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Chief Rabbi of Russia:

Chief Rabbi of Russia: Putin is involved in the efforts to release the hostages

Rabbi Berel Lazar reveals the depth of the Russian involvement in the hostage crisis and describes the extensive diplomatic efforts led by President Putin.

Chief Rabbi of Russia: Putin is involved in the efforts to release the hostages

Probe of massacre in Kfar Aza:

Probe of massacre in Kfar Aza finds: Civilians were killed by IDF fire

IDF investigation into the events of October 7 in Kibbutz Kfar Aza suggests that civilians were accidentally killed by IDF fire and that terrorists returned to the kibbutz after it was supposedly "cleaned."

Probe of massacre in Kfar Aza finds: Civilians were killed by IDF fire

Soldiers to their commander:

Soldiers to their commander: We will not be cannon fodder for deals of surrender

Soldiers in the Carmeli Brigade send sharply worded letter to the brigade commander, expressing frustration with the situation on the ground and with the deal with Hamas.

Soldiers to their commander: We will not be cannon fodder for deals of surrender

Former Biden adviser:

Former Biden adviser: Hamas is the one that blocked hostage deal

Brett McGurk, who served as White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa during the Biden administration, states in op-ed in The Washington Post that Hamas is directly responsible for the delay in achieving a hostage release deal.

Former Biden adviser: Hamas is the one that blocked hostage deal

Watch: Jerry Seinfeld brushes off pro-Palestinian

Fan asks Jerry Seinfeld for selfie, makes victory sign calling, 'Free Palestine.' Comedian Jerry Seinfeld brushes him off before walking away: 'I don't care about Palestine.'

Watch: Jerry Seinfeld brushes off pro-Palestinian

Snow in Jerusalem? There's a good chance

Dr. Amir Givati estimates that there is a good chance for snow in the capital during the weekend, even accumulating and disrupting traffic.

Snow in Jerusalem? There's a good chance

Avital Dekel-Chen:

Avital Dekel-Chen: Shahar saw her father for the first time in real life

Yelena Troufanov says that her son Sasha was shot in both legs on 10/7, 'It is a miracle that he is standing.' Avital Dekel-Chen thanks the people of Israel for their support.

Avital Dekel-Chen: Shahar saw her father for the first time in real life

Steve Witkoff:

Steve Witkoff: 'Trump's policy program is about peace through strength'

US Envoy to Middle East Steve Witkoff spoke to Channel 12 News about setting a schedule for talks on the second phase of the hostage deal, 'Everybody is receptive to that.'

Steve Witkoff: 'Trump's policy program is about peace through strength'

Netanyahu to Con. of Presidents:

Netanyahu: 'Meeting with Trump most consequential between US-Israeli leaders'

In a speech to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Prime Minister Netanyahu stressed the importance of Israel’s alliance with the United States in achieving regional security.

Netanyahu: 'Meeting with Trump most consequential between US-Israeli leaders'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Trump and I know how and when the gates of hell will open'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went into depth on the close partnership between Israel and the Trump administration: 'There have not been opportunities like these.'

Netanyahu: 'Trump and I know how and when the gates of hell will open'

PM speaks to US Special Envoy:

PM to US Special Envoy: 'Cabinet to discuss 2nd stage tomorrow; mission leaves for Cairo'

PM Netanyahu spoke to US Presidential Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and updated him on discussions to be held tomorrow on the second stage of the hostage deal.

PM to US Special Envoy: 'Cabinet to discuss 2nd stage tomorrow; mission leaves for Cairo'

Popular TV program and Colel Chabad to open 2nd low-cost store

Offering significantly reduced prices across the board, the popular Israeli television show Hatzinor, and the Colel Chabad charitable organization have announced the planned opening of a second brick-and-mortar low-cost supermarket in the center of the country.

Popular TV program and Colel Chabad to open 2nd low-cost store

100s of hours, 0 personal findings

IDF to publish findings of 10.7 investigations |100s of hours, 0 personal findings

For the first time, the Israeli public will be presented with official explanations and findings regarding the causes and circumstances leading to the Hamas surprise attack. Findings regarding individual officers will not be published.

IDF to publish findings of 10.7 investigations |100s of hours, 0 personal findings

With IDF security:

Soldiers claim Hamas crews work in security zone, lay explosives with IDF security

IDF soldiers claim that Hamas members conducting infrastructure work take advantage of the access to the security zone to plant explosives in the area.

Soldiers claim Hamas crews work in security zone, lay explosives with IDF security

Reform in professional licensing for Olim to cut bureaucracy

New reform ends bureaucracy and enables immediate employment for professionals upon Aliyah.

Reform in professional licensing for Olim to cut bureaucracy

Rubio to Herzog:

Rubio to Herzog: 'Iranian regime behind all challenges in the region'

Ahead of their meeting, President Herzog and Secretary of State Rubio spoke to the media about the challenges that the two nations face in the region.

Rubio to Herzog: 'Iranian regime behind all challenges in the region'

Indictment:

Indictment: Terror accomplice drove van displaying hostage ribbon

State Attorney files indictment against Majed Barkan, who transported illegal residents during the Swords of Iron war, including the terrorist who carried out a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv.

Indictment: Terror accomplice drove van displaying hostage ribbon

Supreme Court denies petition for transparency on hostage deal

The Israeli Supreme Court stated that the principle of transparency is overruled by the government's legal right to withhold publication of an agreement that involves state security and foreign affairs.

Supreme Court denies petition for transparency on hostage deal

Diaspora Affairs Minister:

Minister Chikli: 'European right-wing has a point, they realize the problem'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli spoke to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations about antisemitism and his opposition to the current hostage deal.

