Court rules strike to end in Israel • car bombing attack thwarted in West Bank • Hersh Goldberg-Polin laid to rest in Jerusalem
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.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to finalize a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, US President Joe Biden told reporters prior to his meeting with members of his negotiating team at the White House on Monday.
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.
Thousands of Israeli and American mourners gathered on Monday afternoon for the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at Mount Hamenuchot cemetery in Jerusalem.
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.
The gruesome discovery of the bodies of six hostages murdered in cold blood by Hamas has shocked us all to our core. This horrific act leaves no room for doubt: in the face of such evil, surrender is simply not an option. These are not just names; they are innocent civilians—Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alex Lubanov, and Uri Danino—who were kidnapped, tortured, and brutally slaughtered. The question we must confront today is not whether to bow to Hamas's demands, but how to respond with such overwhelming force that all our enemies will understand: Jewish blood is not cheap, and those who dare to spill it will pay an unbearable price.
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.
The IDF’s strike on Iran’s S-300 antiaircraft missile system on April 19 as retaliation for Tehran’s launching over 300 aerial threats against Israel days on April 13-14 significantly deterred the Islamic Republic and Hezbollah throughout August, top sources have told The Jerusalem Post.
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.'
Hamas has released a video on Telegram on Monday showing the six recently slain hostages speaking into a camera, while also announcing that it will release their "last message to the world" before they were killed.
Go to the full article >>Labor court rules strike to end at 2:30 p.m.
The ongoing strike in Israel is set to conclude at 2:30 p.m. local time on Monday, the Labor Court ruled.
Go to the full article >>Hamas claims responsibility for West Bank attacks on Friday, Sunday
Hamas claimed responsibility for the two attacks in the West Bank on Friday, as well as the attack in Tarkumiya checkpoint that killed three police officers on Sunday, in a Monday statement.
Go to the full article >>Histadrut representative: Strike to end Monday at 6 p.m.
The initial Histadrut position was that the strike would end Tuesday morning.
The ongoing strike in Israel is set to conclude at 6 p.m. local time on Monday, a Histadrut representative told the labor court.
The initial Histadrut position was that the strike would end Tuesday morning.
The Histadrut is holding talks with the Aviation Authority to enlarge the strike and to continue and limit the activities at the airport.
Go to the full article >>Thousandsprotest 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.
Thousands of protesters calling to bring the hostages home and for a hostage deal gathered Monday morning, the Hostage Family Forum said. This is a second day of mass protests following the news that the bodies of six hostages, recently alive, had been retrieved from Gaza.
Israel's airport was closed and many businesses and companies participated in a countrywide strike for a deal, as crowds gathered at junctions and outside of ministers' homes.
Blocking intersections and highways
Thousands gathered outside the IDF military headquarters Monday afternoon, and protesters blocked intersections and highways, emphasizing that the six hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Ori Danino, were all alive a few days ago and could have been brought home alive. Protesters called to bring the hostages home now, stressing that there is no time to waste when hostages' lives are in danger.
Go to the full article >>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.
A recent survey conducted by the Institute for National Security Studies reveals significant differences in public opinion among Israelis regarding their confidence in key institutions and leaders amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The "Swords of Iron" survey, conducted between August 8 and 11, 2024, gathered responses from 992 adults across Israel, representing both Jewish and Arab communities.
The survey found varying degrees of trust in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), government, police, air force, and intelligence corps. Among Jewish respondents, 78% expressed high or very high confidence in the IDF, compared to 40% among Arab respondents. Similarly, 83% of Jewish respondents showed high confidence in the Air Force, while only 44% of Arabs shared this view.
Public trust in key figures also varied sharply. While 45% of the Jewish population expressed high trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, only 7% of Arab respondents felt the same. In contrast, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi received a higher confidence rating, with 49.5% of Jewish respondents expressing trust compared to 26% of Arabs.
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
