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After racists remarks leaked

Prime Minister's spokesman steps down after racists remarks leaked

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman, Ziv Agmon, claimed the racist remarks were taken out of context, but still announced his resignation.

Prime Minister's spokesman steps down after racists remarks leaked

Israeli assessment:

Israeli assessment: Trump may announce ceasefire by Saturday

Israeli officials predict that US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire with Iran by the end of the week or the middle of next week at the latest.

Israeli assessment: Trump may announce ceasefire by Saturday

White House Spokesperson

White House Spokesperson: Iranian regime seeking 'exit ramp' the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Iranian regime is looking for a way to exit the war following President Trump's ultimatum.

White House Spokesperson: Iranian regime seeking 'exit ramp' the war

Special initiative:

Special initiative: Hungarian Jews to unite on Seder Night to pray for Jews of Israel

Thousands of Jewish families in Hungary receive matzah packages alongside a nationwide call to pray for Israel’s security during Passover.

Special initiative: Hungarian Jews to unite on Seder Night to pray for Jews of Israel

Ukraine:

Ukrainian schoolchildren send matzah to Jewish soldiers on the front

As Russia intensifies its offensive in eastern Ukraine, Jewish communities press ahead with Passover preparations, delivering aid to tens of thousands.

Ukrainian schoolchildren send matzah to Jewish soldiers on the front

Attempt to smuggle hundreds of bottles of oil disguised as aid foiled

An attempt to smuggle hundreds of bottles of engine oil disguised as humanitarian aid was thwarted; the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories continues his enforcement policy and has ordered the suspension of UNDP aid shipments to the Gaza Strip

Attempt to smuggle hundreds of bottles of oil disguised as aid foiled

Report

Report: Netanyahu ordered maximum damage to Iran's arms industry in 48 hours

Netanyahu responded to the reports of talks between the US and Iran by ordering the destruction of as much of Iran's arms industry as possible within 48 hours, the New York Times reports.

Report: Netanyahu ordered maximum damage to Iran's arms industry in 48 hours

Exposed:

Exposed: Samaria Hamas cell prepared underground prison for hostage

Security forces uncovered a Hamas-linked cell that carried out deadly attacks, plotted an abduction, and dug a tunnel intended to imprison an Israeli hostage.

Exposed: Samaria Hamas cell prepared underground prison for hostage

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: IDF special forces capture terrorist commander on Mount Dov

In a nighttime operation in Lebanon, IDF troops apprehended a cell commander of the terrorist organization 'Lebanese Resistance Brigades'

Bodycam footage: IDF special forces capture terrorist commander on Mount Dov

First time since war began:

First time since war began: Hezbollah launched cluster missile at Israel

Police confirm that a missile launched at a residential neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona was carrying a cluster munition.

First time since war began: Hezbollah launched cluster missile at Israel

Sa'ar reveals:

Sa'ar reveals: Over 3,500 rockets launched from Lebanon

Foreign Minister says over 3,500 rockets fired at civilians, accuses Iran of backing attacks and urges UN to act against Hezbollah

Sa'ar reveals: Over 3,500 rockets launched from Lebanon

Negotiations deadlock

Negotiations deadlock: Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

Despite President Trump's optimism, Tehran signals that it will reject the American peace plan, "demands that we cannot agree to."

Negotiations deadlock: Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

Clashes in Lebanon:

Clashes in Lebanon: Hezbollah terrorist squad eliminated, IDF soldier lightly wounded

Terrorists launched an anti-tank missile toward the forces. In a swift response, the troops engaged and eliminated the terrorists in a ground encounter.

Clashes in Lebanon: Hezbollah terrorist squad eliminated, IDF soldier lightly wounded

Home Front Command releases dramatic footage of missile strike

Home Front Command releases footage from Tel Aviv security camera, revealing power of blast waves and the destruction a single missile strike can cause. 'Don't gamble with your lives.'

Home Front Command releases dramatic footage of missile strike

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sounds sirens at Security Council meeting, asks members to make split-second decision. 'You have 15 seconds to decide who to rescue first.'

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Stabbing of officer four years ago ruled a terror attack

The judges rejected the defendant's claims of mental distress and a purely personal background, and held that he acted with intent to kill a police officer for nationalist motives and to create fear among the public.

Stabbing of officer four years ago ruled a terror attack

Amid ongoing security tensions:

Amid ongoing security tensions, 40 North Americans become Israeli citizens in one day

Newcomers, undeterred by war, arrive just in time to celebrate the Passover holiday as new Israeli citizens.

Amid ongoing security tensions, 40 North Americans become Israeli citizens in one day

New 'Meron Law' aims to save lives of Meron pilgrims

The law aims to regulate the mass Lag BaOmer celebrations in Meron, while imposing restrictions and safety guidelines to protect the tens of thousands of worshippers who visit the site each year.

New 'Meron Law' aims to save lives of Meron pilgrims

Miracle in Kiryat Shmona

Window of child's bedroom in Kiryat Shmona shatters, landing glass on the bed of five-year-old whose parents' quick thinking saved his life.

