Security source admits:
Security source admits: Half of the aid is being looted
150 trucks with humanitarian equipment enter Gaza every day after inspection. A security source has confirmed that both Hamas and civilians regularly loot the trucks.
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Child Injured by glass shards to be compensated ILS 106,000
A 13-year-old yeshiva student from central Israel was awarded compensation of NIS 106,000 this week following an injury caused by glass shards from a broken air monitoring station.
Oregon man gets 5 years for bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York
Oregon man sentenced to five years in prison for making bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York, part of a hoax campaign amplified through social media.
During Tour de France
Anti-Israel protest targets Israel cycling team during Tour de France
Anti-Israel protesters rally in Dieulefit, a French town honored for WWII heroism, as the Tour de France passes through, targeting Israel's cycling team.
Hamas announces:
Hamas announces: We have delivered our response to the mediators
Hamas officially submits its response to the ceasefire proposal. An Israeli official says the latest reply shows improvement. Israel is reviewing it, and key diplomatic talks are set to take place Thursday in Sardinia between US, Israeli, and Qatari officials.
Edelstein:
Edelstein: They tried to oust me during Disengagement, but I stayed true to my values
During a Knesset plenum debate, MK Yuli Edelstein reveals past efforts to remove him from office: "They tried to oust me during the disengagement, but I always remained true to my values."
Firebomb attack foiled
Firebomb attack foiled: IDF eliminates two terrorists near Bethlehem
IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists who were hurling firebombs at a main road near Al-Khader, close to Bethlehem. No IDF injuries reported.
Ambassador Huckabee:
Ambassador Huckabee: Hamas is the cause of the prolonged war
US Ambassador to Israel expresses support for Israel's stance and says Hamas is solely responsible for the continuation of the fighting.
Iran threatens to quit NPT over snapback sanctions
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi threatens that Iran will leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of meeting with EU countries which have warned of the reimposition of snapback sanctions.
After a 5-month manhunt:
After a 5-month manhunt: Forces arrest terrorist behind central Israel bus bombings
Terrorist behind February bus bombings in Bat Yam and Holon captured in Shechem after months-long manhunt; ready-to-use explosives found at scene.
Survey reveals
Survey reveals: Public opposes deal when price is revealed
A public opinion poll conducted by the Smith Institute shows that the majority of the public rejects the terms of a potential hostage deal with Hamas when the associated costs are clearly presented.
Rabbi Eliyahu to Iran: Israel's victories are divine, not demonic
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu challenges Iranian leaders with scriptural and historical arguments, urging them to recognize Israel’s divine legitimacy.
Herzog
Herzog: Hamas is hijacking aid, refusing hostage release and ceasefire
After visiting Gaza, Israeli President says: 'What is absolutely clear is that the true obstacle to humanitarian relief is Hamas.'
IDF Chief: Ground forces key to Victory in multi-front war
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visits Ground Forces, unveils plans to expand ground capabilities, integrate advanced robotics, and prioritize lessons from urban warfare.
Drama in the IAF:
Drama in the IAF: Aircraft sabotaged, three arrested
IDF probes suspected sabotage of UAVs by three IAF servicemembers; officials say incident could have caused crashes but no harm to operational readiness.
One year later:
One year later: Hostages' families return to Capitol Hill, call for swift action
Marking one year since Netanyahu's address to Congress, relatives of captives held in Gaza urge the US and Israel to finalize an agreement before more lives are lost.
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to UN: Let us deliver your aid
GHF offers to deliver UN and other international organization aid for free after footage reveals 950 trucks loaded with food aid sitting idle already inside Gaza.
President Herzog visits Gaza
Israeli President meets troops on the ground in Gaza, says, 'We are acting here according to international law. We are providing humanitarian aid according to international law. The ones trying to sabotage this aid are Hamas.'
Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
In their meeting, the two discussed the importance of tightening bilateral relations between our nations, the war in Ukraine, and the situation in the Middle East, with an emphasis on Iran.
Defense Minister threatens to open 'gates of hell' against Hamas
Minister Katz threatens Hamas in response to the terrorist organization's continued intransigence. 'If the hostages are not released soon, the gates of hell will open."
