US president suggests minerals deal with Ukraine still possible; Vance says best security is US economic stake in Ukraine; European leaders propose peace plan, seek US support

As part of the hostage deal, 736 prisoners and 1,167 Gazans were freed; Israel's security officials debate which is better—deporting them to Gaza, the West Bank or exile them abroad. Can Israel monitor them? What if they rejoin terror? Will Israel release another Yahya Sinwar?

Military attacks come amid growing tensions between Jerusalem and Damascus over Syrian Druze community and demilitarization of border region

Amit Assa, founder and CEO of Spyformation: 'Hamas will say no' to the Trump hostage-for-ceasefire plan

JNF-USA CEO Russell Robinson: 'This is a magnificent, beautiful nation, and here's a magnificent, beautiful area of the country'

Omer Shem Tov spent more than a year in Hamas captivity, most of it underground; his father, Malki, describes his harsh conditions and the family’s fight for his release, culminating in emotional reunion after 505 days

How can we strengthen local defense manufacturing, reduce dependence on foreign countries, and overcome existing barriers and challenges? All the answers to the most pressing questions will be addressed at the Defense Tech Conference, organized by the Yedioth Ahronoth Group in collaboration with the Chamber of Engineers, taking place on March 4. Held at the Lago Hall in Rishon LeZion, the conference features senior professionals, government and security officials and a lineup of experts on stage

Records show senior specialists in air defense, artillery, rocketry, advanced weapons and missile testing, traveled to Islamic Republic in 2023, reportedly visiting missile sites, Caspian Sea base - with purpose of visit unclear