Israel
At a Trump inauguration event in Jerusalem, fervent optimism with an undercurrent of unease
January 21, 2025 — Attendees received red baseball caps adorned with U.S. and Israeli flags and the phrase, “God Bless President Trump.”
Two critically injured in West Bank shooting
January 21, 2025 — A shooting near Ramat Gilad took place near Funduq, a hotspot for ongoing clashes between settlers and Palestinians after a deadly attack earlier this month that claimed the lives of three Israelis.
Hamas in official statement: Next hostage release will be on Saturday
January 21, 2025 — Hamas releases an official statement, confirming that the next phase of the hostage release will take place on Saturday, contrary to earlier reports indicating Sunday.
‘Iron Wall’: Israeli forces enter Jenin in large counter-terror operation
January 21, 2025 — The operation involves IDF troops, Israel Security Agency officers, and Border Police forces.
IDF chief orders army to prep ‘significant’ counter-terror operations in Judea and Samaria
January 21, 2025 — The announcement came just hours after a roadside bomb in Samaria killed one IDF soldier and injured four others, including one seriously.
Gaza hostage deal ‘100%’ due to Trump, evangelical leader says
January 17, 2025 — The Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem will host an event for the U.S. presidential inauguration.
IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in Nova Festival massacre
January 17, 2025 — The IAF carried out strikes on around 50 terrorist targets across the Gaza Strip, eliminating Muhammad Hasham Zahedi Abu Al-Rus, a Nukhba operative who infiltrated Israel on October 7, 2023.
50 terrorists arrested, 10 eliminated, in Judea and Samaria
January 17, 2025 — The IDF arrested 50 terrorists and eliminated 10 in aerial strikes during counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria.
Teen from south who planned to join ISIS indicted
January 17, 2025 — A 16-year-old resident of southern Israel has been charged with security offenses after a Shin Bet and police investigation revealed his plans to join the Islamic State and manufacture explosive devices for terror attacks.
10 IDF soldiers injured in accident as captured Hezbollah RPG explodes during training
January 17, 2025 — Ten IDF soldiers sustained moderate to minor injuries in a training accident at a military engineering school in southern Israel on Wednesday evening.
IDF building protective walls in Gaza border region
January 17, 2025 — The IDF’s Southern Command is building concrete walls around Sderot to protect against antitank fire, sparking frustration among residents.
6 terrorists eliminated in airstrike in Jenin
January 17, 2025 — PA health authorities report six dead and several injured in an Israeli strike in Jenin, marking the first such action since the PA launched its operations against terrorists in the city.
