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Jewish Hollywood stars respond to Glazer: We refute our Jewishness being hijacked

More than 450 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals denounce director Jonathan Glazer’s anti-Israel remarks at his victory speech at the Oscars.

Jewish Hollywood stars respond to Glazer: We refute our Jewishness being hijacked

Likud MK: Include Sa'ar in War Cabinet

MK Amit Halevi expresses support for the inclusion of Minister Gideon Sa'ar in the War Cabinet: Lapid and Liberman should also have been in the government.

Likud MK: Include Sa'ar in War Cabinet

Video showing kidnapping of IDF soldier located

IDF finds video of the kidnapping of soldier Oz Daniel. Hamas edited the video so that it would appear that Daniel was kidnapped while he was still alive.

Video showing kidnapping of IDF soldier located

IVF patients may have received embryos with genetic disease

The affected eggs were imported from Georgia and donated by women known to carry hemophilia; police investigate.

IVF patients may have received embryos with genetic disease

Trump: Any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion

Former US President lashes out at the Democratic Party, says it hates Israel and that Jews who vote for that party "hate everything about Israel and they should be ashamed of themselves".

Trump: Any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef offered Israel Prize

Sephardi Chief Rabbi's office says Rabbi Yosef would not agree to accept the Israel Prize for Torah Literature, as in his opinion this is not the time for 'ceremonies and celebrations' due to the war.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef offered Israel Prize

Here's how a terrorist was interrogated in Shifa Hospital

Terrorist hiding in Shifa Hospital is interrogated at the scene; Shin Bet transfers information gleaned in real time.

Here's how a terrorist was interrogated in Shifa Hospital

Five Months Later: 'Rescue forces still searching for massacre victims

The effort to find and properly bury all those killed during the Hamas invasion is carrying on even months after the massacre.

Five Months Later: 'Rescue forces still searching for massacre victims

US confirms Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says America 'helping to ensure' Hamas leaders hiding in tunnels face justice for October 7.

US confirms Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

Bennett eulogizes fallen soldier: 'To the last drop of blood - literally'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett recounts Captain Daniel Perez's battle to save the town of Nahal Oz on October 7th.

Bennett eulogizes fallen soldier: 'To the last drop of blood - literally'

EU imposes sanctions on 'violent' settlers

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares says EU foreign ministers agreed to impose sanctions barring entry of Jewish settlers who 'harass' Arabs, doing business with them.

EU imposes sanctions on 'violent' settlers

Chief Rabbi Lau implicitly responds to Chief Rabbi Yosef

Rabbi David Lau says 'The people of Israel, the Torah of Israel, the Land of Israel, come from the same place' at soldier's funeral after Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef threatens haredim will leave Israel over draft law.

Chief Rabbi Lau implicitly responds to Chief Rabbi Yosef

Netanyahu tells Biden aid to Gaza 'necessary'

US President and Israeli PM speak by phone, discuss Israel's goals in war and humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Netanyahu tells Biden aid to Gaza 'necessary'

Shifa Hospital: 'Focused, selective, precise'

The commander of the Shayetet 13 commandos details the operationin the Shifaa Hospital in Gaza.

Shifa Hospital: 'Focused, selective, precise'

US officials fear another shared Trump-Putin term

Numerous senior intelligence figures noted that if Donald Trump is reelected - as Putin recently was - he could easily begin putting Russian interests ahead of American ones.

US officials fear another shared Trump-Putin term

Russian media falsely claims King Charles dead

Buckingham Palace says British monarch continuing with his duties after Russian media posts fake death announcement.

Russian media falsely claims King Charles dead

20 terrorists eliminated at Shifa Hospital

IDF, Shin Bet carry out counter-terrorism operation at Gaza hospital, seize terrorist funds, and arrest dozens of terrorists.

20 terrorists eliminated at Shifa Hospital

'Cornell is not safe for Jews'

A pamphlet sent to NYC students warns that Cornell University has become dangerously full of antisemitic incidents.

'Cornell is not safe for Jews'

World Mizrachi CEO at son's funeral: Humanitarian issue would go away if hostages returned

Rabbi Doron Perez addresses US and free world at funeral of his son Captain Daniel Perez, who was murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7. 'Time for world to say humanitarian crisis is Hamas's responsibility.'

World Mizrachi CEO at son's funeral: Humanitarian issue would go away if hostages returned

Live updates: IDF operates in Shifa Hospital

Soldier seriously injured in Gaza as war enters 24th week.

Live updates: IDF operates in Shifa Hospital

Newly-identified yeast might prevent life-threatening fungal infections

The novel yeast works by out-competing rivals, Weizmann Institute study suggests.

Newly-identified yeast might prevent life-threatening fungal infections

Netanyahu: 'Victory is within reach'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with AIPAC members today and reassured them that Israel must, can, and will achieve victory, for the good of the whole world.

