Syria launches probe following reports of massacre of Alawite civilians
Syria’s interim government announces an investigation after the killing of Alawite civilians in clashes in the coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus.
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Hezbollah leader claims:
Hezbollah leader claims: We paid a heavy price, but resistance continues
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem admits there were "shortcomings" within the terror organization but refuses to acknowledge it was defeated in the war.
Qatar warns of catastrophe if Iran's nuclear sites are attacked
Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani: An attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would leave the Gulf with no water, no fish, nothing.
Israeli student arrested for Nazi salute at Auschwitz
Israeli high school student arrested after making a Nazi salute under the "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign at the entrance to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and is later released after paying a fine of 1,500 zloty.
Canada:
Canada: Mark Carney elected to lead Liberal Party
Members of Canada’s Liberal Party choose former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney to be their new leader and the next Prime Minister of Canada, replacing Justin Trudeau until an election is held.
After backlash
After backlash, Trump's envoy clarifies: Hamas are by definition bad people
Trump’s envoy for hostages, Adam Boehler, issues clarification after coming under fire for justifying his secret talks with Hamas leaders: Hamas is a terrorist organization that has murdered thousands of innocent people. They are BY DEFINITION BAD people.
‘New Day Will Rise’
‘New Day Will Rise’: Israel's song for Eurovision revealed
The song “New Day Will Rise”, written by Keren Peles and musically arranged and produced by Tomer Biran, presented for the first time. "It symbolizes healing and optimism."
In first working meeting:
In first working meeting: Zamir and Netanyahu discuss return to war
The new IDF Chief of Staff ordered the Southern Command commanding officer to make changes to the attack plan so that the next ground maneuver would be more effective.
Defense establishment admits:
Defense establishment admits: We did not properly estimate where the hostages were
After questioning several hostages who returned from captivity, the defense establishment understood that it did not properly estimate the locations where some hostages were being held.
Dr. Mordechai Kedar:
Dr. Mordechai Kedar: 'Trump's plan doesn't end with Gaza'
Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar says that the plan for Gaza starts in India and ends in Europe and the USA in a proposed 'peace corridor.'
ICE arrests Palestinian Columbia anti-Israel protest leader
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Arab graduate student, had been one of the most visible figures during the protests, serving as a negotiator between student activists and university officials as they sought to dismantle the anti-Israel encampment on campus.
Fmr. Amb. Friedman:
Fmr. Amb. Friedman: Adam Boehler means well, but he should listen to his boss
Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says that the deal that hostage envoy Adam Boehler presented to the media deviates from President Trump's binary option.
For the first time:
For the first time: Emily Damari and Romi Gonen visit Hostages Square
The two survivors of Hamas captivity left their hospital beds in the rehabilitation department and traveled to the square in Tel Aviv. 'One square with so much strength, emotion, hope, and prayers.'
Report:
Report: ICC prosecutor pressured alleged victim to retract claims against him
According to the Daily Mail, Khan allegedly pressured a female colleague for over five months to withdraw her accusations of sexual misconduct, including making multiple daily calls urging her to retract her claims.
New details:
New details: Bus driver fell asleep, causing fatal bus accident
The accident that killed Liron Avitan, the son of the commander of the Southern Traffic Police Department, was caused by the driver who fell asleep at the wheel.
Chief Rabbis demand:
Chief Rabbis demand: Return Western Wall stones to Jerusalem
The Chief Rabbis of Israel and the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Places demanded that stones from the Western Wall not be displayed in various locations in Israel.
Brigadier General Effie Defrin appointed as IDF Spokesman
Defrin, a combat commander, fought and was wounded in the Second Lebanon War. In his last position, he served as the commander of the IDF International Cooperation Division.
Adam Boehler:
Adam Boehler: 'Hamas interested in disarming, not threatening Israel'
Special envoy for the hostage negotiations Adam Boehler claimed that Hamas is interested in ending the conflict in favor of a US-supervised truce.
A rare glimpse:
A rare glimpse: Purim in the Land of Israel, 100 years ago
Three photos shot on Purim in Tel Aviv in the mid-1920s provide a rare glimpse at how the residents of the land celebrated the joyous holiday.
Watch:
Watch: IDF Chief of Staff tours Syrian buffer zone
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited and conducted a situational assessment in the buffer zone in Syria together with commanders.
