Israel at war day 595: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?
US-Iran nuclear talks begin amid doubts; Netanyahu shares Zini report; Hezbollah seeks boost; Palestinian leaders exit Syria after harassment
The Night time Operation of the Paratroopers Brigade in Syria, March 25, 2025.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Gazans crowd at bakery to access bread, social media shows, as aid deliveries trickle in
Social media footage shows Gazans crowding around a bakery that has received a flour delivery as aid begins to slowly return to the Gaza Strip.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS Gazans attempt to obtain bread in Nuseirat Camp, Gaza after limited aid deliveries arrive in the enclave on Friday, May 25, 2025.(photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X/STAGEONEVC/VIA SECTION 27A OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT)Go to the full article > >
Swiss NGO wants investigation into aid distributor Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it "strictly adheres" to humanitarian principles, and that it would not support any form of forced relocation of civilians.
ByREUTERS A worker enters a truck carrying aid parked at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, before going into Gaza, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 22, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)Go to the full article > >
Eisenkot calls on Netanyahu's Shin Bet candidate to delay appointment, await legal clarity
Delegation of 80 UN members sign declaration saying Gaza faces the 'worst humanitarian crisis'
The delegation included France, Australia, Canada, China, the EU, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, and others UN member countries.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF The flag alley at the United Nations European headquarters is seen during the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/DENIS BALIBOUSE/FILE PHOTO)Go to the full article > >
Netanyahu's Shin Bet pick opposes hostage deals, raising concerns among hostage families - report
The remarks, reportedly made during closed meetings at the General Staff, have sparked concern among hostage families and added to existing criticism regarding his suitability for the post.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFFamilies of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters attend a protest calling for their release, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem on April 7, 2025. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
IDF to expand operations in Gaza, sounds of explosions expected to be heard in South - report
Fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and US set to begin in Rome
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 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 > >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 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.
