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100 חללי צה"ל
Paying the ultimate price: 800 IDF soldiers have fallen since October 7
The war's relentless toll on Israel echoes through its fallen troops, with 800 soldiers killed since Hamas' surprise attack, marking a loss unseen since the Yom Kippur War; These are the numbers behind Israel's staggering losses
Korin Elbaz-Alush | 13:54 | 11.20.24
מורן סטלה ינאי (במרכז) לצד מסעב חסן יוסף (ימין) ואיידן דוילף (שמאל)
'Look me in the eyes': Ex-Hamas hostage leaves pro-Palestinian activist speechless
Newly surfaced debate video shows Moran Stela Yanai, abducted by Hamas on October 7 and later released, sharing her story to clearly speechless pro-Palestinian activist; 'I respected them even when they abused me,' she said of her captors
Daniela Ginzburg | 00:33 | 11.19.24
המחבלים תועדו בזירה
Mother shielding her baby: Harrowing brutality in Jaffa light-rail attack
Prosecutors reveal account of deadly terror attack on Jaffa light rail, where seven were murdered; indictment exposes the calculated cruelty targeting innocent civilians, including a mother sacrificing herself shielding her baby from gunfire
Lior Ohana | 21:06 | 11.17.24
משתתפים בטקס קקאו ומקשיבים להוראות
'It's euphoric': We took part in a cacao ceremony
Ynet reporter joins group taking part in ancient tradition connecting body and mind via the making and drinking of hot cocoa alongside mediation, dance and music
Assaf Kamar | 16:09 | 11.17.24
דנה רשפי
Where did Dana go? Three days in Mexico turn into 17-year nightmare for Israeli family
Israeli national Dana Rishpy's family says she arrived for a short trip to Mexico from the United States in 2007, three days before she disappeared without a trace
Nina Fox | 13:05 | 11.17.24
אסף יסעור עם צמח כהן, שנפצע אנושות ושב לעמוד על רגליו
Special weekend for wounded IDF soldiers: 'Inspiring conversations'
From Thursday to Saturday night, wounded soldiers and their families enjoyed a series of unique encounters, including with Paralympic champion Asaf Yasur; Yair, a paratrooper who was critically wounded, expressed his gratitude to the donors
Ynet | 08:35 | 11.17.24
הייווי בוזו
'They called me a traitor': The Syria-born journalist interviewing Israelis amid war
Hayvi Bouzo, who fled from her home country to the U.S., tells Ynet about her decision to interview Israelis after October 7 and the Arab media's bias against them
Smadar Perry | 22:32 | 11.16.24
פלסטינים במעבר ארז
‘Taken us back 200 years’: Gazan workers blame Hamas
Exclusive: Gazans who worked in Israel share stories of hardship amid devastation in the Strip, with lives and jobs lost under siege and war, and reflect on past stability and the worsening crisis as conflict and shortages continue
The Media Line | 08:05 | 11.15.24
הפגנת מחאה של מבקשי מקלט אריתראים
Eritrea pays to free its supporters from Israel's jails after riots
After 135 people hurt in violence between waring Eritrean groups Israel late to take steps to deport those responsible 
Lior Ohana | 12:24 | 11.14.24
A plenary session is held at the JFNA GA on Nov. 11, 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Jewish leaders via video, other Israeli officials don't attend
At the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America event meant to promote Jewish unity and provide a gathering space for leaders in the Jewish communities of North America, Israeli cabinet ministers are notably absent  
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 20:08 | 11.12.24
יקיר הוכסטר ז"ל נפל בעזה
Journey of hope: Riding in memory of soldier killed in Gaza
The 24th installment of 'Wheels of Love' charity bike ride to raise funds for the ALYN pediatric rehabilitation hospital is dedicated to the memory of Yakir Hexter, a combat engineering soldier who fell in battle in southern Gaza Strip; 'The fact that we can help people connects us to Yakir, who strongly believed in the Wheels of Love cause'
Alexandra Lukash | 21:26 | 11.11.24
טקס השקת אתר נתיב התקווה במושב נתיב העשרה
Trump's return could mean end of 2-state solution
Donald Trump’s reelection could pave the way for Israel to adopt a one-state vision championed by adviser David Friedman.
