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Supreme Court: IVF mixup baby to remain with birth parents

Supreme Court rejects genetic parents' appeal, upholds District Court decision to allow Sophia, now 2, to remain with her birth parents.

Supreme Court to hear appeal on IVF mixup case

Supreme Court to hear appeal on IVF mixup case on Thursday, genetic parents praise expedited hearing. 'We are sure the court will weigh carefully all of the aspects pertaining to Sophia's future.'

Israel's unprecedented IVF mixup case isn't yet over

The District Court has overturned a lower court's decision that Sophia, age 2, should leave her birth parents to live with her genetic parents; genetic parents promise to appeal.

Live updates:

Live updates: After 482 days: Arbel, Gadi, and Agam arrive in Israel

Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes, along with five Thai citizens, cross into Israeli territory after being released from Islamic Jihad captivity. Agam Berger, released from Hamas captivity, has reunited with her parents.

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Captain Eitan Israel Shiknazi and another soldier fell in battle

Captain Eitan Israel Shiknazi, 24, is survived by his wife and is the tenth soldier from Eli to fall since the start of the war. Another soldier, whose name has not yet been cleared for publication, fell in the same incident.

Genetic parents of IVF mixup baby request complete gag order

The genetic parents of Sophia, born in 2022 following an IVF mixup at Assuta Hospital, respond to her birth parents' appeal to a higher court by requesting a gag on the existence of the entire legal process.

Birth parents of Sophia, IVF mixup baby, appeal to District Court

District Court to examine ruling of Rishon Lezion Family Court ordering that two-year-old Sophia be immediately registered as her genetic parents' daughter and transferred to their care.

Family court judge:

Family court judge: IVF mixup baby should be given to genetic parents

Rishon Lezion judge orders two-year-old Sophia, born following IVF mixup, to be taken from her birth family and given to the couple found to be her genetic parents.

One year later, zero indictments filed against Nukhba terrorists

MKs from both sides of the aisle outraged at statements by State Prosecutor's Office rep. regarding progress of investigations against Hamas Nukhba terrorists responsible for October 7 massacre.

Are precautions still necessary, if the Home Front Command removed restrictions?

The IDF's Home Front Command removed restrictions on large gatherings for Israelis in Jerusalem and Central Israel. Here's why you might not want to attend a large gathering.

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: We're preparing to strike in Beqaa, Lebanon

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari speaks following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warns Lebanese civilians to distance themselves from Hezbollah missiles.

Sirens in Galilee & near Tiberias

Sirens in Galilee & near Tiberias: Over 300 Hezbollah targets struck in Lebanon

IAF conducts two waves of strikes on Monday morning, targeting Hezbollah weapons and infrastructure in southern Lebanon; terror group returns fire, launching missile barrages towards Galilee. One injured.

Beeper explosions, version 2:

Beeper explosions, version 2: Multiple explosions during funeral of Hezbollah MP's son

Local reports say several communications devices exploded in Dahieh area of Beirut, including in private homes, injuring 450 and killing at least 14.

'I ran to the bomb shelter, and it exploded around me'

Woman whose home was damaged after a Hezbollah UAV struck a residential building in Nahariya, recounts the moments of terror: 'I ran to the bomb shelter, I didn't manage to close the door.'

US official:

US official: Nothing in ceasefire agreement mentions Philadelphi Corridor

Disagreement between Israel and Gaza focuses on 'densely populated' areas, Hamas threatening to execute additional hostages, report says.

Central sticking point:

Central sticking point: Number of live hostages to be released in first stage of deal

Hamas insisting on releasing 'living or dead' hostages from 'humanitarian' group, Israel insists first stage of deal include 30 living hostages.

New York Times: Netanyahu set new conditions for ceasefire deal

New York Times article claims Israel made five changes to the ceasefire-prisoner swap deal proposal - but details only two of them, neither a new demand.

Massacre in northern Israel

At least 12 killed, dozens injured, in rocket attack in Druze town

Twelve killed, including children, and dozens injured, including six seriously, after rocket hits soccer field in Majdal Shams in northern Israel.

