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AI Taking Over:

AI Taking Over: Amazon announces 14,000 layoffs

Amazon announced it will lay off 14,000 employees in a wide-ranging move intended to make the organization leaner and more efficient.

55 ministers and MKs demand release of Jewish security prisoners

Fifty-five coalition ministers and MKs signed a letter sent to President Isaac Herzog, demanding he act to secure the release of Jewish security prisoners due to the hostage deal.

In response to violations:

Several sanctions against Hamas being considered in response to violations

Prime Minister Netanyahu will lead a security meeting to weigh sanctions on Hamas, including cutting aid, expanding Gaza control, and resuming targeted airstrikes.

'Clear violation'

Hamas returned remains of Ofir Tzarfati, whose body was recovered two years ago

National Center of Forensic Medicine determines that the remains returned overnight did not belong to one of the 13 hostages who remain in Gaza.

Education Minister In Hungary:

Education Minister In Hungary: 'Education is the first wall against antisemitism'

At the International Pro-Israel Summit in Budapest, Israel’s Minister of Education delivered a passionate keynote address emphasizing Israel’s resilience following the Gaza war and the global fight against antisemitism.

'The true source of our victory'

Netanyahu moved by wounded IDF soldiers: 'The true source of our victory'

At the opening ceremony for the Hadassah Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Prime Minister Netanyahu shared how the patients inspired him.

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After campus threats, professor 'apologizes' for IDF past

After masked activists disrupted his lecture and threatened his life, Professor Michael Ben-Gad reaffirmed his IDF service, saying he 'would have crawled over cut glass' to defend his people.

Smotrich demands to arrest the released terrorists

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the terrorists released in the hostage deal to be arrested again due to Hamas failing to honor its obligations.

Revealed:

Terrorists infiltrated IDF zone in Gaza led troops to Hamas HQ in mosque

On the day of the hostage handover, a Hamas squad entered IDF-controlled Gaza near Shuja'iyya. Troops arrested them near Nahal Oz and were led to a Hamas HQ hidden in a mosque.

Otzma Yehudit retorts to Likud criticism of Ben-Gvir

MK Yitzhak Kroizer of Otzma Yehudit attacked Likud MK Moshe Saada over his comments to the media against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's declarations regarding prison conditions.

‘A staged show’:

‘A staged show’: Hamas caught faking Hostage body discovery during ceasefire

IDF reservists report that Hamas operatives violated the ceasefire by staging the recovery of a murdered hostage’s body just moments before Red Cross representatives arrived.

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Watch: Man arrested for dressing as Nazi in Georgia

A man dressed in a full Nazi uniform assaulted a University of Georgia student outside an Athens bar after being denied entry.

How Bar Kuperstein’s mother stumped a terrorist

Released hostage Bar Kuperstein recounted a call that took place while he was held captive by Hamas between his mother and a Hamas terrorist.

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman supported suicide bombings

Social media and blog posts by Majed al-Ansari show repeated praise for Palestinian terrorism before becoming a top Qatari diplomat and public spokesperson.

Cornell paper pulls image comparing Jews to Nazis

Cornell Daily Sun removes a graphic likening Jews to Nazis after backlash. The image, tied to a piece on Israel and Gaza, described as “highly offensive” and an example of Holocaust inversion.

Near Jenin

Near Jenin: Three terrorists who planned an attack eliminated

Yamam counterterrorism officers eliminate terrorist cell that was planning an attack near the Jenin refugee camp. The Israel Air Force strikes the cave from which the terrorists had emerged.

Death penalty for terrorists bill:

Death penalty for terrorists bill: Ben Gvir pressures, vote to be held next week

Following an ultimatum from National Security Minister Ben Gvir, the bill will be brought to a vote next week. “It’s time to deliver justice,” he says.

Barghouti’s son to Trump:

Archterrorist Barghouti’s son to Trump: Free my father, revive two-state solution

Arab Barghouti, son of jailed archterrorist Marwan Barghouti, urges Trump to secure his father's release amid Gaza truce, calling him a unifying figure and key to peace.

Bennett admits:

Bennett admits: I erred in choosing my slate in the past, I’ve learned my lesson

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett concedes he made mistakes in selecting political allies, says he is now taking a more careful approach.

Antisemitic violence:

Antisemitic violence: Israeli educator assaulted in heart of New York City

Israeli educator Rami Glikstein assaulted in Manhattan in an antisemitic attack. Israel’s Consul General blames global incitement and urges US leaders to condemn violence against Jews.