Fake IDs and flights to Turkey
How Hamas leaders’ families fled to safety
As Israeli strikes continue, reports reveal Hamas leaders’ relatives fled Gaza early in the war, sparking outrage among residents left behind.
Boaz Bismuth elected Foreign Affairs Committee chair
29 MKs voted for Bismuth, while four voted for the current chairman, MK Yuli Edelstein.
Knesset approves resolution:
Knesset approves resolution affirming Israel's right to sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
The resolution stating that these territories are an inseparable part of the Jewish people’s historic, cultural, and spiritual homeland, passed with a majority of 71 Members of Knesset.
Dozens of Congressmen express support for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
30 Senators and Congressmen participated in a conference in support of Samaria with the participation of Council Chairman Yossi Dagan - the largest conference in Washington for Judea and Samaria ever
Concerning
UK-Turkey sign fighter jet deal amid anti-Israel rhetoric
Typhoon fighter jet deal expected to boost UK economy and NATO capabilities as Erdogan’s anti-Israel rhetoric intensifies.
Mediators reject Hamas' response to ceasefire offer
Mediators demand that the terrorist organization show immediate and significant flexibility to advance the deal.
Mahmoud Khalil repeatedly refuses to condemn Hamas on CNN
Columbia anti-Israel activist engages in argument with CNN host Pamela Brown over whether it is appropriate to ask him to condemn the October 7 massacre and the terrorists who carried it out.
Footage from Shechem:
Footage from Shechem: Suspect caught on camera throwing rocks at officers arrested
Border Police officers arrested a suspect who was filmed throwing rocks at security forces in Shechem (Nablus).
IDF launches legal aid system for soldiers detained abroad
Amid rising legal threats overseas, IDF establishes special unit to support soldiers investigated or arrested abroad for their service, offering full legal and family assistance.
Watch:
Watch: Captured footage shows Hamas feasting amid claims of 'famine'
The IDF's Arabic spokesperson published footage from the tunnels showing Hamas terrorists eating a large meal while exploiting the suffering of civilians in Gaza.
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: Northern Gaza control key to securing Israeli communities
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir calls for continued IDF control of northern Gaza to strengthen defense lines; Hamas seeks Rafah reopening in ceasefire talks.
Crown Heights:
Crown Heights: Man steals sacred items by posing a Hassidic Jew
An African-American man dressed in Hassidic garb entered a Chabad synagogue and broke into several lockers on Tuesday, stealing $7000 worth of belongings.
Elderly leftist accused of plotting bomb attack on PM Netanyahu
70-year-old woman and leftist activist arrested by Shin Bet on suspicion of conspiring to target Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with explosive device.
James O'Brien reads antisemitic accusations on live broadcast
LBC radio host James O'Brien read a listener's comment claiming: 'Jews teach that the life of one Jew is equal to thousands of Arab lives; Arabs are cockroaches.'
IDF: Gaza church hit was accidental, we evacuated injured
IDF confirms mortar unintentionally struck the Holy Family Church in Gaza due to a targeting deviation; says aid was delivered, clergy visited, and wounded were evacuated.
New York:
Haredi woman scammed out of $12K as digital fraud hits NY community
Sophisticated tech support scam highlights growing wave of digital fraud in New York, prompting community alerts and police involvement.
Internal pressure on haredi parties to vote for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
Arutz Sheva learns Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubinstein and Modi’in Illit Mayor Yaakov Guterman actively working to persuade haredi MKs to support proposal for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
IDF reopens triage facility in Syria
Israeli triage facility in Hader, Syria, closed in recent weeks, reopens to provide medical care for local Syrians.
Report:
Report: Iran suspects Israel in wave of mysterious fires and explosions
For over two weeks, a string of unexplained fires and explosions has shaken Iran, hitting everything from oil refineries and apartment blocks to roads near major airports and even a shoe factory.
Israeli source:
Israeli source: Hamas expected to respond to ceasefire proposal with conditions
Hamas likely to accept offer for ceasefire deal, while raising demands on IDF deployment, humanitarian aid, necessitating further negotiations.
