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TikTok restored on US app stores as Trump delays ban until April

TikTok reappears on Apple and Google’s US app stores after Trump postpones its ban until April 5.

TikTok restored on US app stores as Trump delays ban until April

‘Greatest in history’

Trump plans India-US trade route via Israel, promises ‘greatest in history’

During press conference with India's Prime Minister, US President announces plans for trade route connecting India and the United States, which will pass through Israel: It's a big development.

Trump plans India-US trade route via Israel, promises ‘greatest in history’

As ceasefire deadline nears

Lebanon rejects Israeli presence in south as ceasefire deadline nears

Lebanon's parliamentary speaker says his country has rejected Israel's request to maintain a presence in five southern locations beyond the February 18 deadline for fully implementing the ceasefire.

Lebanon rejects Israeli presence in south as ceasefire deadline nears

Munich car ramming injures 30, authorities investigate motive

Driver crashes into labor union demonstration in central Munich, injuring 30 people, including children. The suspect, an Afghan asylum-seeker, arrested at the scene.

Munich car ramming injures 30, authorities investigate motive

Posed threat to Israel

IAF strikes Hezbollah military sites which posed threat to Israeli home front

IAF conducts intelligence-based strikes on Hezbollah military sites containing weapons and launchers which were operating in violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

IAF strikes Hezbollah military sites which posed threat to Israeli home front

Hadera:

Hadera: Forces arrest infiltrator suspected of planning terror attack

A resident of Tulkarm suspected of planning to carry out a terror attack was arrested in Hadera, the circumstances are under investigation.

Hadera: Forces arrest infiltrator suspected of planning terror attack

The 10.7 burnt car lot:

The 10.7 burnt car lot: A monument that combines commemoration with growth

Israeli Government Tourism Corporation CEO Elad Erenfeld spoke about the work to memorialize the massacre and grow the future.

The 10.7 burnt car lot: A monument that combines commemoration with growth

Report:

Report: IDF considering permanent outposts in Jenin

The IDF Central Command is considering establishing permanent posts in Jenin, where a new battalion dedicated to the refugee camp would operate.

Report: IDF considering permanent outposts in Jenin

Vatican leader:

Vatican leader: 'No deportations, Palestinians must remain on their land'

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin criticizes Trump proposal to relocate residents of Gaza, says Vatican will only support the 2 state solution,

Vatican leader: 'No deportations, Palestinians must remain on their land'

Sign of life received from Hamas hostage Segev Kalfon

The family of Segev Kalfon, who was abducted from the Nova Music Festival announced that it has received a sign of life from him.

Sign of life received from Hamas hostage Segev Kalfon

PM's spox denies

Defense Committee Chair claims Israel negotiating phase 2 of deal - PM's spokesman denies

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman Dr. Omer Dostri denied MK Yuli Edelstein's claims that Israel was conducting negotiations on the second phase of the hostage deal.

Defense Committee Chair claims Israel negotiating phase 2 of deal - PM's spokesman denies

Herzog slams Netanyahu for skipping Supreme Court President's inauguration

Israeli President decries decision by Prime Minister, Knesset Speaker not to attend the inauguration of new Supre Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit. 'No place for 1 branch to boycott another.'

Herzog slams Netanyahu for skipping Supreme Court President's inauguration

Gaza rocket fired at Israel during ceasefire

14-year-old boy reportedly killed by misfired rocket that landed inside Gaza after being fired at Israel in violation of the ceasefire.

Gaza rocket fired at Israel during ceasefire

Dozens of Hamas terrorists travel near border - IDF doesn't act

According to sources in the military, the terrorist convoy was traveling to settle the score with a local clan leader and did not violate the ceasefire agreement, and attacking it could have led to an escalation.

Dozens of Hamas terrorists travel near border - IDF doesn't act

Southern Lebanon:

Southern Lebanon: IDF uncovers weapons cache and launchers aimed at Israel

Troops conducted scans in buildings and thicketed terrain, where they located weapons storage facilities containing stockpiles of missiles, rockets, mortar shells, grenades, explosives, and firearms.

Southern Lebanon: IDF uncovers weapons cache and launchers aimed at Israel

Cyber attack causes error in Israeli credit transaction system

Automated Bank Services announced that a cyber attack caused an error in its credit clearing system and that the error had been solved.

Cyber attack causes error in Israeli credit transaction system

Disturbing footage:

Disturbing footage: Egypt increasing military readiness on Gaza border

Egyptian Defense Minister instructs soldiers in Sinai Peninsula to 'maintain high level of alert in order to ensure military's ability to fulfill its various tasks.'

Disturbing footage: Egypt increasing military readiness on Gaza border

Emotional:

Emotional: Two blinded soldiers meet in rehab

This week at the Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer, an extraordinary and emotional meeting took place when two soldiers who lost their sight during the war met for the first time.

Emotional: Two blinded soldiers meet in rehab

National Security Council:

National Security Council: Hamas chooses destination for expelled terrorists

The National Security Council wrote to a bereaved father that the state of Israel does not have the authority to choose to which state it will expel terrorists released as part of the hostage deal.

