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Relatives, friends and supporters of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, whose body is held by Hamas, attend a Kabbalat Shabbat ceremony and the lighting of Hanukkah candles at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, calling for the return of his body from Hamas captivity, on January 2, 2026
Katz Tells IDF to Prepare for Resumed Combat in Gaza
The IDF has been told fighting could resume as Hamas refuses to disarm.
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IDF Reservists: Ynet’s People of the Year
Ynet selects IDF reserve soldiers for its People of the Year.
Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024. Photo by Moshe Shai/FLASH90
IAF Receives Iron Beam, Additional Fighter Jets
The Iron Beam laser interception system and new F-15 fighter jets help boost Israel's air defense network.
Michael Seiler (IFCJ Staff) taking donors' prayers to the Western Wall.
Second-Era Mikveh Bath Found at Western Wall Plaza
The mikveh dates back to the Second Temple Period 2,000 years ago.
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in the city of Hadera, empty hospital room with bed and medical equipment
Artificial Muscle Implants Successful in Nahariya
The artificial implant operation was performed in Israel for the first time.
US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington D.C., April 7, 2025.
Netanyahu, Trump Talk About Next Phase in Gaza, Iran, in
PM Netanyahu met with President Trump in Florida this week to talk about Gaza, Iran, and more.
Syrian Druze clerics enter Israel
Israel Arms Syria’s Druze Against Persecution
Weapons supplied from Israel to the Druze were seized from terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
An anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from Lebanon as it seen from the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, northern Israel, on June 13, 2024.
Lebanon Condemns Hezbollah, IDF Strikes Rocket Sites
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji says the government must disarm Hezbollah amid IDF strikes.
Relatives, friends and supporters of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, whose body is held by Hamas, attend a Kabbalat Shabbat ceremony and the lighting of Hanukkah candles at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, calling for the return of his body from Hamas captivity, on December 19, 2025
Prime Minister Promises Response After Hamas Attack
The Prime Minister's response comes after an explosive wounded an IDF soldier in Rafah.
Scenes from Jerusalem & the Western Wall - October 20, 2025 scenic view of Jerusalem - Temple Mount
1,300-Year-Old Menorah Pendant Found Near Temple Mount
The seven-branch menorah pendant dates back to a time when Jews were barred from entering the city.
Israeli soldiers stand guard during a protest by Palestinians who were evacuated by the IDF from their homes in the Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem, in the West Bank, on December 15, 2025.
Three Hezbollah Operatives Eliminated in IDF Strike
The IDF strike yesterday targeted Hezbollah terrorists in Sidon rebuilding infrastructure.
Anti-missile system fires over the skies of Tel Aviv, as Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel. on June 15 2025.
Israel Sees Renewed Threat with Iran Ballistic Missile Tests
Whether or not the ballistic missile tests were Iran's response to Israel's upcoming meeting with President Trump is unclear.