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.'
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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.
Footage from Gaza: 120 terror targets struck in a day
IDF troops, guided by the ISA, strike 120 terror targets across Gaza, dismantling dozens of terrorist sites and eliminating Hamas terrorists.
Greece:
Israeli teens attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters in Greece
Israeli teens were attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters who chased them out of a local pub.
In wake of antisemitism:
In wake of antisemitism: European rabbis learn Krav Maga and self-defense
Dozens of European rabbis gather for a seminar focusing on community challenges and safety, including Krav Maga training to help the rabbis defend themselves.
Three murdered overnight as Arab sector violence surges
A deadly night across Israel leaves three Arabs shot dead in separate incidents; police suspect at least one family feud.
Report:
Report: 17% of IDF casualties caused by accidents
The IDF has identified a significant rise in the number of fatal operational accidents among Israeli forces in Gaza.
Significant development:
Significant development: Vote to replace Edelstein will be open
Likud’s legal advisor rules that the election for the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair can proceed without a secret ballot - despite demands for one from Knesset members.
US nuclear security agency breached in Microsoft SharePoint hack
The US agency overseeing nuclear weapons breached in a China-linked hack of Microsoft SharePoint, according to Bloomberg. Officials say no classified data was exposed and the impact was limited.
Attack foiled:
Attack foiled: NY man charged for bombs on subway tracks, rooftops
Michael Gann, 55, faces federal charges after allegedly placing homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on subway tracks and rooftops. He faces up to 40 years in prison.
US cracks down on Houthi-linked companies in Yemen and UAE
US sanctions key individuals and companies tied to a Houthi petroleum smuggling network across Yemen and the UAE, accusing them of laundering funds and importing Iranian oil to support the group's operations in the Red Sea and beyond.
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne passes away at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, dies at 76 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. Osbourne made headlines last year for condemning rapper Kanye West’s use of his music without permission, citing West’s history of antisemitism.
In southern Gaza
Three soldiers injured by explosive device in southern Gaza
Platoon Commander and Combat Engineering soldier were severely injured by an explosive device in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier moderately injured in the incident
Steve Witkoff to head to Middle East hoping to finalize hostage deal
State Department announces that the US Special Envoy will head to the region and that Israel and Hamas have agreed on a humanitarian corridor in Gaza.
