Israel

At a Trump inauguration event in Jerusalem, fervent optimism with an undercurrent of unease

Attendees received red baseball caps adorned with U.S. and Israeli flags and the phrase, “God Bless President Trump.”

By Deborah Danan January 21, 2025 6:46 am

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In Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, Hamas looms large even as tension turns to celebration

“It’s scary to think they still call the shots,” one attendee said about Hamas.

January 19, 2025 4:54 pm

Trump, hailing release of hostages, signals that he is committed to ceasefire

His Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, is reportedly considering a trip to Gaza.

January 19, 2025 1:14 pm

Joe Biden says ‘the guns in Gaza have gone silent’ and predicts Hamas will not regain power

By Ben Sales January 19, 2025 12:05 pm

Hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher released as Israel-Hamas ceasefire sets in

By Philissa Cramer January 19, 2025 7:54 am

Hamas has yet to provide names of hostages to be released, but Israel expects ceasefire to proceed

By Ben Sales January 18, 2025 7:06 pm

In Israel and across the world, Jews are feeling hope — and getting ready for heartbreak

By Ben Sales January 17, 2025 2:01 pm

Israeli leaders approve ceasefire deal after day of delays

By Ben Sales January 17, 2025 6:29 am

These are the hostages to be released (and left behind) in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal’s first phase

By Philissa Cramer January 17, 2025 6:00 am

For many Israelis, prospect of hostage release is tempered by concerns about freeing terrorists

By Deborah Danan January 16, 2025 5:20 pm

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