Eli Sharabi, an Israeli man recently released from Hamas captivity, was devastated to learn that his wife and two daughters were murdered during the October 7 terrorist attack that led to his abduction. Sharabi had been held hostage in Gaza for nearly two months before his release as part of a temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Upon returning to Israel, he was informed that his family had not survived the attack, adding unimaginable grief to his long ordeal. His story is one of many that illustrate the personal tragedies suffered by Israeli families in the wake of the brutal attack.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended former U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion of allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza permanently, despite widespread criticism labeling the proposal as ethnic cleansing. Rights groups condemned the plan, calling it a violation of international law. The idea, floated by Trump during a recent speech, proposed relocating Gaza’s population and hinted at a U.S.-led rebuilding effort.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it," arguing that Palestinians should permanently resettle elsewhere. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said Gaza should not be rebuilt but instead redeveloped into an economic hub.
President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the United States to assume control of the Gaza Strip, aiming to redevelop the area after relocating its Palestinian residents to neighboring countries. In a recent press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump emphasized the need to dismantle existing infrastructure, clear unexploded ordnance, and foster economic development in Gaza. He suggested that Palestinians could be resettled in nations such as Egypt and Jordan, though these countries have expressed opposition to the proposal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly praised President Donald Trump's leadership in facilitating the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
President Donald Trump has announced the United States' withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the cessation of funding to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
The U.S. State Department has suspended millions of dollars in funding designated for "condoms in Gaza" as part of a comprehensive review of foreign aid expenditures.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the military’s inability to anticipate the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. His resignation, effective March 6, 2025, comes alongside the intended resignation of Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of the IDF Southern Command.
