Report: Hamas to begin disarming within two weeks
Sources in US President Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' claim Hamas will begin disarming in March.
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Report: Iranian diplomats smuggled cash to Hezbollah
Senior Iranian diplomats reportedly transported large sums of cash to Hezbollah in recent months, using diplomatic passports to evade inspections, Iran International report says.
IDF eliminates terrorist threat in northern Gaza
IDF troops identifies, eliminates, terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in Gaza, posing imminent threat to their safety.
Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique
President Herzog's staff has indicated that the president will demand clarifications from Netanyahu after US President Trump criticized Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu.
Azerbaijan President meets major Jewish group
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations meets President Aliyev of Azerbaijan ahead of 51st Annual Leadership Mission to Jerusalem this week.
Amit Segal reveals: The truth about Ayman Odeh
Channel 12's Amit Segal puts MK Ayman Odeh on the spot, cornering him over whether he acknowledges that Hamas is a terror group.
Human remains found in Jerusalem
Israel Police investigating after human remains found in forested area near Pisgat Ze'ev.
Israel drone supplier booted from Brooklyn Navy Yard
After NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office, NYC City Hall evicts Israel drone supplier from Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Forecasters: Dust storm ending, but may return
Israel's weather will be hot, then cold and possibly rainy, forecasters say.
Militia leader reveals: We are neutralizing Hamas tunnels
Ghassan Al-Dheini, head of the Abu Shabab militia, says his group is helping Israel cripple Hamas in Gaza.
Mladenov:
Mladenov: Disarmament of all Gaza militants essential for lasting peace
Nickolay Mladenov, head diplomat for Gaza ceasefire talks, insists all militants must disarm. His comments come after reports suggesting Hamas could keep light weapons as part of Trump’s peace plan.
'Most deadly terror plot'
'Most deadly terror plot': UK men jailed for life over plot to attack Jewish community
Two men jailed for life after planning an attack on Manchester's Jewish community. Foiled by an undercover operative, the ISIS-inspired plot aimed to kill and injure many, including children.
Knife-wielding attacker shot by police in Paris
Man wielding a knife attacks police during a ceremony at Paris’ Arc de Triomphe before being shot by officers and hospitalized. No injuries reported among bystanders or police.
IDF Chief of Staff:
IDF Chief of Staff: Full Gaza demilitarization and Hamas disarmament still the goal
IDF Chief Eyal Zamir assesses Gaza's Rafah area, emphasizing the dismantling of Hamas' infrastructure.
9-year-old boy dies from measles
Ministry warns unvaccinated individuals to avoid large events in outbreak areas and recommends accelerated immunization schedule.
Ex-Shin Bet officials urge director to deny conspiracy theories
Five ex-directors and 31 former officials demand current chief David Zini defend agency staff against “false conspiracy theories” and political attacks.
UK:
High court rules Palestine Action ban under terrorism legislation unlawful
The High Court has ruled Palestine Action’s ban unlawful, pending a further hearing and possible appeal. While the ruling is hailed as a victory for free speech, supporting the group is still a criminal offence.
After being prevented from donning tefillin haredi protester released from military prison
Yeshiva student Rabbi Avraham Ben Dayan was released this morning (Friday) from military prison, after being held in custody since last Saturday night for failing to report for enlistment.
Very high air pollution expected across the country
The high air pollution is caused by southwesterly winds, which are carrying dust to the area. An improvement in air quality is expected over the weekend.
MK Porush:
MK Porush: 'Can the IDF deal with detaining thousands of yeshiva students?'
MK Meir Porush submitted an urgent parliamentary query to Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the arrest of yeshiva students and the conditions of their detention in military prison.
Victory for Bennett
Victory for Bennett: Likud ordered to take down edited photo with Lapid
The Election Committee has announced that Likud must immediately remove an edited photo of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid alongside the leaders of the Arab parties.
Two years later
Two years later: New footage of Shayetet 13's rescue of Fernando Marman and Luis Herr
Two years ago, Fernando Marman and Luis Herr were rescued from Hamas captivity in a special operation by Shayetet 13. Now, a new video from the soldiers' body cameras has been released.
Poll
Poll: Shifts on the Left: Bennett weakens, Eizenkot strengthens
Gadi Eizenkot reaches a peak of 12 mandates at the expense of Naftali Bennett - but even in this scenario, the left-wing bloc still does not have a majority to form a government without the Arab parties.
Message to Iran:
Message to Iran: USS Gerald R. Ford redeployed to Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford and its escort ships are being sent from the Caribbean to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group, amid tensions with Iran.
Brooklyn man arrested and released over antisemitic attack
23-year-old who was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man near the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn has been released and is set to return to court in April.
Iran:
Iranian TV director fired after reporter’s ‘Death to Khamenei’ remark
Iranian authorities dismiss a provincial TV director after a reporter appeared to call for the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei during a live broadcast.
Jewish student assaulted near Yeshiva University
Jewish student from Yeshiva University assaulted near the campus in Manhattan. University spokesperson says the incident was an unbiased attempted robbery.
Poll:
Poll: Smotrich gains strength, coalition soars to 66 seats
Channel 14 poll shows a slight increase for the right-wing bloc to 66 seats, with Netanyahu leading in the prime ministerial race with 57% compared to 19% for Bennett.
German court rejects lawsuit over weapons exports to Israel
Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court dismisses a Palestinian Arab’s lawsuit challenging Germany’s weapons exports to Israel.
Report:
Report: Kushner at center of whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard
Whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, accuses her of limiting access to report on Jared Kushner. The conversation raises concerns about US policy on Iran and Middle East peace talks.
Violence in the Arab community
Violence in the Arab community: 45 murders in 43 days
A woman in her 50s killed in shooting in Tamra, a young woman injured in Tayibe, and six people murdered in 24 hours across the country.
Ireland to play Israel in soccer despite seeking its expulsion
Ireland’s soccer association confirms it will play Israel in the 2026 UEFA Nations League, despite a previous call for Israel’s expulsion over alleged violations of UEFA’s statutes.
Trump criticizes Herzog over Netanyahu pardon, comments on Iran and October 7 attack
Herzog says he will decide on a Netanyahu pardon only after due process, despite Trump’s comments on Iran and the October 7 massacre.
Drone smuggling:
IDF requests improved cellular coverage on Route 10, along the Egyptian border
The IDF has asked mobile operators to improve coverage on Route 10 along the Egyptian border to prevent smuggling and support command-and-control systems.
Germany, Austria join call for Albanese resignation
European foreign ministers condemn remarks labeling Israel a 'common enemy,' say comments undermine UN impartiality.
'Jew' painted on Jewish family's mailbox
In an antisemitic incident in Hamburg, Germany, unknown individuals carved the word 'Jew' onto the mailbox of a Jewish family living in the Harburg district.
Donald Trump:
Donald Trump: 'We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic'
US President Donald Trump says that Iran must make a deal, 'otherwise it's going to be very traumatic. They should have made a deal the first time, then they got Midnight Hammer instead.'
Before returning to Israel
Netanyahu before returning to Israel: Doubtful about a deal with Iran
Netanyahu calls meeting with President Trump 'excellent,' says any deal with Iran must include ballistic missile threat and proxies.
Second woman identified in Ashdod factory accident; faulty protective suits suspected
Irina Radchuk, a chemical engineer who immigrated from Ukraine, is the second worker who died yesterday in the disaster at the Ashdod refinery.
Police Investigations Dept.:
Police Investigations Department: Prison Commissioner must be prosecuted
Government legal advisor and state attorney are considering filing charges against Prison Service commissioner on suspicion of misconduct in office, subject to a hearing.
