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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

After clash with Zelenskyy

Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine after clash with Zelenskyy

Senior official says the pause will be in place until Trump determines that Ukraine is demonstrating a good-faith commitment to peace.

Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine after clash with Zelenskyy

'He deceived his voters'

Likud responds to Bennett with a jab: He deceived his voters

Former Prime Minister attacks the current government's performance, and the Likud retorts with a jab at his political past: "He deceived his voters."

Likud responds to Bennett with a jab: He deceived his voters

In call with DM Katz

Hegseth reaffirms commitment to Israel in call with Defense Minister Katz

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks with Defense Minister Israel Katz, tells him that the United States “remains 100 percent committed to Israel's security”.

Hegseth reaffirms commitment to Israel in call with Defense Minister Katz

Trump confirms:

Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico to take effect Tuesday

US President says 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will officially take effect on Tuesday, stating that no further negotiations will delay their implementation.

Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico to take effect Tuesday

Trump to halt flow of weapons to Ukraine

Trump administration pauses financing new arms sales to Ukraine, weighing freeze on weapons shipments, Wall Street Journal reports.

Trump to halt flow of weapons to Ukraine

1st photo of hostage Matan Angrest in captivity released

Six months after the first sign of life from kidnapped soldier Matan Angrest, a photo of him from captivity was published tonight.

1st photo of hostage Matan Angrest in captivity released

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: If Hamas doesn't release hostages, the gates of hell will open

Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a threatening message to Hamas this evening demanding the release of the hostages: "We will return to fighting and they will meet the IDF with strength and in ways they have never known."

Defense Minister: If Hamas doesn't release hostages, the gates of hell will open

IDF confirms strike on Assad regime weapons

IAF strikes weapons storage site near Tartus, 'due to recent developments in the area.'

IDF confirms strike on Assad regime weapons

Rabbis, Imams, & Sheikhs pay shiva visit to Yarden Bibas

A delegation of Rabbis, Imams, and Sheikhs from across Israel, along with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Abidu from Morocco, arrived in Kfar Maccabiah to console the Bibas family following the return of the bodies of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were brutally murdered in Hamas captivity.

Rabbis, Imams, & Sheikhs pay shiva visit to Yarden Bibas

Mother of kidnapped IDF soldier Nachshon Wachsman dies

Esther Wachsman, mother of IDF solider Nachshon Wachsman who was kidnapped and murdered in 1994, passes away.

Mother of kidnapped IDF soldier Nachshon Wachsman dies

Religious Affairs Minister:

Religious Affairs Min.: If Goldknopf's rabbis told him to leave gov't - he should do it

Religious Affairs Minister Michael Malkieli reveals 'near-complete coordination' between Shas, Degel Hatorah, says failure to make progress on Draft Law due to interference by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Religious Affairs Min.: If Goldknopf's rabbis told him to leave gov't - he should do it

'It's in your hands'

'It's in your hands': The battle between Smotrich and Gafni heats up

Finance Committee chair MK Moshe Gafni responds to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's statements about coalition funds.

'It's in your hands': The battle between Smotrich and Gafni heats up

Netanyahu warns Hamas:

Netanyahu warns Hamas: 'Return hostages or face consequences you can't imagine'

Prime Minister Netanyahu was forced to attend a Knesset discussion on the establishment of a state Commission of Inquiry into the failures of October 7 initiated by the opposition. 'We won't stop until victory is achieved'

Netanyahu warns Hamas: 'Return hostages or face consequences you can't imagine'

ADL: Many schools still failing to protect Jewish students

Some schools improved in protecting Jewish students while many still failing, ADL’s Campus Report Card finds.

ADL: Many schools still failing to protect Jewish students

Fake 'Apartheid' ads for Israeli company on London Underground

Anti-Israel activists post fake ads for an Israeli company saying it helps clients commit Apartheid and genocide.

Fake 'Apartheid' ads for Israeli company on London Underground

Gaza accuses:

Gaza accuses: Israel cut electricity supply to desalination plants

Deir al Balah municipality claims Israel cut electricity supply to desalination facilities; Israel denies accusations, says Deir al Balah suffering from local technical failure

Gaza accuses: Israel cut electricity supply to desalination plants

Former Antisemitism Envoy:

Why Deborah Lipstadt refuses to teach at Columbia

Former US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt says she will not serve as a 'fig leaf' to cover for Columbia University's failure to deal with serious incidents of antisemitism.

Why Deborah Lipstadt refuses to teach at Columbia

Lapid refuses to apologize for saying he should be paid to look at Minister Strock

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman MK Avigdor Liberman criticises Opposition Leader for saying he should "get a raise" for looking at Minister Orit Strock.

Lapid refuses to apologize for saying he should be paid to look at Minister Strock

Jamaal Bowman founds Super PAC to defeat pro-Israel politicians

Former NY Congressman who was defeated in a Democratic party primary partially because of his extreme anti-Israel views founds PAC dedicated to opposing pro-Israel candidates.

