ISIS activity may return in southern Syria amid Israeli incursions - report
Other Syrian opposition groups will reportedly take action against the leadership of President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the report added, noting feelings of discontent rising among residents in the area.
Deal to release Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov progresses - report
According to the proposed deal, Tsurkov's release would be in exchange for the release of an Iranian detainee in Iraq along with six other individuals.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov over a backdrop of Iraqi and Israeli flags.(photo credit: Canva, Elizabeth Tsurkov, SHUTTERSTOCK)Go to the full article > >
Israelis nationwide report calls from alleged hostages asking for help
According to the Israel National Cyber Directorate, the suspicious calls have been traced to three main phone numbers.
ByMAARIV ONLINE Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv, March 22, 2025(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
IDF thwarts attempted stabbing attack in Hebron
Most recently, two weeks ago, a terrorist attempted to ram into a soldier in the Hebron Hills, then exited his vehicle and attempted to stab him.
Fifth round of Iran, US nuclear talks conclude in Rome, with inconclusive progress
US officials have indicated that, in the absence of an agreement, they may consider other measures—including military options—to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is welcomed by an unidentified Omani official upon his arrival in Muscat, Oman, May 11, 2025. (photo credit: IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY)/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >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 Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
58 hostages remain in Gaza.
49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.
