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Military analyst:

Military analyst: IDF inquiry into Oct. 7 failures shows criminal investigation is needed

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua slams defense echelon's inquiries into failures which led to the October 7 massacre, calls for criminal investigation.

Military analyst: IDF inquiry into Oct. 7 failures shows criminal investigation is needed

Ohad Yahalomi, killed in Hamas captivity, is laid to rest

Funeral for Ohad Yahalomi, kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and murdered in Hamas captivity, begins in Rishon Lezion; he will be buried in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Ohad Yahalomi, killed in Hamas captivity, is laid to rest

David Schwimmer:

David Schwimmer: ‘Stand up, speak up against antisemitism’

David Schwimmer rallies Hollywood to stand against Jewish hate: ‘Nobody’s asking you to solve the conflict in the Middle East.'

David Schwimmer: ‘Stand up, speak up against antisemitism’

Destruction in Givat Or Nachman, two families evicted

Police arrive at Binyamin Jewish town in large numbers, destroy two families' homes.

Destruction in Givat Or Nachman, two families evicted

Watch

Watch | Gal Gadot declares: ‘My name is Gal, and I am Jewish’

As antisemitism rises around the globe, actress Gal Gadot stands up: 'I am proud to be Jewish and proud to be an Israeli. We will not put up with Jew-hatred anymore.'

Watch | Gal Gadot declares: ‘My name is Gal, and I am Jewish’

B’nai Brith Canada calls for nationwide ban on Al-Quds day events

B’nai Brith Canada urges municipal leaders across the country to ban Al-Quds Day, which has long been associated with anti-Israel rhetoric and calls for the destruction of the Jewish state.

B’nai Brith Canada calls for nationwide ban on Al-Quds day events

Trump in Congress speech:

Trump in Congress speech: Zelenskyy is ready to come to the negotiating table

Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages expected in attendance as US President addresses Congress for the first time in his second term. Trump briefly mentions the hostage issue: "In the Middle East, we’re bringing back our hostages from Gaza."

Trump in Congress speech: Zelenskyy is ready to come to the negotiating table

Syrian President demands immediate Israeli withdrawal from south

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa urges international community to pressure Israel into an "immediate" withdrawal from the south of the country.

Syrian President demands immediate Israeli withdrawal from south

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

A group of Israel's emergency response organizations meets in Samaria to study unsolved disappearances over the last two years in Israel.

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

Strengthens online presence

IDF strengthens its online presence: IDF Spokesperson launches platforms in Turkish

Amid regional developments, the IDF Spokesperson launches official accounts in the Turkish language, thereby expanding the IDF’s digital presence to seven different languages.

IDF strengthens its online presence: IDF Spokesperson launches platforms in Turkish

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

The man who replaced Ronen Bar as the Shin Bet’s representative in the negotiation team for the release of hostages is expected to be appointed as the head of the organization.

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

Arab leaders back Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan

Following summit in Cairo, Arab leaders endorse Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza at an estimated cost of $53 billion, in what they view as an alternative to Trump’s "Middle East Riviera" proposal.

Arab leaders back Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan

PM Office comments:

PM's associates: 'Shin Bet head failed; was caught in misconception'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associates sharply criticize the Shin Bet investigation and its head for being 'caught in the misconception.'

PM's associates: 'Shin Bet head failed; was caught in misconception'

Sara Netanyahu:

Sara Netanyahu: 'Lapid has crossed red lines'

'His attack was not just ugly, it crossed red lines,' says PM's wife Sara Netanyahu about Yair Lapid, following his remarks against Orit Strock:

Sara Netanyahu: 'Lapid has crossed red lines'

Saved from cremation:

Legal battle over deceased Jewish author

French court rules to respect Jewish writer's wish to be buried according to Jewish law, despite objections of his eldest daughter, who planned to cremate him.

Legal battle over deceased Jewish author

Barak Ravid:

Axios Journalist Barak Ravid: US unfreezes $95 million in aid for Lebanese army

'This is an important move as it signals an effort by the Trump administration to strengthen Lebanon’s military and its newly formed government,' US officials say.

Axios Journalist Barak Ravid: US unfreezes $95 million in aid for Lebanese army

IAF strikes Commander of Naval Unit in Hezbollah's Radwan Forces

IAF strikes and eliminates Khadir Sa'id Hashem, Commander of the Naval Unit in Hezbollah's Radwan Forces, responsible for planning and executing many terrorist attacks against Israel

IAF strikes Commander of Naval Unit in Hezbollah's Radwan Forces

In 2 hours on:

Netiv HaAsara attack: 3 terrorists murdered 17 residents in 2 hours on 10/7

The IDF investigation into the October 7th attack at Nativ HaAsara reveals that on that morning, 3 terrorists managed to massacre 17 civilians and kidnap more over a period of two hours.

Netiv HaAsara attack: 3 terrorists murdered 17 residents in 2 hours on 10/7

Terrorist fires at soldiers at entrance to Homesh

Terrorist eliminated after opening fire on IDF troops at checkpoint near Burqa. No casualties reported.

Terrorist fires at soldiers at entrance to Homesh

Zelenskyy expresses regret for White House blowup

'Meeting at the White House did not go the way it was supposed to be. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive,' says President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy expresses regret for White House blowup

Report:

Report: Putin ready to mediate between US and Iran

Trump has reportedly asked Putin to work with Iran on the nuclear issue and support for terrorist organizations. Moscow expressed its willingness to help advance negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Report: Putin ready to mediate between US and Iran

Trump:

Trump: 'No federal funding for universities that allow illegal protests'

As administration responds to wave of campus antisemitism, president calls for expulsion, deportation, and imprisonment of protesters who break the law.

