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Rubio:

Rubio: No peace in Gaza until Hamas is gone

In a radio interview with Sid Rosenberg, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says peace in Gaza is impossible while Hamas exists, confirms Muslim Brotherhood is under review for terror designation, and dismisses European pressure on Israel as driven by domestic politics.

Rubio: No peace in Gaza until Hamas is gone

Locks changed, Attorney General left outside

The driver of Justice Minister Yariv Levin changes the lock on the Attorney General’s office. Levin’s office confirms: The locks were changed; it is the Minister’s office.

Locks changed, Attorney General left outside

Report:

Report: Chief of Staff denied entry to meeting amid tensions with Defense Minister

The Chief of Staff sought to approve new military appointments but was turned away. Katz’s office: He was told the Minister was unavailable, yet came anyway.

Report: Chief of Staff denied entry to meeting amid tensions with Defense Minister

France:

Paris air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ remark to El Al pilot

Paris air traffic controller suspended after telling El Al pilots “Free Palestine.” El Al condemned the remark, which comes amid rising anti-Israel sentiment in France.

Paris air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ remark to El Al pilot

Report

Report: Israel in talks with South Sudan to receive Gazans

The AP news agency reported that Israel has held talks with South Sudan to explore the voluntary departure of Arabs from the Gaza Strip to the African country.

Report: Israel in talks with South Sudan to receive Gazans

Minister Chikli

Minister Chikli: 'EU foreign ministers defend terror-supporting organizations'

Diaspora Affairs Ministry clarifies: Israel supports genuine humanitarian work but will not permit hostile actors or terror-affiliated bodies to operate under the guise of humanitarianism

Minister Chikli: 'EU foreign ministers defend terror-supporting organizations'

Report

Report: Israel considering sending hostage talks delegation back to Doha

Israel may resume talks on a deal to free all of the remaining hostages after Netanyahu rejects partial deal, sources say.

Report: Israel considering sending hostage talks delegation back to Doha

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: We knew in advance Iran's enriched uranium couldn't be destroyed

PM tells i24NEWS that Israel would have struck Iran even without American approval.

Netanyahu: We knew in advance Iran's enriched uranium couldn't be destroyed

Mothers of hostages to Red Cross: 'They have no time left'

Mothers of hostages meet with Red Cross President in Geneva as health expert presents urgent medical reports.

Mothers of hostages to Red Cross: 'They have no time left'

Water crisis in Iran

Water crisis in Iran | Netanyahu to Iranians: Take to the streets, Israel stands with you

In message to the Iranian people, Israeli PM lays blame for Iran's water crisis on the Iranian regime, offers Israel's assistance in overcoming the water crisis when the ayatollahs no longer stand in the way.

Water crisis in Iran | Netanyahu to Iranians: Take to the streets, Israel stands with you

DOJ:

DOJ: George Washington U violated civil rights laws over antisemitism

US Department of Justice accuses George Washington University of being “deliberately indifferent” to antisemitic behavior, warns of potential consequences, including loss of federal funding.

DOJ: George Washington U violated civil rights laws over antisemitism

Watch

Watch: Terrorists pretending to be from aid org. eliminated

Armed terrorists who operated under the cover of a fake emblem of the World Food Kitchen were eliminated from the air, IDF announces.

Watch: Terrorists pretending to be from aid org. eliminated

President Herzog hosts makers of Emmy Award-Winning 'We Will Dance Again'

President Herzog: “The harrowing report by the Ministry of Health, submitted today to the Red Cross, together with the horrifying images of the hostages, make clear to us and to the entire world that the monstrous acts committed on October 7 continue to this day.”

President Herzog hosts makers of Emmy Award-Winning 'We Will Dance Again'

1st time

1st time: Parents of Lone Soldiers arrive in Israel on Birthright program

For the first time since the launch of the Birthright Israel Post-October 7 Volunteer Program, a group of parents of Lone Soldiers currently serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is participating in the program and is currently in Israel.

1st time: Parents of Lone Soldiers arrive in Israel on Birthright program

UK:

27 nations call on Israel to facilitate aid into Gaza, warn of ‘famine’

Over 20 foreign ministers and senior EU officials urge Israel to ease restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that famine is “unfolding before our eyes” and calling for an immediate ceasefire.

27 nations call on Israel to facilitate aid into Gaza, warn of ‘famine’

Wounded IDF veterans to Netanyahu: ‘Commit to full Gaza victory’

Dozens of soldiers wounded in the Sword of Iron War issued an urgent appeal to PM Netanyahu, 'If you are unable to lead the people to a decisive, swift, and clear victory, hand over the keys.'

Wounded IDF veterans to Netanyahu: ‘Commit to full Gaza victory’

IDF:

IDF: Far from haredi recruitment targets

Head of the IDF's Personnel Directorate revealed to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the number of haredi recruits is much lower than the IDF's target and needs.

IDF: Far from haredi recruitment targets

Antisemitism in the Netherlands

Antisemitism in the Netherlands: Israeli Embassy entrance in The Hague vandalized

Three people arrived at the Israeli Embassy in The Hague, poured paint on the entrance and smashed the door, and were arrested by local police.

Antisemitism in the Netherlands: Israeli Embassy entrance in The Hague vandalized

Guterres warns Israel of potential listing in sexual violence report

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres writes to Amb. Danny Danon: 'I am putting Israeli armed and security forces on notice for potential listing in the next reporting cycle, due to significant concerns of patterns of certain forms of sexual violence that have been consistently documented by the United Nations.''

Guterres warns Israel of potential listing in sexual violence report

Health Ministry Report:

Health Ministry Report: Shocking conditions for hostages in Gaza

A newly released report from the Health Ministry’s Medical Division reveals the severe physical and psychological toll endured by hostages who were held in Gaza, painting a stark picture of the dangers still facing those who remain in captivity.

