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Nation Grieves as Four Hostages’ Bodies Return to Israel After 503 Days
Nation Grieves as Four Hostages’ Bodies Return to Israel After 503 Days

After 503 days, Israel received the coffins of four hostages—baby Kfir Bibas, his brother Ariel, their mother Shiri, and 83-year-old Oded Lifshitz—abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, massacre.

Multiple Buses Explode in Suspected Coordinated Terror Attack, Police Say
Multiple Buses Explode in Suspected Coordinated Terror Attack, Police Say

Multiple buses exploded in central Israel in a suspected terror attack, with all devices timed for simultaneous detonation for tomorrow morning, Israel Police and Hebrew media report.

Trump Ends Security Assistance To Palestinian Authority
Trump Ends Security Assistance To Palestinian Authority

U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s move to freeze foreign aid has brought security assistance to the Palestinian Authority (P.A.) to a halt amid concerns the United States had indirectly paid for terrorism, officials say.

US Deploys B-52 Bombers Over Middle East in Regional Show of Force
US Deploys B-52 Bombers Over Middle East in Regional Show of Force

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, to “demonstrate force projection capabilities” to send a clear warning to adversaries in the region.

Israel Strikes in Southern Syria
Israel Strikes in Southern Syria

The Israeli Air Force struck armored vehicles and tanks used to store weapons in the Sa’sa area of southern Syria on Tuesday night, targeting arsenals of the former Assad regime, according to military sources.

Hamas To Release Six Living Hostages And Four Killed Detainees
Hamas To Release Six Living Hostages And Four Killed Detainees

A Jewish family in Israel was facing turmoil late Tuesday after Hamas said it would hand over the human remains of four hostages, followed by six living captives on Saturday.

Lebanese Army Deploys As Israel Withdraws Out of Lebanon
Lebanese Army Deploys As Israel Withdraws Out of Lebanon

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) deployed to various villages in southern Lebanon overnight following the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from the area. The IDF withdrew from most villages but kept positions in five key locations until about an hour before the ceasefire deadline with Hezbollah.

Israel Backs Trump’s Plan For Gaza
Israel Backs Trump’s Plan For Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, he was “committed to U.S. President [Donald J.] Trump’s plan for the creation of a different Gaza,” but he warned “there will be neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority” ruling the coastal territory.

Israel to Maintain Presence in Five Strategic Locations in Southern Lebanon After Tuesday Withdrawal
Israel to Maintain Presence in Five Strategic Locations in Southern Lebanon After Tuesday Withdrawal

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday that troops will stay in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon beyond Tuesday’s withdrawal deadline under a ceasefire with Hezbollah, despite Lebanon’s government expressing frustration over the delay.

Israel Marks 500 Days Since War with Rallies Demanding Hostage Release
Israel Marks 500 Days Since War with Rallies Demanding Hostage Release

On the 500th day since the war’s start, thousands across Israel participated in rallies, underscored by 500-minute fasts organized by relatives of those taken in the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, to press for the release of hostages.

Arab Nations Seek Rebuilding Gaza In 5 Years
Arab Nations Seek Rebuilding Gaza In 5 Years

Arab countries will unveil a plan to reconstruct Gaza within three to five years without displacing the Palestinian population and without Hamas control over the territory, sources said Sunday.

Saudi Arabia To Host Summit On Trump’s Gaza Plan
Saudi Arabia To Host Summit On Trump’s Gaza Plan

Saudi Arabia will host an Arab summit to offer an alternative to American President Donald J. Trump’s U.S. ‘takeover’ plan for the Gaza Strip, several sources confirmed Saturday.

Three Hostages Released by Hamas in Gaza
Three Hostages Released by Hamas in Gaza

Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by Israel and most of its allies, has released three hostages, including Alexander Troufanov, Argentine-Israeli Yair Horn, and American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, officials say.

Israel to Maintain a ‘Buffer Zone’ In Syria
Israel to Maintain a ‘Buffer Zone’ In Syria

The Trump administration will back Israel’s efforts to maintain a buffer zone in Syria for the foreseeable future, the Jerusalm Post reported.

Israel May Strike Iranian Nuclear Sites in 2025, Report Says
Israel May Strike Iranian Nuclear Sites in 2025, Report Says

U.S. intelligence agencies determined that Israel might be planning major attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities this year, seeking to capitalize on Iran’s vulnerabilities, the Wall Street Journal reported.