Shabbat Battle in Ra'anana:
Shabbat Battle in Ra'anana: Petitioners withdraw the lawsuit
The petitioners have conceded to the judge's recommendation and withdrawn their petition against the municipal tender requiring the opening of a restaurant on Shabbat. 'We support freedom of choice.'
Israel to stop supplying Gaza with electricity
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen ordered the Electric Company to stop selling electricity to Gaza.
'Ugly and invalid'
Netanyahu condemns Lapid's attack on Min. Strock: 'Ugly and invalid'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked International Women's Day and called out what he called 'misogynistic attacks' on female ministers.
Motive criminal
Former Bat Yam mayor injured in car explosion - Motive criminal
Shlomi Lahiani, former Mayor of Bat Yam, was lightly injured in a car explosion on Route 20. The incident is criminal in nature.
Defense Minister Katz:
Defense Minister Katz: We will soon allow Druze laborers to work in Israel
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the cabinet approved an aid program for Druze and Circassians in Israel and added that Druze from Syria will soon be able to come to work in the Golan Heights.
590 illegal infiltrators apprehended since Ramadan began
Border Police officers have apprehended 590 illegal infiltrators and 78 suspects who transported, employed, or housed them since the beginning of last week.
Ex-Gaza militant:
Gazan militant with extremist ties enters UK amid immigration crisis
Arrival of militant intensifies pressure on UK to address migrant crisis. Campaign Against Antisemitism: ‘Someone who has prayed for the slaughter of all Jews must not be at large in this country.’
Minister Smotrich announces:
Minister Smotrich announces: Relocation admin. will implement Trump's plan
Smotrich announces government setting up relocation administration to assist voluntary emigration plan for Gaza residents.
Armed man shot by Secret Service outside White House
Man described as suicidal pulls gun when stopped by Secret Service agents outside the White House before being shot. President Trump was not in DC at the time.
Professors for a Strong Israel:
Professors for a Strong Israel harshly condemns AG announcement by university professors
Professors for a Strong Israel harshly condemns announcement by university presidents of a strike and protests if State Attorney, Gali Baharav-Miara is fired.
Hamas official confirms terror group met with Trump envoy
A senior Hamas official abroad confirmed to Reuters that the terrorist organization held a meeting with Trump hostage envoy Adam Boehler.
Bus accident in south:
Police officer arrives at scene of accident, finds his son dead
Police officer arrives at scene of bus accident near Kiryat Gat in south, finds his son killed in accident.
Arizona synagogue badly damaged in arson attack
Kahal Hasidim Jewish Community Center in Casa Grande, Arizona suffers severe damage after being engulfed in fire set overnight last week. Suspect in custody as rabbi vows to rebuild.
Lion cub, monkeys kept illegally in Negev communities
Police find lion cub and 4 monkeys illegally smuggled into Israel. Avigdor Liberman warns if animals can be smuggled into Israel, more dangerous things can be smuggled in as well.
The only IDF unit not investigated
Almost all IDF units were investigated following the 10/7 massacre, except COGAT, the unit that shaped Israel's policy in Gaza.
University Presidents:
University presidents: 'If Attorney General fired, we'll strike and protest'
University presidents threaten that if Attorney General, Adv. Gali Baharav-Miara is fired, they will strike and take to the streets in protest.
Swastikas painted on MDA ambulances during patient treatment
After treating a patient at his home in Mea Shearim, MDA medical teams shocked to find vandals had drawn swastikas over the Israeli flags on their ambulances while they were providing medical assistance.
Suprising meeting:
Surprising meeting: Samaria Gov. meets Trump's Lebanese-born Middle East adviser
Massad Boulos, President Trump's senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs and a Lebanese-born billionaire, meets Yossi Dagan and expresses his appreciation for the people of Samaria.
Report:
Report: Israel confirms progress in US-Hamas talks on hostage deal
Trump's hostage envoy held talks with a senior Hamas official who was involved in planning the October 7 massacre. An Israeli delegation is expected to fly to Qatar tomorrow to continue the talks.
New Chief of Staff announces surprise exercise
After unexpectedly conducting an exercise in Gaza during a visit to the Strip, newly-appointed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered another surprise element to test the readiness of IDF forces to deal with infiltration scenarios into bases and outposts.
