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.
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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.
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.
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking President Trump for his strong support and noted that Hamas's demands for a ceasefire are 'totally unacceptable.'
Gadi Eisenkot moves to block Bennett's return to Knesset
Gadi Eisenkot is seeking to unite his party with Yesh Atid, forming a center-left party that will compete with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's rising popularity in the next elections.
New details
New details | Failure after failure: What happened the night before the attack
The intelligence soldier who did not have security clearance, the orders that were not executed, and the absence of human intelligence in Gaza. The failures continue to be revealed.
Released hostage gets reparative surgery on amputated fingers
Released hostage Emily Demari spoke today about the ordeal of losing her fingers in the October 7th massacre. She had a second surgery upon returning to Israel to heal the chronic pain from the surgery in Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
Russia:
Russia: Heavy sentences for participants of antisemitic Dagestan airport riot
Russian courts have sentenced five individuals to eight to ten years in prison for participating in a riot against Jewish and Israeli passengers in the Republic of Dagestan.
Military police raid haredi neighborhood in Ashdod
MPs knocked on doors in the city in an effort to locate yeshiva students who had ignored repeated summonses to report for duty.
Released hostages Omer Shem Tov, Aviva, and Keith Siegel invited to meet Trump
Survivors of Hamas captivity Omer Shem Tov, Keith, and Aviv Siegel were invited to join a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House, at the initiative of Miriam Adelson.
Lapid:
Lapid: 'I deserve a raise just for looking at Minister Strock'
Opposition leader Yair Lapid faced backlash for derogatory remarks about Orit Strook in a podcast.
Haredim block main highway after arrest of non-haredi draft dodger
Radical haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak after police arrested a non-haredi draft dodger at Ben Gurion airport.
U. of Michigan:
U. of Michigan: Landmark painted in tribute to Bibases defaced with pro-Hamas graffiti
'The Rock' which had been painted orange with the names of the murdered mother and sons, was defaced with the words 'free Palestine.'
Sylvan Adams appointed President of World Jewish Congress-Israel Region
The Israeli-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist will spearhead strengthening ties between Jewish communities worldwide and the State of Israel.
February in Judea and Samaria:
February in Judea and Samaria: Forces eliminate over two dozen terrorists, arrest hundreds
Over the past month, security forces in Judea and Samaria eliminated approximately 25 terrorists, apprehended 350 wanted individuals, seized 120 weapons, and destroyed hundreds of explosives.
Senior IDF Officer:
Senior IDF Officer: 'We see no reason to prepare for Egyptian attack'
Brigadier General Itamar Ben-Haim told residents of southern Israel that the IDF does not anticipate an Egyptian attack at this stage.
Israeli flags in hand:
Israeli flags in hand: Thousands pay last respects to Shlomo Mansour
Shlomo Mansour, who was murdered on October 7th after being abducted by terrorists, was laid to rest in Kibbutz Kissufim.
Netanyahu warns:
Netanyahu warns: 'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'
PM explains decision to halt aid to Gaza was made in response to Hamas' rejection of the Witkoff ceasefire extension and stealing of the humanitarian aid that has gone into Gaza until now.
Bereaved father:
Bereaved father on 10/7 massacre: Anyone who is found responsible must go to jail
Itzik Bonzel, father of Amit, who fell in Gaza, demands setting up a special prison unit for those responsible for the 10/7 massacre, including government ministers and IDF senior commanders.
'Fairy who became an angel
Omer Wenkert says goodbye to his girlfriend murdered at the Nova festival
Omer Wenkert, who was recently released from Hamas captivity, posted a farewell post to his girlfriend Kim Damti, who was murdered during the massacre at the Nova music festival.
Report:
Report: Egypt proposes release of 3 living, 3 dead hostages for 2-week ceasefire extension
According to the report by Qatari media, Egypt proposed Hamas release 6 hostages, half living and half dead, in exchange for extending Phase 1 by 2 weeks.
