Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'Military pressure is affecting Hamas's position'
Defense Minister Israel Katz holds a security situational assessment with the IDF Chief of Staff, approves continuation of military operation in Gaza.
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Watch:
Watch: Defense Ministry successfully tests Iron Dome's new capabilities
The Defense Ministry and Refael completed a series of interception tests of the Iron Dome defense system against a variety of advanced threats and scenarios.
Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated
The IDF eliminated Rashid Jahjuh, the head of Hamas' General Security Forces, the unit responsible for exposing 'collaborators,' safeguarding Hamas senior members and assets within Gaza and abroad, and suppressing opposition to Hamas' rule.
Following Netanyahu complaint:
Former ISA chief Nadav Argaman questioned by police for blackmail threat
PM Netanyahu files complaint against former Shin Bet head for allegedly threatening to blackmail the prime minister and violating the General Security Service Law.
Eli Sharabi:
Eli Sharabi: 'Where was the Red Cross when we needed them? Where was the UN?'
Eli Sharabi testified before the UN Security Council about his time in Hamas captivity and revealed: 'I saw Hamas terrorists carrying boxes with the UN and UNRWA emblems on them into the tunnel.'
Trump:
Trump: Backing Mahmoud Khalil 'not a great issue' for Democrats
US President accuses the opposing party of choosing to focus on issues the majority of Americans disagree with them on, including the campaign on behalf of campus anti-Israel protest leader.
Moving video:
Moving video: Crowd of supporters welcomes Eli Sharabi to the UN
The survivor of Hamas captivity arrived at the UN ahead of a meeting with the security council and was greeted by supporters chanting 'You are not alone.'
Georgetown U. researcher detained for spreading Hamas propaganda
Indian national Badar Khan Suri detained by ICE, has student visa revoked on accusation of spreading Hamas propaganda and antisemitism on social media.
Watch:
Watch: Yair Golan pushed, falls to the ground during demonstration
Demonstrators protesting the plan to dismiss the ISA chief clashed with police in Jerusalem. Footage shows Democrats Chairman Yair Golan being pushed and stumbling.
Teachers union sends warning letter ahead of appeal to Supreme Court
Teachers Union sends warning letter to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Education Minister Yoav Kisch, criticizing planned cuts to teachers' wages.
Released Hostage:
Released Hostage: 'Hamas could walk for five days in the tunnels they have left'
Tal Shoham spoke in a recent interview about the massive scale of the remaining Hamas tunnels - which are still being expanded.
Gaza terrorists fire three rockets towards central Israel
Sirens sound in numerous communities throughout central Israel after Gaza terrorists launch three projectiles towards Israeli territory.
Supreme Court rejects petition to block ISA chief's firing
Appeal to prevent government from firing ISA chief Ronen Bar rejected outright by Supreme Court. 'Appeal must be submitted after government decision, not before.'
Israel expands benefits for released hostages
Defense Ministry, National Security Ministry, coordinator for hostages and missing, promote legislative amendment providing those returned from Hamas captivity with expanded benefits.
Watch: Additional monkey rescued from Bedouin settlement
Police and Nature and Parks Authority employees rescue monkey held by Bedouin Arab in homemade cage.
Winter's return: Mount Hermon blanketed in snow
After several days of sunny skies, winter returns to Israel, blanketing Mount Hermon with five centimeters of snow as temperatures reach -1°, forcing visitors' center to close due to inclement weather.
President Herzog condemns assault on Beit Shemesh mayor
The president made his declaration after an attack on Beith Shemesh mayor Shmuel Greenberg that injured his son and destroyed his car.
Israel retakes Gaza's Netzarim Corridor
Israel expanding ground operations as IDF takes over additional areas in northern Gaza.
Police refuse gun permits based on opinion that was never read
Police denied two residents of Judea and Samaria a firearms license without reading the legal opinion attached to their request.
Winter weather to continue through weekend
Rain, snow, flooding, and fog expected as temperatures continue to drop. When will they rise again?
