Interior Minister intends to deport terrorist families
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel announced plans to deport relatives of terrorists who showed support for terrorist organizations.
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Report:
Report: Hamas leaning toward releasing 3 hostages on Saturday
Terrorist organization continues to demand Israel fulfills "commitments" under ceasefire deal as Israel warns the war will resume if the hostages are not released by Saturday.
Defense Minister Katz:
Defense Minister Katz: 'If Hamas stops releasing hostages there will be war'
Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security consultation today (Wednesday) in the Operations Directorate's command post and threatened: "The new Gaza war will be different in intensity."
Cabinet Officials:
Cabinet Officials: 'USA will allow Israel to remain in Lebanon'
Sources in the security cabinet claim that Israel received a green light from the United States to remain in some positions in southern Lebanon.
Trump envoy Witkoff:
Trump envoy Witkoff: 'Big problem if hostages not released on Saturday'
US President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff repeats president's ultimatum that Hamas release the hostages by Saturday or face consequences, says any situation where Hamas rules Gaza is 'unhealthy.'
Meeting King Abdullah:
Meeting King Abdullah, Trump again demands Hamas release all hostages by Saturday
US President meets Jordanian monarch in Washington, discuss options for allowing people of Gaza to live free of Hamas' tyranny.
WJC, EJC call for immediate, unconditional release of all hostages
The World Jewish Congress and its regional affiliate, the European Jewish Congress, call on the international community 'to hold Hamas fully accountable and work toward removing them from power.'
Held in harsh conditions:
Held in harsh conditions: Family of hostage Matan Angrest receives evidence of life
Parents of Matan Angrest say they have learned from other hostages who were released recently that Matan is alive and is being held in very harsh conditions because he is an IDF soldier.
Kiryat Ye'arim:
Kiryat Ye'arim: Police pursuit ends in fatal accident on Route 1
A suspect was fatally injured while fleeing from the police after a targeted operation against illegal residents near Kiryat Ye'arim.
Terrorist sentenced:
East Jerusalem resident sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted murder
Court sentences Ahmed Nasla to 27 years in prison for attempts to murder two Jews in Hizma. State Attorney request forty years, claiming these were serious terrorist attacks.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: 'We will fight till we crush our enemies; there is no other way''
'Hamas is collapsing, Hezbollah has fallen apart, Iran is deterred, but you can't expect victory overnight. We continue to fight,' Finance Minister Smotrich says on war.
The picture of snow on the Golan Heights that caused a stir
MK Yitzhak Kroizer's Facebook post of snow in the Majdal Shams area draws thousands of comments and reactions from the Arab world.
Decreasing response times:
New technology gives ambulances 'green wave' at traffic lights
New system from MDA, Transporation Ministry, and Netivei Ayalon identifies ambulances at intersections and ensures they are given green lights to prevent unnecessary stops and delays during medical emergencies.
Family reveals:
Family reveals: Yarden Bibas was held in moldy tunnels, with almost no food
Ofri Bibas, Yarden's sister, tells of severe conditions in captivity: 'Yarden was in held in moldy tunnels, with almost no food. But he is still smiling.'
'He wants the next fallen soldier'
Lapid's insane allegation about Smotrich: 'He wants the next fallen soldier'
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid attacks Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, says he isn't interested in bringing hostages home.
Jordanian Bar official tramples Israeli flag
Foreign Ministry condemns Jordanian Bar Deputy chief's trampling of Israeli flag, and the Jordanian government's silence.
Shnerb family wins petition against Palestinian Authority
Family of Rina Shnerb, murdered in a 2019 terror attack, wins 20m NIS from the Palestinian Authority. 'Our victory is that the money will be used for good deeds.'
Family of hostage Yosef Ohana:
Family of hostage Yosef Ohana: We received a sign of life from him
Sign of life received from hostage Yosef Haim Ohana, who was kidnapped from the Nova music festival during the October 7 massacre. 'We received a sign of life from him, there's a clear indication.'
Antisemitism in Australia:
Sydney hospital workers threaten to kill Israelis
Two employees at Sydney hospital appearing in Tiktok video saying they won't treat, but may kill Israeli patients, are suspended. 'This video is disgusting,' New South Wales Health Minister says.
