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Hamas misled Israel in hostage negotiations, Netanyahu admits in second press conf.

This press conference came following criticism from both Israel's right and left, which are both against his plan to occupy Gaza City.

'Your job is to ensure Hamas does not lead you astray': Lapid slams Netanyahu for admission

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

Iranian dissident journalist choked in assault at London march for release of hostages

Niyak Ghorbani said he felt he "truly looked death in the eye and came back from it."

People attend a march urging the British government to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, in London, Britain, August 10, 2025.

Crowds gather at Hostage Square in support of hostage families calling for an immediate deal to release the Gaza captives, August 9, 2025.

Opposition, hostage families slam Netanyahu over 'Gaza plan', IDF kills Al Jazeera journalist

IDF holds readiness assessment • Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood in coming days • Qatar and Egypt expect to finish new hostage deal proposal framework next week

Live Updates

Netanyahu outlines Israeli plan to oust Hamas, establish civil rule in Gaza

Anas Al-Sharif, terrorist killed by the IDF.

IDF confirms killing Al Jazeera journalist, says he was a Hamas member

Qatar and Egypt expect to finish new hostage deal proposal framework next week

Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood in September

The current New Zealand flag flies on Parliament buildings in Wellington's Central Cusiness District on March 24, 2016.

New Zealand to recognize Palestinian state, cabinet to make formal decision in September

Israel Aerospace Industry's Heron - 2 drone.

Japan shows interest in purchasing Israeli-made drone

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses principles for ending the war in a press confernce with foreign media in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025.

Gaza fault line: Netanyahu's plan threatens to rip Israel apart

EDITORIAL

Palestinian militants from Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement, hold a military parade as part of the 35th anniversary of the foundation of the movement, in Gaza City on October 5, 2022.

Not just an anti-Jewish thing, Islamic jihad is so much more

OPINION

Recommendation: Every business should integrate AI – the sooner, the better

Many are still wary of using AI, but business owners should remember that artificial intelligence is here to stay

Netanyahu, Trump discuss Israel's Gaza plan, defeating Hamas

The two world leaders discussed Israel's plans to take over the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza with the goal of ending the war by freeing the remaining hostages and defeating Hamas.

IDF destroys Hamas rocket launch complex in Gaza City neighborhood after firing two rockets

US President Donald Trump (left) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in April, 2025.

OPINION

Hamas shows savage desperation: Where’s the outcry over the hostage videos?

ByFELICE FRIEDSON

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of a map of Gaza (illustration).

Conquest of the Gaza Strip: Is such a move necessary immediately?

OPINION

An Iranian flag is seen on a computer's CPU (illustrative)

Did Iran-Israel war ever end? Cyberwar continues between Jerusalem, Tehran

Behind the journey: Why did Congressman Hamadeh travel from Jerusalem to Damascus?

ANALYSIS

US Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh travelled to Syria to “discuss the Congressman's continuing eﬀorts to bring Americans home" and advance peace

Right-wing Israeli orgs appeal to Netanyahu: Halt Gaza op, change course in war tactics

(L-R) US Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh (R - AZ) and Israeli Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif

'Open your eyes, Hamas lies': Netanyahu slams int'l media for reporting false starvation claims

A-G: State Commission of Inquiry best way to probe Oct. 7, Gaza war

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in February 2025.

New Knesset Museum opens, showcasing a modern interactive experience with the past

Spotlight

Bono, lead singer of Irish band U2 arrives to attend the screening of the documentary movie 'Kiss the Future' at the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 19, 2023

U2 letter on Gaza condems Israeli government and Hamas, asks for a ceasefire and hostages back

Wikimedia Foundation trustee candidate denies use of rape on Oct. 7, posts Hamas symbol

PROBE

'I am a disgrace to my species': Google's Gemini suffers self-loathing spiral

MACCABI HAIFA’S Eitan Azulay (center) celebrates after his second-half tally gave the Greens a 1-0 win over Rakow in the first leg of their Conference League duel.

European battles to Toto Cup surprises

IDF int'l spox.: No record of any incident involving Suleiman al-Obeid

IDF spokesperson Nadav Shoshani: "After an initial review, we found no records of any incidents involving Suleiman al-Obeid. In order to take a closer look, we need more details."

Father, son arrested for planning bombing attacks in Jerusalem

Doaa, widow of late soccer player Suleiman al-Obeid, known as the "Palestinian Pele," who was killed by an Israeli strike targeting people waiting for humanitarian aid, according to the Palestine Football Association, shows a picture of him on a mobile phone inside their tent in Gaza City.

