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IDF doubts capturing Gaza City will dislodge Hamas

An IDF representative in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee said the significance of capturing the city is mainly symbolic and noted that about 800,000 people remained there, according to IDF estimates.

IDF doubts capturing Gaza City will dislodge Hamas

Over Israel

Trump admin condemns Norway’s divestment from Caterpillar over Israel

US condemns Norway’s $2T wealth fund for divesting from Caterpillar over alleged IDF use in Gaza. Trump officials call claims “illegitimate”.

Trump admin condemns Norway’s divestment from Caterpillar over Israel

No sirens sounded

Missile fired from Yemen falls in open area, no sirens sounded

IDF identifies the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. The missile falls in an open area outside Israeli territory, no sirens sounded.

Missile fired from Yemen falls in open area, no sirens sounded

Poland:

Elbit Systems booth targeted by anti-Israel activists in Poland

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Elbit Systems’ booth in Poland with fake blood and foul odors. The incident comes three days after red paint was hurled at Israeli singer David D’Or during a Warsaw concert.

Elbit Systems booth targeted by anti-Israel activists in Poland

Sderot Mayor to Netanyahu:

Sderot Mayor to Netanyahu: Apply Israeli sovereignty in Gaza

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi urges the Prime Minister to impose Israeli sovereignty over Gaza and remove protective barriers: "This time, we must go all the way."

Sderot Mayor to Netanyahu: Apply Israeli sovereignty in Gaza

To boost Cuomo

Report: Trump team mulls jobs for Adams, Sliwa to boost Cuomo against Mamdani

The New York Times reports that Trump advisers are weighing roles for Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa to help Andrew Cuomo defeat anti-Israel candidate Mamdani in NYC’s mayoral race.

Report: Trump team mulls jobs for Adams, Sliwa to boost Cuomo against Mamdani

State Attorney's Office denies

Report: Plea deal with MK Ofer Cassif - State Attorney's Office denies

Report: Cassif will admit to assaulting a police officer under aggravated circumstances, and the State Attorney's Office will reportedly seek seven months of community service.

Report: Plea deal with MK Ofer Cassif - State Attorney's Office denies

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Following Yahya Sinwar’s elimination in Rafah, a note found in his pocket revealed a detailed sketch of the tunnel network beneath the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood.

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Lisbon’s iconic streetcar derails, leaving 15 dead

Lisbon’s famed Elevador da Gloria derails, killing 15 and injuring 18. A child is among the wounded. Portugal declares national mourning as investigation begins into the tragic accident.

Lisbon’s iconic streetcar derails, leaving 15 dead

Before Gaza City op

Hamas says it is ready to discuss comprehensive deal ahead of Gaza City op

As the IDF prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots 2 in Gaza City, the Hamas terrorist organization stated that it is prepared to negotiate on a comprehensive deal to end the war.

Hamas says it is ready to discuss comprehensive deal ahead of Gaza City op

IDF:

IDF: Missile from Yemen was carrying a cluster munition

A field examination concluded that the Houthi terrorist regime used a cluster surface-to-surface missile.

IDF: Missile from Yemen was carrying a cluster munition

Israel Heritage Foundation hosts Minister Miri Regev

The event brought together prominent figures to discuss collaboration and the current situation in Israel, particularly in the aftermath of October 7.

Israel Heritage Foundation hosts Minister Miri Regev

Sa'ar, French FM clash over Macron's Palestinian Authority policy

Sharp diplomatic spat erupts as Israeli FM accuses France of enabling PA terror incentives, while Paris defends recent reforms and broader regional diplomacy.

Sa'ar, French FM clash over Macron's Palestinian Authority policy

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: We're in a decisive period, IDF’s presence is felt strongly

At the Technology and Logistics Directorate Change of Command Ceremony today, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated: 'The war will not end until the mission is complete: the return of all our hostages and the defeat of Hamas.'

Chief of Staff: We're in a decisive period, IDF’s presence is felt strongly

Famine report

Famine report | Israel: IPC response to criticism 'doubles down on distortions'

Jerusalem disputes the IPC's defense of its Gaza famine classification, accusing the body of methodological bias, data manipulation, and selective reporting in its latest response.

Famine report | Israel: IPC response to criticism 'doubles down on distortions'

'Like fascists'

Netanyahu condemns protests after car burned near his home

PM Netanyahu blasted anti-government protests as violent and illegitimate, citing arson near his Jerusalem home and daily threats against him and his family.

Netanyahu condemns protests after car burned near his home

Watch:

Watch: Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in moving vehicle and on balcony

The IAF struck and eliminated local Hezbollah representative Al-Munim Musa Sweidan and a terrorist in the ‘Lebanese Resistance Brigades’ terrorist organization.

Watch: Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in moving vehicle and on balcony

For second time in a day:

For second time in a day: Houthis launch missile at Israel

Sirens sounded in the Gush Etzion, Dead Sea, and Hebron areas as a result of a missile launched by the Yemeni terrorist organization, the second in just a few hours.

For second time in a day: Houthis launch missile at Israel

Nuclear watchdog:

Nuclear watchdog: Iran grew near-weapons uranium before strikes

IAEA reports Iran expanded 60% enriched uranium stockpile ahead of Israeli strikes, raising serious concerns over inspections and verification access.

Nuclear watchdog: Iran grew near-weapons uranium before strikes

'All 20, not 2, 5, or 7'

Trump: 'Tell Hamas to immediately give back all 20 Hostages, not 2 or 5 or 7!'