Report:
Report: Israel demanded release of 5 living, 10 slain hostages, Hamas refused
Al Jazeera reports that Hamas refused Israel's offer to extend the ceasefire by a week and release more terrorists in exchange for the release of 15 hostages, 5 living and 10 deceased.
Israeli flags bearing hostage ribbons confiscated from Jewish group touring Auschwitz
Polish Museum defends the removal of Israeli flags bearing hostage ribbons from Bushey Synagogue tour group.
New Resilience Center provides vital support for Lone Soldiers
Co-established by Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the IDF (FIDF), the center provides comprehensive mental health services and emotional support for Lone Soldiers returning to civilian life – in Israel and the USA
Watch:
Jewish teens fill Times Square with unapologetic Jewish pride and practice
7,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries filled Times Square on Saturday night, singing, dancing, and declaring their Jewish pride in the most public square on earth. After a year of challenges, they didn’t gather to explain who they are. They came to live it—out loud and together.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: 'Stopping aid important step in destroying Hamas'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes the cessation of humanitarian aid to Gaza and says that Israel must open the gates of hell 'quickly and lethally.'
Save One Life UK:
UK charity under investigation over allegations of funding Hamas
A UK-based charity raising funds for Gaza is under investigation amid allegations that it may have helped finance Hamas.
Hostage's uncle:
Hostage Avinatan Or's uncle: 'The US proposal will kill all hostages'
Shimon Or, the uncle of Avinatan, who was taken hostage to Gaza, vehemently opposes US proposal to extend ceasefire.
Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza
Decision not to allow any more humanitarian aid into Gaza comes in response to Hamas's refusal to accept the Witkoff proposal to extend the ceasefire. 'If Hamas continues its refusal, there will be additional consequences.'
Shortly after end of ceasefire:
Terrorist eliminated by UAV drone in northern Gaza
Al-Jazeera reports one dead and one injured in Israeli drone attack east of Beit Hanoun, in northern Gaza Strip.
'2-State Solution strangled'
Reform rabbi 'snapped' over Bibas family murders, says 2-State Solution is dead
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, the senior rabbi at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, says 'the concretization and normalization of pure evil in the face of pure innocence' in the murders of the Bibas children crushed his hopes for 2 states living in peace in his lifetime.
Ben-Gvir:
Ben-Gvir: 'Absolute disgrace' PM accepted Witkoff ceasefire extension
Otzma Yehudit leader says Israel should have followed Trump's lead in giving Hamas the ultimatum of releasing all hostages or hell would be unleashed rather than following the lead of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff.
Trump invites Eli Sharabi, other captivity survivors to White House
US President Donald Trump watched translated excerpts of an interview with captivity survivor, Eli Sharabi; invites Sharabi and other survivors to White House.
Hamas refuses to release any hostages except as part of phase 2
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejects Steve Witkoff's proposal for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover, insists Israel must agree to end the war completely to receive the remaining hostages.
Abbas:
Abbas: PA will pay terrorists ‘even if we only have a single penny left’
Watch: Despite signing decree ordering an end to the “pay-to-slay” policy, PA chairman clarifies he has no intentions of ending the policy.
UK counter-terror police investigate BBC documentary featuring Hamas official’s son
British counter-terrorism police reviewing complaints regarding a BBC documentary on Gaza that featured the son of a Hamas official.
US eliminates top leader of Al-Qaeda branch in Syria
US military announces it eliminated a senior military leader of Hurras al-Din, a Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda.
Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announces NYC mayoral run
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledges past mistakes as he announces NYC mayoral run: New York City is in trouble.
Following ‘slip of the tongue’:
Following ‘slip of the tongue’ on air: Barkat apologizes to Eli Sharabi
Economy Minister Nir Barkat issues apology following his remarks on Channel 12 program, in which he stated that he was "dealing with more important matters" when asked if he had watched the interview of captivity survivor Eli Sharabi.
Reversing Biden's hold
Rubio announces $4B military aid to Israel, reversing Biden's arms hold
Secretary of State announces he has signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel: Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump.
