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Hamas says Gaza City invasion will kill hostages as protesters rally in Jerusalem

IDF confirms the death of four soldiers in Gaza • Einav Zangauker holds bottle of son’s urine from Gaza at hostage deal rally • Officials mourn four slain IDF soldiers

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IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. September 18, 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in court for his corrpution trial hearing, September 17, 2025.

Netanyahu's participation in Wednesday hearing ends, different witness to appear

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

Syria confirms talks with Israel ongoing, Qatar pursuing legal action against Israel at ICC

Dermer, Witkoff meet in London for hostage, Qatar talks • Nearly 550 Gazans leave Strip in a day • Hamas senior official appears in first interview since Doha strike

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies in his trial, December 10, 2024 (illustrative)

Netanyahu trial to end early after PM receives sealed envelope

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial resumes amid US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit, and the IDF's invasion into Gaza City.

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Trump praises Qatar as 'great ally', Hollywood stars use Emmys to protest Israel, Palestine issues

IDF says it has killed over 20 terrorists in past month in Gaza • Abraham Accords source of Mideast hope, Haskel tells ‘Post' • Israelis oppose West Bank annexation, prioritize Arab country ties.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli army Merkava main battles are stationed at a position along the border fence with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on September 12, 2025.

Hostage families rally across Israel, Rubio says Trump disapproves of Doha strike

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in Aitaroun, southern Lebanon • Mossad opposes plan to kill Hamas officials in Doha • LAF begins new stage of Palestinian disarmament

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank, working to dismantle terrorist infrastructure, including the homes of the terrorists who carried out the attack at Ramot in Jerusalem, September 13, 2025.

Israel at War day 707: What's going on in Gaza, Yemen?

US CENTCOM head, US Amb. to Syria meet Syrian president in Damascus • Hostage families meet Rubio • Two wounded in Jerusalem stabbing attack • Security cabinet discusses Gaza war

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, addresses delegates at the United Nations General Assembly before a vote on the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, September 12, 2025.

Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state, Israel uncertain of success of strike on Hamas leaders

Israel offers Syria channel to send aid to Gaza in closed-door meetings • Syrian authorities reportedly arrest Hezbollah cell • Hamas to return to negotiating table

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, along with other senior officals, sign a controverisal E1 "Roof Agreement" expansion plan in Maaleh Adumim.

Israel at War Day 705: What's happening in Gaza, Yemen?

UN Security Council to meet to discuss Israel's strike on Qatar • IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists in West Bank • Trump 'not thrilled' about Qatar strike

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

Netanyahu trial resumes after court recess, amid Gaza takeover advancement plans

The hearing began in a closed-door setting due to the sensitivity of the materials discussed. 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025.

Trump sends Hamas 'last warning', says will see deal reached soon, Herzog calls for Oct. 7 inquiry

IDF intercepts one of two Gaza rockets • Witkoff sends principles for ending war • Houthi drone hits Eilat airport after IDF error

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke and flames rise as an Israeli airstrike hits a house, in Gaza City, September 7, 2025.

Half of Israelis believe Gaza op. has low chance of defeating Hamas, Witkoff meets mediators

Saudi Crown Prince MBS warns that West Bank annexation could end any chance of normalization • Druze teens bring their story from Majdal Shams to Budapest through soccer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF precision strike brings down a Hamas-used high-rise in Gaza City, shortly after residents were ordered to evacuate, September 5, 2025.

Israel at War Day 700: What's going on in Gaza, West Bank?

Israel strikes Gaza City • IDF troops kill suspected terrorist who threw a 'suspicious object' at West Bank checkpoint • Security forces arrest 70 suspected terrorists in West Bank in week-long op

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for travel to Pennsylvania from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu slams ICC chief, Israeli embassy shooter pleads not guilty

IDF confirms death of 12 senior Houthi leaders • Netanyahu drops W. Bank sovereignty from meeting agenda • Hamas claims they're ready for new deal • IDF intercepts Houthi drone over Sinai

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 31, 2025.

Hamas reiterates claim its ready for a deal, Trump calls for return of hostages

Police scuffle with Israeli demonstrators as protests continue past nightfall • IAEA shows Iran's uranium stock growth pre-Israeli attack

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025.