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Eliminated:

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist operating out of Gaza hospital compound

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad terrorist using command center in yard of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist operating out of Gaza hospital compound

Liberman: 'Israel is arming militias in Rafah'

MK Liberman claimed that Israel is supplying weapons to crime organizations in Rafah in an attempt to weaken Hamas. Netanyahu's office did not deny the report.

Liberman: 'Israel is arming militias in Rafah'

Binyamin region:

Two terror suspects arrested in Binyamin for rock attacks on IDF, civilians

Binyamin police and IDF forces arrest two suspects from al-Mu'ayir, following real-time surveillance leading to the discovery of incriminating evidence; further arrests expected.

Two terror suspects arrested in Binyamin for rock attacks on IDF, civilians

After Successful Search:

After Successful Search: Rescue unit urges support for families of missing persons

The Israel Dog Unit called for government support of the families of missing persons after hundreds rushed to find an Israeli teen missing in the Binyamin region.

After Successful Search: Rescue unit urges support for families of missing persons

Chilling:

Chilling: Judih Weinstein Haggai's last call to MDA

The MDA has published Judih Weinstein Haggai's last call for help after her husband was murdered and she was injured and cried for help.

Chilling: Judih Weinstein Haggai's last call to MDA

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warns:

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warns Draft Law terms could end Netanyahu government

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef instructs Shas’ chief negotiator to maintain open communication with all parties in the Knesset, in preparation for potential cooperation after the elections.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warns Draft Law terms could end Netanyahu government

Hebron Mountain governor moves office to protest Arab market

'This illegal market near Meitar poses a serious security risk. It has become a hazardous zone for Jewish residents,' the governor declared.

Hebron Mountain governor moves office to protest Arab market

Unity at the Council of Europe:

Unity at the Council of Europe: 'We'll ensure Europe is a safe home for the Jewish people'

European leaders gathered in Strasbourg to honor Holocaust survivors and reaffirm support for Jewish life, marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat.

Unity at the Council of Europe: 'We'll ensure Europe is a safe home for the Jewish people'

Netanyahu on hostage recovery op:

Netanyahu on hostage recovery op: 'We won't rest until all hostages are home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises operation that recovered the bodies of hostages Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein Haggai, promises, 'We will not rest, nor will we be silent, until we return home all of our hostages - the living and the deceased.'

Netanyahu on hostage recovery op: 'We won't rest until all hostages are home'

Technological Revolution:

Technological Revolution: IDF conference displays new medical innovations

Among the new medical technologies were drones that drop supplies directly to the field, a helmet that helps reduce post-trauma, and an AI system for physiotherapy in the battlefield.

Technological Revolution: IDF conference displays new medical innovations

Rubio slams UN Gaza vote:

Rubio slams UN Gaza vote: 'We stand with Israel, not performative resolutions'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends America's veto of a UN Security Council resolution aimed at Israel, blasting it as 'counterproductive,' and warning it emboldens Hamas. 'We will not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas.

Rubio slams UN Gaza vote: 'We stand with Israel, not performative resolutions'

Gadi and Judith's bodies returned to Israel in military operation

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces: Bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein Haggai returned to Israel in military operation.

Gadi and Judith's bodies returned to Israel in military operation

Health Ministry warns: Cancer risk from sperm donor mutation

Israel’s Health Ministry advising genetic testing for those conceived via sperm donations in central Israel from 1974 to 1985, after discovering donor carried a Lynch syndrome mutation linked to elevated cancer risk.

Health Ministry warns: Cancer risk from sperm donor mutation

Unconfirmed Report:

Unconfirmed Report: Israel transferred millions from security to Gazan aid programs

Leaked documents claim that funds intended for Israeli security were used to fund Gazan aid programs. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich categorically denied the allegations.

Unconfirmed Report: Israel transferred millions from security to Gazan aid programs

Syria grants IAEA immediate access to suspected nuclear sites

Syria's new government grants the UN nuclear watchdog immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

Syria grants IAEA immediate access to suspected nuclear sites

Amid Draft Law crisis

Amid the Draft Law crisis: These are the latest Knesset poll results

Bennett's party continues to maintain its lead in the polls but is significantly reducing the strength of other parties in the left-center bloc along the way.

Amid the Draft Law crisis: These are the latest Knesset poll results

After Boulder attack

Cruz revives push to label Muslim Brotherhood a terror group after Boulder attack

Sen. Ted Cruz plans to reintroduce a bill designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group following the Boulder attack by Mohamed Soliman, who supported the group.

Cruz revives push to label Muslim Brotherhood a terror group after Boulder attack

Watch:

Watch: Right-wing activist attacked outside Yair Golan's home

Activist from the "Choosing Life" forum of bereaved families attacked outside the home of Yair Golan, who later sat and talked with the attacker.

Watch: Right-wing activist attacked outside Yair Golan's home

'Radicalized Lunatics':

'Radicalized Lunatics': Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard

President Trump signs a proclamation suspending F, M, and J visas for new foreign students at Harvard University, citing national security concerns and Harvard's "demonstrated history of concerning foreign ties and radicalism."

'Radicalized Lunatics': Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard

Citing national security

Trump enacts travel ban on 19 countries, citing national security

President Trump signs a proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, fully restricting entry for their nationals, and partially restricting entry from seven others, citing national security risks.

