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Tikva Forum:

Forum Tikva: 'Gal Hirsch told the painful truth'

The Tikva Forum on Sunday issued a statement expressing full support for the government’s coordinator for hostages and missing persons, Gal Hirsch, following criticism of remarks he made opposing protests during the fighting.

Forum Tikva: 'Gal Hirsch told the painful truth'

Encyclopedia Britannica relabels Israel as Palestine

The Encyclopedia Britannica has removed a controversial map from its Britannica Kids section that labeled the entire territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea as "Palestine," with no mention of Israel.

Encyclopedia Britannica relabels Israel as Palestine

Man attempts to set child on fire on bus

A passenger on a public bus near Beitar Illit attempted to harm a 12-year-old boy using a flammable substance.

Man attempts to set child on fire on bus

Doctors Without Borders ordered to leave Gaza

Ministry of Diaspora Affairs says MSF must end operation in Gaza by February 8 over its failure to submit lists of local employees.

Doctors Without Borders ordered to leave Gaza

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Watch: Broad daylight jewelry store robbery in London

Two masked suspects robbed a jewelry store on Saturday morning in the heart of a busy shopping district in Richmond, west London, and fled the scene on foot.

Watch: Broad daylight jewelry store robbery in London

Over 50 cases

Over 50 cases: Teenager hospitalized after hair straightening

A 19-year-old woman was hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center after developing kidney failure following a hair-straightening treatment. The hospital is warning of a troubling rise in similar cases.

Over 50 cases: Teenager hospitalized after hair straightening

Yesha Council Chairman:

Yesha Council Chairman: 'Fight against antisemitism is a world war'

Governor of Binyamin and Chairman of the Yesha Council, Yisrael Ganz, hosted Leo Terrell, President Trump’s Special Adviser for combating antisemitism in the United States, at Psagot Winery.

Yesha Council Chairman: 'Fight against antisemitism is a world war'

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Watch: Inside the tunnel uncovered under Khan Yunis

During the IDF's operation to clear the Khan Yunis area east of the Yellow Line, forces from Brigade 188 and Yahalom destroyed an underground route hundreds of meters long.

Watch: Inside the tunnel uncovered under Khan Yunis

Brother of terrorist caught in stolen vehicle wearing IDF uniform

Officers from the Judea and Samaria District Police and IDF soldiers arrested two Arabs suspected of driving stolen vehicles. One of the suspects is the brother of the terrorist who carried out a deadly attack at the Ofra Junction in 2002.

Brother of terrorist caught in stolen vehicle wearing IDF uniform

Pro-Palestine man arrested for plotting to assassinate Joe Biden

Federal authorities have arrested a 23-year-old Alabama man accused of attempting to assassinate then-President Joe Biden in June 2024.

Pro-Palestine man arrested for plotting to assassinate Joe Biden

Gal Hirsch

Gal Hirsch: 'I received death threats from hostage's mother'

Israel’s Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons, revealed that he received threats from Einav Zangauker following the return of her son, Matan, from captivity. “It didn’t happen just once."

Gal Hirsch: 'I received death threats from hostage's mother'

First time since war

Rafah Crossing reopens today for first time since war

Beginning this morning (Sunday), limited movement of Gaza residents will be permitted through the border with Egypt, under international supervision and remote Israeli screening.

Rafah Crossing reopens today for first time since war

Due to unpaid dues

UN chief warns of 'imminent financial collapse' amid unpaid dues

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of "imminent financial collapse" as unpaid dues reach $1.57 billion, says the organization could run out of cash by July.

UN chief warns of 'imminent financial collapse' amid unpaid dues

Iran nuclear chief claims weapons have 'no place'

Iran’s nuclear chief says nuclear weapons have “no place" in Iran’s doctrine, rejects US pressure ahead of IAEA meeting.

Iran nuclear chief claims weapons have 'no place'

'You nobody'

'You nobody' | Watch: Right-wing activist blocks Ehud Barak's car

Right-wing activist Mordechai David blocks the car of former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who appears unfazed by the incident.

'You nobody' | Watch: Right-wing activist blocks Ehud Barak's car

Trump:

Trump: Iran is 'seriously talking', I hope they give up their nuclear weapons

Trump says Iran is "seriously talking" with the US and expresses hope Iran will accept a deal giving up nuclear weapons.

Trump: Iran is 'seriously talking', I hope they give up their nuclear weapons

Iranian President:

Iranian President: War would benefit neither Iran nor US

Iranian President Pezeshkian tells Egypt's Al-Sisi that Tehran doesn't seek war with the US. Iran's top security official says progress has been made in negotiations despite US warships off Iran's shores.

Iranian President: War would benefit neither Iran nor US

Two men killed in accident near Hadera

Two men, aged 25 and 30, killed in a collision between two vehicles on Highway 2 near the Olga interchange. A woman around 25 seriously injured.

Two men killed in accident near Hadera

Gal Hirsch reveals:

Gal Hirsch reveals: Hostage rescue missions were halted to avoid endangering captives

The Hostages and Missing Persons Coordinator, in an interview with i24NEWS, denies claims that hostage deals were delayed due to politics. "There were no political considerations in decision-making in our field."

