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Father of hostage:

Father of hostage: Sullivan told us the negotiations are continuing

Ronen Neutra, father of Omer Neutra, says White House National Security Advisor told families of hostages with US citizenship that Washington hopes negotiations for a hostage deal will conclude in a few weeks.

Father of hostage: Sullivan told us the negotiations are continuing

Iran:

Iranian probe finds Raisi crash was caused by adverse weather conditions

Special board investigating helicopter crash which killed former Iranian President finds it was cased by "complex climatic and atmospheric conditions of the region in the spring".

Iranian probe finds Raisi crash was caused by adverse weather conditions

Sinwar's deputy:

Sinwar's deputy: No withdrawal from Philadelphi? No deal

Senior Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya stresses there will be no agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire without the withdrawal of IDF forces from the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors.

Sinwar's deputy: No withdrawal from Philadelphi? No deal

Report:

Report: US to present 'take it or leave it' ceasefire proposal

The Washington Post reports that Biden's efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release agreement have taken on renewed urgency, but senior administration official says the US has been engaging with Egypt and Qatar to outline a final "take it or leave it" deal.

Report: US to present 'take it or leave it' ceasefire proposal

After recovery of bodies

US National Security Advisor speaks with hostages' families after recovery of bodies

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan holds virtual meeting with families of American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, stresses Biden administration's "deep commitment to bring the families’ loved ones home as soon as possible".

US National Security Advisor speaks with hostages' families after recovery of bodies

Clashes with the police

Clashes with the police: Demonstrators light bonfires on Ayalon Highway

Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other cities calling for the promotion of a deal to release the hostages from Gaza. Clashes break out between demonstrators and police.

Clashes with the police: Demonstrators light bonfires on Ayalon Highway

Trump:

Trump: Hostages were murdered due to a complete lack of American strength and leadership

Former US President accuses Biden and Harris of being responsible for the deaths of six hostages in captivity: Make no mistake - This happened because Comrade Kamala Harris and Crooked Joe Biden are poor Leaders.

Trump: Hostages were murdered due to a complete lack of American strength and leadership

Miami:

Miami: Anonymous threat sent to synagogue; congregants evacuated

Congregants at Chabad synagogue in Miami Beach, Florida, were evacuated on Friday night after a congregant discovered an envelope containing a bomb threat.

Miami: Anonymous threat sent to synagogue; congregants evacuated

IDF reservist and civilian hurt in missile strike on Galilee

Several individuals were wounded on Sunday afternoon by an anti-tank missile that landed in a Kfar Yuval in the Galilee panhandle.

IDF reservist and civilian hurt in missile strike on Galilee

Herzog to Dutch FM:

Herzog to Dutch FM: 'There must be firm decisions against Hamas around the world'

President Isaac Herzog met on Sunday with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp, and thanked him for his country's support.

Herzog to Dutch FM: 'There must be firm decisions against Hamas around the world'

Heartbreaking:

Heartbreaking: Hanan Ben Ari at funeral of murdered hostage

Hanan Ben Ari sings at funeral of hostage Ori Danino, murdered by Hamas in Gaza.

Heartbreaking: Hanan Ben Ari at funeral of murdered hostage

Murdered hostage's sister:

Murdered hostage's sister: 'You were my guide, and you will continue to be'

Almog Sarusi, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists in captivity was laid to rest in Raanana.

Murdered hostage's sister: 'You were my guide, and you will continue to be'

Reservist tries to shoot an Arab

A reservist from Jerusalem is suspected of trying to shoot an Arab on nationalistic grounds. He tries to find another person to shoot, but gives up.

Reservist tries to shoot an Arab

Israeli Health Ministry

Israeli Health Ministry: Hostages were murdered in the past two days

Forensic examinations of the six bodies of the hostages which were recovered on Saturday found that they were shot to death at point-blank by Hamas terrorists in the past 48-72 hours.

Israeli Health Ministry: Hostages were murdered in the past two days

Slain hostage's grandfather:

Murdered hostage's grandfather: 'Instead of dancing at your wedding, we are burying you'

"When we received the bitter news, I was disappointed. After almost a year, we found out that three weeks ago you were still alive,' says grandfather of murdered hostage, Ori Danino.

Murdered hostage's grandfather: 'Instead of dancing at your wedding, we are burying you'

Labor union chair:

Labor union chair: 'Hit the streets, we must shock those who need to be shocked'

Chairman of the Histadrut, the General Organization of Workers in Israel, Arnon Bar-David has called a general strike on Monday. 'Tomorrow, from 6:00 a.m., the Israeli economy will halt. At 8:00 a.m. Ben Gurion Airport will close and departures and arrivals will stop.'

Labor union chair: 'Hit the streets, we must shock those who need to be shocked'

Gush Etzion:

IDF arrests suspects of involvement in double terrorist attack

Investigation of Friday's double attack in Gush Etzion: several suspects were arrested and the lab they used to produce the charges was destroyed.

IDF arrests suspects of involvement in double terrorist attack

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in former school

The IAF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the area that previously served as the “Safad” school in Gaza City.

IDF strikes Hamas  command and control center in former school

Watch:

Watch: Haredi cantor and singer Shulem sings 'October Rain'

Haredi singer Shulem performed Eden Golan's October Rain, the title and lyrics of which were barred from the Eurovision for being 'too political.'