Smotrich to send Israel to elections should Gaza plan remain unchanged, RZP source tells 'Post'

High Court demands gov't response to petition by Hostages Forum to explain war calculations

Members of Hezbollah attend the funeral of Taleb Abdallah, also known as Abu Taleb, a senior field commander of Hezbollah who was killed by what security forces say was an Israel strike in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 12, 2024.

As Hezbollah weakens, Lebanon recovers

OPINION

Thousands in Buenos Aires protest Gaza war, Netanyahu's planned visit to Argentina

Videos from the rally showed protesters mainly wearing red to indicate blood, and many were carrying doll infants covered in blood.

‘No Discriminarás’ Traveling Art Exhibit Opens at Jewish Museum of Chile

Protesters hold signs depicting Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu while marching in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Buenos Aires, Argentina August 9, 2025.

'Zionists not welcome:' Protests across Greece reject Israeli tourists

Protesters hold a banner during a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the parliament building in Athens, Greece.

Canadian leaders condemn beating of Montreal Jewish father in front of children

Downtown Montreal as seen from Mount Royal.

CAM Weekly Antisemitism Report – FBI Declares Antisemitism At All Time High

Azerbaijan, an Israel-Syria bridge of peace

OPINION

Azerbaijan’s diplomatic rise is no coincidence. Years of energy-driven partnerships and strategic foresight have transformed Baku into a reliable regional actor.

The absence of strategy is a strategic threat: How Israel is harmed by lack of long-term planning

OPINION

Israel’s post-Netanyahu future: The fight in the United States

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

BySHAI FRANKLIN

OPINION

A second chance for the world

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

ByDAVID JABLINOWITZ

OPINION

‘Move or disappear’: Organizations must 'change chairs' or go extinct

ByBOAZ SHALIT

Is Russia leaving Iran behind? Rift emerges over Moscow's Shahed-136 drone production

Western officials say that Tehran feels abandoned by its ally after Moscow began improving the drone model and producing it for cheaper.

Pioneering AI, autonomous technologies to support NATO’s global evolving operational needs

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

From Fukushima to the moon: StemRad’s radiation vest prepares for deep space mission

Cars drive behind a truck transporting a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012. Zim, Israel's biggest shipping company, had to reach a debt settlement with its bond holders after they were hit by a downturn in the global shipping industry.

IMEC and Israel: Strategic promise amid regional instability

OPINION

Electronic warfare is redefining modern combat across air, land, and sea

Trump wants to evict homeless from Washington and send them 'far from the capital'

"The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

US pro-Palestinian activist paid $75k to protest, funding traces back to Chinese Communist Party

INTERVIEW

Daniel Kingery, 61, is arrested by U.S. Park Police after he refused to leave McPherson Square, a park he was living in as part of a larger homeless encampment, which was cleared by U.S. Park Service and police in Washington, U.S., February 15, 2023.

Germany's halt to arms exports to Israel is response to Gaza expansion plans, chancellor says

File pictures shows the leader and top candidate for Chancellor of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party Friedrich Merz (L, on February 24, 2025 in Berlin) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (on December 9, 2024 in Jerusalem.

UK to provide additional £8.5m. in funding to help Gazan civilians

A massive Palestine solidarity demonstration marches past the UK Parliament in Westminster, on May 17, 2025.

Israeli rabbi: 'Macron should prepare his coffin' for 'declaring war on God'

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks in front of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, at the Egyptian Red Crescent warehouse in Arish, Egypt, in April 2025.

In Collaboration

"It's the place where you can experience it all"

Tyla Shur (left) with her friends in Tel Aviv

‘The war will end, but the habit remains’: Israel’s growing crisis of trauma and addiction

How SAHAR’s silent lifeline saves lives in Israel

FOR OVER 25 years, SAHAR has been Israel’s only text-based mental health helpline.

Vulnerabilities exposed: Israeli company reveals how users can hack ChatGPT accounts remotely

The Israeli cybersecurity company Zenity revealed how one could take control of a ChatGPT account and extract sensitive information without the user clicking any link.

ChatGPT-5 will change conversational style to prevent excessive flattery, OpenAI founder says

Starlink arrives in Israel: How much does Musk's satellite internet cost and what does it offer?

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla, seen at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 16, 2023

Norway wealth fund to announce measures on Israeli investments on Tuesday

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

OPINION

Goldie Katz: The proud punk Zionist finding her home in Israel

REPORT

One of Yemen's last Jewish women makes aliyah to Israel

Yemeni Jews demonstrate outside the Cabinet office in Sanaa, March 2009

From Canada to Modi’in: Grodzinski Family Reunites in Israel After Decades Abroad

The Grodzinski family reunion at Ben Gurion airport

Read Israel news in easy Hebrew with Ivrit

The Ivrit magazine is for people with basic reading abilities in Hebrew who want to improve their knowledge of the language.

