The Israel Prison Service announced on Monday the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. On Sunday, Israeli authorities began transferring Palestinian detainees to Ofer Prison in the West Bank, preparing them for release.
Category: ISRAEL
Netanyahu says Israel reserves the right to return to war if Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas falls apart
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas if its ceasefire-for-hostages deal with the militant group falls apart -- and that it would have US backing in doing so.
Gaza hostage deal reached, confirms Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Friday that a deal has been reached to release hostages held in Gaza and to implement a ceasefire, following intense negotiations between Israeli and Hamas teams in Qatar, Israeli media reported.
Netanyahu warns Houthis as Israel reportedly mulls new airstrike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Houthi forces in Yemen would face consequences similar to those experienced by other anti-Israel groups.
Israeli troops seize Syrian outpost on Mount Hermon in Golan Heights: report
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops seized a Syrian army outpost at the summit of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights on Sunday, Israeli state media reported.
Israeli airstrike kills 15 Palestinians in Gaza
Also on Thursday, the General Directorate of Civil Defence in Gaza warned of a possible suspension of services and humanitarian interventions it provides to displaced citizens residing in what was designated by the Israeli army as a "humanitarian area" in southern Gaza.
Israel Katz is new Israel Defence minister, Gideon Saar as Foreign minister
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz to succeed Yoav Gallant as Defence Minister, while Gideon Saar becomes the new Foreign Minister, the Prime Minister's office said on Tuesday in a statement.
Netanyahu sacks Israel's Defence minister Gallant, cites 'lack of trust' at time of war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday evening that he was removing Defence Minister Yoav Gallant from his position and replacing him with Israel Katz, citing a "crisis of trust" that "gradually deepened".
Israel kills senior Hezbollah commanders in airstrike
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said that it had killed Jaafar Khader Faour, the commander overseeing Hezbollah's missile and rocket operations in its Nasser unit.
Israel to launch counter-attack against Iran 'very soon': State media
Israeli Cabinet ministers have been informed that a planned counter-attack against Iran will take place "very soon", state media has reported.
Yahya Sinwar died from gunshot to his head
The autopsy reports of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's body revealed that he was killed by a gunshot wound to his head during an intelligence-based ground raid in southern Gaza.
From Arabic studies graduate to chief architect of Oct 7 Hamas attack: All about Yahya Sinwar
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency have jointly confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in the Gaza Strip by Israeli soldiers on Wednesday. No official confirmation has been made by Hamas.
Israel confirms it has eliminated Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar
In yet another blow to Hamas, Israel on Thursday evening confirmed that it has eliminated Yahya Sinwar -- the chief planner of the horrific October 2023 attacks that killed 1200 people in Israel and resulted in over 250 being taken as hostages.
Israel investigating possibility of Hamas top leader Sinwar getting killed in Gaza
Israel on Thursday evening announced that it is investigating the possibility of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar getting killed during its ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip.
Will end war when we complete all goals: Netanyahu at Oct 7 mourning meeting
Expressing gratitude to the heroism of male and female fighters in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and security personnel - regular and reserve, army and police, Shin Bet and Mossad - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that his government is "determined to complete the job" and free the remaining hostages from Gaza.
'Will win with or without your support': Netanyahu slams Western leaders amid calls for arms embargo
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron, who in a recent radio interview called for halting the supply of weapons to Israel for its operations in Gaza, saying all "civilized" countries should be standing firmly by Israel's side as it fights the forces of "barbarism led by Iran".
Israel bans UN chief Guterres from entering country
Israel on Wednesday declared UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering the country for his failure to "unequivocally condemn" Iran's missile attack.
Iran launches barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel
Media reports, citing a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), confirmed that "dozens" of missiles have been launched towards Israel. The IRGC has also threatened another attack if Israel responds.
IDF launches 'localised' ground raids on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
In the early hours of Tuesday, massive Israeli strikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut following the initiation of "limited" and "localised" ground operations in the Lebanese capital, according to local media reports.
'There is no place in Iran or the Middle East that the long arm of Israel will not reach', says Netanyahu
Following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a precision strike by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Iran's Ayatollah regime and asserted that those who target Israel will face consequences and that no location in Iran or the Middle East is beyond Israel's reach.
Hezbollah chief Nasrallah eliminated, confirms Israel
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has been eliminated following a deadly strike on the headquarters of the Lebanese militant group in the southern suburbs of Beirut late Friday.
Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Netanyahu vows to continue 'with full force'
Israel has said it has killed another top Hezbollah commander -- Muhammad Hussein Srour, the commander of Hezbollah's Aerial Command -- in a "precise" strike on Beirut.
Missile from Yemen sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv: IDF
Militants in Yemen launched at least one missile toward Israel overnight between Thursday and Friday, setting off air raid sirens across central Israel, including Tel Aviv, the Israeli military said in a statement.
Israel launches 'targetted' strikes on Beirut, concludes drill simulating ground offensive in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Thursday afternoon that it launched three missiles in a "targetted attack" on the commander of Hezbollah's drone unit in Beirut.
IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in south Lebanon
Hezbollah military structures and launchers in the Tayr Harfa area in south Lebanon were attacked after the forces detected several militants entering the region, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).