U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a strong message to Hamas on Wednesday evening, demanding the immediate release of all hostages and the return of the bodies of those murdered on October 7. "Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you," Trump declared in a post on Truth Social and X/Twitter.

Victory and the defeat of Israel’s enemies are the core mission of the Israel Defense Forces, new IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir declared in his first official order following his swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday. "Enemies near and far have sought to destroy us. They mistakenly believed that our spirit was weak and our ranks were fractured," Zamir wrote, addressing the soldiers of the IDF. Acknowledging the failures of October 7, he stated, “The Israel Defense Forces did not fulfill its mission on October 7. We will not hide it, nor will we cover it up.”

“My name is Gal, and I’m Jewish.” With these simple yet powerful words, Israeli actress Gal Gadot took the stage at the Never Is Now 2025 summit, accepting the Anti-Defamation League’s International Leadership Award. Gadot’s speech was a passionate call for Jewish pride and a stand against antisemitism, which she described as being at its worst point in modern history. “Isn’t it crazy that just saying that [I’m Jewish] feels like a controversial statement?” she asked the audience.

Argentine President Javier Milei is set to visit Israel on March 23, marking his second trip to the Jewish state since taking office. The visit aims to deepen bilateral relations, with Milei expected to deliver a historic address at the Knesset and meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Since winning Argentina’s presidential election in November 2023, Milei has emerged as one of Israel’s most vocal international supporters. His strong pro-Israel stance has redefined Argentina’s foreign policy, aligning it more closely with Jerusalem and Washington.