Hamas announced that an Israeli-American citizen will be released this weekend. Keith Siegel, 65, is the first of the American citizens taken hostage on October 7, 2023, to be released.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly criticized Hamas for the disorderly and dangerous conditions surrounding the recent release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
On Wednesday, Hamas declared its plans to release eight hostages on Thursday, including three Israelis—two women and an 80-year-old man—and five Thai nationals.
Two Israeli soldiers, Georgi Andreev and Yuri Eliasfov, have been accused of working on behalf of Iran. The Israel Defense Forces soldiers were charged with contact with a foreign agent and sharing classified information.
The Trump administration wasted no time restoring America's unwavering support for Israel by releasing 2,000-pound bombs that had been withheld under Joe Biden's leadership.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly defended Elon Musk after accusations that the Tesla CEO made a racist gesture during President Donald Trump’s inaugural rally in Washington, D.C. Netanyahu dismissed the claims as baseless, commending Musk for his steadfast support of Israel.
South Africa’s Chief Rabbi, Dr. Warren Goldstein, has launched a Counter-Terror Task Force to enhance the security of Jewish communities in the region.
