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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.'

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.

Allenby Bridge:

Allenby Bridge: Workers warned of lax security days before the attack

Before the deadly attack at the crossing with Jordan yesterday, the workers at Allenby Bridge had written to warn of threats against workers and insufficient security equipment to prevent smuggling.

Portugal's first chief rabbi is honored in moving tribute

In nod to combatting antisemitism and accusations of dual loyalty, Portuguese officials pay tribute to historic Jewish leader who is known as one of the founders of modern Portugal.

Cabinet ministers horrified after watching terror tunnel footage

IDF presents Cabinet with chilling footage from the tunnel where six Israeli hostages were found murdered and their bodies recovered.

Miracle:

Miracle: 5-year-old girl survives an eight-floor fall

A five-year-old girl from Kiryat Gat was released Sunday from Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon after falling from the eighth floor and miraculously surviving.

Yediot Aharonot:

Yediot Aharonot: 'Smotrich is carrying out defacto annexation'

Israeli journalist Nahum Barnea claims that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is exerting too much influence in the civil administration of Judea and Samaria.

Gantz:

Release hostages from Gaza - or we invade Lebanon

Benny Gantz commented during his trip to Washington that if no deal is reached for the hostages, Israel should begin an open war in the north.

Gantz to Blinken: Support Israel in increasing pressure on Hamas

Minister Benny Gantz speaks with US Sec of State Antony Blinken, thanking him for the US' support in crafting a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal and urging the world to support placing pressure on Hamas.

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Extensive Israeli strikes in several areas

Syrian media report a wave of attacks attributed to Israel in the districts of Hama, Homs, Tartus and Damascus. Extensive damage reported in "scientific research institute" in Masyaf. Eighteen Syrians dead.

Report:

Report: Egypt delaying appointment of a new Israeli ambassador

i24NEWS reports that amid tensions between Israel and Egypt over Israel’s insistence on keeping IDF troops on the Philadelphi corridor, Israel has not had an ambassador in Egypt for the past two weeks.

'We must keep fighting for them'

'We must keep fighting for them' | Hundreds in Central Park mourn six murdered hostages

Rally in Tel Aviv marks 10 years since Avera Mengistu's abduction by Hamas. Meanwhile in Central Park, hundreds rally to mourn six Israeli and American hostages murdered after 11 months in captivity.

Teachers' Union announces:

Head of Teachers' Union announces: Strike in high schools suspended, classes to resume

Head of the Teachers' Union, Ran Erez, says the move was made while "taking into account the current situation in the country and the education system and out of responsibility for students and teachers."

Kiryat Shmona mayor to left wing extremist: 'Persona non Grata'

After MK Ofer Cassif requested to visit Kiryat Shmona to show his support, Mayor Avichai Stern responds, 'before you ask to show support, stop weakening us.'

'Sad, upset and frustrated'

'Sad, upset and frustrated' | WH officials considering forgoing new proposal entirely

US officials say much of the focus has shifted to seeing if the Egyptians and Qataris can press Sinwar to lessen his demands as they Biden admin begins to give up hope.

Netanyahu's threat to the Histadrut

Netanyahu held a meeting with senior Finance Ministry officials and threatened to advance legislation against Israel's largest labor union.

The final moments of the six hostages' lives

Preliminary investigation presented to the families of the six hostages murdered in Gaza finds they were kept in a narrow tunnel, without air, toilets or showers.

Son saved from Nova festival; father murdered at Allenby Crossing

The son of Adrian Marcelo Podsmesser, who was murdered at the Allenby Crossing, speaks of his father's devotion to him after he survived the Nova massacre: 'He supported me since the attack.'

IDF investigating:

Suspicion: Were false Hamas documents leaked to foreign press to influence public opinion?

The IDF is investigating the manipulative use of Hamas documents found in Gaza to influence public opinion in Israel on the hostage deal.

PA proposal to UN:

PA proposal to UN: End Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria within six months

PA draft resolution calls on countries not to legally recognize Israel's presence in 'the Palestinian territories,' to enforce sanctions on Israeli officials, among other things.

