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Report:

Soldier warned of Hamas attack, his officers at the Gaza Division ignored

Yedioth Ahronoth columnist reveals that an intelligence soldier warned that Hamas was about to attack, but his warnings were rejected and not heeded.

Soldier warned of Hamas attack, his officers at the Gaza Division ignored

2 detained for crossing maritime border in Eilat towards Jordan

Two residents of Jerusalem crossed the maritime border into Jordan in the Gulf of Eilat on a jet ski, were returned to Israel, and were interrogated by the police.

2 detained for crossing maritime border in Eilat towards Jordan

PM Netanyahu:

'Appeasement of Palestinian terror repeats the mistakes of the 1930s'

Speaking to Sky News Australia PM Netanyahu warned that, 'any leader who supports a Palestinian state supports radicalism, also in their own countries. If the West doesn't take a stand, the crocodile will come for them too.”

'Appeasement of Palestinian terror repeats the mistakes of the 1930s'

Haredi protests intensify, as demonstrations and a fast are planned

Haredi groups plan fresh protests against the detention of draft evaders, alongside a public fast and prayer later this week, while Tzohar’s Rabbi David Stav condemns refusal to serve as a 'disgrace of Hashem’s name.'

Haredi protests intensify, as demonstrations and a fast are planned

UK sanctions networks enabling Iran's destabilising activity

The UK has announced sanctions against those whose revenue supports Iran's destabilising activities.

UK sanctions networks enabling Iran's destabilising activity

Senior Trump adviser slams Tucker Carlson as 'new Pat Buchanan'

Sebastian Gorka calls the 'Tucker right wing' a 'shallower' and 'less smart' of the isolationism of Pat Buchanan.

Senior Trump adviser slams Tucker Carlson as 'new Pat Buchanan'

IDF begins warning calls to medical officials in northern Gaza

The IDF has begun warning calls medical officials and international organizations in the northern Gaza Strip in order to prepare for the evacuation of the population to the southern Gaza Strip.

IDF begins warning calls to medical officials in northern Gaza

'Leaving Hamas in Gaza would be like leaving the SS in Germany'

Prime Minister Netanyahu explains why Hamas must go in an interview with Sky News Australia.

'Leaving Hamas in Gaza would be like leaving the SS in Germany'

FM In Zambia:

FM In Zambia: 'Engagement with African countries a strategic goal for Israel'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka as part of Sa'ar's diplomatic trip to renew relations with Zambia after more than 50 years.

FM In Zambia: 'Engagement with African countries a strategic goal for Israel'

Israeli citizen jailed in Lebanon returned to Israel

Salah Abu-Hussein, an Israeli citizen who had been imprisoned in Lebanon for approximately one year, returned to Israel following negotiations with the assistance of the Red Cross.

Israeli citizen jailed in Lebanon returned to Israel

Watch:

Watch: IDF raids old Syrian army outposts

As part of the operation, the troops apprehended and questioned several suspects in the area who engaged in the smuggling and trade of weapons from Syria to Lebanon.

Watch: IDF raids old Syrian army outposts

Two women win millions in back-to-back lottery tickets

It was a week of extraordinary luck for Mifal HaPais, Israel’s state-run lottery, as two women in their 50s walked away with massive wins in consecutive draws

Two women win millions in back-to-back lottery tickets

Smotrich threatens to quit government over hostage deal

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has warned that he will leave the government if Netanyahu proceeds with any deal with Hamas.

Smotrich threatens to quit government over hostage deal

Attack miraculously fails:

Attack miraculously fails: Terrorist fired one shot at shepherds before gun jammed

A terrorist who apparently came from the village of al-Mughayyir fired one shot at a group of Israeli shepherds, and then his pistol jammed. One shepherd was lightly wounded.

Attack miraculously fails: Terrorist fired one shot at shepherds before gun jammed

Meet the man who helped bring down the Lev Tahor cult

Yoel Levi, 23, who escaped the extremist Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala seven years ago, has successfully led an eight-month mission that resulted in the dismantling of the cult.

Meet the man who helped bring down the Lev Tahor cult

Wales:

Jewish tourists filmed replacing historic cross with Star of David in Wales

Locals in Llandudno, north Wales, voiced outrage after footage showed a group dismantling a 50-year-old stone cross and arranging the rocks into a Star of David.

Jewish tourists filmed replacing historic cross with Star of David in Wales

Amb. Huckabee:

Amb. Huckabee: 'USA will not take part in UN's Palestinian state circus'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said that no matter what happens, Hamas cannot be allowed any semblance of victory in the war.

Amb. Huckabee: 'USA will not take part in UN's Palestinian state circus'

State Department fires press officer after debates over Israel

Dismissal of Shahed Ghoreishi follows internal disputes over Gaza policy language, with critics citing pressure for stricter pro-Israel messaging inside the department

State Department fires press officer after debates over Israel

Israeli researcher sues UC Berkeley for discrimination

Lawsuit alleges UC Berkeley violated California anti-discrimination laws by rejecting Dr. Yael Nativ’s teaching application solely because she is Israeli, despite earlier acknowledging discrimination.

