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'Are you a war criminal?'

'Are you a war criminal?' Anti-Israel journalist accosts IDF general in London

Alex Morris accosts Major General Oded Basiuk, the head of the IDF's Operations Directorate during an official visit to the UK.

Armed American security guards to operate checkpoint in Gaza

Private security contractors from the US and other countries will begin overseeing a checkpoint for vehicles passing between the southern and northern Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement.

ICC fears Trump sanctions will destroy organization

International Criminal Court officials warn sanctions imposed by the Trump Administration could 'shut the court down entirely.'

Salute controversy

Salute controversy | Netanyahu defends Musk: 'A great friend of Israel'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the DOGE administrator who came under fire after he made a gesture that was interpreted to be a Nazi salute.

Twice in 24 hours:

Twice in 24 hours: Jewish shepherds attacked on Mt. Hebron

Group of 15 Arabs wielding clubs and rocks attacks Jewish shepherds, injuring a goat. A day earlier a similar group attacked Jewish shepherds, injuring one of them in the head.

'It's a second Disengagement'

Chabad rabbi speaks out against haredi support for Hamas ceasefire deal

Rabbi Yosef Gerlitzky speaks out against ceasefire deal with Hamas, compares it to 2005 Disengagement from Gaza. 'This deal is a true threat to life.'

Security source on Jenin operation:

Security source on Jenin operation: If Zakaria Zubeidi holds a weapon, he'll be eliminated

Security source responds to release of Gilboa prison break mastermind in Hamas ceasefire deal, warns Jenin operation 'will not end soon.'

Italy:

Italy: ISIS operative arrested for planning attack on Jews

A 30-year-old Moroccan man was arrested in Naples, suspected of planning a terror attack against the Jewish community. He is charged with international terrorism.

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Watch: Machine gun found in Bedouin town

Police found an FN MAG, a large amount of other arms and ammunition, and a significant quantity of drugs in towns in southern Israel.

Hamas continues to control humanitarian aid entering Gaza

Gazan residents report that Hamas is continuing to control the thousands of aid trucks entering Gaza, selling the aid for a high price. 'Hamas is stealing the aid.'

Kfar Saba:

Kfar Saba: The display that roused a storm

Reservists' group sets up display with 'Arabs' on a pickup truck; three arrested.

Four hours before:

Four hours before: IDF intelligence prioritized sources over readiness

An IDF intelligence unit gathered signs of unusual activity in several Hamas units, but no alert was issued so as not to expose intelligence sources.

Third terrorist sought:

Two terrorists from Funduq terror attack eliminated in Samaria

Two of the three terrorists responsible for a deadly shooting attack in Funduq earlier this month were eliminated, as security forces continue to pursue third terrorist; one IDF soldier moderately injured.

Sister of Hostage:

Sister of Hostage: 'I hope Liri knows she's coming home soon'

Shai Elbag, sister of Liri, who was kidnapped on October 7 from Nahal Oz, shared her feelings ahead of her sister's expected return from captivity.

Kedumim Council head:

Kedumim Council head: Elimination of terrorists from Funduq 'awe-inspiring'

Forces from the ISA and the IDF's Duvdevan Unit eliminated two of the terrorists who carried out a deadly shooting attack in Funduq about two weeks ago, Kedumim's Ozel Vatik confirms. 'With G-d's help, the days of the third terrorist are also numbered.'

Iran arrests 10 Bahai women in crackdown on minority community

Iranian authorities arrest 10 women from the Bahai community, accuse them of participating in activities deemed "deviant" under Islamic law.

House Speaker Johnson announces new subcommittee to probe January 6

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces establishment of new select subcommittee to investigate the events leading up to and following the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

Interior Minister cancels permanent residency of terrorist from Abu Dis

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel revokes permanent residency permit of a terrorist from Abu Dis, due to his involvement in terrorism.

Tens of thousands evacuated as new wildfire erupts in Los Angeles area

Wildfire erupts near Castaic Lake, north of Los Angeles, rapidly spreading and forcing 31,000 residents to evacuate.

Two terrorists eliminated in Jenin, may be terrorists who carried out attack in Funduq

The elimination followed a four-hour standoff which included an exchange of gunfire.