Health Ministry Report: Shocking conditions for hostages in Gaza

To speed up trial:

To speed up trial: Netanyahu to testify three times a week

Jerusalem court schedules four weekly hearings in Netanyahu corruption case, considers moving proceedings to Beit Shemesh for security reasons.

To speed up trial: Netanyahu to testify three times a week

Freed terrorist admits:

Zubeidi admits failure of violence, culture in campaign against Israel

In an interview with The New York Times, Zakaria Zubeidi admits that decades of violent and cultural efforts against Israel have failed to achieve Palestinian statehood.

Zubeidi admits failure of violence, culture in campaign against Israel

Released Hostage:

Released Hostage: 'Government abandoned us during and after the massacre'

Hostages and their families denounced the government in a meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee today.

Released Hostage: 'Government abandoned us during and after the massacre'

French aircraft controller shouts 'Free Palestine' at El Al pilot

A French aircraft controller addressed an El Al flight over the radio as it was landing in Paris and shouted 'Free Palestine.' El Al: 'We are handling the matter with the authorities in Israel, who are in contact with the authorities in France.'

French aircraft controller shouts 'Free Palestine' at El Al pilot

Watch:

Watch: Illegal wall demolished for the second time

Police forces carried out an operation Tuesday morning in Kfar Kara to demolish a wall that had been illegally rebuilt by criminal elements. This marks the second demolition of the same wall in recent months.

Watch: Illegal wall demolished for the second time

Italy:

Orthodox Jewish tourists targeted in violent Venice attack

Three men allegedly used water, a dog, and antisemitic insults in a late-night assault on an American Jewish couple near Venice’s Rialto Bridge.

Orthodox Jewish tourists targeted in violent Venice attack

'The guilt stabs me'

'The guilt stabs me' | Minister Waserlauf's tearful address to hostages' families

Minister Yitzhak Waserlauf expresses deep personal guilt and vows relentless efforts to secure the release of all hostages, declaring their plight a matter for the entire nation.

'The guilt stabs me' | Minister Waserlauf's tearful address to hostages' families

Watch:

Watch: 42 Gazans found in Nazareth

Officers from the Northern Border Police and the Northern District Police arrested a total of 42 residents of the Gaza Strip who entered Israel illegally.

Watch: 42 Gazans found in Nazareth

Report:

Report: France refusing visas for El Al security staff amid tensions

France’s ongoing refusal to renew visas for El Al’s Paris-based security staff is disrupting operations, forcing some to leave the country and fueling diplomatic tensions.

Report: France refusing visas for El Al security staff amid tensions

Three arrested for taking over beach in Jisr az-Zarqa

Three suspects were arrested after allegedly taking over a public beach in a national park and extorting protection fees from its visitors.

Three arrested for taking over beach in Jisr az-Zarqa

The new deal that will be proposed to Hamas

A new Egyptian-led proposal offers a full hostage exchange and calls for Hamas to disarm and accept IDF withdrawal under Arab-American and Turkish supervision.

The new deal that will be proposed to Hamas

Montreal youth arrested for attacking Jewish man

The 24-year-old suspect was arrested after a video was published showing him assaulting a Jewish man in front of his children.

Montreal youth arrested for attacking Jewish man

Moving:

Moving: Message of hope to Avinatan Or at his sister's wedding

At the wedding of Emunah Or, sister of hostage Avinatan Or, the rabbi spoke of love, faith, and hope for the swift return of all captives from Gaza.

Moving: Message of hope to Avinatan Or at his sister's wedding

Israeli mobbed in PA village, no suspects arrested

An Israeli who lost his way Tuesday night and accidentally entered the village of Mukhmas near Highway 60 was attacked by an Arab mob and forced to abandon his vehicle.

Israeli mobbed in PA village, no suspects arrested

Nadler campaigns with Mamdani, slams Cuomo over alleged Trump coordination

Most senior Jewish member of the House of Representatives joins New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, who has been criticized for his anti-Israel bias.

Nadler campaigns with Mamdani, slams Cuomo over alleged Trump coordination

Syria vows investigation

Execution in Sweida hospital sparks outrage, Syria vows investigation

Syria’s Interior Ministry condemns a viral video showing security forces executing a civilian inside Sweida National Hospital, pledges a swift investigation.

Execution in Sweida hospital sparks outrage, Syria vows investigation

Macron:

Macron warns Israel’s Gaza plan is 'a disaster waiting to happen'

French President Emmanuel Macron condemns Israel’s plan to expand operations in Gaza City, urges the UN to launch a stabilization mission and pushes for a permanent ceasefire to end the war.

Macron warns Israel’s Gaza plan is 'a disaster waiting to happen'

Blinken warns:

Blinken warns: Unconditional recognition of Palestine risks empowering terror

In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges a time-bound, conditions-based path to Palestinian statehood, warning that unconditional recognition risks empowering Hamas and undermining Israeli security.

Blinken warns: Unconditional recognition of Palestine risks empowering terror

Huckabee to Piers Morgan:

Huckabee to Piers Morgan: Hamas leaders are well fed - they don’t care if Gazans starve

In an interview with Piers Morgan, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee defends Israel’s actions in Gaza, accusing Hamas of sabotaging food aid and manipulating media.

Huckabee to Piers Morgan: Hamas leaders are well fed - they don’t care if Gazans starve

Suspect arrested

Gunman kills 3 outside Texas Target store, arrested after fleeing scene

Three people killed in a shooting outside a Target store in Austin, Texas. The suspect flees in stolen vehicles before being arrested.

Gunman kills 3 outside Texas Target store, arrested after fleeing scene