Israeli source says that the Netanyahu government insists on the release of half of the hostages as a condition for entering into negotiations and that U.S. envoy Steven Witkoff has spoken with the prime minister several times in the past 24 hours – but has not been able to get him to show any flexibility

The U.S. president's decision to lift sanctions on Syria sends a resounding message to the entire region: Saudi Arabia now guarantees access to the White House and the Israeli lobby has been left in the lurch

ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; IDF intercepts three rockets fired From Gaza after attempted hit on Hamas chief ■ GAZA: IDF targets Hamas Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar in strike on European Hospital in Khan Yunis ■ CEASE-FIRE: Trump envoy Witkoff spoke with Netanyahu multiple times in past day, but PM sticks to demand that half the hostages be released before truce talks begin, Israeli official says

During the war in Gaza, sperm has been retrieved from 219 fallen soldiers, a practice that raises moral questions about the deceased's wishes and the child's well-being. In the end, the Supreme Court might decide

On one of the deadliest months of the war, Israelis' deepening sense of despair and the absence of political opposition leave extremist ministers free to promote revenge unchallenged

In a statement issued after the attempted assassination of Mohammed Sinwar, the Israeli military claimed that the tunnel had been discovered under the European Hospital in Khan Yunis – but aerial photographs show otherwise. The IDF then argued that the tunnel also passed under the hospital – but presented no evidence

Assailants opened fire from a passing vehicle at Tzeela Gez and her husband near their home in Bruchin. Doctors delivered the baby in serious condition via emergency C-section. Israeli forces have launched a manhunt and encircled the nearby Palestinian village of Brukin