Gal Hirsch reveals: Hostage rescue missions were halted to avoid endangering captives

Historic: Belz Great Synagogue to expand

Belz hasidic community receives final approval to significantly expand Great Synagogue.

Historic: Belz Great Synagogue to expand

Gaza 'doctor' who attacked Israel revealed as Hamas terrorist

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital and New York Times op-ed writer, is seen in Hamas military uniform, attending gathering of Hamas officials, NGO Monitor reports.

Gaza 'doctor' who attacked Israel revealed as Hamas terrorist

Watch: Parents of last hostage sing with captivity survivors

Talik and Itzik Gvili, parents of fallen Yasam fighter Ran Gvili whose body was held hostage in Gaza, sing 'Acheinu Kol Beit Yisrael' with Hamas captivity survivors Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon, and supporters, with injured Mordechay Shenvald on the violin. Watch.

Watch: Parents of last hostage sing with captivity survivors

Will left-wing parties split?

Joint list agreement between Democrats and Meretz at risk, as parties weigh running alone.

Will left-wing parties split?

Ariel and David Cunio:

Ariel and David Cunio: We came back to life, now is the time for repair

At Kibbutz Nir Oz community's final rally, David and Ariel Cunio, released from Hamas captivity in October, say their presence is 'living proof that even in the face of the most terrible darkness, the human spirit can prevail.'

Ariel and David Cunio: We came back to life, now is the time for repair

Image of former PM’s son allegedly used in Iran protest coverage

Iranian regime channels reported that opposition elements used a photo of David Bennett, the son of the former prime minister, claiming he was killed in the wave of protests in the country.

Image of former PM’s son allegedly used in Iran protest coverage

Unseasonably hot weather to descend on Israel

Temperatures to reach highest for season in 39 years, forecasters predict.

Unseasonably hot weather to descend on Israel

Saudi Arabia warns:

Saudi Arabia warns: If Trump backtracks, it will strengthen the Iranian regime

If US President Donald Trump doesn't follow through on promises to strike Iran, IRGC will be 'emboldened,' Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman warns.

Saudi Arabia warns: If Trump backtracks, it will strengthen the Iranian regime

Maryland man arrested for attempting to join ISIS, attack Jews

The suspect told an undercover officer that he planned to carry out terror attacks against Jews or people in the USA who support Israel.

Maryland man arrested for attempting to join ISIS, attack Jews

Terrorist violating Lebanon ceasefire eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorist attempting to re-establish Hezbollah terror infrastructure.

Terrorist violating Lebanon ceasefire eliminated

Moody's upgrades Israel's credit outlook

The rating agency has changed Israel from negative to stable, although without upgrading the relatively poor credit score of Baa1.

Moody's upgrades Israel's credit outlook

Spain arrests Chinese hair salon owner for financing Hamas

Spanish police arrest a Chinese hair salon owner near Barcelona for allegedly financing Hamas through 600,000 euros in cryptocurrency transfers.

Spain arrests Chinese hair salon owner for financing Hamas

Satellite images show:

Satellite images show Iran building roofs over bombed nuclear sites

Associated Press report: Satellite images show Iran built roofs over bombed nuclear sites at Natanz and Isfahan to obscure salvage efforts.

Satellite images show Iran building roofs over bombed nuclear sites

Over brutal crackdown

US sanctions Iranian Interior Minister over brutal crackdown on protesters

The US imposes sanctions on Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and five other officials over brutal crackdown that killed thousands of protesters.

US sanctions Iranian Interior Minister over brutal crackdown on protesters

'No one left behind'

'No one left behind': Final Kabbalat Shabbat held at Hostages Square

Hundreds gather at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square for a final Kabbalat Shabbat service marking the end of over two years of vigils, following the return of the last Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili.

'No one left behind': Final Kabbalat Shabbat held at Hostages Square

Exited Rafah tunnel

IDF captures key Hamas commander after terrorists exit Rafah tunnel

The IDF and Shin Bet arrest Hamas commander who was among eight terrorists who exited a tunnel in Rafah. Three terrorists were eliminated, and searches continue for the remaining terrorists.

IDF captures key Hamas commander after terrorists exit Rafah tunnel

Over ceasefire breach

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon over ceasefire breach

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and engineering vehicles in southern Lebanon used to rebuild terror sites, violating ceasefire terms.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon over ceasefire breach

Minister Elkin's tip to the haredi parties

Minister Ze'ev Elkin casts doubt on possibility that Draft Law will pass, urges them to support budget bill regardless: Here's why.

Minister Elkin's tip to the haredi parties

Persona non grata

Israel and South Africa expel eachother's diplomats

Pretoria orders Israel’s chargé d’affaires to leave within 72 hours as Jerusalem responds by expelling South Africa’s senior diplomatic representative.

Israel and South Africa expel eachother's diplomats

Did the pressure work?

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is open to nuclear talks with the US but demands an end to military threats as mediators work on a framework.

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

Ali Khamenei went underground - and got a new nickname

Protesters latch onto Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's fear of US strike, call him 'Rat-Ali.'

Ali Khamenei went underground - and got a new nickname