Judea and Samaria Demolition Orders, School Damage from Missile, and Pressure on Hamas for Hostage Release

The Israeli Civil Administration has issued demolition orders for 29 structures in Judea and Samaria. Also, a missile strike from Yemen caused substantial damage to a school in Ramat Gan, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi emphasized ongoing military efforts to distress Hamas in Gaza, aiming to secure the release of approximately 100 hostages.
‘I’m a Survivor’: New Montana Tucker Dance Video a Cry for Help for the 100 Israeli Hostages

American dancer, singer, actress, and social media influencer Montana Tucker released a powerful video dedicated to the 100 Israeli hostages who remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza more than 14 months after the October 7th massacre.
IDF Strikes, Hostage Negotiations, and Global Efforts: The Ongoing War with Hamas

The IDF have intensified operations in Gaza, eliminating key Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7, 2023, attacks, while continuing efforts to dismantle the group’s infrastructure and rescue hostages. Simultaneously, Hamas agreeed to key conditions for a potential ceasefire amd U.S. officials and global mediators remain deeply engaged in negotiations.
Netanyahu’s Hostage Talks, Iran-Hezbollah Ceasefire Push, and IDF Drone Interception

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes an emergency meeting to address the stalemate in hostage negotiations with Hamas. Meanwhile, Iran pressures Hezbollah to agree to a ceasefire and the IDF intercepted a drone near Eilat, underscoring the ongoing security threats facing Israel.
Don’t confuse Washington’s Netanyahu-bashing with those of Israeli critics

By pressuring Israel rather than Hamas and their enablers, the Biden-Harris administration has given aid and comfort to the hostages’ murderers.
Israel’s unhinged political left: A deadly delusion

Once again, the anti-Netanyahu left continues to prove just how out of touch with reality they are. Their actions, particularly in recent days, endanger lives, including those of the remaining captives in Gaza.
Comforting the families of terror victims in Israel has never been more urgent

It’s never easy to leave home, especially not when home is Israel, and home is a country at war. When I leave, I leave part of my heart behind.
How did the hostage talks get so crazy?

As it always goes with the Palestinians, Washington took the path of least resistance and focused pressure on Israel. It’s the same in peace negotiations.
The art of the ‘no deal’ with Hamas

The “window of opportunity” to secure the “last chance” release of the hostages isn’t closing. Yahya Sinwar never opened it.
Sinwar using hostages to ‘drive a wedge through Israeli society’

The Hamas chief does not want to allow hostages who are alive out of his reach “since it is the one guarantee for his survival,” expert tells JNS.