Swedish police detain individual who plotted Islamist attacks
Swedish authorities announce that an individual was detained in the Stockholm region on suspicion of planning terrorist activities linked to violent Islamist extremism.
Over 3,500 antisemitic incidents reported in Britain in 2024
New figures show that Britain experienced its second-worst year for antisemitism in 2024, with over 3,500 incidents reported.
Following Witkoff visit
Russia releases US citizen imprisoned on drug charges following Witkoff visit
Moscow releases Marc Fogel, an American imprisoned since 2021 on drug charges, as part of an "exchange," the White House announces.
Senior defense officials:
Senior defense officials: Israel must show restraint toward Hamas for now
Senior defense officials tell political leadership that Israel must "show restraint at this time to complete the first phase of the deal."
Regev's question, and the Chief of Staff's comeback
Transportation Minister asks the Chief of Staff if he could guarantee that there would never be another Hamas attack, and is met with a retort.
Hamas responds to Netanyahu's ultimatum
'We're committed to the ceasefire deal, so long as Israel is,' Hamas terror group claims.
Israel receives first signs of life from seven hostages
Following the recent release of hostages, Israel receives first signs of life from seven hostages; only one is expected to be released in current phase.
Gaza border
Combat vet with PTSD thought to be terrorist, nearly eliminated near Gaza border
IDF troops were called to a suspicious individual lying near the Gaza border fence yelling 'Allahu Akbar.' Only once the troops shot the suspect in the leg, was his identity learned.
Netanyahu's ultimatum to Hamas: IDF will return to fighting
Following Hamas' violation of ceasefire deal, political source says there will be no progress on talks for second stage without hostages' release.
Trump:
Trump on Judea and Samaria annexation: 'It will work out very well'
US President Donald Trump responds to questions about annexing Judea and Samaria, deadline for hostage release.
Yossi Dagan to Cabinet:
Yossi Dagan to Cabinet: 'Arrest terrorists released to Judea and Samaria'
'If Hamas violates deal, all terrorists released to Judea and Samaria must be arrested again,' Samaria Council Head, Yossi Dagan, tells ministers and cabinet members.
Houthi leader threatens Israel: 'We'll return to attacks'
If ceasefire with Hamas ends, Houthis will restart attacks on Israel, rebel group's leader warns.
Attorney General:
Attorney General: Daycare subsidies for yeshiva students ends this month
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructs Director General of Israel's Labor Ministry to end daycare subsidies for young yeshiva students who are required to serve in the IDF.
Government spokesman investigated for leaked documents scandal
The Prime Minister's spokesman, Ofer Golan, was investigated in relation to the publication of classified documents, allegedly leaked to foreign media.
Survey in the US:
Survey in the US: 83% of Jewish students experienced antisemitism since Oct. 7
A new ADL survey found that the large majority of US Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism, 41% felt a need to hide their religious identity.
Illegal construction demolished near Hebron
Yesterday, enforcement was carried out on about nine illegal buildings in Firing Range 918, south of Hebron Hills, near the Israeli towns of Carmel and Maon.
Smotrich's ultimatum:
Smotrich's ultimatum: Harm a hostage and we'll annex 5% of the Gaza Strip
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Israel to set an ultimatum for Hamas if it would continue to delay the release of hostages.
Indictment against Netanyahu's advisors for harassment of witness
The State Prosecution has filed charges against key members of Likud's 2019 campaign for allegedly harassing state witness Shlomo Filber in the 'Case 4000' portion of the Netanyahu trials.
Shlomo Mansour's daughter-in-law:
Shlomo's daughter-in-law: We hoped he would return in the deal, we received the bad news
Chana Mansour eulogized her father-in-law, who was abducted and murdered by Hamas, and lamented: 'Since he was abducted, a dark cloud has been over us, but we hoped he would be released.'
Haredi family demanding 440,000ILS from Jerusalem Arab for assault
A haredi family has filed a civil lawsuit for 440,000 NIS against an Arab man who attacked them in Jerusalem.
Idan Amedi to leave 'Fauda'
Actor and singer Idan Amedi will not return to his role in the hit show 'Fauda' as he is recovering from his wounds sustained in battle in Gaza.
