Student activists distribute Hamas propaganda during library takeover, the latest in a series of escalating disruptions at the Columbia-affiliated campus

In interview to be aired Friday, freed hostage soldier describes 'evil and hatred in eyes' of Hamas captors, who she remembers thinking 'would slaughter us, shoot us one by one'

Sartaba/Alexandrium was built by the Hasmoneans and expanded by Herod. A team of archaeologists has launched a first excavation in 40 years to probe the final days of the fortress

Hitting back, Foreign Ministry says Hamas is using supplies to rebuild and that 'the only humanitarian suffering in Gaza is that of the Israeli hostages'

Justice minister's start of ouster process draws heated reactions, as poll shows public divided along political lines; FM Sa'ar, who appointed Baharav-Miara, backs firing her

PM's office calls Haaretz story 'fake news' amid rapidly escalating war of words between premier and agency chief Ronen Bar

Soon after hosting released hostages, US president issues 'last warning' to Hamas, tells its leaders to leave Gaza, says he's sending Israel 'everything it needs to finish the job'

After visiting White House, released captives praise efforts by US president and his envoy Steve Witkoff to free the hostages held by Hamas, 'urge them to continue'