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Israeli arrested on suspicion of accessing government databases

Resident of central Israel arrested on suspicion of infiltrating government and commercial databases to access sensitive information in exchange for payment.

Suspected terror attempt:

Suspected terror attempt: Arab neutralized after attacking IDF soldier at military base

Arab employed at Central Command military training base attempts to attack soldier, is neutralized.

New study reveals link between microbiome and aggression in mice

Bar-Ilan University Prof. Omry Koren: “Our findings suggest that a disrupted microbiome during critical developmental periods can lead to persistent aggressive behaviors later in life in mice."

IDF: We have no information that Sinwar is dead

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari is asked whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is still alive, responds, 'I can neither confirm nor deny.'

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: Terrorists create designated openings for missiles - inside homes

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari warns Lebanese of the dangers embedded in their homes and villages, warns them to move 'immediately' out of harm's way.

IDF spokesperson:

IDF spokesperson: We attacked after confirming preparations to attack Israel

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari issued a statement following the intensification of the bombings in Lebanon and in light of the continued firing towards northern Israel.

Militias claim responsibility

IAF intercepts UAV fired from Iraq, pro-Iranian militias claim responsibility

Sirens activated around 4:45 a.m. in southern Golan Heights. UAV fired from Iraq intercepted. No injuries reported.

Ayelet Shaked admits: This was my biggest mistake

Former Justice Minister speaks at conference and comments on her past mistakes: I made a personal and political mistake when I left the Jewish Home Party.

In central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists operating in school compound in central Gaza

IAF conducts precise strike on Hamas terrorists who were operating inside a command and control center that previously served as the “Khaled ibn al-Walid” School.

Amb. Danon to Fox News:

Amb. Danon to Fox News: Countries should thank Israel, but they condemn it instead

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN on latest developments in Lebanon: Shameful to hear the condemnations of Israel in the UN after Israel eliminated the Hezbollah terrorist responsible for murdering hundreds of Americans and planning attacks against Israel.

Danny Danon:

Israel's Amb. to UN, Danny Danon: 'We will not stand by while our country is under attack'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, speaks at General Assembly, as part of 'Summit of the Future': "We are a peace-seeking nation that does not want war, but we will not stand by while our country is under attack"

Unsupported reports:

Unsupported reports | Israel investigating possibility Sinwar was killed in IDF airstrike

There is currently no intelligence supporting such a report and there is a disagreement between defense officials about whether the October 7th mastermind was again just cut off from his communications or was indeed eliminated.

US:

US: 'Don't get into an all-out war in Lebanon'

US is trying to prevent an all-out war in the north and sent a message to leaders in Israel expressing its concern for 'potential escalation.'

Minister Gallant:

Minister Gallant: 'Past week was hardest for Hezbollah in its history'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command headquarters and stated: 'The action taken by the IDF in Dahieh is significant, important, and powerful.'

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We gave a clear message to Hezbollah and the Middle East'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi makes a special statement: 'The price that Hezbollah is paying is multiplying; the attacks will increase.'

Herzog:

Herzog: 'We never wanted war, but we won't rest until all Israelis return home'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the inauguration ceremony for the memorial for residents of Jerusalem who fell in the war. ' It is the right and duty of the State of Israel to protect its citizens. '

Ran a red light causing accident

Ran a red light and caused an accident: Ben-Gvir's driver indicted for reckless driving

Moshe Eichstein, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's personal driver charged with driving past a red light, reckless driving, and conduct that led to an accident that injured another driver and the minister.

Tehran:

Iran unveils the 'Jahad,' a liquid-fueled ballistic missile with a range of 1,000 km

New ballistic missile, the 'Jahad', unveiled in a military parade in Tehran; 'purely for deterrence and does not pose a threat to regional countries.'

John Kirby:

John Kirby: 'Sinwar doesn't seem prepared at all to keep negotiating in good faith'

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said that the US still believes that it is not in Israel's best interests to go to war against Hezbollah.

Northern Command chief:

Northern Command chief: We've significantly harmed Hezbollah, we are at a point of change

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, met with the heads of the local authorities in the north.

Former Mossad chief:

Former Mossad chief: We should've released all terrorists in exchange for hostages

'The Israeli government chose revenge, it could've released all terrorists in exchange for all hostages on the morning of October 8,' former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo alleges.