Israeli researcher sues UC Berkeley for discrimination

NY Governor pledges Israel Parade safe from Mamdani

NY Governor Kathy Hochul says NYC's annual Israel parade "will never, never, never" be canceled, addressing concerns raised about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's views.

NY Governor pledges Israel Parade safe from Mamdani

Yankees face backlash over draft pick who drew swastika

New York Yankees are under fire for drafting Core Jackson, who drew a swastika on a Jewish student's door in 2021. The team says his remorse and growth justified the decision.

Yankees face backlash over draft pick who drew swastika

UN peacekeepers find Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

UNIFIL peacekeepers and the Lebanese Army discover a Hezbollah tunnel and unexploded munitions in southern Lebanon.

UN peacekeepers find Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

Texas court halts Ten Commandments mandate for schools

US judge blocks a new Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The ruling is a temporary injunction ahead of a likely Supreme Court battle.

Texas court halts Ten Commandments mandate for schools

MK Schuster:

MK Schuster: Gantz would rejoin the government for hostage deal

MK Alon Schuster confirms that Benny Gantz is considering rejoining the government, but only to ensure a majority for an anticipated hostage release deal.

MK Schuster: Gantz would rejoin the government for hostage deal

Poll:

Poll: Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

The data indicates a strengthening of Likud, which continues to dominate the political landscape. In a scenario where a right-wing, security-focused party runs, it would secure 13 seats.

Poll: Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

Finance Minister announces tax exemption for milk imports

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to sign order exempting milk imports from tax, in attempt to resolve shortage.

Finance Minister announces tax exemption for milk imports

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines to Triggernometry how an ideal investigative committee would operate, stressing the importance of everyone - from himself down to the last military personnel - being included.

Netanyahu: We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Shocking:

Shocking: Police officer stomps on protester's head

A Border Police officer was filmed kicking a haredi anti-draft protester in Bnei Brak in the head. Police: 'The incident has been referred for review.'

Shocking: Police officer stomps on protester's head

Jerusalem train line to end at Ben Gurion airport

Train services between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to be shortened temporarily; Tel Aviv Hashalom station closed, Israel Railways says.

Jerusalem train line to end at Ben Gurion airport

Microsoft employees occupy HQ over claims of software use in Gaza

Dozens of Microsoft workers occupied the company’s Redmond campus, demanding it end ties with Israel after reports alleged Azure technology was used for surveillance of Palestinian Arabs.

Microsoft employees occupy HQ over claims of software use in Gaza

Report:

Report: Gantz may return to government to facilitate hostage deal

Gantz weighing return to government as Netanyahu faces right-wing pushback over proposed partial hostage deal backed by mediators.

Report: Gantz may return to government to facilitate hostage deal

Former Chief Rabbi warns:

Former Chief Rabbi warns: Someone asked my permission to harm the A-G

Ministry of Religious Services alerts police following warning of threat to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's life.

Former Chief Rabbi warns: Someone asked my permission to harm the A-G

Gideon's Chariots

IDF gains control over 75% of Gaza Strip in renewed operations

Since March 18, the IDF has gained control over 75% of Gaza, eliminated 2,000 terrorists including senior Hamas leaders, struck 10,000 targets, and established two key corridors.

IDF gains control over 75% of Gaza Strip in renewed operations

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'We have entered the next phase of the war against Hamas'

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin announces entry into phase two of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, with intensified battles in Gaza City and expanded humanitarian efforts.

IDF Spokesman: 'We have entered the next phase of the war against Hamas'

Haredi protesters block major roads in central Israel

Protests erupt in the Sharon area against draft dodgers' arrests, causing massive traffic jams.

Haredi protesters block major roads in central Israel

Khan Yunis incident

Khan Yunis incident | Watch: Terrorists exit tunnel, one is eliminated

Footage shows militants emerging from a tunnel intending to attack soldiers in Khan Yunis, and elimination of one of them who tried to escape.

Khan Yunis incident | Watch: Terrorists exit tunnel, one is eliminated

Southern Command Chief slams: IDF has been sucked into politics

Major General Yaniv Asor highlights challenges in public trust, manpower issues, and the need for a large, well-equipped army.

Southern Command Chief slams: IDF has been sucked into politics

Report:

Report: Terrorist who forced hostage to kiss him eliminated

Gazan sources reported that Ghassan Salot, the terrorist who forced captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov to kiss his forehead during his release ceremony, was eliminated in Dir al-Balah

Report: Terrorist who forced hostage to kiss him eliminated

'An alliance of believers'

'An alliance of believers' | Israel reopens embassy in Zambia after 52 years

After five decades, Israel restores its diplomatic presence in Lusaka, with FM Gideon Sa’ar calling Zambia a key partner and ally rooted in shared faith and values.

'An alliance of believers' | Israel reopens embassy in Zambia after 52 years

Cases against US and Israel

Trump admin. sanctions four more ICC officials

According to the State Department, two ICC judges and two deputy prosecutors were sanctioned for efforts to investigate and prosecute US and Israeli nationals.

Trump admin. sanctions four more ICC officials