Netanyahu rules out alternatives to Trump’s Gaza plan

 February 17, 2025 Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, February 16, 2025. (Koby Gideon/GPO) Trump has presented ‘the only plan that can work,’ says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing desire of Palestinian Arabs to leave the Gaza Strip. By World Israel News Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobbied on […]

Shin Bet probes Netanyahu’s office staffers’ alleged Qatar ties

The Shin Bet noted in an official letter that was sent to MK Rabbi Meir Kariv that the investigation was underway in other government ministries as well. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: FEBRUARY 15, 2025 20:58(L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and aide Eli Feldstein(photo credit: Creisinger from Getty Images via Canva, SRAYA DIAMANT/FLASH90, Yair Sagi/POOL) The Shin […]

Netanyahu Avoids Trump’s Ultimatum, Pushes for Release of All Living Hostages

By David Israel  – 18 Shevat 5785 – February 16, 2025 Members of Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades hand over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Younes, February 15, 2025. Last week began with Hamas threatening to halt the sixth phase in their deal with Israel that was reached through the US and Qatar […]

US shipment of 2,000lb bombs arrives in Israel after Trump breaks Biden freeze

The shipment came in as the IDF was considering renewing the war in Gaza in the coming two weeks should Hamas cease delivering hostages according to the Phase I deal schedule. YONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 16, 2025 08:54Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2025 10:14 A shipment of MK-84 2,000 bombs from the US has arrived in Israel, […]

IDF strikes in Gaza, Lebanon despite ceasefire agreement

Both of these airstrikes were amid failing ceasefires between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists, respectively. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFFEBRUARY 15, 2025 20:04Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2025 10:37  IDF troops in Brigade 769 operate in southern Lebanon, December 31, 2024.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT) The Israeli Air Force conducted a strike on “several armed terrorists” who were moving […]

IAEA chief warns time is running out to curb Iran’s nuclear program

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warns that time is running out to reach an agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program as the country continues accelerating its uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels. Elad Benari, Canada   Feb 14, 2025, 11:41 PM (GMT+2)   Rafael GrossiLev Radin/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect Time is running out to […]

Erdogan: Trump’s Gaza plan a major threat to peace

Turkish President again criticizes Trump’s plan for Gaza: Nobody can take Gaza away from Palestinians. Elad Benari   Feb 14, 2025, 5:09 AM (GMT+2) Recep Tayyip ErdoganREUTERS/Umit Bektas Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Thursday that US President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate the residents of Gaza to neighboring countries is a significant threat to […]

Lebanon rejects Israeli presence in south as ceasefire deadline nears

Lebanon’s parliamentary speaker says his country has rejected Israel’s request to maintain a presence in five southern locations beyond the February 18 deadline for fully implementing the ceasefire. Israel National News   Feb 14, 2025, 1:24 AM (GMT+2) LebanonLebanon-IsraelNabih BerriNorthern Arrows 1 minutes Nabih BerriAmr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters Lebanon has rejected Israel’s request to maintain a presence […]

Rubio suggests resumption of Gaza war won’t end Hamas threat to Israel

Top US diplomat says Arab allies must figure out how to remove Hamas from power or Israel will have to, ‘and then we’re back to where we’ve been, so that doesn’t solve the problem’ By Jacob Magid  Today, 2:03 am   US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump meets with India’s Prime […]

Iran’s President: Iran will rebuild its nuclear sites if attacked

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian unfazed by reports of possible strikes on his country’s nuclear facilities: If you strike a hundred of those we will build a thousand other ones. Elad Benari   Feb 14, 2025, 6:56 AM (GMT+2)   Masoud PezeshkianReuters/Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Thursday that while Tehran’s adversaries might succeed in […]

Lebanese government prevents Iranian plane with funds for Hezbollah from leaving Tehran

February 13, 2025 Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon. (Shutterstock) The Lebanese government is fulfilling a provision in the ceasefire agreement with Israel, which requires it to prevent Iran from transferring funds to Hezbollah. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News The Lebanese government is preventing a plane scheduled to fly to Beirut from leaving […]

Report: US okays ‘long-term’ IDF presence in Lebanon

 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 […]

Israel said to tell Hamas ceasefire can continue if three hostages freed on Saturday

‘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 […]