The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.

I first interviewed Herzog, who hails from a storied Israeli political family, after Trump made his pardon push but before Netanyahu had formally requested one. Herzog praised the U.S. president, including for his work to bring hostages back from Gaza — but also made clear that any pardon was an internal matter.

In all, 20 living hostages and the remains of 27 others have been returned to Israel since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire began in early October.

Israel is facing an impending crisis over conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli army, and the issue is threatening to undermine Israel's government and split the country. Lucy Williamson reports from the city of Bnei Brak.

Israel says that partial remains returned from Gaza earlier this week do not match either of the hostages taken during Hamas’ 2023 attack who remain in Gaza.

Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab died from injuries sustained in a clan confrontation while working to distribute aid and fight Hamas in Rafah.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.