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Conference

How Israel navigates emotional, social, and communal challenges of war

'Biggest issue in Israeli society': First Lady Michal Herzog at 'Post' Trauma Conference

'Paying a heavy price: ZAKA head Dubi Weissenstern speaks at 'Post' Trauma Conference

MDA Heroes

A Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance at an Ofakim MDA station.

Reflecting on Oct. 7: 'Everyone knew exactly what they needed to do'

Meet the medic who understood on Oct. 7 she must do everything to save a child

MDA hero: We’re here for each and every person who is sick or injured

Podcasts

Tune into today's top stories: Hostage families take a stand, Abbas, record breaking heat

Netanyahu discusses Gaza occupation, Hostages in medical emergency

Montenegro's Crown and Coast: A Journey through Cetinje and Budva

US Politics

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reacts, as he meets with Estonia's Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvia's Defense Minister Andris Spruds and Lithuania's Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene at the Pentagon in Washington, US, July 25, 2025.

Hegseth reposts Christian pastor who believes in making US a Christian theocracy

Arab media claims hostage deal mediators are rushing to reach agreement before Gaza City takeover

US Congressman Hamadeh, Israeli Druze leader hold solidarity meeting after Syria massacres

Diaspora

Geert Wilders in The Hague, Netherlands, June 3, 2025; illustrative.

Geert Wilders tells Netanyahu 'millions of people in Europe support him' during phone call

Israel will always be in a never-ending PR battle

Jewish man physically assaulted, kippah thrown to the ground in Montreal, police investigating

Judaism

Not everything you love you want all at once, says the writer.

‘What time is Shabbat over?’ - A new understanding

Jewish future hinges on our ability to find joy despite our sorrow

Shema Yisrael: The importance of listening and learning in the darkness

Christian World

ON APRIL 1, 1933, Nazi soldiers hang a sign on the window of a Jewish-owned business, reading: ‘German, protect yourself. Do not buy from Jews.’

'Antisemitism: History and myth': Greek Orthodox Christian examines antisemitism

US amb. Leiter prepares future Christian student leaders for fight against antisemitism

American Jewish Committee donates $25K to Gaza church damaged by Israeli strike

Food

Entrecote: A well done dining experience

Bet Melchett: Our sweet lord

Bringing Israeli craft beer and micro-breweries to the wider public

Archaeology

Archaeologists uncover a skull found at the Puemape temple, where recent excavations led by the Chicama Archaeological Program have uncovered evidence that may reshape understanding of early ritual architecture and ancestor worship, in La Libertad, Peru, in this handout photo released on August 7, 2

Rare ceremonial heads discovered in Peru shed light on 'Warriors of the Clouds'

Helping families say goodbye: Archaeologists give closure for those lost on October 7

IAA reveals how Israel's archaeologists helped locate missing persons post-Oct. 7

Science

Demonstrators gather outside the UN Headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza" protest in New York City, US, July 29, 2025

Neuroscience has a name for the way so many Jews are feeling today: Learned helplessness

Scientists discover Australia's heaviest insect - a new species of stick insect

Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals

Culture

From dating show to Jewish joy: Aaron Morali on his ‘huge 180’

Is this for real? Food for thought at 4th Israeli Comedy Fesitval

Brown Hotel: A base to see the capital’s wonders

History

EVIDENCE CLEARLY shows the IUMS directly threatens Western security by inciting Muslims, the writer says, so are America and Europe waiting for another 9/11 before taking action?

Forensic teams identify three victims of Sept. 11 nearly 24 years later, as 40% still unknown

Voices from the Arab press: Macron’s promise and Great Britain’s historical burden

Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war as city marks 80 years since atomic bomb

OMG

Israeli police seize illegally held owl in Jerusalem neighborhood, August 10, 2025.

Hamas misled Israel in hostage negotiations, Netanyahu admits in second press conf.

'Your job is to ensure Hamas does not lead you astray': Lapid slams Netanyahu for admission

Iranian dissident journalist choked in assault at London march for release of hostages

Opposition, hostage families slam Netanyahu over 'Gaza plan', IDF kills Al Jazeera journalist

Netanyahu outlines Israeli plan to oust Hamas, establish civil rule in Gaza

IDF confirms killing Al Jazeera journalist, says he was a Hamas member

Qatar and Egypt expect to finish new hostage deal proposal framework next week

Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood in September

New Zealand to recognize Palestinian state, cabinet to make formal decision in September

Japan shows interest in purchasing Israeli-made drone

Gaza fault line: Netanyahu's plan threatens to rip Israel apart

Not just an anti-Jewish thing, Islamic jihad is so much more

Recommendation: Every business should integrate AI – the sooner, the better

Netanyahu, Trump discuss Israel's Gaza plan, defeating Hamas

IDF destroys Hamas rocket launch complex in Gaza City neighborhood after firing two rockets

Hamas shows savage desperation: Where’s the outcry over the hostage videos?

Conquest of the Gaza Strip: Is such a move necessary immediately?

Did Iran-Israel war ever end? Cyberwar continues between Jerusalem, Tehran

Behind the journey: Why did Congressman Hamadeh travel from Jerusalem to Damascus?

Right-wing Israeli orgs appeal to Netanyahu: Halt Gaza op, change course in war tactics

'Open your eyes, Hamas lies': Netanyahu slams int'l media for reporting false starvation claims

A-G: State Commission of Inquiry best way to probe Oct. 7, Gaza war

New Knesset Museum opens, showcasing a modern interactive experience with the past

Spotlight

U2 letter on Gaza condems Israeli government and Hamas, asks for a ceasefire and hostages back

Wikimedia Foundation trustee candidate denies use of rape on Oct. 7, posts Hamas symbol

'I am a disgrace to my species': Google's Gemini suffers self-loathing spiral

European battles to Toto Cup surprises

IDF int'l spox.: No record of any incident involving Suleiman al-Obeid

Father, son arrested for planning bombing attacks in Jerusalem

Smotrich to send Israel to elections should Gaza plan remain unchanged, RZP source tells 'Post'

High Court demands gov't response to petition by Hostages Forum to explain war calculations

As Hezbollah weakens, Lebanon recovers

Thousands in Buenos Aires protest Gaza war, Netanyahu's planned visit to Argentina

‘No Discriminarás’ Traveling Art Exhibit Opens at Jewish Museum of Chile

'Zionists not welcome:' Protests across Greece reject Israeli tourists

Canadian leaders condemn beating of Montreal Jewish father in front of children

CAM Weekly Antisemitism Report – FBI Declares Antisemitism At All Time High

Azerbaijan, an Israel-Syria bridge of peace

The absence of strategy is a strategic threat: How Israel is harmed by lack of long-term planning

Israel’s post-Netanyahu future: The fight in the United States

A second chance for the world

‘Move or disappear’: Organizations must 'change chairs' or go extinct

Is Russia leaving Iran behind? Rift emerges over Moscow's Shahed-136 drone production

Pioneering AI, autonomous technologies to support NATO’s global evolving operational needs

From Fukushima to the moon: StemRad’s radiation vest prepares for deep space mission

IMEC and Israel: Strategic promise amid regional instability

Electronic warfare is redefining modern combat across air, land, and sea

Trump wants to evict homeless from Washington and send them 'far from the capital'

US pro-Palestinian activist paid $75k to protest, funding traces back to Chinese Communist Party

Germany's halt to arms exports to Israel is response to Gaza expansion plans, chancellor says

UK to provide additional £8.5m. in funding to help Gazan civilians

Israeli rabbi: 'Macron should prepare his coffin' for 'declaring war on God'

In Collaboration

"It's the place where you can experience it all"

‘The war will end, but the habit remains’: Israel’s growing crisis of trauma and addiction

How SAHAR’s silent lifeline saves lives in Israel

Vulnerabilities exposed: Israeli company reveals how users can hack ChatGPT accounts remotely

ChatGPT-5 will change conversational style to prevent excessive flattery, OpenAI founder says

Starlink arrives in Israel: How much does Musk's satellite internet cost and what does it offer?

Norway wealth fund to announce measures on Israeli investments on Tuesday

A new global order threatens the West and global economic order

Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns

Man in critical condition after being bitten by snake in Jordan Valley

The largest wildfires since 1949 rage through France

First plague? Sea of Galilee turns blood red due to algae pigmentation

New COVID variant 'Stratus' rapidly spreads across US and Europe, WHO asseses as low risk

Polio virus detected in Jerusalem, central Israel wastewater, Health Ministry confirms

Miracle at Soroka: How a frontline hospital weathered October 7, survived Iran war

Oct. 7 aftermath: Nat'l study shows rise in substance abuse, addictions, mental health disorders

An AI model from Weizmann Institute can predict your future health – and help you change it

From Manchester to MDA: Saving lives in Jerusalem

Israel needs an emergency plan to absorb French Jews after Macron's Palestine recognition

Goldie Katz: The proud punk Zionist finding her home in Israel

One of Yemen's last Jewish women makes aliyah to Israel

From Canada to Modi’in: Grodzinski Family Reunites in Israel After Decades Abroad

From a neighborhood of public housing to Jerusalem’s real estate gem

Not what you thought: Meet the new power of tenants in urban renewal

Will NVIDIA arrive in the capital of the Sharon? Mega proposal revealed

An amazing opportunity in Jerusalem: This summer, get NIS one million off a premium apartment