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A-G to Supreme Court:

Attorney General to Supreme Court: Levin locked office to undermine my work

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara tells Supreme Court that Justice Minister Levin's order to change office locks violates court rulings and aims to damage her status.

Attorney General to Supreme Court: Levin locked office to undermine my work

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi:

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi: The terrorists ate four meals a day while starving us

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi recounts the harsh conditions of Hamas captivity: “They ate three or four meals a day, while we survived on a single bowl of pasta.”

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi: The terrorists ate four meals a day while starving us

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

Shabbos Kestenbaum: Israeli protests misplace anger over hostage crisis

US-based activist says demonstrations demanding Netanyahu resign and hostages’ release misdirect anger at Israel instead of Hamas, harming the cause.

Shabbos Kestenbaum: Israeli protests misplace anger over hostage crisis

Poll:

Poll: Reservists' party would only receive five Knesset seats

A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats, followed by Bennett with 20. An alliance with Eisenkot could give Bennett 29, while Gantz’s Blue and White falls below threshold.

Poll: Reservists' party would only receive five Knesset seats

Report

Report: Hamas planning to move hostages to combat zone to stop Israel

Saudi media reports that Gaza's terror groups are considering moving the living hostages to Gaza City in an effort to stop Israel from conquering the city. Israeli sources dismiss reports as propaganda.

Report: Hamas planning to move hostages to combat zone to stop Israel

Netanyahu in Ofra

Netanyahu in Ofra: We fulfilled the promise of generations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the community of Ofra in Binyamin today, marking the 50th anniversary of Ofra's founding.

Netanyahu in Ofra: We fulfilled the promise of generations

'Free Palestine' chanted on Mr. Beast stream

The YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson remained silent while partners in his Team Water live stream shouted 'Free Palestine'.

'Free Palestine' chanted on Mr. Beast stream

Week before the massacre

Week before the massacre: New footage of the kidnapped Armored Corps soldiers

New footage released today (Sunday) shows armored fighters Omer Neutra, Oz Daniel, and Nimrod Cohen just a week before their abduction on October 7.

Week before the massacre: New footage of the kidnapped Armored Corps soldiers

'I miss you'

New footage of Matan Zangauker in captivity

The family of hostage Matan Zangauker released new footage seized by the IDF in Gaza, showing him sending love to relatives and urging friends to keep fighting for his release.

New footage of Matan Zangauker in captivity

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Smotrich to Netanyahu: Order a charge into Gaza, we'll have victory before winter

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed nationwide protests as a failure, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore pressure and order the IDF to fully defeat Hamas in Gaza.

Smotrich to Netanyahu: Order a charge into Gaza, we'll have victory before winter

On the day of the strike

On the day of the strike: Haifa Bar Association hosts family fun day

While thousands of businesses closed today in solidarity with the families of hostages, the Haifa District Bar Association held a 'day of fun' for the families of lawyers.

On the day of the strike: Haifa Bar Association hosts family fun day

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes terrorist cell operating near central Gaza hospital

The IDF struck a Hamas terror cell operating near the Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza, saying the group stored weapons at the compound while exploiting civilians for cover.

Watch: IDF strikes terrorist cell operating near central Gaza hospital

Hostage Coordinator, Ben-Gvir clash over prison visit to terrorist Barghouti

PMO Hostages Coordinator Gal Hirsch urged Minister Ben-Gvir to lower rhetoric after his prison confrontation with Marwan Barghouti, warning it could endanger the hostages.

Hostage Coordinator, Ben-Gvir clash over prison visit to terrorist Barghouti

Draft dodgers' last chance

Draft dodgers' last chance: IDF launches 'Starting Over' campaign

For 5 days, draft dodgers and deserters can report to recruitment offices and enlist for full military service—without facing any disciplinary or criminal action.

Draft dodgers' last chance: IDF launches 'Starting Over' campaign

President Herzog meets family of abducted Nepalese student

After visiting Hostages Square, President Isaac Herzog met the family of abducted Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, urging the international community to help secure his release.

President Herzog meets family of abducted Nepalese student

Police

Police: 'Netanyahu didn't know of Urich's activities in Qatargate'

The police filed an appeal with the Lod District Court against Judge Mizrahi's decision to revoke the restrictive conditions on Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Jonathan Urich.

Police: 'Netanyahu didn't know of Urich's activities in Qatargate'

Hostages Square

Hostages Square hosts mock wedding for Israeli hostage and girlfriend

At Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, Ilana Gritzewsky held a symbolic wedding to partner Matan Zangauker, still in Hamas captivity, vowing to fight until his safe return.

Hostages Square hosts mock wedding for Israeli hostage and girlfriend

Bennett

Bennett: 'Govt. like an autoimmune disease causing Israel to fight itself'

Former PM Naftali Bennett accuses the ruling coalition of placing politics above lies, dividing the nation, and says that 'only replacing' the government can solve the problem.

Bennett: 'Govt. like an autoimmune disease causing Israel to fight itself'

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after Houthis launch missile at Israel

The IDF intercepted a missile launched at Israel from Yemen several hours after the military struck Houthi targets in the country.

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after Houthis launch missile at Israel

'We're just getting started'

'We're just getting started' | Ambassador Huckabee reflects on first 100 days in Israel

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee reflects on his 100 days in the position, which were full of achievements such as Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran and the release of Edan Alexander.

'We're just getting started' | Ambassador Huckabee reflects on first 100 days in Israel

NYC couple refuses to let anti-Israel protest stop their wedding

Couple declares 'nothing can stop love' after overcoming a loud anti-Israel protest that was staged right outside their wedding venue.

