Netanyahu stands firm on Philadelphi: ‘If we leave we won’t be able to come back’

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September 5, 2024 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on September 2, 2024. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90 ‘The conditions that we shall have for a permanent ceasefire must include a situation where the Philadelphi Corridor cannot be perforated.’ By Vered Weiss, World Israel News In an English press conference for […]

Iranian media shifts focus to West Bank amid Israeli military changes and protests – analysis

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Pro-Iranian media shifts focus to the West Bank, highlighting Israeli military changes and protests, while downplaying Gaza conflict coverage. SETH J. FRANTZMAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 21:35Updated: SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 22:20  Pro-Iranian media and Iranian state media have become increasingly focused on the West Bank, following an Israeli multi-pronged operation in the region designed to blunt […]

US announced terrorism charges against Hamas; FM Katz urges countries to sanction Hamas and Iran

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September 4, 2024 Attorney General Merrick Garland announced terrorism, murder conspiracy, and sanctions-evasion charges against six senior leaders of Hamas.  By Vered Weiss, World Israel News US Justice Department charges Hamas leaders with terrorism as Israel’s Foreign Minister urged countries around the world to condemn and issue sanctions against Hamas and Iran. Attorney General Merrick […]

Hamas admits to killing hostages, releases video of slain hostage Eden Yerushalmi

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Hamas has issued new instructions to guards on handling hostages if Israeli troops approach hostage holding sites. JERUSALEM POST STAFF SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 21:33Updated: SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 10:03 approved for publication by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. Eden Yerushalmi’s last message to her family from Hamas captivity in video released by Hamas approved for […]

Hamas is demanding the Philadelphi Corridor for a reason – analysis

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It stands to reason that the control of the border was a key ingredient in Hamas’ strength and this is why it wants it back. SETH J. FRANTZMAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 14:18Updated: SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 23:42 Many reports have focused on the Israeli internal debate about the Philadelphi corridor, and whether holding on to it […]

Netanyahu Says Biden-Harris’ Weak Response Sends Clear Message To Hamas: ‘Kill More Hostages’

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By  Virginia Kruta • Sep 2, 2024   DailyWire.com <img src="data:;base64,” alt=”” aria-hidden=”true” />Kent Nishimura/Getty Images Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unloaded on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for once again urging Israel to show restraint — even in the immediate aftermath of Hamas terrorists executing six more hostages in Rafah. Upon receiving the […]

Hamas issued new instructions to guards on handling hostages if Israeli forces approach

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Hamas has issued new instructions to guards on handling hostages if Israeli troops approach hostage holding sites. JERUSALEM POST STAFF SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 21:33Updated: SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 22:27 The spokesperson for Hamas’ armed al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obaida, said on Monday that the Palestinian group had issued new instructions to guards on handling hostages if Israeli troops […]

Netanyahu apologizes for hostages’ deaths, defends Philadelphi Corridor decision

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To the families of the six hostages, he said, “I ask your apology that we did not succeed in bringing them home alive.” TOVAH LAZAROFF SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 22:09 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference in Jerusalem following the recovery of the bodies of six slain Gaza hostages.(photo credit: screenshot, YOUTUBE)Prime Minister Benjamin […]

Hamas to Biden: We will support a deal that includes a permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal

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GUY ULSTER SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 18:16A senior member of Hamas has said that they will respond positively to any proposal that can guarantee their conditions – a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of Israel from the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media on Monday. These comments come following earlier statements by US President Joe […]

Israeli official slams Biden’s claim Netanyahu not doing enough for hostage deal: ‘Dangerous’

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By Jacob Magid  Today, 5:53 pm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv. July 13, 2024.(Dudu Bachar/POOL) A senior official in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office responds to US President Joe Biden’s claim that the premier is not doing enough to secure a hostage deal. “It is puzzling […]

Hamas claims responsibility for dual car bombing in West Bank last week

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Attack in Gush Etzion on Friday came amid major counter-terror operation in territory, following attempted suicide bombing in Tel Aviv that Hamas also claimed By Emanuel Fabian  Today, 5:51 pm   An Israeli soldier stands near the scene of a car bomb explosion in the West Bank settlement of Karmei Tzur, in front of a sign […]

As tanker keeps burning in Red Sea, projectiles hit two other ships off Yemen coast

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UK military group says no injuries aboard merchant vessel, which is heading to next port of call, as efforts ongoing to salvage million barrels of crude on still-blazing Sounion By APToday, 10:38 amUpdated at 11:47 am   This handout satellite image taken on August 29, 2024, and released by Maxar Technologies, shows fire on the deck […]

Biden Plans ‘Take It or Leave It’ Hostage Deal after Which He Gives Up on Hamas

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David Israel29 Av 5784 – September 2, 2024 Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris shortly after the October 7 catastrophe, October 10, 2023. The Biden administration and the Kamala Harris campaign may have reached a wise resolution that would shield them against further mayhem […]