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Benjamin Netanyahu November 23

Israel eliminates Hezbollah's top military commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai in targeted Beirut strike

Israeli strike kills Hezbollah chief of staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai in Beirut as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls him a "mass murderer" with $5 million bounty on his head.

Middle East October 18

Israel identifies remains of 10th deceased hostage handed over by Hamas

Israel received another hostage's remains from Hamas via the Red Cross, identifying the deceased as Eliyahu Margalit, who was killed on Oct. 7, 2023.

World October 16

IDF holds memorial ceremony at base attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7 honoring fallen troops

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) remembered the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Nahal Oz with a ceremony at the base this week.

Israel October 13

Israeli hostages reunited with families in emotional moments

Hamas released 20 male hostages to Israel after 738 days in captivity as part of a ceasefire agreement ending two years of war in Gaza.

World October 10

Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect, IDF begins pulling back in Gaza

Israeli troops began repositioning to pre-determined locations as the ceasefire with Hamas began, bringing the hostages one step closer to going home.

Israel October 9

Trump peace deal triggers 72-hour countdown for Hamas to release 48 hostages from Gaza

Israeli security cabinet will convene Thursday to approve the Hamas hostage deal, starting a 96-hour countdown for the release of 48 hostages held for over two years.

Israel July 26

Israel announces immediate resumption of Gaza aid airdrops amid growing hunger crisis

The IDF plans to airdrop seven pallets of aid to Gaza Saturday, establishing humanitarian corridors as the U.N. warns of increased malnutrition in the region.

World July 26

Hamas pushes back on Trump and Witkoff's criticisms, demands US pressure Israel

Hamas issued a scathing statement in which it rejected U.S. criticism of its handling of negotiations aimed at ending the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza.

Israel June 28

IDF kills key Hamas founder and mastermind of Oct 7 terror attack in Israel

A senior Hamas military leader, Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, killed in a Gaza airstrike, was identified as a founder who helped plan the Oct. 7 attack against Israel.

Iran June 26

Mossad chief thanks US for help with Iran, says 'significantly thwarted' regime threats

Mossad Director David Barnea thanked the U.S. for its help in hitting Iran's nuclear program but said that the mission still is not over. He also thanked the men and women of the Mossad for their work in Operation Rising Lion.

Israel June 9

IDF detains Gaza-bound vessel carrying Greta Thunberg: ‘The show is over’

Israeli forces early Monday detained the "Freedom Flotilla" aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.

Israel May 31

Israel hostage deal in doubt as Hamas adds demands, US envoy calls terms ‘unacceptable’

Hamas wants a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire, terms U.S. and Israeli officials have rejected as unacceptable.

Israel May 12

American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas after more than 580 days in captivity

Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was released by Hamas on Monday after he spent more than 580 days held captive in Gaza.

Donald Trump May 11

Trump says last living American hostage Edan Alexander will be released by Hamas: 'Coming home'

President Donald Trump confirmed that Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, who has been held captive in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, would return home.

World May 11

Hamas claims it will release American hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas claimed on Mother's Day that they will release, Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen who has been held captive in Gaza since the October 7 attack.

Israel April 15

Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire, hostage return deal over disarmament demands

Hamas has reportedly rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, which included the return of humanitarian aid in exchange for nearly a dozen hostages and Hamas' complete disarmament.

Israel March 21

Israel orders IDF to seize more Gaza territory if Hamas doesn't release hostages

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to seize more territory in Gaza in retaliation to Hamas' refusal to release living and deceased hostages.

Israel March 20

Israel begins ground operation in Hamas stronghold of Rafah, expands activities in Gaza

Israel began a military offensive in the Hamas stronghold of Rafah on Thursday as it continues to target the terror group following a short-lived ceasefire.

Israel March 20

Hamas launches first attack on Israel since ceasefire collapse

Israeli strikes into Gaza reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians overnight and into Thursday, The Associated Press reported citing area hospitals.

Israel February 28

7 key takeaways from the Israeli military's report on what happened on Oct. 7

The Israeli military's assessment goes through the years, months and hours leading up to Hamas' brutal surprise attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. This includes intelligence and operational assessments.

Israel February 22

Hamas releases more hostages in exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal

Hamas freed more hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners as part of the delicate ceasefire agreement with Israel.

Israel February 20

Hamas hands over bodies of 4 slain Israelis, including Shiri Bibas and her two young boys

Hamas has turned over the bodies of four slain Israeli hostages more than 500 days after the terrorist group's Oct. 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

Israel February 1

Father of Hamas’ youngest hostages is released — but his family remains in Hamas captivity

Yarden Bibas, father of Hamas' youngest hostage, has been released after more than 480 days in captivity, but his wife and two sons remain in Gaza. Their fates are still unknown.

Israel February 1

Hamas releases 3 more hostages, including US citizen, as part of fragile ceasefire deal

Hamas on Saturday freed three more hostages, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, in the latest phase of a fragile ceasefire with Israel.

Israel January 30

Moment IDF soldier is reunited with family seen on video

Agam Berger, an IDF soldier who was taken hostage during Hamas' attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, is reunited with her family after spending 482 days in captivity.

Israel January 30

Third round of hostage releases begins as part of Hamas' Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel

Hamas released eight more hostages in Gaza Thursday as part of an ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel in exchange for releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Israel January 25

Hamas releases 4 female hostages as part of Israel ceasefire deal

The terrorist group Hamas released four more hostages from Gaza on Saturday under a ceasefire deal with Israel that took effect nearly a week ago.

Israel January 23

Survivor of Nova music festival Hamas terror attack wins slot to represent Israel at Eurovision

Yuval Raphael, survivor of the Nova music festival terrorist attack by Hamas in October 2023, has turned to music to help her process her trauma and will represent Israel in the Eurovision contest.

Israel January 19

Hamas releases 3 hostages under Israel cease-fire deal

Three female hostages were freed by Hamas under the terms of an Israeli cease-fire agreement, which was delayed by several hours Sunday.

Benjamin Netanyahu December 31

Netanyahu goes against doctor’s orders, appears in Israeli parliament after surgery

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in the Israeli parliament on Tuesday for a crucial budget-related vote, two days after prostate surgery.