National Security Council: Hamas chooses destination for expelled terrorists

Watch:

Watch: Burned cars from massacre to turn into thriving forest

A burnt-out car lot containing some 1,600 vehicles from the October 7th massacre is to be filled with newly planted trees as a symbol of renewal and growth.

Watch: Burned cars from massacre to turn into thriving forest

Footage:

Footage: Here's how the terrorist arrived in Tel Aviv ahead of attack

Security cameras reveal path of vehicle transporting Tel Aviv terrorist, up until the moment he carries out the attack.

Footage: Here's how the terrorist arrived in Tel Aviv ahead of attack

Hamas confirms:

Hamas confirms: Three hostages will be released Saturday, as per original deal

In official statement, Hamas terror group confirms deal is still on, says additional hostages will be released Saturday.

Hamas confirms: Three hostages will be released Saturday, as per original deal

Revealed:

Revealed: Terrorists receive nonessential treatment in Israeli hospitals

Senior doctors at the Sharon Hospital report that terrorists receive all-encompassing medical care at Israeli hospitals, sometimes beyond what is necessary.

Revealed: Terrorists receive nonessential treatment in Israeli hospitals

PA sued for 1.255 billion shekels

245 terror victims and families are suing the Palestinian Authority for 1.255 billion shekels for supporting terrorism.

PA sued for  1.255 billion shekels

39 cases of arson against synagogues, most were closed

Recent findings in a Knesset session highlight the extensive damage to religious institutions in Israel, but most were not investigated.

39 cases of arson against synagogues, most were closed

Cost of public transportation to rise

Price of trips on light rail in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to rise to eight NIS per trip on February 25, with further hikes in the price of public transportation later this year.

Cost of public transportation to rise

Yitzhak Amit to be sworn in, PM and Justice Min. to boycott ceremony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will not attend the swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Court Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, after the police and court refused to investigate the allegations against him.

Yitzhak Amit to be sworn in, PM and Justice Min. to boycott ceremony

Trump’s lawsuit against X ends with $10m settlement deal

Social media giant X agrees to pay approximately $10 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump against then-Twitter, after the social media network banned him following Jan. 6 riots.

Trump’s lawsuit against X ends with $10m settlement deal

NYPD investigating hate crime

Jewish girl assaulted in Williamsburg, NYPD investigating as hate crime

New York City Police Department searching for an individual who assaulted a Jewish girl in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.

Jewish girl assaulted in Williamsburg, NYPD investigating as hate crime

'Efrat says hello'

The terrorists' abuse of Gadi Mozes: Efrat says hello

81-year-old Gadi Mozes, who was recently freed from captivity in Gaza, endured abuse while being held hostage and discovered, while listening to the news, that the terrorists had lied to him and that his partner, Efrat Katz, had been murdered.

The terrorists' abuse of Gadi Mozes: Efrat says hello

New Jersey man arrested for threats and antisemitic remarks on flight

27-year-old New Jersey man arrested for allegedly threatening airline personnel and passengers, including specifically targeting Jewish individuals, on a flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport.

New Jersey man arrested for threats and antisemitic remarks on flight

Efforts to end Ukraine war:

Efforts to end Ukraine war: Trump 'likely' to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

US President announces that he anticipates multiple in-person meetings with Russian President, with the first likely to take place in Saudi Arabia at a date not yet known.

Efforts to end Ukraine war: Trump 'likely' to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

IDF Spokesman reveals:

IDF Spokesman reveals: This is how Iran continues to smuggle funds to Hezbollah

Avichay Adraee, head of the Arab media division of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, reveals that Iran's Quds Force and Hezbollah have been exploiting Beirut's airport to smuggle funds through civilian flights.

IDF Spokesman reveals: This is how Iran continues to smuggle funds to Hezbollah

Noa Argamani's call to the nation

Noa Argamani urged that everything possible be done to recover the rest of the hostages immediately.

Noa Argamani's call to the nation

Hamas official: Hostage release to go on as planned

Hamas official says terror group won't release all hostages on Saturday, but will release hostages in accordance with the agreement already signed, Kan News reports.

Hamas official: Hostage release to go on as planned

Israel examining changes to deal with Hamas

Following testimonies from released hostages, Israel weighs option to demand Hamas expand list of hostages to be released in first stage of deal, due to concerns for their health.

Israel examining changes to deal with Hamas

York University to hold pro-Palestinian dinner

The event was published under the heading 'Victory and Resilience: The Struggle Continues' and is sponsored by the university's Muslim Student association..

York University to hold pro-Palestinian dinner

Sign of life from hostage Eitan Mor

Eitan Mor, son of Tzvika and Efrat and the oldest of eight siblings, was born and raised in Kiryat Arba, and moved to Jerusalem after he grew up.

Sign of life from hostage Eitan Mor

Smotrich's policy: Enforcement in Gush Etzion

'We won't allow Arab takeover of national lands,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says.

Smotrich's policy: Enforcement in Gush Etzion

Hamas forced Daniella Gilboa to film her 'death' for propaganda purposes

Daniella Gilboa's mother reveals the terrorist organization forced her to participate in a fake video to make it look like she was killed by IDF fire.

Hamas forced Daniella Gilboa to film her 'death' for propaganda purposes