Trump enacts travel ban on 19 countries, citing national security

Judge halts deportation of Boulder terrorist’s family

Federal judge temporarily blocks the deportation of the wife and five children of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is charged in the firebomb attack against Jewish people in Boulder, Colorado.

Judge halts deportation of Boulder terrorist’s family

At Security Council:

US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes new draft resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Ambassador Danon: This resolution sends a dangerous message to Hamas: reject every offer, and the international community will reward you.

US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire

Greece:

Greece: Four charged with racial violence for confrontation with Israelis

Four Greek citizens have been charged with 'racially motivated violence' following an incident in Athens involving a group of Israeli tourists.

Greece: Four charged with racial violence for confrontation with Israelis

Smotrich Warns:

Smotrich Warns: 'Israeli banks must not comply with EU sanctions'

Finance Minister Smotrich wrote to bank regulators today that he would promote mandatory compensation for sanctioned Israelis if banks did not work to protect them.

Smotrich Warns: 'Israeli banks must not comply with EU sanctions'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Gallant, Halevi removed to advance haredi draft bill

In recording revealed by Channel 13, PM says defense leaders obstructed legislation; insists IDF will accommodate Torah observant soldiers without compromising faith

Netanyahu: Gallant, Halevi removed to advance haredi draft bill

New Rules:

New Rules: Justice Minister pushes new process for dismissing AG

Justice Minister Yariv Levin has recently submitted a proposal aiming to revise the procedure for removing the Attorney General.

New Rules: Justice Minister pushes new process for dismissing AG

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: Hamas is paying a heavy price for refusing Witkoff's proposal

IDF Chief of Staff hails new graduates as future military leaders amid war, vows continued pursuit of Hamas and unwavering commitment to IDF values and hostages’ return.

IDF Chief of Staff: Hamas is paying a heavy price for refusing Witkoff's proposal

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Israeli forces arrested key weapons dealers and seized several illegal firearms.

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Trump reveals:

Trump reveals: Russia may aid in resolving Iran nuclear issue

US President says Putin agrees Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons; warns Tehran is stalling as time runs short.

Trump reveals: Russia may aid in resolving Iran nuclear issue

Likud MK unveils sanction demands against draft dodgers

Likud MK Yuli Edelstein has published his proposed list of sanctions against those who do not report for IDF service or receive a lawful exemption, driving up tensions between Likud and the haredi parties.

Likud MK unveils sanction demands against draft dodgers

Elections on the horizon:

Elections on the horizon: Shas to support Knesset dissolution

Shas ministers and MKs weigh support for new elections as pressure mounts over conscription bill; Netanyahu set to meet Edelstein in last-ditch bid to avert coalition collapse.

Elections on the horizon: Shas to support Knesset dissolution

Watch:

Watch: Border Police ambush car thieves near Moshav Porat

Suspects from Judea and Samaria caught with burglary gear after fleeing into fields; Border Police used drones and rapid response units to track and arrest them.

Watch: Border Police ambush car thieves near Moshav Porat

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Just tell Hamas - enough. Release everyone'

At the President’s Residence, families of hostages, volunteers, and artists came together for a moving event highlighting the national tefillin initiative launched in merit of those still held captive by Hamas.

President Herzog:  'Just tell Hamas - enough. Release everyone'

In Seven Languages:

Bennett uses AI to refute famine claims

Former PM Naftali Bennett used AI to produce a video in seven different languages refuting claims that Israel is starving Gazans.

Bennett uses AI to refute famine claims

Modiin fire tragedy:

13-year-old Itai murdered, allegedly by mother

The body of 13-year-old Itai Shamai was found in his burning apartment, together with the body of his mother. Police suspect murder suicide.

13-year-old Itai murdered, allegedly by mother

DOJ:

DOJ: Columbia protester accused of ties to Hamas military wing

The US Justice Department accused a protester who took part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia U. and assaulted Jews in New York of having ties to the al-Qassam Brigades.

DOJ: Columbia protester accused of ties to Hamas military wing

Colorado terrorist set himself on fire during attack

The terrorist who attacked a group of elderly Jewish marching in solidarity with the hostages was forced to remove his vest and shirt after setting himself on fire while throwing a Molotov Cocktail.

Colorado terrorist set himself on fire during attack

Soldiers accused of 'excessive use of force' suspended

The IDF has suspended soldiers who were seen throwing a suspect to the ground and kicking him when he resisted arrest in Samaria.

Soldiers accused of 'excessive use of force' suspended

For 1st time:

Hostage families meet WH Chief of Staff, Press Secretary for 1st time

For the first time since the October 7 attacks, families of hostages held in Gaza met with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles,White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and Special Envoy Stev Witkoff.

Hostage families meet WH Chief of Staff, Press Secretary for 1st time

Israel sets new record in defense exports with over $14.7 billion

Israel MOD announces that Israel's all-time defense export record has been broken for the fourth consecutive year, with over $14.7 billion in 2024 - a 13% increase over the previous year. More than half of the deals were valued at over $100 million. Over 50% of the deals were with European countries. Defense exports have more than doubled over the past five years.

Israel sets new record in defense exports with over $14.7 billion