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Watch: Chief Rabbi prays with hostage families
Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef visits the Hostage Families Forum Headquarters and met with the families of the hostages who continue to be held in Gaza.
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Captivity survivors and hostage family members meet with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Omer Shem Tov; Noa Argamani, partner of hostage Avinatan Or; Iair Horn, brother of hostage Eitan Horn; and Tzur Goldin, brother of Lt. Hadar Goldin, met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and shared their harrowing experiences.
IDF eliminates 2 terrorists who murdered 7 soldiers in Khan Yunis
IAF aircraft directed by the ISA and the 188th Brigade, struck and eliminated the Hamas terrorists Musab Yaser Abdallah Jilban and Abd al-Latif Musa Hajjaj Barbah in the area of Khan Yunis.
Activists forge letter against Rabbi accused of sexual offenses
Senior Rabbis from the court established by Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu issued a ruling against another Rabbi. Activists spread a letter against it - with forged signatures of the Rabbis.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'There will be no more Hamas, it's over'
PM visits Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company, says defeating Hamas and returning all of the hostages are not contradictory.
Anti-Israel vandal sprays NYPD officers with pepper spray
A woman who was previously filmed tearing down the posters of Israeli children who were held hostage allegedly assaulted 2 NYPD officers in Times Square.
Sgt. Yaniv Michalovitch of Rehovot fell in combat in Gaza
In the incident in which Sergeant Yaniv Michalovitch fell, a tank commander and a soldier in the Armored Corps 82nd Battalion, 7th Brigade, were severely injured.
Trump
Trump: I won't let communist lunatic Zohran Mandani destroy New York
US President vows to 'save' New York City from the Democratic Socialist and anti-Israel candidate who won the Democratic primary for mayor.
Historic Precedent:
Historic Precedent: Judea and Samaria plans housing beyond security fence
The Supreme Planning Council will discuss today the promotion of 267 housing units, including 150 in a precedent-setting plan in Ganei Modi'in beyond the security fence.
Hamas: We're studying mediators' latest ceasefire proposal
The Hamas terrorist organization responds to the new proposal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Ariel:
Ariel Rabbinical Court becomes first permanent court in Judea and Samaria
In landmark move, Rabbinical Court in Ariel is granted official permanent status, expanding its operations to five days a week.
Sanzer Rebbe's aide passes away
Rabbi Yitzhak Eizik Meir Zalmanowitz, longtime aide to the Sanz Rebbe and spiritual guide to generations of students, passes away following decades of dedicated service to the hasidic community.
First time since 10.7
No closed military zones in Western Negev for first time since 10.7
Several roads near Gaza remain restricted, but civilian access to communities in the western Negev has been restored under new IDF orders.
Inside Yamim Baim: The historic Jewish music festival
Inside the historic Jewish music festival featuring Ishay Ribo, Avraham Fried, Zusha, and Shmuel.
Committee sets date for AG's hearing
Committee tasked with reviewing possible dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to hold its first session later this month.
Netanyahu seeks to delay testimony again ahead of US trip
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requests to cancel next week's court testimony ahead of his planned trip to the US to meet President Trump and other officials.
After obscene gesture:
Peace Now representative faces calls to revoke Knesset entry over obscene gesture
Peace Now's Ron Yamin sparks outrage after posting a photo making an obscene gesture toward a sign in the Knesset, activists demand her entry permit be revoked.
Prominent haredi figure arrested over sexual offense allegations
Senior member of a well-known organization arrested amid allegations of severe sexual offenses against minors.
Iran vows to seek compensation from US, Israel over attacks
Tehran accuses Washington and Jerusalem of violating its sovereignty and killing civilians during 12 days of war.
Foiled:
Foiled: Double attempt to smuggle weapons from Egypt thwarted by IDF
IDF troops confiscate 24 weapons brought into Israel via drone and vehicle near the Egyptian border.
Lapid offers to counter:
Will Smotrich and Ben-Gvir shoot down hostage deal? Lapid offers to counter
Ben-Gvir pushes for united front against hostage deal as Lapid pledges support to ensure it passes.
