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IDF warns: Hamas retaking control of Gaza

Reuters publishes IDF assessment warning that Hamas is utilizing ceasefire to retake control of Gaza.

IDF warns: Hamas retaking control of Gaza

Disagreements within left-wing bloc do not harm voter base, poll shows

New poll indicates either bloc able to form coalition independently.

Disagreements within left-wing bloc do not harm voter base, poll shows

Anti-Israel graffiti found in campus snow on Yale campus

Yale University removes anti-Israel graffiti from campus snow, including phrases like "Free Palestine" and "IDF Die." Jewish leaders condemn the messages.

Anti-Israel graffiti found in campus snow on Yale campus

Uganda to honor Yoni Netanyahu with statue at Entebbe Airport

Uganda plans to build a statue at Entebbe Airport in honor of Lt.-Col. Yoni Netanyahu, who was killed during the 1976 hostage rescue.

Uganda to honor Yoni Netanyahu with statue at Entebbe Airport

After Obama comments

Trump orders release of UFO and alien files after Obama comments

President Trump directs the Pentagon to release files on UFOs and extraterrestrials, following Obama’s comments on aliens.

Trump orders release of UFO and alien files after Obama comments

British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran for espionage

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran since January 2025, sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage. Their family condemns the sentencing, calling it unjustified.

British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran for espionage

Vehicle overturns near Tayibe, two men killed

Two men killed in accident on Highway 6. Two others, seriously injured, evacuated to Meir Hospital.

Vehicle overturns near Tayibe, two men killed

Two polls, two pictures: This is the political map

A poll by Channel 14 gives a majority to the right-wing bloc, while a poll by Channel 12 News shows a clear advantage for the opposition with significant gaps between the parties.

Two polls, two pictures: This is the political map

Iran tells UN:

Iran tells UN: We will respond decisively to any US aggression

Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani sends a letter to the Security Council condemning President Trump’s recent military threats and warning of a decisive response to any US aggression.

Iran tells UN: We will respond decisively to any US aggression

Report:

Report: Senior Hamas official pressured Mansour Abbas during coalition talks

While Mansour Abbas previously hinted at external pressure to join a Netanyahu-led government, analyst Amit Segal reveals that the person on the other end of the line was a senior Hamas official.

Report: Senior Hamas official pressured Mansour Abbas during coalition talks

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Conference of Presidents CEO's model for cooperation - Azerbaijan

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, shared his recent visit to Azerbaijan with Arutz Sheva and urged other Muslim nations to follow its example.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Conference of Presidents CEO's model for cooperation - Azerbaijan

Smiles and selfies

Smiles and selfies: Footage shows Tucker's 'negative' airport experience

Social media video shows Carlson smiling and embracing security staff, as officials deny his claims of detention and passport confiscation.

Smiles and selfies: Footage shows Tucker's 'negative' airport experience

Report

Report: UK barring US from using bases in strike against Iran

The British government has barred the United States from using the base on the island of Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of a strike against Iran, according to a report in The Times.

Report: UK barring US from using bases in strike against Iran

History in Hebron

History in Hebron: "Neighborhood of Heroism" established

Hundreds of Jews entered five buildings in the Jalis neighborhood of Hebron today. The new neighborhood will be named after seven soldiers who fell in battle.

History in Hebron: "Neighborhood of Heroism" established

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Watch: IDF arrests two terrorists in Shechem

IDF forces carried out counterterrorism operations in Shechem during which a terrorist previously identified with “Lion’s Den" and an additional terrorist were arrested.

Watch: IDF arrests two terrorists in Shechem

Helmet-cam footage:

Helmet-cam footage: Assault rifles seized, suspect arrested near downtown Jerusalem

Helmet cameras captured Border Police raiding a home in Jerusalem’s Abu Tor, seizing three M-16 rifles and arresting a weapons suspect.

Helmet-cam footage: Assault rifles seized, suspect arrested near downtown Jerusalem

Sa'ar to Board of Peace

Sa'ar to Board of Peace: 'Trump's historic actions prove his leadership time and again'

Foreign Minister, representing Israel at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, says all previous plans for Gaza because they did not address the root problems of terror, hate, and indoctrination.

Sa'ar to Board of Peace: 'Trump's historic actions prove his leadership time and again'

Delegation of UN ambassadors visits Auschwitz

Amb. Danon leads UN delegation visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau as part of an official trip to Poland to commemorate the Holocaust and the global fight against antisemitism.

Delegation of UN ambassadors visits Auschwitz

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Watch: Arab mob attacks Jewish herders, terrorist neutralized

A mob of dozens of Arab rioters attacked Jewish cattle herders and IDF soldiers, soldier fires at rioter.

Watch: Arab mob attacks Jewish herders, terrorist neutralized

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Watch: What really happened when Tucker got 'detained' in Israel

Comedian Ami Kozak provides a realistic portrayal of the routine security inspection at Ben Gurion Airport, which American political commentator Tucker Carlson claimed to be 'detention.'