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 18:26 | 11.11.24
מכתב מאבו מאזן לדונלד טראמפ בעקבות ניסיון ההתנקשות בו
How the Palestinian leader Is trying to get closer to President-Elect Trump
Mahmoud Abbas uses Trump daughter's husband's family connections; condemns the assassination attempts in a letter, and is quick to congratulates his electoral victory in effort to mend relations with the returning President
Einav Halabi | 00:08 | 11.11.24
מרגלים באיראן
The four sins: What drives Israelis to spy for Iran?
In recent months, several Israeli citizens, mostly Jewish, were arrested and charged with contacting Iranian operatives; some were allegedly recruited for sabotage and assassination attempts; investigations aim to uncover what leads Israelis to become agents for their enemy, and it's not just money
Guy Asif | 00:09 | 11.10.24
פרופ' דניאל חיימוביץ'
'No one tells you how to run a school after 115 students, faculty members are murdered'
Ben-Gurion University President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz navigates real and political minefields after Hamas massacre and the abduction of 10 members of student body or staff
Rotem Izak | 09:09 | 11.09.24
אפליקציית טלגרם על רקע מחבלים של חמאס
Telegram’s hate speech increased 433% after October 7 massacre
The messaging platform's new privacy policies useless, experts say; Following CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in August, hopes rose for better moderation, but no significant steps taken to curb platform's hate and antisemitism 
Nathan Klabin/The Media Line | 21:26 | 11.03.24
בעלי ובעלות תפקידים בחיל האוויר שלקחו חלק בתקיפה באיראן
Pilots who attacked Iran speak out: 'After landing, it took me a moment to process what I’d done'
 Maj. N., a combat navigator, describes feelings once airborne: 'We know this is history in the making, something that hasn’t been done before';  Maj. S., a combat pilot, adds: 'We were trained to strike deep, to reach distant enemy countries under significant threats; the objective isn't just the event itself, it’s the very fact that I got there'
Ilana Curiel | 23:57 | 10.30.24
חתימה על הסרת המניעה לשיתוף פעולה מדעי בשטחים
Lifting Iran sanctions enabled Gaza war, David Friedman says
In his new book, One Jewish State, former US ambassador to Israel appeals to country’s political left, arguing that Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank offers the best solution for Palestinian welfare and regional stability
Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 20:34 | 10.30.24
צה"ל יציין בשבוע הבא את שבוע ההצדעה לפצועי ונכי צה״ל במלחמת ״חרבות ברזל
Watch injured IDF soldiers as they are evacuated from war zones
Since the beginning of the conflict, over 1,800 wounded have been airlifted from Gaza and southern Lebanon by Unit 669 and Air Force helicopters; Watch their heroic efforts to safeguard the wounded as bullets are still flying
Yoav Zitun | 00:43 | 10.30.24
Displaced Palestinians, Lebanese and Syrians are hosted at the UNRWA Siblin Training Centre near Sidon, Lebanon, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces.