'Whole Companies Gone':
'Whole Companies Gone': Significant decrease in reserves mobilization
As fighting resumes in Gaza, the IDF reports that there has been a decline of nearly 30% in reservist enlistment.
Canada:
Canada: Survey reveals alarming rise in antisemitism across British Columbia
In wake of growing concerns over antisemitism, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver releases new survey that paints a stark picture of the challenges facing the Jewish community in British Columbia.
Huckabee’s Senate hearing for Ambassador to Israel set for March 25
Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold a hearing on Mike Huckabee’s nomination as US ambassador to Israel on March 25.
State Department:
State Department: Trump committed to long-term resolution to Israel-Hamas conflict
State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce says Hamas is to blame for the deaths of Gazans in surprise Israeli strikes, notes Witkoff’s original bridge proposal remains an option should Hamas choose to accept it.
Missile fired from Yemen
Missile fired from Yemen, sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
For the first time in two months, sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela region, and in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. IDF says a missile from Yemen was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory.
Following overnight discussion
Following overnight discussion: Knesset approves Arrangements Law
Knesset approves Arrangements Law as well as State Budget Frameworks Law, which form the central economic legislative package for the coming year. Netanyahu evacuated to shelter during sirens, while Smotrich continues speaking.
Antisemitism in Canada:
Toronto man charged with 29 offenses, including hate crimes targeting Jewish community
Toronto Police charge a local man with 29 offenses, including multiple hate crimes, in connection to spate of antisemitic attacks in the city. Despite the gravity of the allegations, the man was released from custody under strict conditions, including house arrest and electronic monitoring.
In executive order
Trump to sign executive order starting process of dismantling Department of Education
US President to sign executive order aimed at initiating the process of dismantling the Department of Education, thus fulfilling a key promise from his campaign.
Federal judge transfers case of Columbia activist to New Jersey
Federal judge rules that the case of Columbia University anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil will be transferred to New Jersey.
Netanyahu criticizes the judicial system, sparking a firestorm
Prime Minister blasted by opposition after charging that "the leftist Deep State weaponizes the justice system to thwart the people's will."
Government to approve:
Government to approve: Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post in one month
Government to convene on Thursday evening to approve the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, despite opposition from the Attorney General.
Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with US Senator John Fetterman
Prime Minister Netanyahu gave Senator Fetterman a silver pager, inspired by 'Operation Pager', which changed the face of the war in Lebanon.
Phones with Hamas-supporting material smuggled into IDF base
2 workers were caught illegally concealing phones containing material supporting Hamas and ISIS into the Tel Nof airbase.
Knesset approves:
Knesset approves: Otzma Yehudit's ministers to return to cabinet
The Knesset Plenum approved the reappointment of the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit faction as cabinet members. Ben-Gvir: 'I thank the Prime Minister for the trust.'
Report:
Report: Trump gave Iran 2-month ultimatum for new nuclear deal
US President's recent letter to Iran's supreme leader reportedly included an ultimatum setting a deadline for it to reach a new nuclear deal.
Watch:
Watch: Protester hit by taxi in Jerusalem
A taxi driver drove into a left-wing protester who blocked a road in the capital, lightly injuring him.
October 7 investigation
Ofek Atun was killed on 10/7 because of a mistaken identification
Investigation finds that after fleeing to Kibbutz Alumim from the Nova festival, Ofek mistook a member of the local security squad for a Hamas terrorist and was shot dead when he pulled a knife.
Attorney General's precondition for ISA Director's dismissal
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated that the government must receive a recommendation from the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments before firing the director of the ISA.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Prepare for possibility a new front could open in Judea and Samaria'
PM visits the base of the Border Police's undercover unit in Judea and Samaria, praises unit's work as Israel's 'vanguard.'
Trump:
Trump: 'Iran must stop supplying Houthis, either way, they will be completely annihilated'
The President called on Iran to stop sending supplies to the Houthi rebels in Yemen and said that Iranian support would only impede but not stop the Houthis' destruction.