Netanyahu: 'Victory is within reach'

Sa'ar: Military progress in Gaza has stalled, has negative effect in north

New Hope chairman reiterates demand to join War Cabinet, says govt. must act to win war quickly as delays serve Hamas.

Sa'ar: Military progress in Gaza has stalled, has negative effect in north

Watch Funeral held for Cpt. Daniel Perez, son of World Mizrachi CEO

The IDF on Sunday announced that it determined that Daniel was killed in action on October 7th and that Hamas was holding his body. Daniel was the son of Rabbi Doron Perez, the CEO of the World Mizrachi movement.

Watch Funeral held for Cpt. Daniel Perez, son of World Mizrachi CEO

MK Distel Atbaryan to Arab MK: 'Just stop murdering one another!'

Likud MKs denounce accusations that National Security Minister Ben-Gvir is not sufficiently caring for the Arab community.

MK Distel Atbaryan to Arab MK: 'Just stop murdering one another!'

A sad birthday | Birthdays of two hostages marked in the Knesset

The families of the hostages came to the Knesset to mark the birthdays of Shlomo Mansour (86) and Doron Steinbrecher (31) who are being held captive by Hamas.

A sad birthday | Birthdays of two hostages marked in the Knesset

Shifa Hospital: Head of Hamas' Internal Security Operations Directorate eliminated

The IDF says Faiq Mabhouh was eliminated in an encounter with the troops while armed and hiding in a compound at the Shifa hospital, from which he operated and advanced terrorist activity.

Shifa Hospital: Head of Hamas' Internal Security Operations Directorate eliminated

President honors reservist who stopped attack

President Isaac Herzog visited the town of Eli to meet bereaved families and honor the reservist who killed a terrorist during the attack at Eli Junction.

President honors reservist who stopped attack

Watch: 13 infiltrators found in trunk of fake police car

In activity in the Jerusalem area Border Police stopped two vehicles carrying a total of 31 illegal infiltrators. The drivers and infiltrators were apprehended and the vehicles were impounded.

Watch: 13 infiltrators found in trunk of fake police car

Staff Sergeant Matan Vinogradov from Jerusalem fell in battle in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Matan Vinogradov, 20, from Jerusalem, served in the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.

Staff Sergeant Matan Vinogradov from Jerusalem fell in battle in northern Gaza

EU Foreign Min. claims Israel is causing 'famine' in Gaza

EU's Josep Borrell claims Israel is using famine as a 'weapon of war,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz hits back.

EU Foreign Min. claims Israel is causing 'famine' in Gaza

Yair Golan presents: 'The Democrats'

Yair Golan, who is running for the Labor Party leadership, is calling for a broad leftist political framework including Labor and Meretz parties, protest movements, and other activists.

Yair Golan presents: 'The Democrats'

Report: Sinwar now managing hostage deal negotiations

Hamas leaders abroad have no authority to make decisions, 'every comma, every period, will take 24-36 hours,' source says.

Report: Sinwar now managing hostage deal negotiations

Lipa's new song for Purim: 'Tell Hamas na na na na'

Hassidic singer Lipa Schmeltzer, in cooperation with Oorah, released a new song and music video in honor of Purim titled 'Ashrei Ha'am.' In the song the singer connects the ancient conflict with Amalek to the modern one with Hamas.

Lipa's new song for Purim: 'Tell Hamas na na na na'

Torah scrolls rescued from burning synagogue

Firefighters rescue 11 Torah scrolls from burning synagogue in Kfar Saba.

Torah scrolls rescued from burning synagogue

Thunderstorms and hail? Sunny weather takes a pre-Purim break

Israel 'hails' return of winter weather, as rain, hail, and flooding predicted through end of week.

Thunderstorms and hail? Sunny weather takes a pre-Purim break

Watch: Terrorists fire from buildings in Shifa hospital

Over the past few hours, the troops identified terrorist fire toward them from a number of hospital buildings. The forces engaged the terrorists and identified several hits.

Watch: Terrorists fire from buildings in Shifa hospital

Bar Kokhba revolt-period hiding complex revealed near Sea of Galilee

The most extensive hiding complex discovered to date in the Galilee was excavated in an archaeological excavation carried out by the IAA at the site of Huqoq. The excavation uncovered finds that reveal dramatic episodes in Jewish history.

Bar Kokhba revolt-period hiding complex revealed near Sea of Galilee

US officials: 'Evacuation of Rafah will take weeks, if not longer'

US officials explain that Israel needs to 'flood' humanitarian aid to the areas where civilains will be evacuated and construct temporary shelters.

US officials: 'Evacuation of Rafah will take weeks, if not longer'

Report: US may slow defense support for Israel

US may increase bureaucratic difficulties for weapons shipments, slowing deliveries without issuing a formal statement, report says.

Report: US may slow defense support for Israel