Migrant workers in Lebanon left stranded as war with Israel continues
Caregiving remains a lifeline for Middle Eastern households, but these migrant workers battle loneliness, exploitation and insufficient protections amid regional crises; Home care in Israel is also heavily dependent on foreign workers
Veronica Neifakh / The Media Line | 20:06 | 10.29.24
שבעה
6 bereaved families that live minutes from each other mourn fallen soldiers
Within walking distance: Grieving Jerusalem families, friends and comrades gather at the capital to mourn the losses of fallen soldiers from the city; These are their stories
Shilo Freid | 15:12 | 10.29.24
פיר מנהרת טרור שהושמד על ידי כוחות צה״ל בכפר כילא בלבנון
This is where 1,000 armed Radwan fighters were poised to invade Israel
Ynet reporter on the ground with troops in South Lebanon: For over 20 years, Hezbollah planned to capture Metula to invade the Upper Galilee; The IDF's 769th Brigade destroyed underground facilities and arms depots in Kila, a major Hezbollah hub, thwarting their invasion plans 
Yair Kraus | 00:14 | 10.29.24
בן שפירו
'If Trump is elected, the war will come to a swift and decisive conclusion' | Ben Shapiro in special interview
Ben Shapiro, one of the world's most influential Jews, has some advice for Israel: 'Instead of advertising Tel Aviv's beaches in Santa Monica, start introducing your enemies to the world'; He speaks to Ynetnews ahead of the Israeli premiere of his musical, presented by Aspaklaria Theater, which has taken on new meaning following the October 7 massacre
Sharon Kidon | 19:07 | 10.28.24
קאי על חלון הממ"ד, בתמונה שצילמה איימי
Mother recounts how she saved her infant as Hamas terrorists set home ablaze
Amy Laban, a member of Kibbutz Nirim, recalls how she, her husband Uriel, their newborn son Kai and her mother Deborah huddled in the safe room for 6 hours, opening and closing the window to get some fresh air until IDF troops arrived to rescue them
Diana Bahur-Nir | 10:10 | 10.28.24
הלוויתו של רס"ב (במיל') מרדכי חיים אמויאל ז"ל בהר הרצל
Bereaved families left to cope with immense loss after 13 IDF troops fall in battle
Ground incursions into southern Lebanon take immense toll, as no less than 13 troops have lost their lives in less than two days, leaving shattered families behind, left to pick up the pieces; 'How do you process something like this? I need you more than ever,' says daughter of fallen soldier
Ynet correspondents | 10:10 | 10.26.24
מתקפת פתע של חיזבאללה על הצפון
'We thought we were the only ones developing drones, we weren't prepared for attacks'
UAVs have become Hezbollah's effective attack weapon in the war, causing deaths, injuries, heavy damage, and quite a bit of a headache for the Israeli Air Force; How did these simple drones manage to evade Israel’s sophisticated air defense systems? And how did Israel overlook this threat all these years? 
Eti Abramov | 23:30 | 10.25.24
שקיעה צפונית
War in the north through camera lens of a mental health officer
Guy Shmueli serves as a reserve mental health officer at an IDF base, and in his spare time, he pulls out his camera to document small moments that, through his talent, transform into moving and inspiring images; 'Photography is a form of therapy for me amid the ongoing tension of this period' he says
Asaf Rozen | 19:04 | 10.25.24
חיילים ישראלים מראים לתקשורת מנהרה תת-קרקעית שנמצאה מתחת לבית החולים שיפא בעיר עזה
Sapir feared suffocation; Staff Sergeant D. found bodies: People with firsthand knowledge of Gaza tunnels
Sapir Cohen, freed from Hamas captivity, describes a life devoid of light, plagued by moisture and mold; Staff Sergeant D. shares experiences of engaging terrorists in the tunnels; Prof. Kobi Michael warns that other enemies are focusing on underground warfare; Brigadier General (Res.) Ido Mizrahi evaluates both failures and successes regarding tunnel operations, while Prof. Silvana Fennig examines the long-term psychological effects of this underground existence
Nina Fox, Nir Tsadok, Hagar Kohavi | 23:38 | 10.24.24
חטיבת ירושלים בפעילות בעזה בחודש אוגוסט האחרון
