The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Survivor of October 7 festival attack found dead two years after shielding girlfriend from Hamas

Roei Shalev had pretended to be dead for seven hours before he was rescued

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025

Palestinian recognition not the final destination, says Zomlot

The head of the Palestinian mission spoke at the SNP conference on Sunday, thanking the people of Scotland.

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025

Israel awaits release of last hostages by Hamas before Monday deadline elapses

Israeli government spokesperson told reporters in Tel Aviv that following their release, the hostages will then be transferred across the border into Israel and taken to Re'im military base.

Euronews · Oct 12, 2025

Survivor of 7 October Nova festival attack in Israel found dead

Roei Shalev, 30, whose girlfriend and best friend were killed in front of him at festival, took his own life on Friday night

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Countdown To Hostage Release As Trump To Host Gaza Peace Summit

Hamas will release its remaining hostages on Monday and will play no role in Gaza's future government, the group told AFP, as US President Donald Trump and other world leaders prepared to convene in Egypt for a major peace summit.

International Business Times · Oct 12, 2025

Israel expects all 20 living hostages to be freed from Gaza on Monday morning

Government says it is also preparing for release of 2,000 Palestinian detainees in crucial next phase of ceasefire deal

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive?

Hamas is due to release the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, most of them kidnapped during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20 of them are believed to be alive, with the fate of two more still unknown.

Euronews · Oct 12, 2025

Qualcomm Admitted Not Notifying Chinese Regulators About Acquisition Of Israeli Chip Firm Autotalks: Report

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) reportedly admitted to completing its acquisition of Israel semiconductor design firm Autotalks without notifying Chinese authorities.

Benzinga · Oct 12, 2025

Gaza truce ‘massive step forward’ but ‘only start of process’, minister says

Bridget Phillipson warned there is no ‘cast-iron guarantee’ of enduring peace and international efforts must continue.

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025

Australian Madeleine Habib released from Israeli jail after aid flotilla intercepted en route to Gaza

It’s not yet known if Habib signed waiver as demanded by Israel before being taken to Jordan border on Sunday

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2025