Minister Chikli: 'European right-wing has a point, they realize the problem'

Antisemitism Down Under:

Antisemitism Down Under: Midwife faces backlash for reporting antisemitic nurses

Sharon Stoliar, Australian midwife, faced threats and intimidation after calling out antisemitic behavior in the Australian healthcare system.

Antisemitism Down Under: Midwife faces backlash for reporting antisemitic nurses

NYPD foils synagogue shooting

Luis Ramirez, 23, from Utah, was arrested by NYPD officers after allegedly threatening to attack synagogues.

NYPD foils synagogue shooting

Rubio meets Netanyahu

Rubio meets Netanyahu: 'Trump insists Hamas can't have governing, military capabilities'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a statement to the media alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "We have made it clear that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons"

Rubio meets Netanyahu: 'Trump insists Hamas can't have governing, military capabilities'

OU Israel inaugurates new headquarters

President Herzog applauds opening of new OU Israel headquarters in Jerusalem. "At this time of crisis, OU Israel says ‘Here I am.’"

OU Israel inaugurates new headquarters

Forecast: Jerusalem could see snow on Saturday

The Meteorological Service has published its forecast for the coming week, according to which snow is expected to reach the Jerusalem mountains and even the city itself on Saturday morning

Forecast: Jerusalem could see snow on Saturday

Otzma Yehudit MK:

Otzma Yehudit MK: Elon Musk should target USAID

Yitzchak Kreuzer urges Elon Musk to disclose information about USAID funds sent to Israeli organizations amidst concerns of misuse for political purposes.

Otzma Yehudit MK: Elon Musk should target USAID

Finance Min. calls for personal sanctions on haredi draft dodgers

The Ministry of Finance Budget Division announced that it is seeking tougher penalties against draft dodgers as only 1 in 6 haredim who received draft notices reported for duty.

Finance Min. calls for personal sanctions on haredi draft dodgers

20 haredim caught crossing into Lebanon

The IDF apprehendedat least 20 haredim who crossed the Lebanon border attempting to reach the Tomb of Rabbi Ashi on Mount Shanan.

20 haredim caught crossing into Lebanon

Watch:

Watch: 'I talked about you while in captivity'

Ohad Ben-Ami, recently released from Hamas captivity, requested to meet Maor Cohen, known for distributing LEGO kits to hospitalized children.

Watch: 'I talked about you while in captivity'

Ex-BBC dir. warns network risks becoming 'Hamas propaganda mouthpiece'

Danny Cohen, the former director of BBC Television, slams his former network for drawing equivalence between innocent hostages and freed terrorists, downplaying suffering of hostages.

Ex-BBC dir. warns network risks becoming 'Hamas propaganda mouthpiece'

Report: Netanyahu blocking mobile homes from Gaza

Israel is still not authorizing mobile homes and engineering vehicles to enter Gaza despite footage appearing to show them being allowed through the Rafah crossing.

Report: Netanyahu blocking mobile homes from Gaza

Shipment of 2,000-pound bombs from US arrives in Israel

Shipment of MK-84 bombs that had been held up by the Biden Administration and released by the Trump Administration arrives in Israel.

Shipment of 2,000-pound bombs from US arrives in Israel

Report:

Report: Lebanon refused to allow Iranian planes to land due to US warning

Lebanese officials bar 2 Iranian flights from taking off for Beirut after receiving warnings from US that Israel could bomb the Beirut airport to prevent Iran from funneling funds to Hezbollah.

Report: Lebanon refused to allow Iranian planes to land due to US warning

Watch:

Watch: Police raid wedding in Tayibe

Undercover police officers raided a wedding in Tayibe where armed individuals opened fire and attacked officers, resulting in multiple arrests.

Watch: Police raid wedding in Tayibe

Colombian President links hostage to solidarity with Palestinians

Colombian President Gustavo Petro links sign of life from Colombian-Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot to his country's solidarity with Palestinian Arabs, posts video with map showing "Palestine" covering the territory of Israel.

Colombian President links hostage to solidarity with Palestinians

One suspect caught

Israelis attacked in Athens after speaking Hebrew, one suspect caught

Two Israeli citizens stabbed in well-known shopping district in central Athens. One of the attackers, originally from the Gaza Strip, was apprehended, while the second escaped.

Israelis attacked in Athens after speaking Hebrew, one suspect caught

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Lebanese authorities say over 25 individuals have been arrested following an attack on a United Nations convoy, which left two peacekeepers injured.

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Hostage release:

Argentine President praises Trump’s efforts in hostage release, calls for Hamas defeat

Argentinian President Javier Milei acknowledges Trump's role in deal that led to release of Argentinian-Israeli citizen Yair Horn, says Argentina hopes for swift resolution to the conflict with "the absolute defeat of Hamas."

Argentine President praises Trump’s efforts in hostage release, calls for Hamas defeat

Suspect in custody

Knife attack in Austria leaves teen dead, four hurt, suspect in custody

14-year-old boy dead and four others injured after man randomly attacks people with a knife in city center of Carinthia province. Authorities arrest 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker in connection with the incident.

Knife attack in Austria leaves teen dead, four hurt, suspect in custody

Biden ‘proud’ of hostage deal as Sagui Dekel-Chen is freed

Former US President welcomes the release of US citizen Sagui Dekel-Chen from captivity: I am proud that the deal we negotiated has held, paving the way for the release of hostages. Former VP Harris: All the hostages remaining in Gaza, including Americans, must be brought home.

Biden ‘proud’ of hostage deal as Sagui Dekel-Chen is freed

Terror victims:

Almagor Terror Victims Association: The images of victory will increase terrorism

Almagor Terror Victims Association says the images of released terrorists strengthen Palestinian Arab terror and encourage the enlistment of more terrorists.

Almagor Terror Victims Association: The images of victory will increase terrorism