Hamas attack
Israel Appoints Military General Roman Gofman as New Mossad Chief Despite No Intelligence Background
Dec 05, 2025 02:43 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General Roman Gofman, his military secretary with no prior intelligence experience, to head the Mossad. This controversial decision follows a pattern of selecting officials aligned with nationalist perspectives for key security positions, raising questions about qualification criteria versus political loyalty in Israel's intelligence community.
Israel Dismisses Senior Military Officers Following Investigation into October 7 Hamas Attack Failures
Nov 24, 2025 09:34 am CST
Israel's Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has announced major disciplinary actions against senior IDF officers following a comprehensive investigation into the military's failures during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The measures, described as one of the most extensive accountability actions in IDF history, aim to restore public confidence and implement reforms to prevent similar failures in the future.
Trauma and Uncertainty: Israeli Families Hesitate to Return to Kibbutz Nahal Oz After Hamas Attack
Nov 03, 2025 04:49 pm CST
Two years after the devastating Hamas attack on Nahal Oz kibbutz that killed 15 and took 8 hostages, residents remain conflicted about returning despite a recent ceasefire. With only half of the 400 inhabitants back home, many struggle with security fears and emotional trauma while the Israeli government ends financial support for their displacement.
FBI Arrests Louisiana Resident for Participating in Hamas October 7 Attack and Committing Visa Fraud
Oct 18, 2025 12:49 pm CST
The FBI has arrested Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtadi, a Louisiana resident, for allegedly participating in Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and subsequently obtaining a U.S. visa through fraud. According to the criminal complaint, Al-Muhtadi armed himself and led a group from Gaza into Israel during the attack that killed over 1,200 people. He later denied involvement in terrorist activities on his visa application and became a legal permanent resident in 2024. The Justice Department is pursuing charges for visa fraud and providing support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado Faces Backlash Over Israel Support and Intervention Calls
Oct 11, 2025 04:41 pm CST
Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her pro-democracy efforts, but faces significant criticism for her support of Israel during the Gaza conflict and previous calls for foreign intervention in Venezuela. While the Nobel Committee celebrates her as a "champion of peace" fighting authoritarianism, critics including Muslim civil rights organizations and international lawmakers question the decision based on her political alliances and past statements.
Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State at UN: "National Suicide" for Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict
Sep 27, 2025 03:01 am CST
In a controversial UN address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state, calling it "national suicide" for Israel. His speech came amid continuing Gaza hostilities, international pressure for peace, and an ICC arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu vowed to continue military operations against Hamas despite emerging ceasefire discussions, while criticizing European nations for recognizing Palestine.
"Rewarding Terror With Enormous Prize": Netanyahu To UK, Canada On Palestine
Sep 22, 2025 02:42 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday issued a warning to Britain, Canada, and Australia after the three countries formally recognised Palestinian state and accused them of "rewarding terror" in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack.