female IDF revolution

Can any of the plans for Gaza prevent a Hamas takeover?

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Trump vows to take over Gaza for the US

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No help for hostages: Israel’s rocky relationship with the Red Cross

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Netanyahu heads to DC for meeting with Trump

Update: Hostage releases completed as Keith Siegel freed in Gaza City

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Jewish groups voice outrage, scepticism and praise over Trump’s Gaza remarks

Could Trump’s extreme rhetoric deliver a wider peace? It’s not impossible

Anti-Israel MP Zarah Sultana to remain suspended by Labour as four rebels have whip restored

Starmer reaffirms UK support for Gaza rebuild and two-state solution after Trump comments

Revealed: Blood-sucking baby and swastika posts by officials at top UK ‘interfaith’ charity

Warrior women: How October 7 spurred a female IDF revolution

Can any of the plans for Gaza prevent a Hamas takeover?

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The spirit of the hostages is an inspiration to us all

Hamas says Trump’s ‘absurd’ plan for Gaza resettlement could ‘ignite the region’

Trump vows to take over Gaza for the US

In the desert oasis of Kibbutz Ketura, Israelis and Palestinians work together to build a green future

No help for hostages: Israel’s rocky relationship with the Red Cross

New IDF chief of staff unveiled

Netanyahu heads to DC for meeting with Trump

Update: Hostage releases completed as Keith Siegel freed in Gaza City

Who are the Palestinian prisoners that were released on Thursday?