Hamas releases hostage video, Biden attacks Netanyahu on hostage deal
Court rules strike to end in Israel • car bombing attack thwarted in West Bank • Hersh Goldberg-Polin laid to rest in Jerusalem
Thousands of mourners attend Hersh Golderg-Polin's funeral on September 2, 2024(photo credit: FLASH90/CHAIM GOLDBERG)
President Biden criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu for delaying Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
US President Biden criticized Netanyahu for delaying a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, urging swift action to finalize the agreement.
ByTOVAH LAZAROFFFormer US President Joe Biden (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) seen at the forefront of a wall of hostage posters seen in the background (illustrative)(photo credit: Canva, Craig Hudson/Reuters, REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
LIVE: Thousands attend funeral of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Before the funeral, thousands of mourners accompanied the family's convoy on foot in a march up to the cemetery.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF People gather in memory of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin in Jerusalem, September 1, 2024(photo credit: FLASH90/CHAIM GOLDBERG)Go to the full article > >
After the hostage murders: Why Israel must never bow to Hamas - opinion
In the wake of six hostages' murders by Hamas, MK Dan Illouz of Likud argues for an uncompromising response, warning against concessions.
ByDAN ILLOUZ A woman stands next to posters with photos of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 20, 2024. (photo credit: CARLOS GARCIA RAWLINS/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
IDF's April strike on Iran's S-300 system deters major August attacks by Iran and Hezbollah
Israel’s April strike on Iran’s S-300 missile system deterred Iran and Hezbollah from launching large-scale attacks in August.
ByYONAH JEREMY BOBBullets and Iranian Rial bills are seen placed over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)(photo credit: INGIMAGE)Go to the full article > >
Hamas threatens to release video showing six slain hostages' 'last message'
In the video, all six hostages whose bodies were found by the IDF on Sunday are seen confirming their identities before cutting to still threatening to release their 'last messages.'
Thousands protest and strike in call for hostage deal in second day of demonstrations
As protesters pushed for a hostage deal now, the Valor Forum of bereaved families gathered to protest against a deal and for increased military pressure.
Ruppin Junction is blocked. The poster reads "Sorry" in an apology to the hostages who were not released and instead were executed by Hamas. September 2, 2024. (Credit: Guy Shmueli)
Israelis divided over confidence in leadership and war strategy - survey
While 45% of the Jewish population expressed high trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, only 7% of Arab respondents felt the same.
ByTHE MEDIA LINE Demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 10, 2024. (photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >Israel-Hamas War: What you need to know
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
101 hostages remain in Gaza
48 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says