A firestorm erupted just before Israel's Memorial Day after people claimed that Sara Netanyahu quietly there are "less" (pachot in Hebrew) than 24 living hostages in Gaza, contradicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who was seated next to her while he was speaking. The non-audible but visually convincing word caused the Prime Minister to clarify, stating that I did say "up to" 24 were still alive. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum issued a scathing response, demanding clarity and accusing the Prime Minister’s wife of triggering widespread panic among already-grieving families. While officials maintain the official number is still 24, the controversial comment has fueled accusations of cruelty, miscommunication, and political callousness at the highest levels of leadership.

30 April 2025

Read more: Fury Erupts After Sara Netanyahu Says Less Than 24 Hostages Alive

In a revelation that merges irony with unintended consequence, Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has publicly acknowledged he was injured by an Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah’s covert communications infrastructure—yet insists he wasn’t the intended recipient of the high-tech payload. The incident occurred during a dramatic Israeli intelligence strike last year that remotely detonated thousands of encrypted pagers and secure communications devices smuggled into Lebanon by Hezbollah.

24 April 2025

Read more: Despite Beeper Injuries, Iranian Ambassador Denies Hezbollah Ties

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a powerful and precisely coordinated wave of airstrikes in Gaza overnight, targeting terrorist operatives entrenched in the Jabaliya area. According to Palestinian media, at least 13 individuals were killed—most of whom were linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

24 April 2025

Read more: Day 566: IDF Strikes Hamas & PIJ In Jabaliya UNRWA Facility

In a rare and fiery tirade that sent shockwaves through the Palestinian political world, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas publicly condemned Hamas on Wednesday, accusing the terror group of handing Israel a “free pass” to escalate military operations in Gaza. In a moment that appeared more like political theater than sincere leadership, Abbas shouted in anger during a meeting in Ramallah, slamming Hamas for holding hostages and declaring that the ongoing captivity was giving Israel legitimate reasons to press forward with its offensive.

23 April 2025

Read more: Abbas Calls On Hamas To End The War & Return All Hostages

Central Israel is battling a series of fast-moving wildfires fueled by scorching heat and strong winds. Massive evacuations are underway near Route 6 as flames encroach on key infrastructure, forcing road closures, suspended train services, and vehicle abandonment. Authorities fear additional evacuations may follow as fires spread near populated areas, with firefighters stretched across multiple fronts.

23 April 2025

Read more: ISRAEL INFERNO: Emergency Evacuations as Raging Fires Shut Roads & Trains