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Local leader responds to murder of parents of 3 children

'On 10/7 we saw that if there are no civilians on the border, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will not be protected. The army is fighting on the frontlines and residents must continue their daily routine to win,' says local leader, Uri Kellner.

Local leader responds to murder of parents of 3 children

Released hostage completes IDF course with honors

Noga Weiss, who was released from Hamas captivity in November 2023 completes an IDF course with honors, and says: 'I feel that I have won.'

Released hostage completes IDF course with honors

Israel's Amb. to US:

Israel's Ambassador to US: 'If there’s a deal, Biden will want to take credit for it'

Israel's ambassador to the US, Mike Herzog, claims that if a deal is reached with Hamas to release the hostages, US President Joe Biden will try to take credit for it.

Israel's Ambassador to US: 'If there’s a deal, Biden will want to take credit for it'

US antisemitism envoy:

US antisemitism envoy: Meta announcement on use of 'Zionist' is an important step

Deborah Lipstadt, US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, welcomes announcement by Facebook parent company that it will classify the use of the term “Zionist” as a euphemism for “Jew” as antisemitic and as Tier 1 hate speech.

US antisemitism envoy: Meta announcement on use of 'Zionist' is an important step

Czech envoy:

Czech envoy: EU close to blacklisting IRGC as a terrorist organization

Czech ambassador to Israel says the European Union (EU) plans to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization: We are getting there.

Czech envoy: EU close to blacklisting IRGC as a terrorist organization

Chabad synagogue in Oakland vandalized twice in two weeks

Oakland police investigating two different incidents in which giant rocks were thrown at the window of the Chabad Center in the city.

Chabad synagogue in Oakland vandalized twice in two weeks

'The stakes are too high'

New Jersey Democrat urges Biden to withdraw: The stakes are too high

Rep. Mikie Sherrill becomes the latest Democrat to call on President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race: Because I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he won’t run for reelection.

New Jersey Democrat urges Biden to withdraw: The stakes are too high

Amsterdam:

Statue of Anne Frank in Amsterdam vandalized with the word 'Gaza'

Antisemitic vandal paints the word “Gaza” on a statue of Anne Frank, located near her first home in Amsterdam.

Statue of Anne Frank in Amsterdam vandalized with the word 'Gaza'

New GOP platform backs Israel, supports US version of Iron Dome

Republican National Committee publishes its updated platform aligning itself with the policies of Trump.

New GOP platform backs Israel, supports US version of Iron Dome

Three Lev Tahor leaders sent to prison over kidnapping

Three brothers from Monsey, who became leaders of extremist Jewish cult Lev Tahor, sentenced to at least a dozen years in prison for their roles in kidnapping a 14-year-old and her brother.

Three Lev Tahor leaders sent to prison over kidnapping

Reports of civilian deaths

IDF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part in Oct. 7 massacre, reports of civilian deaths

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part, among other terrorist activities, in the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. IDF probing reports of harm to civilians in Khan Yunis.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part in Oct. 7 massacre, reports of civilian deaths

After death of couple in barrage

After death of couple, IDF strikes infrastructure from which projectiles were launched

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure from which projectiles were launched toward the Golan Heights, killing a man and a woman.

After death of couple, IDF strikes infrastructure from which projectiles were launched

Anti-Hamas activist beaten in Gaza

Amin Abed says he was kidnapped by a group of gun-wielding masked men who claimed to be part of Hamas' security forces, beaten, and left in critical condition.

Anti-Hamas activist beaten in Gaza

London gallery cancels anti-Putin exhibition over Gaza war

Metamorphika studio cancels exhibition on plight of political prisoners in Russia because 1 of the creators, who is Israeli, expressed sorrow after the October 7 massacre. Studio says it will not support artists who do not condemn Israel for Gaza war.

London gallery cancels anti-Putin exhibition over Gaza war

New poll:

New poll: Liberman gaining steam, voters prefer Bennett to Netanyahu

New survey published by i24NEWS shows opposition gaining majority if elections were held today, significant support for Naftali Bennett if he returns to politics.

New poll: Liberman gaining steam, voters prefer Bennett to Netanyahu

US Intel. Director:

US Intel. Director: Iran fueling anti-Israel protests, working to influence elections

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said the US has observed actors tied to Iran’s government posing as activists online, seeking to encourage protests, and even providing financial support to protesters.

US Intel. Director: Iran fueling anti-Israel protests, working to influence elections

'Irresponsible reporting'

'Irresponsible reporting': Chasia learned that her father was killed from a WhatsApp group

The daughter of Yossi Oren learned that her father was killed after he fell into a manhole while working as a plumber when she saw a message about it in a group on the popular messaging app.

