Israel
IDF building a new observation and defense line in south Lebanon
February 14, 2025 — YONI BEN MENACHEM — On the 18th of the month, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah will end, which was extended beyond the original 60 days due to Hezbollah’s violations of the agreement and because the Lebanese army did not deploy to all the areas agreed upon.
IDF building a new observation and defense line in south Lebanon
February 14, 2025 — YONI BEN MENACHEM — On the 18th of the month, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah will end, which was extended beyond the original 60 days due to Hezbollah’s violations of the agreement and because the Lebanese army did not deploy to all the areas agreed upon.
Trump unveils historic trade corridor linking India, Israel, Italy, US
February 14, 2025 — “It’s a big development. It’s a lot of money going to be spent and we’ve already spent some, but we’re going to spending a lot more.”
Terror victims file NIS 1.255 billion claim against Palestinian Authority
February 14, 2025 — The lawsuit was filed under the new Israeli law for compensation for victims of terrorism.
Israel examining changes to deal with Hamas
February 13, 2025 — Following testimonies from released hostages, Israel weighs option to demand Hamas expand list of hostages to be released in first stage of deal, due to concerns for their health.
IDF strikes explosives-laden vehicle in Jenin, thwarts suspected car-ramming attack
February 13, 2025 — Troops detonate booby-trapped car, secondary explosions confirm it was rigged with explosives; in separate incident, soldiers shoot Palestinian who rammed stolen car into military base gate; military continues month-long terror sweep
Israel poised to strike Iran nuclear sites, US intel warns
February 13, 2025 — An attack in the coming months could target Fordow and Natanz.
Arab crashes stolen vehicle into IDF base gate near Nablus
February 13, 2025 — The suspect was shot by Israeli soldiers.
Signs of life received in recent days for at least 10 hostages held in Gaza
February 13, 2025 — Families mostly get info from recently freed hostages; report says signs of life have come in for total of 12 captives, with remaining 2 families not going public
Israeli baseball team refused participation in German tournament over fears of ‘troublemakers attacking Israelis’ & ‘political situation’
February 13, 2025 — Israel condemns decision as ‘discriminatory, undermining spirit of sportsmanship’
Hamas confirms hostage release to proceed under cease-fire agreement
February 13, 2025 — Terror group reaffirms commitment to Gaza truce and Saturday’s hostage release; heavy machinery and caravans bound for Gaza; Netanyahu’s office denies reports Israel agreed to allow heavy machinery into enclave
Netanyahu: Ceasefire ends unless hostages are freed on Saturday
February 12, 2025 — Echoing the demand by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Israeli prime minister issued Hamas an ultimatum and threatened its “total defeat.”