'Our troops are more reservists than civilians': A year inside Gaza
Photographer Ziv Koren spent the past year documenting the reservists of the 8119th Reserve Battalion, part of the 16th Infantry Brigade, who completed 180 days of duty in three rotations—each time leaving everything behind to defend their homeland
Gal Ganot | 18:54 | 10.24.24
אשתו של סינוואר
Pious, loyal and mostly out of view: the woman beside Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Hamas leader says he was not involved in choosing wife who was picked by his sisters; 18 years his junior, native Gazan Samar Abu Zamar remains out of public view but exhibits total loyalty to the brutal and violent Sinwar
Einav Halabi | 20:56 | 10.23.24
תיעוד ערבי מנזקי התקיפות בסוריה
The secret Hezbollah tried to bury: Unmasking the Golan File
Established in 2018, unit attempted to operate covertly in Golan Heights while evading Israeli intelligence; however, military ultimately delivered crushing blow to group's activities
Ynetnews | 17:28 | 10.23.24
דניאל גלבאום
'Hundreds of people were running in every direction, and every few seconds, someone would fall'
Nova music festival massacre survivor Danielle Gelbaum vividly recalls the terrifying moments as thousands desperately fled while rockets and gunfire rained down around them
Hadar Gil-Ad | 16:30 | 10.23.24
השבעת הממשלה ה-37 במליאת הכנסת
Netanyahu's confidant and shadow emissary: Meet Ron Dermer
A quite secretive government minister; his rare appearances before Knesset committees are kept confidential, leaving no record of his attendance; he advocates for a controversial US-Israel mutual defense pact that might alter Israel's security strategy
Itamar Eichner | 22:06 | 10.22.24
IDF D9 bulldozer in Gaza
Metal giants: Driving the IDF's D9 bulldozer in Gaza
The veteran bulldozer has been standing at the top of the military's armored vehicle pyramids for years and shines in complex missions across the Gaza Strip in the ongoing war
Noam Rhein | 16:50 | 10.22.24
שלט לזכר הנופלים ביאנוח
These are the 12 fallen Druze heroes who gave their life to defend Israel
The Druze community have always been a major pillar of Israeli society, and their commitment to the safety of the Israeli people have been well documented; This is a list of the dozen Druze warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice
Einav Halabi | 14:10 | 10.22.24
ד"ר אסי שרון, בית חולים הדסה
'I shouted I know who it is,' the doctor who identified Yahya Sinwar's reacts to his photo
 Warning, this article contains graphic content: Dr. Assi Sharon-Sagi, an oral and facial reconstruction specialist at Hadassah Medical Center and a volunteer with the police forensic identification unit, says she was preparing for the day she would identify the terrorist leader 
Eitan Gefen | 12:24 | 10.21.24
Jewish-American billionaire hell-bent on Trump losing presidential bid
Mark Cuban, the successful businessman and co-star of TV's Shark Tank is a one-man army against Elon Musk and other billionaires who support Trump's race for the White House by propping up his opponent VP Harris  
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 20:37 | 10.20.24
צה״ל בהובלת המתפ״ש, בשיתוף עם השגרירות האמריקאית בישראל פעלו לשחרור צעירה יזידית שהוחזקה ע״י פעיל חמאס מזוהה דאעש ברצועה
Enslaved by ISIS, liberated by IDF: The story of Fawzia Amin Sido
Fawzia captured and treated as a sex slave by the Islamic State in Syria, routinely beaten, raped and forced to devour human flesh to survive, and upon arriving in Gaza, witnessed the cruelty of Hamas, eventually liberated by Israeli forces
ynet correspondents | 19:06 | 10.20.24
Israel’s elite rescue unit 669: 'We have no fear, ready to return to the field if needed'
The daring rescues under heavy fire, soldiers arriving at the helicopter with no pulse and surviving, and the nightmare moment when they lost friends in Gaza chopper crash; 6 elite Unit 669 soldiers, who juggle between reserve duty and working as doctors at Soroka Medical Center, explain why, even with some now grandparents, leaving the unit is unimaginable  