NYC couple refuses to let anti-Israel protest stop their wedding

'Day of Disruption'

32 arrested for rioting, blocking roads, across the country

Police arrested 32 protesters during nationwide demonstrations led by the Hostages’ Families Forum and anti-government groups, as roadblocks, clashes, and disruptions hit major cities.

32 arrested for rioting, blocking roads, across the country

Debunked:

COGAT fact-checks British media on malnutrion claims

The IDF has published a rebuttal of claims in British media that a Palestinian woman allowed to leave Gaza for medical treatment had died of malnutrition.

COGAT fact-checks British media on malnutrion claims

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'We will soon launch next stage of Gideon's Chariots'

Chief of Staff says IDF will soon launch next phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, when IDF will continue to deepen attack on Hamas in Gaza City 'until its defeat.'

Chief of Staff: 'We will soon launch next stage of Gideon's Chariots'

Crown Heights - New York

Three dead, eight injured in shooting in Crown Heights, New York

New York City police reports that at least three men were killed and eight more people were injured, including three women, in a shooting at a restaurant in Crown Heights, NY.

Three dead, eight injured in shooting in Crown Heights, New York

Force 100 Arrests:

Force 100 Arrests: Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations

Two soldiers from the IDF's Force 100 unit, implicated in the Sde Teiman affair involving alleged abuse of a Hamas detainee, are demanding that the military prosecution publicly refute claims made in a media report about a sexual assault.

Force 100 Arrests: Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations

Code Black:

Code Black: How haredi protesters foiled arrest of draft evader

Haredi protesters have developed a system for issuing 'emergency alerts' to gather protesters whenever military police attempt to arrest a Yeshiva student.

Code Black: How haredi protesters foiled arrest of draft evader

Arrested Yeshiva student claims abuse in custody

Meir Yona, a student at Yeshiva B’er Yehuda in Jerusalem, was released from military prison on Saturday night after spending the weekend in custody in what he claimed were inhumane conditions.

Arrested Yeshiva student claims abuse in custody

Politicians respond to protests:

Politicians respond: 'Solidarity for our hostages turned into a political campaign'

Israeli politicians respond to country-wide protests for hostages in Gaza, saying that protesters are turning solidarity for our precious hostages into a political campaign and strengthening Hamas.

Politicians respond: 'Solidarity for our hostages turned into a political campaign'

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'International leaders, stop being a bunch of hypocrites'

President Isaac Herzog Hostage Square and met with families. Herzog urged the international community to pressure Hamas and insist on the hostages immediate release.

President Herzog: 'International leaders, stop being a bunch of hypocrites'

Four Divisions to Be Mobilized:

IDF Nears Operation to Seize Gaza City: Four Divisions, Massive Evacuations

Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir is set to lead a high-level meeting today (Sunday) at the Southern Command to finalize plans for a major ground operation to take over Gaza City.

IDF Nears Operation to Seize Gaza City: Four Divisions, Massive Evacuations

Detained, interrogated, deported:

Journalist deported from Cuba after interrogation over Israeli passport stamps

MEF condemns Cuba after fellow Amine Ayoub was detained for 32 hours without food or water and interrogated about Israeli passport stamps in a calculated act of authoritarian harassment.

Journalist deported from Cuba after interrogation over Israeli passport stamps

IDF strikes power plant deep in Yemen with naval attack

The IDF struck early this morning in Yemen's capital. Local media claimed that the strikes were aimed at the Haziz power plant in southern Sanaa.

IDF strikes power plant deep in Yemen with naval attack

'Just The Beginning':

'Just The Beginning': Day of Disruption begins with protests across Israel

This morning (Sunday), families of hostages and members of the October Council protst movement launched a nationwide protest dubbed the 'Day of Disruption' to end the war with a hostage deal.

'Just The Beginning': Day of Disruption begins with protests across Israel

Quotes Hamas terrorist

Mahmoud Khalil stirs controversy at NYC protest, quotes Hamas terrorist

Mahmoud Khalil, notorious anti-Israel activist, stirs controversy in NYC, quoting a Hamas terrorist during an anti-Israel protest outside the New York Public Library.

Mahmoud Khalil stirs controversy at NYC protest, quotes Hamas terrorist

Israeli strike?

Israeli strike? Explosions near power station in Sanaa

Powerful blasts heard near a power station in Yemen’s capital. Houthi official blames an enemy strike, while Yemen’s electricity chief said power stations were bombed, causing a temporary outage. One report cites an Israeli strike.

Israeli strike? Explosions near power station in Sanaa

Report:

Report: Israel approves Indonesia’s humanitarian aid airdrop to Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office has authorized Indonesia to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza next week, despite the lack of diplomatic relations.

Report: Israel approves Indonesia’s humanitarian aid airdrop to Gaza

Barghouti confrontation

Barghouti confrontation | Ben Gvir responds to critics: There’s a boss, and he’s no sucker

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to criticism following his confrontation with mass murderer Marwan Barghouti in prison.

Barghouti confrontation | Ben Gvir responds to critics: There’s a boss, and he’s no sucker

The emotional encounter at Idan Amedi’s concert

Idan Amedi meets the medic who saved his life after he was severely injured in Gaza during a concert in Jerusalem.

The emotional encounter at Idan Amedi’s concert

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You believe Netanyahu? He's an atheist!'

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams heads of haredi parties, questioning why they believed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promises regarding Draft Law.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You believe Netanyahu? He's an atheist!'