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National memorial day to be held in two weeks

Tishrei 24 to be set as the national memorial day for the war which began on October 7, 2023.

New documents reveal:

New documents reveal: Hamas tried to convince Hezbollah and Iran to join Oct. 7 attack

Hamas believed that the internal rift in Israel offered a good opportunity for an attack, and attempted to convince Iran to attack sensitive Israeli targets.

Shas Minister asks hostage Yarden Bibas for forgiveness

Health Minister Moshe Arbel comments on the fact that there are still 101 hostages in Gaza: We sinned because we didn't do enough.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: Promote a death penalty for terrorists law

National Security Minister calls on the Prime Minister: Convene the Cabinet to discuss laws that will deter terrorists and order your faction to support them as stipulated in the coalition agreement.

Due to minister's involvement:

Screening of anti-Israel film in Jaffa canceled due to minister's involvement

The Al Saraya Theater in Jaffa planned to hold a screening of the movie 'Lyd' which portrays Israel and the IDF as murderers.

Following intelligence: security increased for Chanamel Dorfman

Office of the Minister of National Security says the decision to raise Dorfman's security level was made following intelligence investigation and security around him was increased.

Hadera attack

Ben Gvir in Hadera after attack: It has been proven again - weapons save lives

National Security Minister visits police station in Hadera following the stabbing attack in the city: The very fact that civilians with so many weapons were on the scene saved people's lives.

Thousands of Breslov hasidim return to Israel after Transportation Minister intervenes

Thousands of Israelis stranded abroad after visiting Uman, Ukraine, over the Rosh Hashanah holiday return home with the help of the Transportation Ministry.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Gazans should be the ones building defenses, not us

Finance Minister responds after Globes newspaper says the citizens of Sderot have no train service due to his refusal to fund armored trains.

After Netanyahu sets conditions

After Netanyahu sets conditions: Gallant's visit to the US postponed

Gallant's flight to the US postponed after Netanyahu conditioned the trip on the coordination of a phone call between him and Biden as well as Cabinet approval of the plan for action in Iran.

We are in a regional war

Shaked: Destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, we are already in a regional war

Former Justice Minister: Israel should take advantage of the opportunity of international legitimacy and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities.

One year in captivity:

One year in captivity: Pictures of hostages projected on Jerusalem's walls

Photos of the 101 hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza, the number 365, and a yellow ribbon were projected on Sunday onto the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Anti-UNRWA bill facing final approval

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves bill against UNRWA in second and third reading; to be brought to a Knesset plenary vote shortly.

Two German leftist activists deported from Israel

Two left-wing activists from Germany were deported after they harassed IDF soldiers in the southern Hebron Hills.

Israeli officials:

Israeli officials: Iran will regret the attack

Political figures have reacted firmly to the Iranian attack, saying, "The foolish Iranian leader who made the worst decision in its history will pay a very heavy price."

At the age of 87

Former Knesset Speaker Dan Tichon passes away at the age of 87

Tichon served as a member of the Knesset for 17 years, including three years as Knesset Speaker during the first Netanyahu government.

Yoav Gallant:

Yoav Gallant: 'The next stage in war against Hezbollah is about to begin'

Gallant to regional council heads in the north: 'The next stage in the war against Hezbollah will enable us to return the residents to their homes.'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: These are fateful days of historic achievements, major challenges

PM addresses developments in war, start of the High Holidays during remarks at Cabinet meeting.

Victory for Ben-Gvir:

Victory for Ben-Gvir: The body of terrorist Walid Daka will not be released

The court adopted the position of the Minister of National Security, who responded: 'As long as Hamas continues to hold our captives, all possible pressure must be applied for their release.'

Political drama:

Netanyahu: 'Sa'ar accepted my request to join government'

Chairman of the New Hope party, MK Gideon Sa'ar, joins government and will serve as minister without portfolio | Sa'ar: 'We are living in historical times for Israel'

Mayor of Tiberias:

Mayor of Tiberias: 'Residents of the city happy about the assassination. We feel safer.'