Watch: Haredi cantor and singer Shulem sings 'October Rain'

Three police officers killed in shooting attack near Hebron

Terrorists open fire near the Tarqumiya Checkpoint in the Hebron area, killing three police officers.

Three police officers killed in shooting attack near Hebron

PM to murdered hostage's parents:

PM to murdered hostage's parents: I beg forgiveness for failing to bring Sasha back alive

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to parents of Alexander Lubanov, one of the 6 hostages who were recently murdered by Hamas before their bodies were recovered.

PM to murdered hostage's parents: I beg forgiveness for failing to bring Sasha back alive

ChatGPT will joke about Jews, but not 'other religions'

A query entered to several leading chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, revealed a disturbing trend in what the AIs believed to be suitable material for a joke.

ChatGPT will joke about Jews, but not 'other religions'

Deadly shooting attack:

Murdered police officer lost his daughter on October 7th

Roni Shakuri, whose daughter Mor was killed while defending the Sderot police station on October 7, named as 1 of 3 police officers killed in shooting attack near Hebron today.

Murdered police officer lost his daughter on October 7th

UN Secretary-General:

UN Secretary-General: Recovery of hostages reminds us of need for ceasefire

UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres commented on the recovery of six hostages from Gaza.

UN Secretary-General: Recovery of hostages reminds us of need for ceasefire

U. of Maryland allows SJP anti-Israel demonstration on October 7

University of Maryland permits Students for Justice in Palestine to hold large-scale demonstration on the first anniversary of the Hamas massacre.

U. of Maryland allows SJP anti-Israel demonstration on October 7

'Ask for Mercy':

'For your people, ask for mercy': Ori Danino's song days before the massacre

A week before being kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, Ori Danino, whose body was rescued from captivity yesterday, was filmed singing in his family’s sukkah.

'For your people, ask for mercy': Ori Danino's song days before the massacre

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Those who murder our hostages don't want a deal'

Prime Minister reacts to murder of 6 hostages, tells Hamas terrorists and leaders 'you will pay the price.'

Netanyahu: 'Those who murder our hostages don't want a deal'

Hostage's girlfriend:

Hostage's girlfriend: 'He escaped the massacre but went back into rescue others'

The girlfriend of one of the hostages recently recovered from Gaza tells about the bravery and character he displayed on October 7th.

Hostage's girlfriend: 'He escaped the massacre but went back into rescue others'

Gallant:

Gallant: 'Cabinet must reverse decision to stay in Philadelphi Corridor'

Defense Minister calls on government to back down from insisting IDF remain in a position to prevent Hamas weapons smuggling from Egypt in order to return the remaining hostages in a deal.

Gallant: 'Cabinet must reverse decision to stay in Philadelphi Corridor'

Herzog:

Herzog: No limit to Hamas' willingness to commit crimes against humanity

Israeli President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, apologizes to families for failure to bring them home safely.

Herzog: No limit to Hamas' willingness to commit crimes against humanity

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'Hamas murdered the 6 hostages shortly before we reached them'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarus, and Ori Danino were found 1 km from location where Qaid Farhan al-Qadi was rescued last week.

IDF Spokesman: 'Hamas murdered the 6 hostages shortly before we reached them'

Biden:

Biden: 'Devastated and outraged US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered

US President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, Sec. Blinken calls Hersh Goldberg-Polin an American hero.

Biden: 'Devastated and outraged US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered

For the second time:

For the second time: FIFA postpones ruling on PA's request to ban Israel

World soccer's governing body again delays its decision on a Palestinian Authority bid to have Israel suspended from international soccer over the war in Gaza. A decision is now expected in October.

For the second time: FIFA postpones ruling on PA's request to ban Israel

Man charged after attacking two Jewish students in Pittsburgh

Man charged with felony aggravated assault after glass bottle attack on two Jewish students on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.

Man charged after attacking two Jewish students in Pittsburgh

Teachers' union announces high school strike

Ran Erez, chairman of the teachers’ union, announces there will be a strike in Israel’s high schools on Sunday.

Teachers' union announces high school strike

Biden:

Biden: It's time this war ended, we're on the verge of an agreement

US President asked about the IDF’s announcement that several bodies had been located in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF is identifying the bodies and he does not have much to report about it.

Biden: It's time this war ended, we're on the verge of an agreement

Netanyahu: Reports of ceasefire in Gaza are false

Reports of ceasefire in Gaza to allow distribution of polio vaccines is false, Prime Minister's Office reports. 'Israel is allowing a humanitarian corridor for the provision of vaccines.'

Netanyahu: Reports of ceasefire in Gaza are false

Sharon mall ceiling collapses, cause unknown

The mall was occupied at the time but the falling debris caused no injuries.

Sharon mall ceiling collapses, cause unknown

IDF confirms: Number of bodies found during fighting in Gaza

IDF troops are still working to extract and identify the bodies, IDF confirms.

IDF confirms: Number of bodies found during fighting in Gaza

IDF preparing to open school year in evacuated regions

The plans and preparations include additional shelters, an upgrade to the early warning sirens, and a garrison of soldiers near every school.

IDF preparing to open school year in evacuated regions