Mike Evans
Prime minister meets with family members of fallen IDF troops
May 8, 2024 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, met with IDF widows and orphans at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. They have lost family members during the Swords of Iron War.
Israel capturing Rafah crossing ahead of expected military operation
May 7, 2024 — Israeli forces are poised to seize control of the Palestinian Arab sector of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza within hours as part of Israel's ongoing military campaign in the southern Gaza city, according to two sources briefed on the matter who spoke to Barak Ravid of Axios on Monday night.
Hezbollah targets Golan Heights ahead of Israel’s likely Rafah operation
May 6, 2024 — Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed terrorist organization, claimed to have targeted Israel with "dozens" of Katyusha rockets on May 6.
Netanyahu meets with Holocaust survivors ahead of Remembrance Day ceremony
May 3, 2024 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, met today with Holocaust survivors who will serve as torchbearers at the opening ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, according to a news release from the prime minister’s office.
Hamas likely to reject latest hostage deal offer as Israeli war cabinet meets
May 2, 2024 — Hamas, on Wednesday night, seemed poised to reject the latest hostage deal proposal crafted by mediators and approved by Israel.
US Secretary of State Blinken meets with Netanyahu in Israel
May 1, 2024 — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured activists gathered outside his Tel Aviv hotel that the United States is committed to securing the release of all hostages held in Gaza.
2 wounded in Jerusalem stabbing attack, terrorist eliminated
April 30, 2024 — A terrorist was neutralized following a stabbing attack at Herod's Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem on Tuesday afternoon.
Israel continuing preparations for Rafah military operations
April 29, 2024 — An Israeli diplomatic official responded Sunday to criticism aimed at the government for considering halting an operation in the Gazan city of Rafah if a hostage release deal with Hamas were to be reached.
Israel considers plan for Hamas to release fewer than 40 hostages in next phase
April 26, 2024 — Israel is reportedly willing to lower its initial demand for Hamas to release 40 living hostages in exchange for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. This comes after the terror group rejected an offer crafted by Qatari, Egyptian, and US negotiators, proposing the release of that many abductees.
Netanyahu speaks out after anti-Israel demonstrations at US colleges
April 25, 2024 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement expressing deep concern over the surge of antisemitism on American college campuses.
IDF to start Rafah operation following mass evacuation of the city
April 24, 2024 — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are gearing up to commence a ground operation in Rafah "very soon," with plans to conduct a large-scale evacuation of over a million Palestinians, according to a Tuesday report citing two American officials.
Netanyahu continues call for freedom of hostages as nation celebrates Passover
April 23, 2024 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his commitment on Monday, ahead of the Passover holiday, to secure the release of the remaining 133 hostages held in Gaza.
