Israel At War

The fast, representing one minute for each day of captivity, aims to raise awareness of the hostages' ongoing ordeal.

Released captives shed many pounds due to their abuse, show muscle deterioration and complex health challenges, requiring long-term care. Captors force fed them before release to hide dire state.

"Because my statement was, they got to comeback," president tells reporters. Netanyahu welcomed Trump's recent proposal for Gaza, praising the "unequivocal support" from the US.

"He feels us from afar," says Yael Alexander, mother of captive soldier Edan Alexander, as she marks 500 days since October 7.

Muhammad Shaheen, who served as Hamas' senior commander in Lebanon, was eliminated in an Israeli Air Force strike.

The US Secretary of State met today with Prime Minister Netanyahu, marking his first visit to Israel since assuming office. "The hostages need to come home... and that is something we work on very closely together," Rubio said.

Even before completing his medical examinations, Iair Horn demanded to know how to secure his brother’s release. His sister-in-law: 'He's only now discovering who was murdered and who survived.' 

Released captives reveal that Hamas subjected all "younger" hostages to more aggressive treatment, with many enduring violent interrogations and severe torture aimed at extracting information about their military backgrounds.

An Israeli Navy submarine arrived in The Gulf of Eilat early this morning (Sunday) following a long voyage from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. This marks the first time a submarine has openly entered the gulf since the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War, and the threat by Houthi rebels to target any Israeli vessel navigating the Red Sea.

Sacred journey turns dangerous as Israeli worshippers cross Lebanon border.