Gallant:

Gallant: 'Hezbollah has begun experiencing impact of IDF’s capabilities'

Defense Minister visits the Air Force’s command and control center, reiterates strikes on Hezbollah will continue until the residents of the north can return to their homes.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'If Hezbollah didn't get the message before, it will now'

PM comments on recent escalation with Hezbollah, says Israel will do what is necessary to return residents of north to their homes.

Watch: Dozens of rockets from Lebanon intercepted overnight

150 rockets and drones fired from Lebanon Saturday and Sunday morning, dozens of which were intercepted by the air defense systems.

As sirens sounded:

Son of singer Erez Yehiel killed in traffic accident as sirens sounded

Noam Yehiel, 17, the son of famous singer Erez Yehiel, was killed while on his way back to yeshiva when the red alert sirens are believed to have caused a serious traffic accident.

President Herzog to Sky News:

President Herzog to Sky News: We were restrained, but something has to end

Israeli President speaks with British media channel about the recent developments between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, says there is a 'sense of disappointment' in Israel over recent actions by the UK government. .

Elective treatments canceled:

Hospitals in north move treatment to protected areas, elective treatments canceled

In light of the security situation and Hezbollah attacks, Rambam Medical Center and other hospitals in northern Israel relocate patients to protected areas and cancel elective treatements.

25 cows killed:

25 cows killed: Rocket strikes dairy farm in northern Israel

Moshe Cohen's dairy farm in Beit She'arim took a direct hit in an early-morning missile barrage on northern Israel; 25 cows were killed, and the farm itself suffered severe damage.

Amid developments in north:

Gallant speaks with US Defense Sec. Austin multiple times Amid developments in north

Over the weekend, Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant conducted several calls with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about developments in the northern arena.

Watch:

Watch: Explosion as rockets strikes Kiryat Bialik

Hezbollah rocket strikes residential neighborhood, wounding 3, as terror group launched over 100 rockets at Israel on Sunday morning.

Teen killed in traffic accident during siren

Seventeen-year-old killed, three others injured, in traffic accident near Yishai Interchange in northern Israel, as air raid sirens sounded in the area.

After years of excavations:

After years of excavations, work begins on accessibility elevator for Western Wall

The excavation of the tunnel for the Western Wall elevator has begun. Herzl Ben-Ari, CEO of the Company for the Development and Renovation of the Jewish Quarter: “We are not just building an elevator, but also bridging two thousand years of history.”

IDF shuts down Al Jazeera offices in Ramallah

Military says decision to close AL Jazeera offices in Ramallah was made in accordance with the guidance of the political echelon and attorney general after it was determined that the channel's broadcasts harm the security of the state.

Explosions heard in Haifa:

Explosions heard in Haifa, barrage towards Ramat David airbase, 3 hurt in Kiryat Bialik

Hezbollah terror group launches dozens of missiles towards northern Israel, aiming for the Ramat David airbase. Later, suspicious aerial targets from Iraq intercepted.

Khamenei claims:

Khamenei claims: Israel committing crimes against children

Iran's Supreme Leader, whose country sponsors Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, accused Israel of committing "shameless crimes" against children, not combatants.

Ch. 12 commentator explains:

Channel 12 commentator explains: How Sa'ar's appointment as Defense Minister was thwarted

Amit Segal describes the events behind the scenes in the talks between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon Sa'ar that led to the dramatic announcement by Sa'ar.

State Department to US citizens:

State Department to US citizens: Leave Lebanon while options are still available

State Department updates travel advisory to Lebanon, cites ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.

German soccer club pays tribute to murdered hostage

German soccer club Werder Bremen pays homage to murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin display tribute featuring his portrait alongside the words: "Shalom, Salam, Peace."

Clashes at Tel Aviv protest:

Clashes at Tel Aviv protest: Hostage's relative detained, protesters surround police car

Police detain Shachar Mor Zahiro, nephew of murdered hostage Avraham Munder; protesters and Labor MKs surround squad car.

UNRWA demands immunity for employees implicated in October 7th massacre

The UN, with the support of the US Department of Justice, claims that UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7th massacre have immunity from prosecution.