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Egypt to Abbas:

Egypt to Abbas: You can enter Gaza - if Israel agrees

Egypt tries to improve Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas' image in Gaza - but Israel refuses to cooperate.

Egypt to Abbas: You can enter Gaza - if Israel agrees

Arutz Sheva editor-in-chief:

Arutz Sheva editor-in-chief: 'The harsh message to Netanyahu is a message to us all'

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News CEO and editor-in-chief Uzi Baruch says that the call for unity conveyed by murdered hostage Ori Danino's father must be emphasized.

Arutz Sheva editor-in-chief: 'The harsh message to Netanyahu is a message to us all'

Report: Syria strike utilized new tactic

Wave of UAVs followed initial strike, causing large number of casualties, Al-Akhbar report claims.

Report: Syria strike utilized new tactic

South Africa trying to buy time at The Hague

South Africa is required to present evidence of its claim that Israel is committing genocide by the end of October but is working to get an extension since it does not have enough evidence.

South Africa trying to buy time at The Hague

Strike on October 7 terrorists

Strike on October 7 terrorists: Hamas commanders take shelter among Gaza civilians

Three senior Hamas commanders took cover in a humanitarian area while attempting to escape a targeted IDF strike, report says. IDF: Samer Ismail Khadr Abu Daqqa, Osama Tabesh, and Ayman Mabhouh struck in targeted operation.

Strike on October 7 terrorists: Hamas commanders take shelter among Gaza civilians

Slain hostage's father:

Slain hostage's father: 'I don't think Netanyahu is dodging responsibility'

Elhanan Danino, the father of Ori who was murdered in Hamas captivity, said he hopes his harsh words to the Prime Minister enter his heart.

Slain hostage's father: 'I don't think Netanyahu is dodging responsibility'

Leftist activists to protest at Avner Netanyahu's wedding

Leftist activists have announced that they will hold a protest outside the hall during Avner Netanyahu's wedding later this year.

Leftist activists to protest at Avner Netanyahu's wedding

US official warns:

US official warns: 'War in Lebanon will lead to many deaths'

A US official warned that a war between Israel and Hezbollah would have severe consequences and in the end, the two sides would reach the same deal the US is already promoting.

US official warns: 'War in Lebanon will lead to many deaths'

Report:

Report: Israel lobbying Congress to press South Africa to drop ICJ case

Israel is lobbying members of Congress to press South Africa to drop its legal proceedings in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Report: Israel lobbying Congress to press South Africa to drop ICJ case

Liberman:

Liberman: I believe Sa'ar is on his way to the government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman predicts that Gideon Sa'ar may join the government in the near future.

Liberman: I believe Sa'ar is on his way to the government

Channel 12 commentator:

Channel 12 commentator: Take down a building in Beirut, something has to change

Channel 12 News commentator Almog Boker calls for action against Hezbollah after the group launched a drone that hit a building in Nahariya.

Channel 12 commentator: Take down a building in Beirut, something has to change

Operated in humanitarian area

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in humanitarian area in Khan Yunis

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional means.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in humanitarian area in Khan Yunis

Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for heart procedure

Disgraced former movie producer rushed to Bellevue Hospital in New York “due to several medical conditions,” his representatives say.

Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for heart procedure

Searches underway

Vehicle accelerates towards soldiers near Egypt border and flees, searches underway

IDF troops conducting searches after suspicious vehicle accelerates toward them on the Egypt border.

Vehicle accelerates towards soldiers near Egypt border and flees, searches underway

Minister May Golan:

Min. Golan: We remain committed to countering your threats and disrupting your evil plans

Minister May Golan, in message to Hamas terrorists: 'Prepare for continued engagement. Trust me, you will face many years of our presence. Despite facing terror and violence, the people of Israel will continue to stay strong.'

Min. Golan: We remain committed to countering your threats and disrupting your evil plans

Hostage Families Forum

Hostage Families Forum: 'Conditions 6 hostages were kept in alarming, sign deal now'

The Hostages Families Forum responds to the publication of the conditions the six hostages who were executed by Hamas terrorists less than two weeks ago were kept in for nearly eleven months before they were murdered.

Hostage Families Forum: 'Conditions 6 hostages were kept in alarming, sign deal now'

Report:

Report: 3 hostages whose bodies were recovered in Dec. may have been killed by IDF bombing

Hebrew media reports Ron Sherman, Nik Beizer and Elia Toledano were killed in the same tunnel where Hamas commander Ahmed Ghandour was eliminated, and the IDF has known for months.

Report: 3 hostages whose bodies were recovered in Dec. may have been killed by IDF bombing

Poll:

Likud - 22 seats; Coalition - 49 seats

Channel 12 News poll gives Yesh Atid 15 seats, Yisrael Beteinu 14 seats | Opposition has 61 seats without Arab parties.

Likud - 22 seats; Coalition - 49 seats

UN Human Rights Chief demands intl. action against Israel

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk devotes largest section of speech at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council to criticizing Israel, compares the plight of the hostages to terrorists in Israeli prisons.

UN Human Rights Chief demands intl. action against Israel

Brig. Gen. Winter: We strive for peace all our lives, but to survive, we have to be lions

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter criticizes senior IDF echelon, saying: 'The attempt to castigate those in the field is a serious leadership problem.'

Brig. Gen. Winter: We strive for peace all our lives, but to survive, we have to be lions

SA Chief Rabbi:

SA Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein: Why a ceasefire is not the answer to the Israel-Hamas war

Rabbi Warren Goldstein says a ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel war is not just misguided, but a dangerous betrayal of justice, and the West’s insistence that Israel negotiate with Hamas emboldens terror, and hastens an attack on the West.