Miracle in Kiryat Shmona

Iran's demands in negotiations with USA

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has dictated a hardline stance in the talks, with demands including the closure of US bases in the Middle East and immunity from Israeli strikes.

Iran's demands in negotiations with USA

14-year-old indicted for espionage

Prosecutor's Office files indictment against 14-year-old boy who filmed sensitive sites, carried out security-related tasks on behalf of Iranian agent.

14-year-old indicted for espionage

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terror cell

Command center in Dahieh, gas stations funding Hezbollah, destroyed; Hezbollah terrorists firing at IDF troops eliminated.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terror cell

Two arrested following Golders Green arson

Two suspects in their 40s arrested following Golders Green arson attack on Hatzola ambulances, Jewish security organization reports.

Two arrested following Golders Green arson

Forecast predicts rainfall in most areas of Israel

Stormy weather expected to continue through weekend, with thunderstorms, flooding, and snowfall on Mount Hermon.

Forecast predicts rainfall in most areas of Israel

Amb. Huckabee:

Amb. Huckabee: No one is stranded in Israel

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee pushed back Wednesday against criticism that the American mission in Israel is neglecting citizens amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Amb. Huckabee: No one is stranded in Israel

Government proposes: Daycare compensation plan

Proposed plan would offer three options for daycares to receive compensation for days off due to war, return payments to parents.

Government proposes: Daycare compensation plan

Murder suspect arrested in military base

The Israel Police have solved the murder that took place last month. The suspect, 21, was located in a military base after a complex investigation.

Murder suspect arrested in military base

IDF strikes cruise missile production sites deep in Tehran

IAF strikes two Iranian cruise missile production sites in Tehran used to develop long-range naval missiles.

IDF strikes cruise missile production sites deep in Tehran

IAF hits terrorists fleeing targeted facility in Lebanon

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon destroy Hezbollah weapons sites and command centers, IAF strikes eliminate terrorists fleeing southern Lebanon weapons facility.

IAF hits terrorists fleeing targeted facility in Lebanon

Report:

Report: Iran prefers Vance over Kushner and Witkoff in US talks

Iranian representatives reportedly inform the Trump administration they do not want to negotiate with special envoy Steve Witkoff or Jared Kushner, preferring Vice President JD Vance instead.

Report: Iran prefers Vance over Kushner and Witkoff in US talks

Newsom walks back 'apartheid' label for Israel, slams Netanyahu

California Governor Gavin Newsom expresses regret for using the word “apartheid" to describe Israel, while reiterating his strong opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.

Newsom walks back 'apartheid' label for Israel, slams Netanyahu

Embarrassing remarks by Netanyahu's acting chief of staff revealed

Recordings of Netanyahu aide Ziv Agmon spark outrage over racist remarks and attacks on Likud figures, prompting calls for his dismissal.

Embarrassing remarks by Netanyahu's acting chief of staff revealed

Drone footage: Scene of missile impact in Bnei Brak

A barrage toward central Israel caused significant damage in Bnei Brak and left several people injured. The drone unit of United Hatzalah documented the scene from above.

Drone footage: Scene of missile impact in Bnei Brak

Months before her wedding

Nuriel Dubin murdered in Hezbollah rocket barrage, months before her wedding

Nuriel Dubin, 27, murdered as Hezbollah launches a barrage of 38 rockets towards northern Israel. Two others injured.

Nuriel Dubin murdered in Hezbollah rocket barrage, months before her wedding

Sara Netanyahu:

Sara Netanyahu: My children endured shaming and violence because their father was PM

At event led by US First Lady Melania Trump, Sara Netanyahu highlights attacks on her sons and urges protection of children online.

Sara Netanyahu: My children endured shaming and violence because their father was PM

Israel approves site for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem

Government approves plan to allocate land at the Allenby Complex in Jerusalem for the construction of the permanent US Embassy in Jerusalem.

Israel approves site for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem

Trump:

'Iran gave us a big gift, we're dealing with the right people'

President Donald Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' tied to the Strait of Hormuz, signaling progress despite deep mistrust.

'Iran gave us a big gift, we're dealing with the right people'

Baby, 6 others wounded in missile strike in Bnei Brak

During the widespread barrage from Iran, a missile or interception fragment hit a building in Bnei Brak. A child was moderately injured and was evacuated for medical treatment.

Baby, 6 others wounded in missile strike in Bnei Brak

After attempts to rebuild:

After attempts to rebuild: IDF strikes major Iranian explosives pant

IAF strikes a major plant where the Iranian regime developed and produced explosive materials for a variety of weapons.

After attempts to rebuild: IDF strikes major Iranian explosives pant

Reporting under fire:

Reporting under fire: Northern correspondent takes cover on the road on-air

Northern Israel correspondent Uriya Keshet was reporting from an impact site when sirens began to sound once again.

Reporting under fire: Northern correspondent takes cover on the road on-air