Slain hostage Tsachi Idan laid to rest, Hamas rejects Israel's request to extend phase one

Released hostage testifies on hostage Elkana Bohbot's condition • Jerusalem Police ramp up security measures ahead of Ramadan

 Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv for the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, February 28, 2025.
Israelis demonstrate in Tel Aviv for the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, February 28, 2025.
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Gunfire damages Israeli vehicle in West Bank settlement

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Guterres to join Arab League Summit to discuss Gaza reconstruction

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Israel wants to extend first phase of deal by six weeks, otherwise war to resume

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Israleis protest for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, February 15, 2025
Israleis protest for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, February 15, 2025
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Halevi presents IDF Oct. 7 probe results to Gaza border area representatives

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Jerusalem Police ramp up security measures ahead of Ramadan

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 Palestinians walk near the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, in September 2024.
Palestinians walk near the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, in September 2024.
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Hundreds attend Bloomfield Stadium memorial for slain hostage Tsachi Idan

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View of the Bloomfield Stadium  during the memorial ceremony for slain hostage Tsachi Idan. February 28, 2025.
View of the Bloomfield Stadium during the memorial ceremony for slain hostage Tsachi Idan. February 28, 2025.
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IAF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

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PMO launches Bibas billboards campaign worldwide

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 A billboard memorializing Ariel Bibas as part of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate's new campaign, February 27, 2025.
A billboard memorializing Ariel Bibas as part of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate's new campaign, February 27, 2025.
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Trump says ongoing Gaza talks are 'pretty good'

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 US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US. February 4, 2025.
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US. February 4, 2025.
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Freed hostage Eli Sharabi detailed his time in terror captivity to Channel 12's 'Uvda'

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 Released hostage Or Levy is reunite with his family, 08/02/2025.
Released hostage Or Levy is reunite with his family, 08/02/2025.
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Israel at 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.
  • 59 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 4:00 a.m.
  • Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire on January 17, 2025
  • 735 terrorists will be released as part of the hostage deal