Eighteen people evacuated to hospitals from Jerusalem Hills fire, including infants and pregnant woman; most injuries caused by smoke inhalation, all non-life threatening; survivors and responders describe terrifying moments amid the blaze

As fires scorched 20,000 dunams near Jerusalem and injured 21 firefighters, officials worked to locate ignition points, analyze surveillance footage, and deploy international aircraft and IDF units to support nearly 100 fire crews battling the blaze

Highway one connecting Jerusalem to the coast is reopened after some 100 cars, abandoned amid the chaos on Wednesday, are removed; Israel awaits the arrival of planes and equipment from countries approached to help 

Speaking at a ceremony honoring outstanding service of soldiers Zamir highlights importance of unity among troops at a time of societal divisions 

Syria’s Druze minority faces rising violence and political marginalization under President al-Sharaa’s regime, with over 70 dead in recent clashes and international calls mounting for urgent intervention to protect the embattled community

On the eve of Israel’s 77th Independence Day, commanders from the IDF’s elite Duvdevan, Egoz and Maglan units open up about the emotional weight of war, the lessons of October 7, leading soldiers through loss and why—despite everything—they still raise the flag with pride

In his first Middle East trip Trump to visit the Gulf state, while bypassing U.S. allies such as Israel, Egypt and Turkey after his family business plans signs a deal for beachside villas and an 18-hole golf course