Day: February 13, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a strong supporter of the State of Israel, is expected to arrive in Jerusalem this weekend as part of his first Middle East diplomacy tour. Rubio’s first stop is not in the region – he is heading to Munich to participate in a security conference as well as the […]

 February 13, 2025 IDF troops operating in Lebanon. (IDF) Trump administration reportedly authorizes Israel to maintain a ‘long-term’ presence in key strategic areas in southern Lebanon, again pushing back the deadline for the full withdrawal of IDF forces. By World Israel News Staff The United States has granted Israel’s request to maintain a military presence […]

‘We’re working hard with mediators to get the deal back on track,’ senior Israeli official tells news site; report says talks between Egypt and Hamas ‘headed toward a breakthrough’ By Lazar Berman  Today, 1:50 am   Families of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a silent protest calling for their release outside […]

Shortly after, Hamas said it was keen that the hostage-ceasefire deal would not break down. By AMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFFFEBRUARY 13, 2025 02:53Updated: FEBRUARY 13, 2025 10:27  Woman walks past a poster calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, December 5, 2024(photo credit: REUTERS/STOYAN NENOV) Israel is optimistic that the hostage […]

 February 13, 2025 Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon. (Shutterstock) IDF spokesman said that Iran has successfully smuggled money, intended for re-arming Hezbollah, through the airport. By World Israel News Staff Iran is trying to rebuild its battered proxy group Hezbollah by flying millions of dollars to the terror organization through Beirut International Airport, a […]