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March of the Living 2025: From Auschwitz to Gaza, a Call for Remembrance and Rescue
March of the Living 2025: From Auschwitz to Gaza, a Call for Remembrance and Rescue

Over 12,000 participants, including Holocaust survivors, released Israeli hostages, bereaved families, and international delegates, marched Thursday from Auschwitz to Birkenau in the 2025 March of the Living. This year’s event—marking 80 years since the liberation of Nazi death camps—was uniquely infused with urgency, as calls to rescue hostages held by Hamas echoed the haunting memories of the Holocaust.

Gen. Kurilla Heads to Israel Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
Gen. Kurilla Heads to Israel Amid Heightened Iran Tensions

General Michael Erik Kurilla, the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), is set to arrive in Israel on Thursday afternoon for a brief yet strategically vital 36-hour visit. His trip marks another high-level meeting between American and Israeli defense leaders, taking place amid sensitive U.S.-Iran negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Israel Conducts Major Drill Simulating Full-Scale Iranian Missile Strike
Israel Conducts Major Drill Simulating Full-Scale Iranian Missile Strike

The Israeli Air Force conducted a major military exercise this week, simulating a large-scale Iranian missile assault on key IDF installations previously targeted by Tehran during its strikes in April and October 2024, according to YNet News.

Palestinian President Angry At Hamas For Delaying Release Hostages
Palestinian President Angry At Hamas For Delaying Release Hostages

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned Hamas as “sons of dogs” for delaying the release of Israeli hostages and said the group should disarm itself.

Trump: ‘We Are on the Same Side of Every Issue’ After Call With Netanyahu
Trump: ‘We Are on the Same Side of Every Issue’ After Call With Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very good” call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding, “We are on the same side of every issue.” He mentioned topics like trade and Iran but gave no further details.

Netanyahu Vows Total Victory Over Hamas, Rejects Civil War Fears
Netanyahu Vows Total Victory Over Hamas, Rejects Civil War Fears

At a memorial ceremony, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s determination to achieve all objectives in the war against Hamas and dismissed fears of internal unrest, declaring, “There will be no civil war—there will be no civil war.”

Netanyahu Vows “No Surrender” in Defiant Statement on Hostage Deal
Netanyahu Vows “No Surrender” in Defiant Statement on Hostage Deal

In a forceful Saturday night address following Hamas’s rejection of the latest hostage deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared, “I will not surrender to murderers.”

Hamas Rejects Israeli Ceasefire Plan, Dismisses Netanyahu’s ‘Partial Deals’
Hamas Rejects Israeli Ceasefire Plan, Dismisses Netanyahu’s ‘Partial Deals’

Hamas has formally rejected Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, criticizing it as a “partial” deal that fails to guarantee a complete end to the war or a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Hamas Faces Financial Crisis, Unable To Pay Its Fighters
Hamas Faces Financial Crisis, Unable To Pay Its Fighters

Hamas is facing a crippling cash crisis in Gaza, struggling to pay its fighters and government workers amid intensified Israeli pressure.

Trump Says He Didn’t ‘Wave Off’ Israeli Strike on Iran, But Is ‘Not in a Rush to Do It’ (Video)
Trump Says He Didn’t ‘Wave Off’ Israeli Strike on Iran, But Is ‘Not in a Rush to Do It’ (Video)

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he was in no rush to approve military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, following a New York Times report that he had blocked an Israeli proposal for a joint attack next month.

US to Pull Troops from Syria Within 2 Months, Informs Israel of Exit Plan
US to Pull Troops from Syria Within 2 Months, Informs Israel of Exit Plan

The United States plans to begin a phased withdrawal of its troops from Syria within two months, U.S. defense officials told their Israeli counterparts.

U.S. Approves Major Arms Shipment to Israel, Sets Sights on Iran
U.S. Approves Major Arms Shipment to Israel, Sets Sights on Iran

Israel is expected to receive a significant arms shipment from the United States in the coming weeks, including over 3,000 munitions for the Israeli Air Force, as it prepares for ongoing operations in Gaza and a possible strike on Iran, Israeli officials said Monday.

Hostage Deal Stalls as Hamas Rejects Disarmament Demand, Netanyahu Speaks to Hostage Families
Hostage Deal Stalls as Hamas Rejects Disarmament Demand, Netanyahu Speaks to Hostage Families

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Monday evening with the parents of several hostages about ongoing hostage-ceasefire negotiations, according to his office. However, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that a deal remains elusive, with “significant” gaps still dividing Hamas and Israel in the indirect talks.

Israel Encircles Rafah, Seizes Key Gaza Corridor in Final Push to Crush Hamas
Israel Encircles Rafah, Seizes Key Gaza Corridor in Final Push to Crush Hamas

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Saturday it had captured the Morag Corridor in southern Gaza, completing the encirclement of Rafah and severing it from Khan Younis as part of its ongoing campaign to seize more territory and eliminate Hamas from the enclave.

Trump States Israel Will Lead Military Strike Against Iran if Diplomacy Fails
Trump States Israel Will Lead Military Strike Against Iran if Diplomacy Fails

President Donald Trump warned that if Iran doesn’t agree to Washington’s terms in the upcoming nuclear talks starting this Saturday, the U.S. might resort to military action, with Israel taking a lead role.