After Senate pushback

Trump drops pick for top Mideast role after Senate pushback

Trump withdraws Joel Rayburn’s nomination for top State Dept. role after Senate concerns over Syria troop disclosures. Rayburn denies wrongdoing.

Lapid:

Lapid: We’ll pass a law - no draft, no vote

Yesh Atid chairman launches fierce attack on coalition’s Draft Law proposal: “It’s deception and fraud. This government isn’t interested in drafting haredim - only in collecting funds.”

Strong earthquake hits western Turkey, buildings collapse in Sindirgi

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits western Turkey, collapsing damaged buildings in Sindirgi. No deaths reported.

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen won't run in next elections

At a Shurat HaDin conference in New York, Cohen said he would not seek to attain political office in the upcoming Knesset elections, but does not rule out future elections.

Hamas official:

Hamas official: 'Al-Aqsa Flood' sparked global awakening against Zionism

In Al Jazeera interview, Khalil al-Hayya says October 7 was 'natural result' of 77 years of 'occupation' and calls for global action against Israel's leaders.

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'It is the time to look the failures squarely in the face'

The Chief of the General Staff. Eyal Zamir, said to the IDF Commanders’ Forum: “We convene today after two years, arriving at a pivotal turning point in the combat. Out of the great failure of October 7th, we have achieved enormous, multi-front accomplishments.”

Rabbi calls to remove Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's books from homes

Rabbi David Lankry, a syangogue rabbi in Kochav Yaakov, accuses former Chief Rabbi of desecrating God's name by attacking a bereaved father and Rosh Yeshiva.

Former hostage recounts:

Yosef Chaim Ohana recounts: Hamas made us choose who will be killed, who will be wounded

Two weeks after his release, Yosef Chaim Ohana revealed the terror of his Hamas captivity, describing beatings, psychological abuse, and how he talked his captors out of executing him.

The last footage of Sinwar, days before he was eliminated

Newly released footage shows the Hamas leader in Gaza just days before his assassination, wrapped in a blanket and using a cane to walk while fleeing IDF fire.

Council of Torah Sages member: Support Draft Law

The head of Yeshivat Porat Yosef, Rabbi Shmuel Bezalel, clarified that the decisions regarding the Draft Law were made entirely with the consent of the Council of Torah Sages, without any external influence.

Smotrich

Smotrich: 'The Saudis say much worse things, no one demands they apologize'

Finance Minister reacts to uproar over his comment that the Saudis 'can keep riding camels,' says Saudi government and officials say much more insulting and antisemitic things without pushback,

Netanyahu: Shin Bet thwarted 1,200 terror attacks against Israel

At a ceremony at the President’s Residence, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog honored 14 Shin Bet employees for exceptional service, citing their vital role in foiling over 1,200 terror attacks.

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Watch: Red Cross digs in search for missing hostages in Gaza

The bodies of 13 hostages remain in captivity in Gaza. Hamas claims it can return 7-9 of them.

Smotrich

Smotrich: 'We won't allow reconstruction of Gaza as long as Hamas rules'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared at the Religious Zionism faction meeting that the State of Israel will not permit reconstruction in Gaza without the complete dismantling of Hamas.

Israeli study:

Experts link hostage families’ suffering to newly defined wartime trauma

A peer-reviewed study by Israeli researchers introduces a new model of trauma called ‘Dynamic-Static Ambiguous Loss,’ revealing the lasting impact on families of October 7 hostages.

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Watch: 99th Division sums up four months in Gaza

99th Division, under which seven regular and reserve brigades operated, has completed its mission in the northern Gaza Strip. The 252nd Division has taken up operational responsibility in the sector.

Hamas announces: We can retrieve 7-9 hostages' bodies

Following US pressure, Hamas terror group announces it is able to retrieve most of the remaining hostages' bodies from the rubble, report says.

'You were a human shield for us'

Hostage Yossi Sharabi laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral of murdered hostage Yossi Sharabi, who was kidnapped during the October 7 massacre and murdered in Hamas captivity.

In first since Oct. 7 massacre:

In first since Oct. 7 massacre: Defense Minister Katz ends 'special home front situation'

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves IDF's recommendation, removing 'special situation' status for home front for the first time since the October 7 massacre.

IDF Chief holds first operational forum amid Gaza developments

IDF Chief Staff Eyal Zamir convenes operational forum to assess changes in Gaza, ongoing ground operations, and strategic updates, holds a panel with released hostages and bereaved families.