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United on Purim Procession through streets of Jerusalem

United on Purim Procession was held in the shadows of the war, led by the hostages’ families and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion.

United on Purim Procession through streets of Jerusalem

Toys and a pink closet:

The room where Liri Albag and other hostages were held

Family of the abducted soldier revealed documentation from the room where she was held during the first days of captivity in Gaza. The IDF found blood stains in the room and DNA of other hostages.

The room where Liri Albag and other hostages were held

Photo essay:

Jerusalem celebrates Purim

The streets of Jerusalem were especially festive on Monday in honor of Purim, per Jewish law, celebrated a day later than most of the world. Arutz Sheva is out in the capital capturing the joy.

Jerusalem celebrates Purim

Labor Party leader holds secret meeting with PM’s wife

During their meeting, Labor Party leader, MK Michaeli, offered to make connections with the US Democratic Party to promote release of the hostages.

Labor Party leader holds secret meeting with PM’s wife

Evacuees from North and South: ‘We must celebrate’

After five months away from home, residents of Kiryat Shmona and Sderot, evacuated to Jerusalem, find it difficult to celebrate Purim in the shadow of war and longing for their homes.

Evacuees from North and South: ‘We must celebrate’

Haredi basic training camp:

Special IDF plan for recruiting Haredim

A senior IDF officer notes that the special corps planned for the haredim in the army are not yet full, and says that an accelerated Haredi recruitment program 'will require concessions from the secular society.'

Special IDF plan for recruiting Haredim

Calls for boycotts

Amnesty Israel summonsed to defend tax benefits

The Israeli branch of Amnesty International was summonsed to a hearing by the Finance Ministry before its tax benefits are revoked for echoing its parent organization's calls to boycott Israel.

Amnesty Israel summonsed to defend tax benefits

Outrageous:

Leftists erect Gaza solidarity encampment

Amid the war in Gaza, far-left activists erected a mock-up of the displaced persons' camp in Rafah to show solidarity with Gazans.

Leftists erect Gaza solidarity encampment

Monday in Jerusalem:

Purim Procession to be led by hostages' families

The "United in Purim" parade in Jerusalem will be led by a display honoring the hostages held in Gaza for 171 days, alongside 134 yellow cranes representing each hostage.

Purim Procession to be led by hostages' families

MK to South African Rep.

‘You support terrorism and defend Hamas'

Terse confrontation at Inter-Parliamentary Union conference between MK Danon and South African representative who expressed concern over the situation in Gaza.

‘You support terrorism and defend Hamas'

Watch:

Pres. Herzog reads megilla in Jerusalem - with evacuees

Pres. Isaac Herzog attends reading of Megillat Esther at the 'theater' hotel in Jerusalem, along with evacuees from Kiryat Shmona and Sderot.

Pres. Herzog reads megilla in Jerusalem - with evacuees

Watch live:

Megilla reading at Yeshivat Hakotel in Jerusalem

Ahead of the reading of Megillat Esther, Rabbi Baruch Wieder, dean of Yeshivat Hakotel, gives special Purim class highlighting the war with Hamas.

Megilla reading at Yeshivat Hakotel in Jerusalem

At Ben Gurion Airport:

Suspect placed cameras in women's bathrooms - for years

Man in his 40s is arrested on suspicion of placing cameras in women's bathrooms at Ben Gurion International Airport; evidence shows he taped various places over the years.

Suspect placed cameras in women's bathrooms - for years

Shocking footage:

Elderly man shoved to ground, in serious condition

Man indicted after being filmed shoving elderly Jewish man to ground in Jerusalem assault, leaving victim in serious condition as he fled the scene.

Elderly man shoved to ground, in serious condition

Why did a right-wing MK call for a Palestinian state?

MK Tzvi Succot went further than clothes for his costume as a left-wing activist.

Why did a right-wing MK call for a Palestinian state?

Survey:

57% of Jewish citizens see settlements as security asset

New survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute shows over 90% of coalition voters see settlements as enhancing Israeli security, while over 70% of opposition voters have the opposite opinion.

57% of Jewish citizens see settlements as security asset

ISA:

Be careful not to publish Yair Netanyahu's location

The Jewish Department of the ISA contacted an activist in California to tell him not to publish details of the location of the family of the Prime Minister.

