Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Large crowds of Israelis call for an urgent deal to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, September 1, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Ohad Avrahami/Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)
September 2, 2024, 1:44 pm
Masses protest across Israel in flood of grief, anger after Hamas executes 6 hostages
Almost 300,000 rally in Tel Aviv in largest protest since Oct. 7, later clashing with police and blocking highway for hours as they demand Netanyahu agree to hostage-ceasefire deal.
By NOAM LEHMANN, GIANLUCA PACCHIANI, TOI STAFF and AGENCIES
People at the site of a damaged house following a missile attack from Lebanon, in Acre, northern Israel, August 25, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Flash90)
August 26, 2024, 11:52 am
PM says strikes on Hezbollah ‘not end of story’ as allies warn against escalation
US reportedly backed strike but working to prevent all-out war; Jordan, Egypt sound alarm against further violence; reports indicate Jerusalem, Beirut seeking to restore calm.
By TOI Staff and Agencies
A rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, August 24, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 26, 2024, 11:02 am
No breakthroughs in Cairo talks as US says mediators pushing ‘feverishly’ for deal
Hamas official says terror group relayed its response to American ‘bridging proposal,’ denies hostage-ceasefire agreement could be imminent; lower-level negotiators to reconvene.
By AGENCIES and Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the US Capitol on July 24, 2024, in Washington, DC. (The Times of Israel: Saul Loeb/AFP)
July 25, 2024, 11:56 am
We’re protecting you: Full text of Netanyahu’s address to Congress
PM thanks both Biden and Trump, proposes new anti-Iranian ‘Abraham Alliance’ after Gaza demilitarised, deradicalised.
By TOI STAFF
An undated picture of four IDF surveillance soldiers held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, that was made public by their families on July 16, 2024. From left: Liri Albag, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa, and Karina Ariev. (The Times of Israel: Courtesy)
July 17, 2024, 9:12 am
Hostage families release photos of 5 female soldiers from early days of captivity
Relatives of IDF observation troops kidnapped from Nahal Oz base on October 7 beg Netanyahu not to depart for Washington before signing a hostage release deal.
By TOI STAFF
Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia in 2019. Photo: Shamil Zhumatov/Pool Photo via AP
December 14, 2023, 12:24 pm
Bibi flogs Putin over Gaza stance and Iran ties
"The Prime Minister expressed his annoyance over anti-Israel stances by Russian representatives at the United Nations and other fora," says the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
By TOI STAFF
IDF ground forces in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: Israel Defence Forces
November 9, 2023, 12:39 pm
IDF ‘tightening noose’ around Hamas in Gaza City
"We will fight together, and with God's help, we will win together,"
By Emanuel Fabian, Michael Bachner and LAZAR BERMAN
Palestinians at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on October 16. Photo: Fatima Shbair/AP
October 26, 2023, 12:06 pm
‘Horrified’ by attack but critical of response
"Nothing excuses these acts by Hamas, but you cannot ignore what has been happening in Gaza for all of these years," the diplomat said.
By Jacob Magid
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds an assessment at the IDF Southern Command in Beersheba on October 8. Photo: IDF
October 25, 2023, 7:16 am
Officials thought Gaza activity was a drill
The reports said that senior military and Shin Bet officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, held phone discussions just a few hours before Hamas's devastating infiltration, after indications of irregularities were noted.
By Emanuel Fabian, AMY SPIRO and TOI STAFF
A blast at the al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. Photo: Social Media, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law
October 25, 2023, 7:02 am
Israel eliminates top Hamas commander
The slain Hamas commander, Ayman Nofal, was also a member of the organisation's General Military Council.
By AJN STAFF
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90
October 10, 2023, 6:57 am
Plot against Ben Gvir and ex-MK Glick
Several Iranian plots aiming to harm Israelis inside the country and around the world have been uncovered over the past year.
By MICHAEL HOROVITZ and Michael Bachner
A young woman reacts as she speaks to Israeli rescuers in Tel Aviv, after a rocket strike from the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
October 8, 2023, 9:10 am
Massive IDF call-up as gunfights continue, with 250 Israelis dead
Over 1,500 injured in surprise Hamas assault; devastating reports of carnage emerge as security forces free some Gaza border communities held by terrorists for long hours.
By TOI STAFF
October 7, 2023, 9:21 pm
Australian Jewish community: ‘Be vigilant’
CSG Victoria has urged "increased vigilance" of the community as Australian Jewish organisations react to the declaration of war in Israel.
By Rebecca Davis and Bruce Hill
A rocket fired from Gaza into southern Israel hits Ashkelon, October 7, 2023 (Edi Israel/Flash90
October 7, 2023, 6:17 pm
Terrorists infiltrate, thousands of rockets fired
Hamas terrorists have launched a surprise attack on Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring the country is at war.
By TOI STAFF
Secular and Orthodox activists clash after the religious Rosh Yehudi group set up a gender divider made of Israeli flags in defiance of a municipality decision at a public prayer service in Dizengoff Square, Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur. Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash 90
October 3, 2023, 6:31 am
Secular, Orthodox Jews clash on Yom Kippur
We must learn the lessons and truly understand that the internal threat within Israel is the most acute and dangerous threat of all."
By AJN STAFF
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