Sarit Rosenblum | 21:41 | 10.18.24
מיצג פרו-פלסטיני בנורווגיה
'Since the Oslo Accords, we've been obsessed with Israel': How Israel-Norway relations fell apart
Once close Israel ally, Norway’s stance shifted in support of Hamas, backing measures like arms embargo and supporting international arrest warrants for Israeli leaders; however, Jewish community argues government policies don’t reflect public sentiment
Zeev Avrahami, Itamar Eichner | 12:19 | 10.17.24
Most importantly, theater brings happiness to the children's faces
Gilat brings joy amid war through interactive theater
The Gilat Foundation uses therapeutic theater to uplift disabled and injured children in hospitals across Israel following year-long fighting
The Media Line | 10:51 | 10.17.24
מתקפת פתע של חיזבאללה על הצפון
IDF's new target: Hezbollah's drone unit, provided by Iran
Hezbollah's Unit 127, founded by Hassan al-Laqis, who was assassinated near his Beirut home a decade ago, specializes in UAV development  learned from Iran, now tops the military's target list after a deadly drone attack kills soldiers;  
Lior Ben Ari | 23:52 | 10.14.24
Iranian drones during a military parade in Tehran on Friday
'World's first drone war' taking place in Middle East
Israel’s multilayered defense is under increasing pressure from drone strikes, marking a new chapter in regional conflict; Ukraine’s air force has improved its drone interception capabilities against attacks from Russia;  Drones are 'cheap to manufacture and easy to operate'
Keren Setton/The Media Line | 21:45 | 10.13.24
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Brothers meet on battlefields first in Gaza, now in Lebanon
Josh and Avi Ettinger both serve in the reserves 'I just wanted to make sure he was okay and then update Mom so she wouldn’t worry,' Avi says 'hard to imagine what she must be going through.'
Yair Kraus | 09:37 | 10.13.24
Luxury villa once owned by Goebbels given away for free—but there's a catch
Lakeside villa near Berlin, once used by Nazi chief propagandist for hosting Reich leaders and secret affairs, now at center of controversy; Germany plans to give it away for free, fearing far-right groups might turn it into shrine
Ze'ev Avrahami, Wandlitz, Germany | 07:56 | 10.11.24
עונש לגנבים שנכנסו לדירות של מפונים בביירות
Thieves tied to polls in deserted Dahieh
Once a crowded Hezbollah stronghold, now desolate ruins where petty thieves trying to loot homes; Hezbollah, aiming to assert themselves in the area, post their picture on social media
Lior Ben Ari | 16:06 | 10.10.24
משלחת של גולים איראנים בחיפה - רצים לממ"ד בזמן אזעקה
Iranian exiles ran to bomb shelters during visit to Haifa. They say their only hope is an Israeli strike on Iran
A delegation of Iranians who have left their homeland has arrived in Israel, and has already experienced sheltering from rockets both in central and northern Israel; They say Israel has a right to defend itself; 'Israel's war is with Khamenei and the Islamic Republic of Iran, not with the Iranian people'
Itamar Eichner | 00:04 | 10.10.24
פגישת בנימין נתניהו וג'ו ביידן במלחמת חרבות ברזל
This is why Yoav Gallant's trip to Washington was scrapped by Netanyahu at the last minute
Inside sources speculate that the Israeli premier did not want to give Gallant more clout with Biden, which is why a phone call between the president and the PM  was promptly scheduled; Netanyahu tells US Jewish organizations the struggle against Iran is one the whole western world shares
Itamar Eichner | 18:16 | 10.09.24
משפחת נאמן
'I'd love to go on one last hike with him': Talking with Israel's war orphans
Over 780 children have been orphaned since the war began on October 7; four teenagers who loved their loved ones share their grief and hope
Chen Artzi Sror | 14:24 | 10.09.24
ניב ברנס נפצע ב-7 באוקטובר, עבר ניתוח אחרון ב-7 באוקטובר
Golani officer undergoes final surgery after October 7 wounds, eyes return to combat
Lieutenant Niv Baranes severely wounded defending Kibbutz Nir Am from terrorists, leaving his military future uncertain; after multiple surgeries, including one by fellow Golani veteran, Baranes determined to return to battlefield alongside his comrades