SA Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein: Why a ceasefire is not the answer to the Israel-Hamas war

Netanyahu on criticism from hostage's family: 'I listen, I don't judge'

PM Netanyahu responds to the publication of a recording of the family of murdered hostage Ori Danino criticizing him when he made a shiva visit to them.

Netanyahu on criticism from hostage's family: 'I listen, I don't judge'

2 soldiers injured in UAV strikes in Shlomi

Over the past day, three fallen aerial targets were identified in an area adjacent to Shlomi, and as a result, two IDF soldiers were lightly injured.

2 soldiers injured in UAV strikes in Shlomi

Israel Ganz at GOP conference:

Israel Ganz at GOP conference: 'Judea and Samaria are the front line of the West'

Israel Ganz, head of the Binyamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, was invited to the Republican Party conference in Los Angeles in support of the Jewish people.

Israel Ganz at GOP conference: 'Judea and Samaria are the front line of the West'

Catherine, Princess of Wales

Catherine, Princess of Wales: 'What a relief to have completed my chemotherapy treatment'

Catherine, Princess of Wales: 'Cancer brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities, puts a new perspective on everything. But out of darkness, can come light. Let that light shine bright.'

Catherine, Princess of Wales: 'What a relief to have completed my chemotherapy treatment'

Families of hostages:

Hostages' families: 'Trump, Harris, what will you do to bring our loved ones home?'

The families of the 7 American hostages held in Gaza have requested that ABC ask the presidential candidates in their debate tomorrow what they will do to bring the hostages home.

Hostages' families: 'Trump, Harris, what will you do to bring our loved ones home?'

Father of murdered hostage:

Father of murdered hostage to PM: 'You built the tunnel where my son was murdered'

Elhanan, father of Ori Danino, murdered in Hamas captivity, blamed PM Netanyahu for the 10/7 attack: 'You gave them tunnels and dollars.'

Father of murdered hostage to PM: 'You built the tunnel where my son was murdered'

Large Palestinian flag hung on NY Williamsburg Bridge

Palestinian flag flown from top of bridge between Brooklyn and Manhattan during rush hour.

Large Palestinian flag hung on NY Williamsburg Bridge

ICC Prosecutor faces regulatory investigation for Israel warrants

UK Lawyers for Israel reports ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan and his staff for neglecting his duty to provide the court with information that exonerates the accused after he requested warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

ICC Prosecutor faces regulatory investigation for Israel warrants

Prof. Yuval Elbashan:

Prof. Yuval Elbashan: 'Suitable compromise is electing Sohlberg as Supreme President'

Prof. Yuval Elbashan calls on Minister Yariv Levin to give up on abolishing the seniority system and Judge Yitzhak Amit to give up on his dream of becoming Supreme Court President.

Prof. Yuval Elbashan: 'Suitable compromise is electing Sohlberg as Supreme President'

Germany:

Germany: Woman assaulted for wearing 'Bring them home now' T-shirt

Muslim man grabs woman's shirt, demand she take it off, knocks out husband's tooth because he was angered at the sight of a shirt supporting the hostages held by Hamas.

Germany: Woman assaulted for wearing 'Bring them home now' T-shirt

Daughter of murder victim:

Daughter of murder victim: 'This is an oversight; they wouldn't get a gun into Ben Gurion'

Orly Birnbaum, whose father was murdered at Allenby Crossing attack, cannot come to terms with the loss: 'I don't know how to go on living without him.'

Daughter of murder victim: 'This is an oversight; they wouldn't get a gun into Ben Gurion'

Unity and friendship

Unity and friendship: Special video overview of the Israel Heritage Foundation

The Israel Heritage Foundation presents three years of advocating for Israel, from diplomatic visits to exclusive events. "We showcase the unbreakable bond between America and Israel", the IHF staff explains.

Unity and friendship: Special video overview of the Israel Heritage Foundation

New Israeli treatment eliminates rectal cancer in 65% of patients

New treatment developed at the Davidoff Comprehensive Cancer Center eliminates rectal cancer in 65% of patients, reduces need for surgery.

New Israeli treatment eliminates rectal cancer in 65% of patients

Hezbollah fires on Nahariya

Hezbollah fires on Nahariya, UAV hits apartment building

None injured after Hezbollah UAV hits apartment building in Nahariya following massive barrage from Lebanon.

Hezbollah fires on Nahariya, UAV hits apartment building

Swedish airport suspends flight activity due to UAVs

Four UAVs were identified by the control tower at Arlanda Airport near Stockholm, Sweden, forcing suspension of departures and arrivals in the early hours of Monday morning.

Swedish airport suspends flight activity due to UAVs

Woman indicted for throwing sand at Ben Gvir

An indictment was filed against Noa Goldenberg, who is accused of throwing sand at Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on a Tel Aviv beach last Friday.

Woman indicted for throwing sand at Ben Gvir

Police arrest terror suspects on main highway

Police questioning individuals traveling on Route 6, as sappers examine vehicle.

Police arrest terror suspects on main highway

Netanyahu urgently requests ban on tapes of his questioning

The Prime Minister's lawyer claims in the request he submitted that one of the film's producers is Raviv Drucker, who has 'declared himself publicly as an opponent of the Prime Minister.'

Netanyahu urgently requests ban on tapes of his questioning

CENTCOM commander visits Israel, focusing on Lebanon, Iran

CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla lands in Israel, holds situational assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

CENTCOM commander visits Israel, focusing on Lebanon, Iran