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An Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) archaeologist holds a cuneiform inscription on a small pottery sherd, believed to reference a delay in payment from the Kingdom of Judah to the Assyrian Empire, discovered during an Israel Antiquities Authority archaeological excavation near the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, October 22, 2025.
2,700-Year-Old Assyrian Inscription Echoes Events of II Kings
The inscription on the clay fragment alludes to the Kingdom of Judah under King Hezekiah.
Smoke rises in southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side, after an Israeli strike. October 19, 2025.
IDF Takes Out Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon
The strike in southern Lebanon eliminated the platoon commander of Hezbollah's notorious Radwan force.
Ella Haimi, the wife of slain Israeli hostage Tal Haimi, whose body was returned overnight as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, speaks to the media at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, in southern Israel, October 21, 2025.
Two IDF Soldiers Injured in Southern Gaza Explosion
Both IDF soldiers have been taken for medical treatment after an explosive went off.
People pay their respects during the funeral service of slain Israeli hostage Ronen Engel in Rishon LeTzion, October 21, 2025.
Two More Hostage Bodies to be Handed Over by Hamas
The terror says handover will take place tonight, bringing down the number of hostages still in Gaza to 13.
Family and friends mourn at the funeral of Uriel Baruch, in Jerusalem on October 19, 2025. Baruch was taken hostage by Hamas into Gaza on October 7 and murdered in captivity. Hamas released his body to Israel a few days ago.
Return of Hostage Brings Remaining Count to 15
The returned hostage has yet to be identified as 15 more remain in Gaza.
Family and friends attend the funeral of Major Yaniv Kula at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025.
Ceasefire and Hostage Releases to Resume After Shaky Weekend
Gaza ceasefire holds after a weekend that saw an exchange of fire as Israel pressed for release of remaining hostages.
The hole left the rocket that didn't explode after hitting the synagogue in Kherson.
Synagogue in Ukraine Still Stands After Missile Strike
The missile stuck itself inside the synagogue in Kherson, but it did not explode.
People pay their respects during the funeral service of slain Israeli hostage Inbar Hayman in Rishon LeTzion, October 17, 2025.
Israel: Hamas Knows Where Hostages Are
As Hamas falls short of releasing remaining bodies of hostages, Israel claims the terror group knows where they are.
The scene where fragments of a ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit an open area in Moshav Ginaton, central Israel, August 23, 2025.
IDF Confirms Elimination of Houthi Terror Chief
The high-ranking terror leader was confirmed dead after weeks of uncertainty.
Family and friends of slain hostage Eitan Levy attend his funeral at the Holon Cemetery in Bat Yam on October 16, 2025.
Two More Hostage Bodies Returned Despite Hamas Delays
The Red Cross helped collect two bodies of former hostages from Hamas in Gaza as search efforts intensify.
People enjoy at Zikim beach, southern Israel, on August 29, 2020.
Zikim Beach Reopens After Closure Since October 7
The popular beach opens for the first time since it was the site of one of many terror attacks on October 7.
Chairs with photographs of Israeli hostages, some who were released a few days ago, and some who's bodies are still held in Hamas captivity, in jerusalem. October 15, 2025.
IDF Opens Rafah Border Crossing After Additional Hostages Released
Three of the four bodies returned have been identified as former hostages as humanitarian aid heads into Gaza.