Hamas, Tzarfati and Ofir
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Tzarfati, of Kiryat Ata, attended the Nova festival alongside his partner, Shoval, and other close friends, to celebrate his 27th birthday. Ofir Tzarfati, who was kidnapped from the Nova festival on October 7th before being abducted into Gaza,
Israel received the remains of a deceased hostage whose body was first returned in 2023. There are 13 deceased hostages in Gaza who are set to be returned.
The Israeli prime minister's office says he'll convene generals to discuss "a clear violation" of the U.S.-brokered peace deal by Hamas, and Israel's response.
Trump backs Netanyahu’s decision to launch ‘powerful’ strikes and threatens Hamas - At least 104 Palestinians killed as Israel launches renewed attack on Gaza
The confrontation unfolded as President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum expired, sharpening questions about whether the ceasefire can survive repeated breaches and missed deadlines. Analysts quoted by Setton argue Hamas is playing for time: Kobi Michael says the group aims to reestablish control and exhaust both Israel and the American president;
President Donald Trump voiced support for Israel's actions after the U.S. ally carried out strikes across the enclave and traded accusations of truce violations with Hamas.
The Israeli army launched a barrage of attacks in Gaza on Tuesday as tensions with Hamas grew two weeks into a fragile ceasefire, and the militant group responded by saying it would delay handing over the body of a hostage.
This is the third time we have been forced to open Ofir's grave - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site