'Authorities won't protect Jews'

'Authorities won't protect Jews'| Betar issues 'travel warning' for New York City

Due to rising violence and support for terrorism in NYC, the Betar Organization is urging Jews not to visit the city 'until they remove the handcuffs from the NYPD and arrest and prosecute criminals.'

Supreme Court rules:

Supreme Court rules: Levin must allow the appointment of a Supreme Court President

After failing to reach a compromise, the Supreme Court has issued an order for Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene the Judicial Selection Committee and allow a vote that would lead to the appointment of a permanent Supreme Court President. Levin: ' I will not be able to work with a president who is appointed illegally by their friends and is illegitimate in the eyes of the public.

Hitched a ride and stole the car

A suspect was indicted after he stole a vehicle after the driver refused to give him a ride out of town.

Herzog to Amb. Lew:

Herzog: 'We trust all parties will thoroughly investigate border crossing attack'

President Isaac Herzog met with US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew and commented on the terror attack at the Allenby Crossing which left three dead.

Israel-Jordan border

Yochanan, Yuri , and Adrian murdered in border crossing shooting attack

Yochanan, 61, Yuri, 65, and Adrian have been named as the three Israeli civilians who were murdered in a terrorist shooting attack at a border crossing with Jordan this morning.

Government authority:

Government authority: Canceling daycare subsidies will harm haredi women in the workforce

Letter to government ministers warns of unsafe daycare centers, less haredi women in the workforce, if daycare subsidies are cut without appropriate warning.

Hamas Khan Yunis battalion rocket commander eliminated

In Rafah, IDF troops eliminated terrorists, conducted targeted raids on terrorist infrastructure, and located large quantities of weapons in the area.

Ishay Ribo releases soul-stirring performance from Historic Madison Square Garden concert

Last year, Israeli singer Ishay Ribo made headlines in the world of Jewish music with a sold-out, record-breaking performance at Madison Square Garden — the world’s most famous arena.

Hostage's father: Humanitarian aid torpedoes my son's return

Kobi Samerano, father of murdered hostage Yonatan Samerano, criticizes Israeli government for allowing humanitarian aid to reach Hamas. 'You are torpedoing my son's return while you are feeding Hamas.'

IDF: Four department heads promoted despite Oct. 7 failures

Former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva promoted four officers who failed to provide intelligence on the October 7 massacre, report says.

3 Israelis murdered in shooting at Allenby Crossing

3 men in their 50s murdered by truck driverwho opened fire on Israeli workers at Israel-Jordan border crossing used to facilitate transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

In London church:

Muslim woman enters London church, screams she will 'kill the God of the Jews'

Woman goes on antisemitic tirade in north London church, assaults police officers who arrest her.

Finance Ministry planning to cut summer salaries for striking teachers

Teachers' Union calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to intervene, Finance Ministry looks to ensure summer pay for strikers will be affected.

IRGC official:

IRGC official: Revenge for Haniyeh's death 'certain,' will come at the right time

'Revenge is certain, there is no doubt about it,' IRGC Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi promises.

Gaza war coverage

BBC accused of violating own guidelines 1,500 times in Gaza war coverage

Study of coverage of the first 4 months of the war finds serious bias against Israel in BBC reporting, Hamas called a terrorist organization just 3.2% of time.

3 soldiers fall ill after being given weed cookies

IDF launches investigation into suspicions civilians illegally distributed cookies with hashish to soldiers at a base in the south.

NYC:

NYC: Jewish college freshmen taunted with murders of hostages

Hillel event for Jewish freshmen at Baruch College disrupted by masked protesters chanting for Jews to go "back to Brooklyn, out of the Middle East."

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Barrage of over 50 rockets fired towards the north, IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Sirens heard during the night in Kiryat Shmona and other communities in the north. At least 50 launches towards Israeli territory were identified. Classes will be held as usual.

Nancy Pelosi:

Nancy Pelosi: US should more fully leverage its relationship with Israel

Former US House Speaker denounces Hamas' October 7 attack, but says the US should “more fully leverage” its relationship with Israel to reduce civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.

Houthis claim to have downed a US drone

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim that they successfully downed a US MQ-9 drone in Yemen. US defense official says the US cannot confirm the claims.