Adir Yanko | 10:42 | 10.09.24
קופסה לדוגמה של מעיין הפוטה
'Up at 4:45 a.m. to make the perfect lunchbox': Israel’s growing bento box obsession
Shaped bread, vegetable skewers and colorful stickers: more Israeli moms are replacing standard school sandwiches with creative lunchboxes; we spoke to three mothers about the trend’s benefits, costs, time commitment and the kids’ reactions
Or Sopher | 23:42 | 10.08.24
גבי ושירה אמונה אמסלם במדים
She enlisted in IDF to honor her fallen brother; now she serves alongside her father
Driven by the memory of her brother, fallen IDF soldier Avichai, and the desire to honor his legacy, Shira Emuna Amsalem enlisted at age 35 to lift the morale of soldiers, creating inspiring content that reinforces their historical and cultural significance 
Shilo Freid | 19:25 | 10.08.24
רחל אדרי
'I want to go back': Heroic October 7 survivor Rachel Edri rejects turning her home into a museum
A year after holding off Hamas terrorists with tea and cookies during 17-hour hostage ordeal, Edri plans to return to her southern Israel home; despite trauma, she insists, 'I want to live and die in that house. It’s my home'
Ifat Manhardt | 15:39 | 10.08.24
האישה באדום המסיבה ברעים פסטיבל נובה ולאדה פטפוב
One year later, 'Lady in Red' from Nova massacre still grappling with survivor's guilt
Vlada Patapov, dubbed 'Lady in Red' by the Daily Mail, fled the party just before Hamas terrorists arrived; she reflects on surviving with deep regret and trauma, wishing she could have warned others and feeling the weight of those less fortunate
Ynet | 00:07 | 10.08.24
Yael Gottlieb
'I never thought I’d smile again after everything I went through': The remarkable rehabilitation journey of wounded soldiers
Facing immeasurable hardships and obstacles following their injuries in Hamas' attack, three heroes overcame the trauma and pain to rebuild their lives
Ynetnews | 20:11 | 10.07.24
אלי תורג'מן
ZAKA volunteer: 'You can’t handle that many bodies and remain the same person'
Eli Turjeman worked tirelessly after the October 7 massacre, helping identify around 1,200 bodies; despite a decade of experience with disaster scenes, he was deeply affected by the scale and brutality, especially by the state of the bodies
Hadar Gil-Ad | 16:12 | 10.07.24
קיבוץ בארי לאחר הטבח
‘We stormed the house and killed 3 terrorists, but the residents were no longer alive’
Capt. A. was called on October 7 from leave to Kibbutz Be'eri, where he saw smoke and heard gunfire; inside, he found civilian casualties, including women and children; amid the chaos, between battling terrorists, he met a girl he couldn't forget
Hadar Gil-Ad | 14:29 | 10.07.24
איתמר אור לוז
Nova survivor: 'I later found out I broke several bones, but the adrenaline kept me going'
Itamar Or Luz vividly recalls the terror he faced at the music festival, narrowly escaping as terrorists ambushed and killed many around him, including friends; haunted by the violence and loss, he continues to struggle with the trauma, carrying the memories of that day with him constantly
Hadar Gil-Ad | 14:13 | 10.07.24
מאיה דסיאטניק
'I couldn’t believe they’d hurt them in their pajamas,' says IDF lookout who survived October 7
Maya Desiatnik, the only surviving lookout from Nahal Oz, hid for six hours as terrorists stormed the base on October 7; amid gunfire and fire engulfing the war room, she escaped through a bathroom window, mourning her friends who didn’t survive
Hadar Gil-Ad | 07:34 | 10.07.24
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Cadence, tone, inflection and topics: What characterized Nasrallah's speeches?
Hassan Nasrallah's speeches were characterized by their structured nature and emotional delivery, as he carefully detailed agenda points and repeated key ideas; His presentations often included slow, calm speech punctuated by moments of raised voice for emphasis, evoking strong reactions from his audience 
Lior Ben Ari | 14:17 | 10.05.24
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