Biden drops out of US presidential race

US President Joe Biden announces decision not to run for re-election in November, thanking American people and stressing: 'There is nothing America can't do - when we do it together.'

In first:

Israel strikes Houthi targets near Yemen port

IDF strikes Houthi military targets near Al Hudaydah Port in Yemen, following hundreds of attacks against Israel.

Israel rejects Norwegian Foreign Minister's request to visit

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide requests to visit Israel - and receives an official rejection from Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

Authors of vaping studies failed to declare ties to Juul

Following STAT report on researchers' undisclosed ties to Juul, journals issue corrections for four research articles on e-cigarettes, including one highly-cited.

WSJ: As few as 50 hostages may still be alive

Sources say up to 66 of the hostages still in Gaza may be dead, possibly only 50 still alive.

Will Smotrich's plan topple the Palestinian Authority?

Following European countries' promises to recognize a Palestinian state, Finance Min. Smotrich announces massive economic response. 'When they act against the state of Israel, there must be a response,' spokesman says.

18 injured in kamikaze drone strike in northern Israel

18 injured, two seriously, after UAV hits Arab al-Aramshe community center in northern Israel.

Rabbis to Israel's communities:

Rabbis call on Israel's communities: Give thanks for miracle after Iranian UAV attack

Leading Religious Zionist rabbis urge communities across Israel to recite Psalm 136 during morning prayers on Shabbat, giving thanks for G-d's miracles during Iran's attack on Israel last Saturday night.

Report:

Report: Despite Gaza war, talks on normalization with Saudi Arabia

During an upcoming trip to the US, Min. Ron Dermer will meet Saudi Arabia's US ambassador, discuss potential normalization deal, report says. Dermer's office has denied the report.

UNIFIL employees injured in southern Lebanon

Four UNIFIL employees injured in Lebanese village which saw clashes with Hezbollah terrorists. IDF clarifies, 'We did not strike a UNIFIL vehicle in the area of Rmeish this morning.'

Genetic parents of Sophia, IVF mixup baby, are found

The genetic parents of Sophia, an infant born following an IVF mixup in 2022, have been found and intend to fight her birth parents for her.

Report:

Report: Israel set deadline for agreement with Lebanon

Israel has informed Western countries of last date to reach agreement with Lebanon ahead of widescale war.

Moving:

Moving: First photo of newly-released hostages in the hospital

Sheba Medical Center publishes first photo of Louis Har and Fernando Marman, who were rescued Sunday night from captivity in Gaza.

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

Several countries follow US' lead, announce pause in funding for UNRWA following 'deeply concerning' reports that UNRWA employees participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.

Youngest hostage marks first birthday in captivity

Children draw, write, birthday wishes for Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage kidnapped to Gaza, as he marks his first birthday still in captivity.

Finance Minister:

Finance Minister: 'I respect the US, but I won't transfer money to Hamas'

'So long as I am Finance Minister, not a single shekel will be passed to the Nazis in Gaza,' Finance Min. Smotrich promises.

Rockets launched from Lebanon intercepted near Acre

Sirens sound in Acre, Kiryat Yam, Kiryat Bialik, and nearby areas in northern Israel, after rocket launch from Lebanon.

Electric bikes and scooters to be required to have license plates?

Knesset committee approves regulations requiring license plates for electric bicycle and scooter riders.

Footage:

Footage shows brother of Hamas leader driving in newly-exposed terror tunnel

Muhammad Sinwar, brother of Hamas leader Yahya SInwar, travels in a vehicle in the largest terror tunnel discovered thus far in Gaza.

Report: Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader, is in Khan Yunis

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader in Gaza, escaped Gaza City in a humanitarian convoy at the start of the war.

Three dead in shooting attack at entrance to Jerusalem

Livia Dickman, Chana Ifergen & Rabbi Elimelech Wasserman murdered in shooting attack at entrance to Jerusalem; multiple others were wounded.

Gaza Beach party organizer:

Gaza Beach party organizer: 'The nation of Israel wants Gush Katif back'

Israeli plans beach party for end of November, celebrating Gaza takeover; tens of thousands mark themselves 'interested' or 'going.'