Watch: What really happened when Tucker got 'detained' in Israel

Netanyahu: The Middle East is at a crossroads

At an IDF officers’ graduation, Netanyahu warned Hamas to disarm and said Iran would face an unprecedented response if it attacks Israel.

Netanyahu: The Middle East is at a crossroads

Trump at Board of Peace

Trump at Board of Peace: There might be a deal with Iran, you'll find out in 10 days

Representatives of nearly 50 nations attend first meeting of President Trump's new Board of Peace. The President promoted Jared Kushner to Special Envoy.

Trump at Board of Peace: There might be a deal with Iran, you'll find out in 10 days

How Hamas is using Trump's plan to cement its power in Gaza

Palestinian Arab sources say terror group names governors, maintains tax collection as Israeli assessment warns influence will persist.

How Hamas is using Trump's plan to cement its power in Gaza

Due to security tensions

Due to security tensions: Lufthansa extends night flights to Tel Aviv

The company announced that the night flights to Tel Aviv will continue with a stopover in Athens at least until March 6, and flight times will be extended due to the stopover.

Due to security tensions: Lufthansa extends night flights to Tel Aviv

Malcolm Hoenlein:

Malcolm Hoenlein: Remove Iran, shift the Middle East balance

Malcolm Hoenlein tells Arutz Sheva Iran remains the central threat to Israel, warns negotiations must ensure full compliance, and says the region stands at a critical moment.

Malcolm Hoenlein: Remove Iran, shift the Middle East balance

World leaders gather in DC for first meeting of Trump Board of Peace

Foreign Minister Sa'ar is representing Israel at the first meeting of the 28-member state Board of Peace.

World leaders gather in DC for first meeting of Trump Board of Peace

How the IDF gathered critical information on hostages in Gaza tunnels

Mako report reveals how the security establishment managed to gather information on hostages held captive in Gaza's tunnels.

How the IDF gathered critical information on hostages in Gaza tunnels

As conflict with Iran looms

As conflict with Iran looms, Jerusalem municipality prepares for emergency situation

In the coming days, a comprehensive emergency information booklet will be distributed to residents' mailboxes and various digital platforms.

As conflict with Iran looms, Jerusalem municipality prepares for emergency situation

Bennett attacked after calling for unity government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.

Bennett attacked after calling for unity government

Former Justice Minister: This is why the opposition is failing

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon explains why Knesset's opposition is not managing to recover, pointing accusatory finger at its leader, MK Yair Lapid.

Former Justice Minister: This is why the opposition is failing

Drama in Britain:

Drama in Britain: King Charles's brother arrested

Former Prince Andrew, King Charles's brother, has been arrested on suspicion of improper conduct in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Drama in Britain: King Charles's brother arrested

Final version of Draft Law to be presented soon

Knesset committee to receive final version of Draft Law, haredi party expresses concerns that harsher sanctions could interfere with yeshiva students' right to study Torah.

Final version of Draft Law to be presented soon

Public exhibit in Turkey features motifs of blood libel

The Movement to Combat Antisemitism says the exhibit reproduces motifs of historical accusations attributed to Jews over the centuries.

Public exhibit in Turkey features motifs of blood libel

Historic building returned to Crimea's Jews

Talmud Torah building in Simferopol, Crimea, returned to local Jewish community after Russian President Vladimir Putin's intervention.

Historic building returned to Crimea's Jews

Senior Netanyahu advisor's appointment as ambassador delayed

The chief of staff in the Prime Minister’s Office decided to postpone the appointment of Tzachi Braverman as ambassador, following allegations that he helped cover up a leak of classified information.

Senior Netanyahu advisor's appointment as ambassador delayed

Ben-Gvir to AG: We will not agree to be blackmailed

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attacked the Attorney General over her position on surveillance tools in the police, saying she was only interested in using them for political reasons.

Ben-Gvir to AG: We will not agree to be blackmailed

Rare find uncovered in Susya

Rare find uncovered in Susya excavation demonstrates integrity of ancient community's residents.

Rare find uncovered in Susya

Mother Of Fallen Soldier:

Mother Of Fallen Soldier: 'I'm not angry - at the soldier or the army'

Hadas, the mother of Sgt. Ofri Yafe, a soldier in the Paratroopers reconnaissance unit who was killed in crossfire during an operation in Khan Yunis, spoke about a message she received from one of her son’s comrades apologizing for his fate.

Mother Of Fallen Soldier: 'I'm not angry - at the soldier or the army'

Holocaust survivor completes aliyah, surrounded by four generations

Charlotte Roth, 96-year-old Holocaust survivor, makes aliyah surrounded by four generations of descendants.

Holocaust survivor completes aliyah, surrounded by four generations

Terror widower announces engagement

Hananel Gez, whose wife Tze'ela was murdered on her way to the delivery room, announces engagement.

Terror widower announces engagement