Trump: 'No federal funding for universities that allow illegal protests'

Trump Admin. threatens to pull $50 million funding from Columbia

Administration officials stated that they are considering imposing “Stop Work Orders” on the federal funds received by Columbia. Robert F. Kennedy Jr: 'Antisemitism is a spiritual and moral malady that sickens societies like history’s most deadly plagues.'

Trump Admin. threatens to pull $50 million funding from Columbia

Trump advisers:

Trump advisers: 'We will support Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

A delegation of evangelical leaders who advise the Trump Administration visited the Binyamin Regional Council to strengthen personal and national ties with Israel, and to express their support for the Jewish communities in Judea and in Samaria.

Trump advisers: 'We will support Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Report:

Report: Russia and Iran expand military cooperation

A new investigation highlights the growing military collaboration between Russia and Iran since the onset of the Ukraine War.

Report: Russia and Iran expand military cooperation

Counterterrorism in Samaria:

IDF expands operations in Samaria: Hamas chief in Jenin eliminated

Undercover Border Police officers, together with IDF soldiers from the Menashe Brigade and ISA intelligence, eliminated the head of the area's Hamas branch Isser Sa'adi, at the end of an exchange of fire.

IDF expands operations in Samaria: Hamas chief in Jenin eliminated

World Mizrachi and Netflix star Aleeza Ben Shalom have found a match

World Mizrachi has launched a strategic partnership to create The Jewish Matchmaking Movement together with Aleeza Ben Shalom, star of the Netflix series “Jewish Matchmaking”.

World Mizrachi and Netflix star Aleeza Ben Shalom have found a match

After a week and a half:

After a week and a half in the hospital: Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert returns home

Survivor of Hamas captivity Omer Wenkert, who was released from Hamas captivity a week and a half ago, was discharged from Beilinson Hospital.

After a week and a half in the hospital: Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert returns home

Israel strikes senior Hezbollah officer

An Israeli source reported the killing of a senior Hezbollah officer with a drone strike on a vehicle in near Tyre.

Israel strikes senior Hezbollah officer

Police arrest over 30 illegal infiltrators who worked at new Tel Aviv shopping center

The Glilot Big Fashion shopping, which opened five days ago, was found to be employing dozens of Palestinian Arabs who were in Israel illegally.

Police arrest over 30 illegal infiltrators who worked at new Tel Aviv shopping center

FM Sa’ar:

FM Sa’ar: Hamas rejected ceasefire, turned aid into terror funding

The Foreign Minister referenced past statements by former US President Joe Biden, who warned that international assistance would be cut off if Hamas diverted or stole aid.

FM Sa’ar: Hamas rejected ceasefire, turned aid into terror funding

Haifa stabber's family:

Haifa stabber's family: 'He suffered from severe mental health issues'

The family of Yitro Shahen, the Druze man who went on a deadly stabbing spree in Haifa, said he was hospitalized several times due to mental health issues and had attempted suicide.

Haifa stabber's family: 'He suffered from severe mental health issues'

ISA Director indicates date for departure

ISA Director Ronen Bar said he would leave the agency once a state commission to inquire into the October 7th Massacre is created and that he would prevent the appointment of a successor from outside the agency.

ISA Director indicates date for departure

Chabad Torah booklet and Psalms

Chabad Torah booklet and Psalms: The books that carried Omer Shem Tov through captivity

Omer Shem Tov's parents revealed that his captors gave him books that soldiers left behind including a pamphlet on the Torah portion and Psalms.

Chabad Torah booklet and Psalms: The books that carried Omer Shem Tov through captivity

Eli Sharabi to meet Trump:

Eli Sharabi to meet Trump: 'Saving lives is our goal, we will fight to the end'

Released hostage Eli Sharabi is meeting with US President Trump tonight 'on a mission to restore hope to the hostages'.

Eli Sharabi to meet Trump: 'Saving lives is our goal, we will fight to the end'

Watch:

Watch: Hermon Ski Resort reopens for first time since war's outbreak

Under heavy security and with relatively little snow, the Mount Hermon Ski Resort reopened to the public on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a year and a half.

Watch: Hermon Ski Resort reopens for first time since war's outbreak

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Iran is the main threat, we will work with USA to defeat it'

Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with the American Secretary of Defense and thanked America for the decision to speed up arms shipments to Israel.

Defense Minister: 'Iran is the main threat, we will work with USA to defeat it'

Smotrich leaves for Washington

Smotrich will meet with several senior administration officials including the Secretary of the Treasury. 'The goal of the visit is to strengthen the economic partnership between Israel and the US.'

Smotrich leaves for Washington

Pope Francis remains alert after acute respiratory failure

Vatican says Pope Francis experienced two episodes of "acute respiratory failure", the third significant health decline since he was admitted to the hospital 18 days ago.

Pope Francis remains alert after acute respiratory failure

Moving footage:

Moving footage: Yarden Bibas dedicates Torah scroll in memory of his family

Yarden Bibas, who lost his family in Hamas captivity, received a personal Torah scroll that will accompany him. He wrote three letters in the scroll, which was dedicated before the funeral procession.

Moving footage: Yarden Bibas dedicates Torah scroll in memory of his family