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Herzog calls on political echelon: 'Bear communal responsibility to bring hostages home.'

Herzog: 'The political echelon must unite with all force. Bear communal responsibility, take all steps needed, to bring hostages home.'

MK Zvi Succot:

MK Zvi Succot: 'Absurd that IDF forces communities to let Palestinians enter'

MK Zvi Sukkot sends letter to General of the Central Command, demanding that he stop forcing Judea and Samaria residents to permit Palestinian workers into their communities.

'Judicial dictator'

'Judicial dictator': Protesters demonstrate outside Chief Justice's home

Following Supreme Court ruling, activists from Im Tirtzu hold early-morning protest outside the Tel Aviv home of Supreme Court Chief Justice Uzi Fogelman.

Netanyahu after Allenby attack:

Netanyahu after Allenby attack: In the MidEast, without the sword, there is no 'forever'

PM addresses deadly shooting in which 3 civilians were murdered today during Cabinet meeting, says Israelis are not falling for Hamas' psychological warfare tactics.

Hebrew U. faculty:

Hebrew U. faculty: Resignation of prof. who denied massacre 'mortal blow' to university

Group of Hebrew University faculty write to university administration denouncing the forced resignation of Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who caused an uproar when she denied the Hamas atrocities of Oct. 7 and called to 'abolish Zionism.'

Ayalon Highway:

Ayalon Highway: Poster against senior Israeli justices: 'It's gone to your head'

Noam party activists hang a poster on Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv against senior Israeli justices: 'It's gone to your head - You're guilty.'

Smotrich at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva

Smotrich at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva: Israel's security belt must move to Lebanon

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits the Kiryat Shmona Hesder Yeshiva, which is operating, due to the war, in Moshav Nehalim in central Israel.

Second time in two months

Israel's state aircraft 'Wing of Zion' grounded for second time in two months

Plane which carries Prime Minister and President to state visits abroad damaged wing-tip cover while being towed to hanger. Expected to be back on line for President's visit to Europe next week.

National Security Min.:

National Security Min.: 'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he is working to end negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Negotiations only create more and more terror.'

Retired judge ripped down photos of hostages, fallen soldiers

Heroes Forum files complaint with police against retired judge Sara Haviv, who was filmed ripping down signs bearing the photos of hostages and fallen IDF soldiers.

Likud MKs:

Likud MKs to Minister of Defense: 'Gallant, Resign!'

Members of Knesset urge Gallant to resign 'and leave the sacred work to others,' saying 'You want to raise a white flag and surrender to Hamas.'

Minister Karhi Attacks:

Min. Karhi Attacks: Gantz and Eisenkot are strengthening Sinwar; stop weakening our spirit

Gantz and Eisenkot announce they will reveal 'the truth about the Philadelphi Corridor' this evening. Min. Karhi and MK Milwidsky respond: 'Stop weakening the people's spirit.'

MK Benny Gantz:

MK Benny Gantz: 'Netanyahu is not a murderer; I condemn incitement against him'

Chairman of National Unity Party, MK Benny Gantz, condemns attacks against PM, but criticizes him: 'He has lost his way.'

'Welcome to the Dictatorship Conference'

Participants of the Bar Association Conference in Tel Aviv encountered a giant sign hung by Noam party activists: 'This dictatorship must be changed, and soon.'

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'We'll do everything so Netanyahu won't bend'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed protesters against a hostage deal and said he is using his power in the government to prevent one.

Early-morning protest outside union chair's home

Activists protest outside the home of Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar David, stressing, 'a strike aids Hamas.'

'Don't let Sinwar win'

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem: 'Don't let Sinwar win'

Bereaved families from the Heroes Forum marched in Jerusalem to call on the government not to concede to Hamas' demands and to protest the general strike.

Cabinet Dispute:

Cabinet Dispute: Gallant demands compromise; Smotrich and Ben Gvir outraged

Ministers furious at Gallant's demand to relinquish control of Philadelphi Corridor, saying: 'If we give in to Hamas demands, we have lost the war.'

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

Protestors in front of PM's Office in Jerusalem call out 'A Deal Now' and hold signs against Netanyahu, 'Damn Netanyahu for abandoning the hostages.'

First day of school:

First day of school: Mayor of Jerusalem accompanies bereaved son to class

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon accompanied Achiya Zenilman, a first-grade student who lost his father in Gaza to class.