Mayor of Tiberias comments on the assassination of Nasrallah and the steps still needed to be taken to provide security to his city and rest of northern Israel.

Smotrich opposed Nasrallah elimination? 'Fake report'

TV report claims Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin and David Amsalem opposed Nasrallah's elimination. All three ministers reject the report.

Netanyahu's jibe against the UN

PM Netanyahu was unsure whether to fly to New York to speak at the UN - but in Israel it was finally decided to 'conduct business as usual.'

Edelstein to Netanyahu:

Edelstein to Netanyahu: Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages

MK Yuli Edelstein writes letter to the Prime Minister: "This is not the time for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but when it comes we must include the return of all the hostages held by Hamas as a condition."

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

National Security Minister responds to reports a ceasefire is imminent by threatening to cease voting or supporting the coalition in response to a temporary ceasefire, withdrawing from the coalition altogether in response to a permanent ceasefire.

Arab MK Touma Sliman:

Arab MK Touma Sliman: IDF strikes are a massacre in Lebanon

MK Aida Touma Sliman denounces war against Hezbollah, says it "only brings destruction and crimes" and adds that "Gaza is still suffering under the bombings".

Hezbollah fired indiscriminately:

Foreign Minister's harsh letter to Security Council: 'Hezbollah fired indiscriminately'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz sent an urgent letter of complaint to President of the UN Security Council regarding the escalation on the northern border.

PM Netanyahu:

PM: 'I promised we'd change balance of power in north; that's exactly what we're doing.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu held a security assessment at the Air Force operations center in Tel Aviv: 'We are not waiting for the threat, we are pre-empting it – everywhere, in every sector, constantly.'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Half of the hostages are still alive'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee about the recent strikes on Hezbollah and that the plan to turn northern Gaza into a closed military zone is on the table.

Political drama:

Political drama: Gideon Sa'ar gives up the role of Defense Minister

MK Gideon Sa'ar announced to the Prime Minister that he decided to give up the offer to be appointed as Defense Minister in light of the developments in the north.

The mezuzah in the new embassy - from Kfar Aza

The mezuzah of the new embassy of Israel in Paraguay is from the home of Naor Hasidim and Sivan Elkabetz, who were murdered on October 7.

Prime Minister's Office:

Prime Minister's Office: Despite pressure from the coalition, we agreed to all US offers

'Whoever wants to help the efforts to free our hostages must pressure the murderer, Sinwar, and not the Prime Minister of Israel.'

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

In first message after Lebanon explosions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is short and succinct: 'We said we would bring residents of the north home safely - and that is what we will do.'

Fallen soldier's brother:

Fallen soldier's brother: 'Dotan was a pure soul, was wounded and returned to fight'

Guy Shimon spoke to Arutz Sheva about his brother, Dotan, who fell in battle in Rafah. 'I am his older brother and despite this, he taught me a lot.'

Paraguay:

Paraguay: Bereaved father reads Kaddish with head of Chamber of Deputies

Elhanan Danino, whose son Ori was murdered in captivity, came to Paraguay with a Knesset delegation and recited the Kaddish prayer in front of the President of the Chamber of Deputies.

Cabinet decides:

Cabinet decides: Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Security cabinet updates the goals of the war to include the clause: The safe return of the residents of the north to their homes.

Likud MK:

Likud MK: Sa'ar will topple the government, I will not support the appointment

MK Tally Gotliv warns Netanyahu against appointing Sa'ar to the position of minister: He will undermine you and topple the right-wing government.

Estimate:

Sa'ar getting closer to government; Gallant on the way out

Contacts between Sa'ar and Netanyahu significantly closer. Discussions on options for ministerial appointments. All offices say: ‘There is nothing to report.’

Haredi MK tells hostages' families:

Haredi MK to hostages' families: There was an offer for a unity gov't, it's off the table

In first, MK Moshe Gafni speaks about the discourse regarding a unity government, reveals that the proposal is no longer relevant.

Binyamin Region:

Binyamin Region: Family evicted in the dead of night

Large forces of police and the Civil Administration raided the town of Adam in Binyamin early in the morning and carried out demolished two homesteads near the town.