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Israel Advances Rafah Opening as Search Continues for Ran Gvili
Security cabinet approves limited crossing under Trump plan while IDF conducts sensitive operation to recover last hostage’s remains in Gaza
Israel–New York Flights Canceled as US Snowstorm Disrupts East Coast Travel
Israeli and US airlines suspend multiple routes between Ben Gurion Airport and New York due to widespread weather-related cancellations at major US hubs
Netanyahu: “Jewish Settlement” at Heart of New Expansion in the South
Cabinet approves five new community towns east of Be’er Sheva, translating a long-term national vision for Jewish settlement into action in Israel’s south
Why Witkoff and Kushner’s Gaza Push Is Running Into Israeli Resistance
US push for Gaza Phase Two and demilitarization clashes with Israeli reluctance to open Rafah before the return of Ran Gvili
Gaza Technocratic Chief Announces Rafah Reopening as Israel Says Decision Still Pending
Ali Shaath says Gaza–Egypt crossing will open next week as Israel says no final decision has been made and the issue will go to the cabinet
Trump Administration Unveils ‘New Gaza’ Reconstruction Plan at Davos
Jared Kushner unveils a “New Gaza” plan to rebuild cities, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and transform Gaza’s coastline under U.S.-led oversight
“Iran’s Future Can Only Be Regime Change,” Herzog Says at Davos
Israel’s president speaks at the World Economic Forum about Iran unrest, Gaza’s next phase, Syria instability, and the legal review of Netanyahu’s pardon request
Trump Unveils Board of Peace at Davos With Confusion Over Signatories
Ahead of the ceremony, uncertainty surrounds who will sign, Israel’s role, and how broadly the new council is meant to function
Trump Presses Middle East Strategy, Warns Hamas at Davos
The U.S. president warned Hamas of destruction, claimed Iran’s nuclear program was eliminated, and promoted expanded missile defense cooperation
Bereaved Father Sets Mezuzah at Former UNRWA Site in Jerusalem
“This is personal closure,” says Kobi Samerano after Israel demolishes the UN agency’s former compound
Netanyahu Accepts Trump Invitation to Join Board of Peace
Israel agrees to join U.S.-led body despite skepticism, Gaza governance disputes, and reports the council could challenge the United Nations
Some European States Rethink Role at U.S.-Led Gaza Coordination Center
Diplomats cite stalled aid flows and unclear political impact as questions grow over the future of the U.S.-run CMCC
Supreme Court Blocks Autopsies in Jerusalem Daycare Tragedy
Judges rule state must forgo autopsies and allow burial of two infants, accepting families’ appeal based on Jewish law as criminal investigation continues
Senior Hamas Leaders Prepare Exit From Gaza as Ceasefire Enters Phase 2
Sources cite internal divisions, possible relocation abroad, and new postwar arrangements as Israel weighs conditions for leadership departure
Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in Jerusalem
Demolition at Ammunition Hill follows enforcement of Israeli law ending UNRWA activity amid allegations of Hamas ties and October 7 involvement
Israeli Comedian Guy Hochman Detained in Canada After Pro-Palestinian Complaint
Hochman was questioned for six hours upon arrival in Toronto before Israeli diplomatic intervention secured his release and allowed the show to proceed
Trump Pushes 'Board of Peace' Signing in Davos as Allies Waver
With a Board of Peace signing ceremony planned Thursday, governments are questioning who will join, what the charter commits them to, and how far the body will go
Israeli Couple Denied Lodging in Japan After Being Identified as Israeli
Guesthouse owner in the Japanese Alps cancels reservation, citing opposition to war and accusing Israelis of “killing people”
Two Infants Killed in Jerusalem Daycare After Suspected Heating Fumes
At least 55 infants were affected after inhaling fumes believed to have come from heating devices on tragedy at an unlicensed private daycare in Romema
Israel Takes Delivery of Three New F-35I Fighter Jets
Advanced stealth aircraft strengthen Israel’s long-range strike and intelligence capabilities as the Air Force expands its fleet
Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem: U.S.-Israel Alliance at a Turning Point
After meeting Netanyahu in Jerusalem, the U.S. senator warned Iran would use nuclear weapons and urged joint weapons development with Israel
U.S. Begins Visible Military Positioning Toward Middle East
Carrier movement and fighter jet deployment signal a shift from warnings to readiness as Washington prepares for potential escalation with Iran
Captured Gaza Documents Reveal Hamas Planned Judea and Samaria Raids
Materials seized by the IDF show Hamas intended October 7–style attacks in Judea and Samaria, reshaping Israel’s security planning
Israel Pushes Back in Rare Split After U.S. Names Turkey, Qatar in Gaza Governance Plan
Netanyahu says the move contradicts Israeli policy as ministers warn it rewards Hamas and endangers Israel’s security
Making Sense of the U.S. Plan for Gaza’s Next Phase
What Washington announced on Saturday, how the new governing bodies are meant to work, and what remains unclear
New Reports: Netanyahu and Arab States Pressed U.S. to Delay Iran Strike
New reporting from U.S. outlets suggest overlapping pressures shaped Washington’s restraint, even as officials insist no final decision has been made
Iran Tensions Ease as Trump Adopts a Wait-and-See Approach
U.S. president welcomes signs of restraint after Iranian protester spared execution, as diplomacy and security indicators point to de-escalation that remains fragile
Joshua Boone to Be Laid to Rest as Family Seeks Fallen Soldier Recognition
American-born lone soldier who served more than 700 days will be buried in Be’er Sheva as loved ones continue campaign for official IDF recognition
Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Shakes Dead Sea and South
Home Front Command alert activated as tremor felt across Israel; emergency services report no injuries
Trump Questions Pahlavi’s Viability as Exiled Prince Lays Out Israel-Centered Vision for Iran
As the U.S. president voices uncertainty about Iran’s opposition leadership, Reza Pahlavi calls for recognizing Israel and ending Tehran’s nuclear program
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