Jamaal Bowman founds Super PAC to defeat pro-Israel politicians

Iran alarmed by growing Israel-Azerbaijan ties, warns of US involvement

Tehran claims that expanding security cooperation between Baku, Jerusalem, and Washington poses a direct threat to its national security.

Iran alarmed by growing Israel-Azerbaijan ties, warns of US involvement

New haredi brigade concludes first training cycle

The Hashmonaim Brigade is intended as a destination for 'God-fearing haredim' and includes a number of special regulations intended to preserve a haredi lifestyle while in uniform.

New haredi brigade concludes first training cycle

Watch live:

Watch live: Murdered hostage Itzik Elgarat is laid to rest

Itzik (Yitzhak) Elgarat, who was murdered in Hamas captivity and was returned to Israel last week, will be laid to rest in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Watch live: Murdered hostage Itzik Elgarat is laid to rest

Israel assumes presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan will serve as Chair of the IHRA during Israel's presidency, which runs through February 2026.

Israel assumes presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Netanyahu testifies:

Netanyahu on favorable news coverage: 'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

The Prime Minister responded to claims that he had a relationship with the Walla news website, which came to his defense: 'A total lie.'

Netanyahu on favorable news coverage: 'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

Foreign Ministry:

Foreign Ministry: 'Countries that value Geneva Convention should not join meeting'

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Oren Marmorstein, tweeted on Monday against the decision to bring together the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention.

Foreign Ministry: 'Countries that value Geneva Convention should not join meeting'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Sorry it took so long'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with released hostage Eli Sharabi and urged him to tell his story to President Trump.

Netanyahu: 'Sorry it took so long'

Russia:

Russia: Terrorist who planned attack on synagogue eliminated

When FSB arrived to arrest the terrorist, a gunbattle ensued, at the end of which, the terrorist was eliminated.

Russia: Terrorist who planned attack on synagogue eliminated

Left-wing organizations petition to resume aid to Gaza

A coalition of organizations has urgently petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent the government and military from stopping humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Left-wing organizations petition to resume aid to Gaza

'I'm ashamed'

IDF presents 10.7 inquiry findings to Netiv Ha'asara | 'I'm ashamed'

The officer who presented the inquiry repeatedly apologized for the IDF's conduct: 'I am ashamed that in Netiv Ha'asara, there is not one IDF casualty, not one IDF soldier. All of those killed were civilians.'

IDF presents 10.7 inquiry findings to Netiv Ha'asara | 'I'm ashamed'

Released hostage Agam Berger visits Joseph's Tomb

Released hostage Agam Berger visited Joseph's Tomb last night along with Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.

Released hostage Agam Berger visits Joseph's Tomb

After comeback win:

After comeback win: YU advances to NCAA Division III Championship

The Yeshiva University Maccabees defeated the Farmingdale Rams 81-78, in the Skyline Conference Championship Final after trailing for most of the game.

After comeback win: YU advances to NCAA Division III Championship

As rial plummets

Iranian lawmakers impeach Finance Minister as rial plummets

Iran’s parliament votes to remove Finance Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati from office. 182 out of 273 lawmakers support the dismissal.

Iranian lawmakers impeach Finance Minister as rial plummets

Russian Foreign Minister:

Russian FM brands Zelenskyy a 'pure Nazi' and ‘traitor to the Jewish people'

In latest criticism of Ukrainian President, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls him a “pure Nazi” and a “traitor to the Jewish people.”

Russian FM brands Zelenskyy a 'pure Nazi' and ‘traitor to the Jewish people'

'Stop the ethnic cleansing'

'Stop the ethnic cleansing': Palestinian Arab Oscar winner criticizes Israel

"No Other Land," a film produced by Israeli and Palestinian Arab filmmakers which sparked controversy in Israel, wins the Oscar for best documentary.

'Stop the ethnic cleansing': Palestinian Arab Oscar winner criticizes Israel

Recordings of Chief of Staff and Head of Southern Command revealed

Before they step down, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Head of Southern Command Yaron Finkelman speak with local authority heads in the south about their role in the failure of October 7th.

Recordings of Chief of Staff and Head of Southern Command revealed

Israel and US considering withdrawing from ICJ

Minister Ron Dermer coordinating moves regarding a joint withdrawal from the court with senior Trump administration officials, on behalf of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Israel and US considering withdrawing from ICJ

Syria forms committee to draft constitutional declaration

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announces establishment of a committee tasked with drafting a constitutional declaration to guide the country’s transition.

Syria forms committee to draft constitutional declaration

Captivity survivor Amit Soussana:

Captivity survivor Amit Soussana: I felt like I abandoned Keith Siegel

Amit Soussana speaks at an event honoring victims of hostilities about her anticipation of meeting Keith Siegel after his release from captivity.

Captivity survivor Amit Soussana: I felt like I abandoned Keith Siegel

Culture Minister:

Culture Minister: 'We need a haredi corps'

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar suggests establishing a dedicated IDF corps for haredim amidst the political impasse around the conscription law.

Culture Minister: 'We need a haredi corps'