Trump designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

US President signs executive order designating Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, a Foreign Terrorist Organization, as the Iran-backed rebels continue their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.

Survivor of Nova Festival massacre to represent Israel at Eurovision

Yuval Raphael, who survived the massacre at the Nova Festival in Re'im on October 7, 2023, wins the finals of "Hakokhav Haba" television show and will represent Israel at Eurovision in May.

Terrorist who was reported eliminated filmed alive in Beit Hanoun

The Hamas Beit Hanoun Battalion Commander filmed walking among the rubble as he spoke of Hamas's 'victory' in Gaza. In May the IDF claimed to have eliminated him.

Israel demanding that Arbel Yehud be released this Saturday

While Hamas is supposed to notify Israel on Friday which hostages will be released on Saturday, Israel is demanding that the 29-year-old Arbel Yehud be one of them.

Funduq police shooting:

Funduq police shooting: Protesters block Route 6 in central Israel

Protesters placed buring tires and bolders on the highway at the Kesem Junction to protest the shooting of right-wing rioters by a police officer in the village of Funduq.

IDF forces work to thwart ceasefire violations in Gaza

IDF soldiers in several areas acted to thwart threats against them, eliminating one terrorist.

Minister Haim Katz to receive Otzma Yehudit's portfolios

After Minister Yariv Levin declined the offer, Minister Haim Katz will replace the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit Party who left the coalition.

After only a week

Arab who attacked Jewish shepherd released from detention after only a week

Suliman Shiha has led dozens of violent attacks on Jewish shepherds in the Binyamin Region, yet only a week after being arrested, the Military Court let him go.

Pro-Israel Senator to lead Mid-East and counterterrorism subcommittee

Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) was chosen to lead the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism. 'I look forward to working with President Trump to realize his vision for a more peaceful Middle East.'

Trump Mideast Envoy:

Trump Mideast Envoy: 'Ceasefire a step toward Israel-Saudi normalization'

Steve Witkoff tells Fox News he and the rest of the Trump team had nothing to do with the "mathematics" of the hostage deal, which was worked out by the Biden Administration many months ago.

2 killed, including toddler, in stabbing by Afghan man in Germany

Attacker followed children leaving daycare, murdered a 2-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man and wounded 2 others. Police say motive for attack under investigation.

Jewish boys attacked by Arab rioters accompanied by left-wing anarchists

2 Jewish boys shepherding their flock in Mount Hebron area injured by group of 15 Arab attackers who were accompanied by a group of left-wing activists.

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Watch: Tel Aviv terrorist orders pizza minutes before stabbing spree

Footage from pizzeria shows the terrorist who would soon wound 5 people in a stabbing attack purchasing a bit to eat before his rampage.

Getting ready to attack?

Getting ready to attack? Explosive drone found near Yitzhar

A drone with what would appear to be a pipe bomb attached to it apparently launched from a nearby village was found near Yitzhar in Samaria.

Steals in and starts stabbing:

Footage shows Tel Aviv terror attack - from the lens of a camera

Security camera footage from the scene of a Tel Aviv terror attack shows people running from the scene, with some of them pursuing the terrorist.

Watch: Early-morning protest outside justice's home

Activists from the Im Tirtzu organization, which is fighting to prevent the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit as Supreme Court President, hold early-morning protest outside his home.

Jordan Valley:

Sovereignty in Jordan Valley Law falls when coalition opposes bill

Otzma Yehudit and Yisrael Beytenu vote in favor of sovereignty in Jordan Valley Law, coalition opposes. Liberman: 'PM has proven once again that the security of his coalition takes precedence over the security of Israel.'

At the UN:

At the UN: Herzog to deliver keynote address on Holocaust Remembrance Day

President Isaac Herzog to address Special UN Assembly marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, meet with UN Secretary-General António Guterres for the first time since the beginning of the current conflict.

With Israel's consent:

Report: Palestinian Authority to manage Rafah Crossing - with Israel's consent

Prime Minister's Office insists Palestinian Authority involvement relegated to passport stamps only, says crossing is being managed by Gazans not affiliated with Hamas.

On Capitol Hill:

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus holds relaunch reception on Capitol Hill

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus hosted an important reception on Capitol Hill to celebrate its relaunch, bringing together distinguished leaders from both sides of the aisle and from around the world in support of Israel.