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'Any ceasefire deal will be thanks to your combat': Zamir credits Givati Brigade

"In the coming days, we will know whether or not we have an agreement. I want to say to you: if there is a deal and the hostages return, it will be thanks to your combat,” Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Israel U19 Women's team exit FIBA World Cup in dramatic loss against Portugal

 Portugal celebrates on the court after beating Israel 83-80 on Wednesday in a tight round-of-16 match at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in the Czech Republic.

Knesset election dynamics largely unchanged despite Shas, UTJ leaving gov't, N12 poll finds

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at a Knesset debate, July 14, 2025; illustrative.

Sirens sound in Dead Sea area following missile launched by Yemen's Houthis

 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.

Significant progress in hostage talks following further Israeli flexibility, sources tell 'Post'

A meeting was held between the Israeli delegation and the Qatari and Egyptian delegations on Wednesday, in which Israel presented new maps that included additional Israeli concessions.

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.

Large fires breaks out in Jerusalem Hills, multiple firefighting teams responding

Footage shared on social media indicates disruptions to traffic due to the blaze.

 A forest fire in the Jerusalem Hills, July 16, 2025.

Lapid calls Netanyahu's gov't 'illegitimate' following Shas's exit from coalition

Israeli officials react to Shas's decision to exit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

  Head of opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 30, 2025.

Katz flying to DC to meet with Hegseth on Iran, weapons

Katz is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to discuss Iran and various other weaponry and strategic security issues.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz appears at a committee meeting in the Knesset on Tuesday.

Israel crushes Romania by 51 to reach U20 EuroBasket quarterfinals

Avrahami’s squad sets national records for scoring and margin of victory in commanding triumph; Italy or Iceland up next

 ARIEL SELA (with ball) and Israel won their fourth straight game at the Under-20 EuroBasket by beating Romania 119-68 in the last-16 on Wednesday in Crete.

British low-cost easyJet extends suspension of Israel flights until 2026

This new extension by easyJet is the longest period of suspension by any foreign airline since the start of the war with Iran, but goes in line with the airline’s conduct.

An Easyjet airplane is towed at Linate Airport In Milan, Italy, May 2, 2024.

Israeli drone company XTEND secures extension to $70 million Series B funding

The additional funding has brought XTEND, which shifted its focus to the defense sector following the October 7 massacre, to a total of $100 million.

 The XTEND Scorpio 500 drone is a significant development by the company.

IDF prepares for days of battles in Sweida, carries out aerial strikes on 160 Syrian targets

After a number of strategic aerial attacks on Syrian soil, Israel won't send ground forces to protect Syrian-Druze.

 IDF soldiers stand guard over Israeli-Druze at the border fence, July 16, 2025.

US Amb. Huckabee arrives at Netanyahu trial in show of support, echos Trump sentiments 

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrived at the courthouse in a show of support to the prime minister, for what he said was a familiar “witch-hunt” process that Trump experienced as well.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrives to a court hearing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, July 16, 2025.

Where vision meets concrete: Ayala Londner and the JDA are building the future of Israel’s capital

The Jerusalem Development Authority is transforming Jerusalem for the next generation through strategic investments, grassroots programs, and bold infrastructure plans.

 City Gate Quarter, Yaffo st.