Qatar Claims of Medicine Delivery to Hostages in Gaza Under Scrutiny
Israel is investigating the credibility of Qatari claims that Hamas received medicines for hostages it is holding captive in Gaza, the prime minister’s office said on February...
International Committee of the Red Cross
U.S. Vetoes One UN Resolution, Proposes Another Opposing Israeli Attack Against Hamas in Rafah
The United States proposed a United Nations Security Council resolution on February 19 that urges Israel not to attack Rafah, Hamas’s last stronghold in Gaza. The draft makes clear...
Flash Briefs
Unless Hamas Releases Hostages, Israel to Push into Rafah During Ramadan
Israel gave Hamas until Ramadan to release hostages, saying on February 18 that otherwise the Gaza Strip military offensive would continue into Rafah. The Ramadan fasting month begins...
Flash Briefs
Hamas stronghold in Gaza’s Rafah is key to its survival – analysis
For Hamas, holding on to Rafah is a key to continuing to rule Gaza.
Op-eds
Close Down UNRWA
Western nations must not continue to contribute to a UN agency that is effectively controlled by a terrorist organization.
Op-eds
UNRWA Exposed
Examining the Agency’s Mission and Failures
Legislative Testimonies
Cut funding to organizations that are empowering Hamas
As Congress mulls its next moves on big federal spending bills, members of both political parties are refusing to confront an elephant in the room: Billions of taxpayer dollars are being sent to international...
Op-eds
Red Cross Will Not Aid in Transfer of Medicine to Hostages in Gaza
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will not aid in the transfer of medication to hostages in Gaza, the group said on January 18. Israel and Qatar signed a deal on...
Flash Briefs
Israel SitRep: Jan. 18, 2024
Today’s Issue: Medications for Hostages Enter Gaza for First Time since October 7 | IDF Operating for over 35 Hours in West Bank’s Tulkarem Refugee Camp | IDF Chief of Staff: War in North More Likely...
Israel at War Situation Report
Qatar Accedes to Medicine Delivery for Hostages Held by Hamas
After nearly 100 days captivity, Israeli hostages held by Hamas may start to receive life-saving medicine per a January 12 deal between Qatar and Israel. Family members of hostages...
Flash Briefs
IDF Calls on Red Cross to Finally Visit Hostages, Seven Weeks On
Latest Developments IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari on November 27 called on international organizations, especially the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), “to use every...
Flash Briefs
Hamas Releases Some Hostages, Roughly 200 Remain Unaccounted For
The Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas has released two groups of hostages since the pause in fighting began on November 24, including 26 Israelis or dual nationals, all women and...
Flash Briefs
Hamas Continues to Deny Red Cross Access to Hostages, Proof of Life
As Hamas prepares to release 50 hostages, the fate of more than 180 other hostages — both Israelis and foreign nationals — remains unclear. Hamas continues to deny requests to...
Flash Briefs
No Thanksgiving for Americans Held Hostage by Hamas in Gaza
As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas continues to hold at least nine U.S. citizens hostage in Gaza. The deal reached between Hamas and Israel...
Flash Briefs
How many aid groups knew Hamas was hiding in a hospital and lied about it?
Hamas used Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital as a base of terror operations. That’s the obvious conclusion following Sunday’s discovery of a large terror tunnel under the hospital along with...
Op-eds
Iran reveals its role behind Hamas holding hostages – analysis
Iran’s foreign minister met with ICRC president and discusses Hamas holding "prisoners."
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: Nov. 14, 2023
Gallant Says Hamas Has Lost Control in Gaza, IDF Forces Capture Gaza’s Parliament and Hamas Police HQ | IDF Finds Hamas Command Center in Rantisi Children’s Hospital | Gallant Says Hamas Has Lost...
Israel at War Situation Report
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Releases New Hostage Video
Palestinian Islamic Jihad released a video of two Israeli hostages on November 9, claiming it would release them on humanitarian grounds once “appropriate measures are met.”...
Flash Briefs
Tensions Escalate Along Lebanese Border as Israel Evacuates 28 Communities
Latest Developments Israel on October 16 ordered 28 Israeli communities within one-and-a-half miles of the Lebanese border to evacuate, including an Alawite Arab and a Bedouin community. The evacuation...
Flash Briefs
Biden Can Reset the UN’s Discriminatory Approach to Israel
The United States led when it persuaded the General Assembly to repeal its 1975 vote declaring Zionism to be racism. It should now actively and decisively lead the effort to end the Commission of Inquiry, which the UNHRC created to conclude essentially the same thing.