Trump Urges Israeli Action, Houthis Threaten Escalation, and Ex-Hostage Reveals Horror of Hamas Captivity
As ceasefire talks collapse, Trump urges Israel to act, warning Hamas won’t release the remaining hostages. At the same time, Houthi rebels escalate threats, and ex-hostage Emily Damari reveals the horrific cage conditions she endured in Gaza.
Netanyahu Hails U.S. Strikes on Iran as Historic, While Israel Faces Houthi Missile Threats and Strengthens U.S. Ties
PM Netanyahu praised President Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as a historic defense move, as Israel faces rising missile threats from Houthi militants. At the same time, U.S. and Israeli lawmakers renewed a bipartisan group to deepen strategic ties between their nations.
Israel Approves New Homes in Judea and Samaria as Security Forces Thwart Iranian Plot and Down Houthi Missile
Israel approved over 1,000 new homes in Eli, Judea and Samaria, following past terror attacks in the area. In separate developments, security forces arrested an East Jerusalem man accused of spying for Iran, and the IDF intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Houthi militants in Yemen.
Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire Demands, Houthis Declare Naval Blockade on Haifa, and Iran Hosts Hamas Leaders
Netanyahu condemned Western leaders for urging a ceasefire before Hamas is defeated, and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis declared a naval blockade targeting Israel’s Haifa port. At the same time, Iran hosted senior Hamas officials, highlighting ongoing coordination between Tehran and the militant group.
Israel Update: Missile Threats, Covert Strikes, and Declassified Secrets
Israel is facing a surge in missile threats from Yemen, with its defense systems intercepting multiple Houthi-launched projectiles. Meanwhile, the Israeli military has targeted key Hamas figures in Gaza, and newly revealed documents shed light on Mossad’s covert 1970s operations.
IDF Expands Operations in Gaza, Intercepts Houthi Missile, and Somaliland Responds to Gazan Relocation Proposal
The IDF has escalated ground operations in Gaza, targeting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Meanwhile, Israeli air defenses intercepted a missile from Yemen’s Houthi rebels. In Africa, Somaliland’s foreign minister stated that any discussions on relocating Gazans would require diplomatic recognition from involved nations.
Israeli Law on October 7 Denial, Gaza Aid Misuse, and U.S. Houthi Terror Designation
Israel passed a law criminalizing denial of the October 7 Hamas attacks, while Gaza residents accuse Hamas of diverting aid for profit. Meanwhile, President Trump signed an order to reclassify Yemen’s Houthi group as a terrorist organization, citing its global threat.
Hostages reunited with families, celebrations and worry in Judea and Samaria, and Houthi threats
Hostages recently freed from Hamas captivity were joyously reunited with their families at Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center in Ramat Gan. Meanwhile, in Judea and Samaria, the release of prisoners sparked both celebrations and safety concerns among local leaders. Additionally, the Houthi militia in Yemen declared a conditional halt to attacks on Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea.
Trump may have chosen UN Ambassador, Israel Takes down 1200 Hamas terrorists and gets hit by rockets from Houthis
President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly offered Rep. Elise Stefanik the role of U.S. ambassador to the U.N. In Gaza, the IDF reports significant progress against Hamas, capturing or killing 2,000 militants. Meanwhile, missile and drone attacks from Iran-backed groups, including Yemen’s Houthi militia, target Israeli areas.
Iranian-backed Shi’ite forces in Syria could play weighty role in war
IDF Spokesperson: Tehran funding terror in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen and Judea and Samaria.