MK Halevy on disbanding of Rafah Brigade: 'IDF must stop lying to the public'

MK Amit Halevi claims that: 'contrary to IDF reports, Hamas and Islamic Jihad brigades in the Rafah area are still functioning at a very high level.'

Officers to Gallant:

Officers to Gallant: 'Replace yourself with someone who believes in victory'

'We must adhere to the definition of victory as it was defined at the beginning of the war, and for that we need to start with change,' wrote the graduates of a recent IDF officer's course.

Cabinet approves:

Cabinet approves: IDF will remain in Philadelphi corridor

Sources present at the meeting say that the security cabinet approved the continued presence of IDF troops in the Philadelphi area. Gallant voted against and Ben Gvir abstained.

End of Saga:

End of Saga: HU professor who denied massacre resigns

Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied October 7 rapes and murders, will not return to her position at the Hebrew University.

Ben Gvir responds to Hamas official who threatened him

Senior Hamas official threatens that Ben Gvir's fate will be like that of assassinated minister Rehavam Ze'evi. Ben Gvir responds: I will continue to work to eliminate them.

Poll:

Poll: Religious Zionist Party continues to gain strength

New i24NEWS poll finds that the largest party is the Likud with 22 seats. Smotrich's party continues to gain strength. If former PM Naftali Bennett were to run, he would win 27 seats.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Settlements are essential for Israel's security'

At an event honoring security coordinators of the Binyamin Region's communities, President Herzog praised the settlement movement and First Lady Netanyahu called for the government to arm local security teams.

Prime Minister's Office:

Prime Minister's Office: 'No claim that defense services are irrelevant'

The Prime Minister's Office referred to a report that Netanyahu told families of surveillance post operators that the position of the defense services on the Philadelphi Corridor issue "is not relevant"

Justice Minister's compromise for new judges rejected

Justice Minister Yariv Levin submitted a compromise proposal to the Committee for the Selection of Judges, but Acting Supreme Court President Judge Fogelman announced that he would reject the offer.

Security forces demolish two Jewish hilltop communities

Large forces arrive at Givat Tzur Harel, Oz Zion, evacuating the residents and demolishing the homesteads.

'Ignoring the goals of the war'

Diplomatic official criticizes IDF Spokesperson: He's ignoring the goals of the war

Diplomatic official official criticizes IDF Spokesperson who said in a statement to the media that Israel is "committed to one central war objective - the return of the 109 hostages".

Supreme Court:

Supreme Court: Explain why the Red Cross is forbidden from visiting terrorists

The Supreme Court has issued a conditional order demanding the state explain why Red Cross representatives are not allowed to visit terrorists captured in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Ben-Gvir demands deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv brawl

The Ministry of National Security and the police plan to renew their demand to deport Eritrean citizens from the State of Israel.

Poll shows National Unity losing support

Gap between coalition and opposition narrows by two Knesset seats, new poll shows.

Poll:

Poll: Likud reaches a peak in number of seats

Kan 11 News poll: If elections were held today, the Likud Party would win 24 seats, compared to 21 for National Unity led by Gantz.

Minister Miri Regev: 'Ignoring the noises; I will continue to lead the ceremony'

Minister of Transportation, Miri Regev, addresses criticism of her appointment as organizer of the 10/7 anniversary ceremony, adding: 'The ceremony will take place without an audience. It will not be broadcast live.'

'Pains me to see this'

Grandmother of wounded soldier attacked by haredi protesters | 'Pains me to see this'

Yocheved, whose grandson was wounded twice in Gaza and is currently recovering, spoke her mind to haredi anti-draft protesters who threw water and spat at her.

Violence breaks out at anti-draft protest in Jerusalem

Passersby assaulted haredim protesting against the IDF's decision to draft them into military service.

Netanyahu promises:

Netanyahu promises: Unclear if there will be a deal, we will not exit key corridors

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets families of fallen soldiers, hostages held in Gaza, says he will stand up to pressure to relinquish control of Philadelphi, Netzarim, corridors.

Bereaved families to PM:

Bereaved families to PM: For the sake of Israel's children - say NO to a reckless deal

Parents of fallen soldiers urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to say 'no' to a deal which will harm Israel's security. 'Look into the eyes of our children, make a deal - but not one that harms Israel's security.'