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call on the Hamas terrorist organization to release all 20 living Israeli hostages.

Trump: 'Tell Hamas to immediately give back all 20 Hostages, not 2 or 5 or 7!'

Two arrested for central Jerusalem arson

Police arrested a 60- and 80-year-old for allegedly setting fire to tires and dumpsters in the Rehavia and Givat Ram neighborhoods, causing severe damage to an IDF reservist's car.

Two arrested for central Jerusalem arson

Shas spokesman reveals:

Shas spokesman reveals: Why the law for regional enrollment stalled

Shas spokesman Asher Medina relates Degel Torah faction’s opposition, blames Ashkenazic-haredi party for enabling ongoing discrimination against Sephardic high school girls.

Shas spokesman reveals: Why the law for regional enrollment stalled

Report

Report: Satellite images show new accelerated construction at Dimona reactor

New satellite images reveal accelerated work at the Dimona reactor; experts are divided over whether it is a new heavy-water reactor or a nuclear weapons assembly facility.

Report: Satellite images show new accelerated construction at Dimona reactor

Despite war damage:

Despite war damage: Kyiv Jewish school opens its doors

Despite the physical damage and emotional trauma from a nearby drone strike, the Perlina-Or Avner school administration decided to continue its educational activities.

Despite war damage: Kyiv Jewish school opens its doors

Presenting: The Sovereignty Plan

Finance Minister Smotrich, Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz, and heads of the councils of Judea and Samaria presented the Sovereignty Plan this morning.

Presenting: The Sovereignty Plan

New study debunks the 'genocide' libel

A new report published by the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem find that those making the genocide accusation against Israel often rely on false data and ignore Hamas's actions.

New study debunks the 'genocide' libel

'My son is dying'

Father of hostage cries out at the Knesset: 'My son is dying'

At a stormy Knesset session, families of hostages held in Gaza accused lawmakers of inaction, warning their children are tortured and 'running out of time' without a comprehensive deal.

Father of hostage cries out at the Knesset: 'My son is dying'

Salesforce replaces 4000 workers with AI

Salesforce laid off thousands of employees after Agentforce AI began handling half of customer inquiries, allowing the company to focus on restoring 100 million previously unaddressed leads.

Salesforce replaces 4000 workers with AI

Hostages' families call for police to prevent disruptive protests

Families of the hostages appealed to Police Commissioner Daniel Levi, demanding action against road blockages and disturbances that 'endanger the stability of the state and hinder the return of the hostages'

Hostages' families call for police to prevent disruptive protests

Watch: Israeli Navy, Gaza Division, conduct joint exercise

Israeli Navy and Gaza Division conduct joint exercise, aiming to strengthen defense along the maritime border.

Watch: Israeli Navy, Gaza Division, conduct joint exercise

Gaza City resident to IDF officer:

Gaza City resident to IDF officer: 'We want to move southwards, Hamas won't allow it'

Gaza City resident tells COGAT officer of Hamas' attempts to block residents from evacuating southwards, exploiting civilians as human shields.

Gaza City resident to IDF officer: 'We want to move southwards, Hamas won't allow it'

Ben-Gurion scam:

Ben-Gurion scam: Fake valets offer parking services to steal cars

Dozens of complaints have reached the Israel Airports Authority about companies offering parking services through an attendant, and 'borrowing' the vehicles while the owners are on vacation.

Ben-Gurion scam: Fake valets offer parking services to steal cars

Chief of Staff slams racist statements against COGAT chief

COGAT Major General Ghassan Alian 'an outstanding combat officer who has served for decades with the utmost dedication' to Israel and its citizens, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says.

Chief of Staff slams racist statements against COGAT chief

Despite Draft Law talks:

Haredi newspaper signals no budget support despite Draft Law talks

Hamodia newspaper escalates tone, says haredi parties won't support budget bill despite talks on Draft Law.

Haredi newspaper signals no budget support despite Draft Law talks

Right-wing journalist wins large defamation settlement

The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court ruled that journalist Ben Caspit must compensate right-wing journalist Elisha Yered for defamatory tweets.

Right-wing journalist wins large defamation settlement

Leftist protest:

Leftist protest: Vehicle burned in protest belongs to active reservist

Leftist protesters setting vehicles near Prime Minister's Residence aflame burn vehicle belonging to IDF reservist who is on active duty, leaving his wife and three children without a car.

Leftist protest: Vehicle burned in protest belongs to active reservist

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen

Sirens sound throughout central Israel, explosions heard in Jerusalem, following Houthi missile launch from Yemen.

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen

ZOA chief slams IAGS genocide claim against Israel

Morton Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America, calls IAGS accusation 'extraordinary bias,' highlighting Hamas’ genocidal intent and Israel’s efforts to protect civilians.

ZOA chief slams IAGS genocide claim against Israel

Historic artillery piece to be moved to the Begin Heritage Center

Seven government ministers asked the defense minister to transfer the artillery piece from the IDF to emphasize Menachem Begin's contribution to preventing a civil war.

Historic artillery piece to be moved to the Begin Heritage Center

IDF & ISA announce:

IDF & ISA announce: Terrorist who held Bibas family hostage eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminated the head of the Mujahideen terrorist organization, who advanced terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, held Bibas family captive.

IDF & ISA announce: Terrorist who held Bibas family hostage eliminated