Herzliya Pituah:
Police investigate grenade attack on home of businesswoman in Herzliya Pituah
A grenade was thrown into the yard of a private the Herzliya Pituah home of businesswoman Nicole Raidman, prompting a police investigation.
Special operation in southern Syria:
Special operation in southern Syria: IDF arrests Iranian-backed terror cell
In overnight operation, IDF forces arrest Iranian-backed terror cell in southern Syria's Umm al-Luqs and Ein al-Bassali.
Armenia courts pro-Israel groups while attacking Israel over Iran strikes
Armenian lawmakers meet AIPAC as Yerevan condemns Israel and echoes Iranian talking points; activists warn that on the ground, pro-Iranian and anti-Israel messaging persists.
Report:
Report: PM to ask for guarantee on US green light for future Iran strikes
Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to ask President Trump for a formal US guarantee of approval for Israeli strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic resumes its nuclear or missile programs.
EU demands Iran return to nuclear talks
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urges Iran to immediately restart nuclear negotiations with the IAEA, warning against NPT withdrawal.
Herzog to captivity survivor:
Herzog to captivity survivor kicked out of café: I was deeply upset
President Herzog speaks with Daniella Gilboa after she was denied restroom access at a Tel Aviv café: "I hope people will show more sensitivity - especially in such difficult times."
US intelligence: Iran prepped mines for Strait of Hormuz
US intelligence detected Iran loading naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month following Israeli strikes, according to Reuters. This heightened Washington's concerns about a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Captivity survivor:
Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert: promised never to lose hope
'On behalf of the remaining 50 hostages, I shout their pain and their pleas to return home,' says hostage survivor Omer Wenkert at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv.
Min. Golan to Piers Morgan:
Minister Golan to Piers Morgan: Children in Gaza are being raised on Mein Kampf
In interview with Piers Morgan, Minister May Golan points out that Hamas indoctrinates children and uses civilians as human shields and denies claims that Israel is imposing an aid blockade on Gaza.
Gadi Eisenkot:
Gadi Eisenkot: End the war from a position of strength and bring back the hostages
MK Gadi Eisenkot, who announced his departure from the National Unity Party and his split from Benny Gantz, holds a press conference to explain his decision.
Polls:
Polls: Bennett or Lapid, who should Gadi Eisenkot join?
Following Gadi Eisenkot’s resignation, the National Unity Party is weakening. Polls suggest that a partnership between Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett could create a major political shake-up.
Amb. Huckabee
Amb. Huckabee: 'Maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen'
US Ambassador to Israel reacts to Houthi missile attack on Israel. 'We thought we were done with missiles coming to Israel, but Houthis just lit one up over us in Israel.'
GHF head
GHF head: Claims Gazans were led into pit to get surgar completely false
'This Hamas propagandist is back with an even more fanciful lie. GHF is not distributing sugar. While Hamas continues to spread misinformation, we'll continue to distribute free food,' says Executive Chairman of GHF Johnnie Moore.
Hostages' families
Hostages' families: 'PM's DC visit must be turning point, not symbolic'
The Hostage Families Forum called on the Israeli government to use Netanyahu's visit to Washington DC next week to secure a permanent ceasefire that will bring all of the remaining hostages home.
Judges to Attorney General: 'Compromise with government'
Judges grant parties' request and allocate government and Attorney General one week to try to reach agreements, to avoid issuing a ruling.
Yemen missile intercepted
Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel as missile launched from Yemen intercepted
Red Alert sirens sounded in Jerusalem and much of central Israel this evening (Tuesday) after a missile was launched from Yemen at the Jewish State.
Report:
Report: Removing Hamas from power a condition for Saudi normalization
Saudi Arabia is insisting that Israel finish the job in Gaza by removing Hamas from power completely in the coastal enclave as a precondition for a normalization agreement with the Jewish State, a Saudi source told i24NEWS.
Chief of Staff in Syria
Chief of Staff in Syria: We must maintain alertness and keep our eyes open at all times
Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour and situation assessment in Syria with the Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, and spoke with reserve soldiers.
New Qatari proposal
New Qatari proposal: 8 living hostages returned on 1st day of ceasefire
A new proposal submitted to Israel calls for a 60-day ceasefire, on the first day of which eight live hostages will be released and two more on the 50th day.