Be careful not to publish Yair Netanyahu's location

Hostage's Brother:

'He said 'Shema Yisrael, they've captured us''

The brother of hostage Ohad Ben-Ami was exchanging text messages with Ohad when Hamas terrorists breached their home.

'He said 'Shema Yisrael, they've captured us''

Watch:

Hundreds read the Book of Esther at scene of attack

Several hundred residents of the Binyamin region held prayers and the reading of the Book of Esther where a terrorist fired on an Israeli minibus and killed an IDF soldier on Friday.

Hundreds read the Book of Esther at scene of attack

Gallant won't support Draft Law

Defense Minister reiterates he will not support any Draft Law that does not have the support of all parties in the government as bill set to be presented this week.

Gallant won't support Draft Law

Ashdod:

Woman killed by shooter in IDF uniform

3 shot, 1 killed, in Ashdod apartment. Witnesses say shooter wore an IDF uniform.

Woman killed by shooter in IDF uniform

Former Minister:

'We hope our fallen son supports a deal'

Former Minister Izhar Shay asked permission this evening from his son, killed in action on October 7th, to support a prisoner exchange deal.

'We hope our fallen son supports a deal'

Earthquake felt in northern, central Israel

Earthquake measuring 3.4 felt near Hadera, no reports of injuries or damage.

Earthquake felt in northern, central Israel

Hadash-Ta'al MK blames Moscow attack on Israel

MK Ahmed Tibi liked a tweet stating that Israel had directed the ISIS attack that left more than 130 dead in Moscow.

Hadash-Ta'al MK blames Moscow attack on Israel

At rally for hostages' release, rabbi reads Purim megilla

Tens of thousands attend rally for hostages' release, hear Purim megilla. 'History is repeating itself, and it is in our hands to save our brothers and sisters.'

At rally for hostages' release, rabbi reads Purim megilla

Rally for hostages: 'They won't return without a deal'

Released hostages Adina Moshe speaks at rally for hostages' release, claims PM Netanyahu 'abandoned' her.

Rally for hostages: 'They won't return without a deal'

Hostages' relatives to Biden:

'Push all parties to agree to the deal'

Relatives of 81 hostages being held by Hamas send letter to US President, urge him to press Netanyahu and all other parties to reach an agreement to secure the release of their relatives.

'Push all parties to agree to the deal'

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Updates continue from North America

Purim dog exhibition for special needs children

Special needs children and their families were treated to a particularly entertaining dog show during the Fast of Esther.

Purim dog exhibition for special needs children

Court lifts gag order on egg donation investigation

Gynecologist and fertility expert named as doctor suspected in import of eggs carrying genetic illness; investigation continues.

Court lifts gag order on egg donation investigation

IDF appeals to bar activist from Judea and Samaria

The appeal would overturn a decision to allow the activist to remain in his home at least until Purim.

IDF appeals to bar activist from Judea and Samaria

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

Israeli PM Netanyahu, US Sec. of State Blinken, meet in Tel Aviv; expanded meeting expected later on Friday.

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

After Erdogan threatens Netanyahu:

Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand

'There is no God who will listen to those who support the atrocities and crimes against humanity committed by your barbaric Hamas friends,' Foreign Min. Israel Katz says.

Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand

Should Sinwar be killed? Arab MK evades question

MK Ayman Odeh refuses to answer question on whether he supports elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, insists 'war must end immediately.'

Should Sinwar be killed? Arab MK evades question

With Smotrich's approval:

Land in Jordan Valley recognized as State land

About 8,000 dunam earmarked for the construction of hundreds of housing units near Moshav Yafit, alongside an area earmarked for a industrial and commercial zone.

Land in Jordan Valley recognized as State land

Sa'ar planned to leave coalition, was persuaded to stay

The New Hope Party Chairman informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he was leaving the government, but the former asked him for more time to meet Sa'ar's demands to join the War Cabinet.

Sa'ar planned to leave coalition, was persuaded to stay

Lod

Who is threatening a local rabbi?

A masked man left a bloody corpse at the door of Rabbi Mordechai Silman, a rabbi in the Ganei Ayalon neighborhood in Lod, this morning. Lod Mayor: 'Shocked by the vile act'

Who is threatening a local rabbi?

Hebron doctor arrested for incitement

Doctor who praised Hamas massacre, called for destruction of Israel, arrested. He had worked at Ichilov Hospital.

Hebron doctor arrested for incitement

Per hostages' families' request

Jerusalem Purim parade to undergo changes

This year's Purim parade will be called 'Purim United' and the music during the parade will be at a lower volume.

Jerusalem Purim parade to undergo changes

Israel Prize:

HR expert awarded for work publicizing Hamas crimes

Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, head of the Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children and a human rights law expert at Hebrew University, was awarded the Israel Prize in the field of Solidarity (Arvut Hadadit) for her work to raise worldwide awareness of the atrocities committed by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7.

HR expert awarded for work publicizing Hamas crimes

'You can't stop us'

Displaced families return to kibbutz for Purim march

The residents of Kerem Shalom returned to their Kibbutz to celebrate the annual Purim "Adeloyada" march.

Displaced families return to kibbutz for Purim march

Sderot youth group returns home

Staff at Sderot's Ariel youth group hold reopening event featuring Purim fair and activities, marking homecoming after five months of exile.

Sderot youth group returns home

Supreme Court:

Lesbian partners can both register as 'mother'

A new decision rules that two women wishing to raise a child together may both be listed on official documents as the parents, instead of only the biological mother.

Lesbian partners can both register as 'mother'

Hundreds of Purim events focus on unity in wartime

Over 700 free events to bring Purim joy to evacuees, IDF soldiers, and others.

Hundreds of Purim events focus on unity in wartime

'Completely Crazy':

Border Police uproot trees in Judean town

MK Simcha Rothman denounced the operation, saying 'we have gone completely crazy.'

Border Police uproot trees in Judean town

New draft law to contain 'negative incentives'

In a break with several years of obstinence on the subject, the haredi parties have agreed to a law that would impose economic penalties on haredim who avoid army service.

New draft law to contain 'negative incentives'

Water Authority: Kinneret rose 3cm in a day

Kinneret water level now 73cm beneath upper red line; additional rainfall, thunderstorms, expected through weekend.

Water Authority: Kinneret rose 3cm in a day

Bereaved parents react to arrest of son's murderer

Bat Galim and Ofir Shaer reacted to the news that the IDF arrested the terrorist who planned the kidnapping and murder of their son Gil-Ad, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel.

Bereaved parents react to arrest of son's murderer

1/4 pita, cheese, and olives

Hostages' families give mishloach manot to MKs

Breaking the Purim tradition, the mishloach manot, which usually consists of sweets, contained a quarter pita, a spoonful of cheese, and two olives – the amount of food that the hostages have been receiving for 166 days.

Hostages' families give mishloach manot to MKs

Netanyahu vs. Biden:

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates President Biden's support but Israel must act in its security interests. 'We can not complete the victory without the IDF entering Rafah, to eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.'

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

Education Min. backtracks:

Israel Prize will be awarded this year

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces he is backing down from decision to cancel Israel Prize ceremony during war after attorney general refuses to defend move to Supreme Court.

Israel Prize will be awarded this year

Gallows in hand

Boys in anti-draft costumes raise controversy

Students of a Satmar elementary school marched in Jerusalem in shirts with the slogan: 'Enlistment or the gallows? Our answer is the gallows,' while carrying miniature gallows complete with a noose.

Boys in anti-draft costumes raise controversy

Erasing history:

Palestinians rode excavator over archaeological site

Palestinians rode an excavator over Umm ar-Rehan in Samaria, turning it into a car park.

Palestinians rode excavator over archaeological site

President to honor 3 hostages killed in Gaza tragedy

President Herzog to honor the three hostages, Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz, who were tragically killed by IDF forces while escaping Hamas captivity.

President to honor 3 hostages killed in Gaza tragedy

Bereaved mother to protester:

'My son is kidnapped, and you're using his photo'

Ayelet Samerano, whose son Yonatan's body is held in Gaza, tells left-wing protesters, 'You don't care if they come back you want to bring down the government.'

'My son is kidnapped, and you're using his photo'

'Close the branch of Hamas'

Protesters block UNRWA offices in Jerusalem

Dozens of protesters from the Tzav 9 organization block UNRWA's offices in Jerusalem, call on Israeli government to bring back hostages. 'UNRWA is the root of Hamas, we are at war against them.'

Protesters block UNRWA offices in Jerusalem




























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