'Irresponsible reporting': Chasia learned that her father was killed from a WhatsApp group

2 killed in rocket barrage on Golan Heights

Hezbollah launches barrage of 40 rockets at Golan Heights, killing 2 civilians.

2 killed in rocket barrage on Golan Heights

Report:

Report: French President scolded Netanyahu for 'election interference'

President Emmanuel Macron reportedly took issue with open support for Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally by Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli who said a La Pen presidency would be good for Israel.

Report: French President scolded Netanyahu for 'election interference'

French FM:

French FM: Macron's red lines preclude sitting with far-left leader

Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné says PM will be willing to sit with members of left-wing coalition, but not with the far-left party that led the coalition and which has been accused of antisemitism.

French FM: Macron's red lines preclude sitting with far-left leader

Hezbollah:

Hezbollah: Nasrallah's former bodyguard killed in airstrike in Syria

Yasir Nimr Qaranbash was responsible for transferring manpower and arms from Syria to Hezbollah.

Hezbollah: Nasrallah's former bodyguard killed in airstrike in Syria

Meta to classify use of 'Zionist' in place of 'Jew' as hate speech

Facebook parent company announces new policy to crack down on antisemitism masquerading as anti-Zionism on social media platform, drawing praise from Jewish organizations, antisemitism watchdogs.

Meta to classify use of 'Zionist' in place of 'Jew' as hate speech

Supreme Court:

Supreme Court: Men in same-sex relationships can be considered 'housewives'

The Labor Court dismissed the appeal of the National Insurance Institute and ruled that a man in a relationship with a same-sex partner within a family unit can be included under the term 'housewife.'

Supreme Court: Men in same-sex relationships can be considered 'housewives'

1st draft orders for haredim to be sent out next month

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant decides on timetable to begin implementing Supreme Court order barring the previous practice of exempting haredi students from military service.

1st draft orders for haredim to be sent out next month

Fmr. Shin Bet official warns:

Fmr. Shin Bet official warns: The one terrorist who will be the next Sinwar if released

Former Shin Bet official and Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF) member Yossi Amrosi warned that Israel may not release Abdullah Barghouti, who is serving 66 life sentences, at any cost.

Fmr. Shin Bet official warns: The one terrorist who will be the next Sinwar if released

Israeli journalist:

Israeli journalist: Hamas set a condition that will leave most hostages captive

Journalist Yaron Avraham explains Hamas' problematic condition for prisoner swap deal, adds: 'Israel cannot agree to this condition.'

Israeli journalist: Hamas set a condition that will leave most hostages captive

Hezbollah publishes footage of dozens of sensitive Israeli sites

Hezbollah publishes new footage showing dozens of sensitive Israeli sites in northern Israel.

Hezbollah publishes footage of dozens of sensitive Israeli sites

Oct. 7th Investigation:

Oct. 7th Investigation: Government to send additional documents to State Comptroller

The government secretariat announced that it will soon transfer documents related to the failures of October 7 to the office of Comptroller Matanyahu Englman.

Oct. 7th Investigation: Government to send additional documents to State Comptroller

Watch: Six tunnels located and destroyed in Shejaiya

IDF forces clash with terrorists, destroy six kilometers' worth of terror tunnels in Shejaiya area of Gaza.

Watch: Six tunnels located and destroyed in Shejaiya

Man killed after falling into pit in Modi'in Illit

Yossi Oren, a 73-year-old plumber, dies after falling into a pit in Modi'in Illit; second person suffers moderate injuries.

Man killed after falling into pit in Modi'in Illit

Condition of Be'er Sheva rabbi deteriorates

Rabbi Yehuda Deri, chief rabbi of Be'er Sheva, is now in critical condition, family says.

Condition of Be'er Sheva rabbi deteriorates

US haredim:

US haredim: 'We will appeal curriculum to New York Supreme Court'

After the District Court ruled that yeshivas can be required to include core studies, Agudath Israel of America is expected to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

US haredim: 'We will appeal curriculum to New York Supreme Court'

Video shows IDF lookout Daniella Gilboa in captivity

Family of IDF lookout allows publication of video clip filmed by Hamas on Daniella Gilboa's 107th day of captivity. 'We received another sign of life from her two months ago,' mother Orly says.

Video shows IDF lookout Daniella Gilboa in captivity

Study:

Study: Two-thirds of Israelis abroad experienced PTSD symptoms in aftermath of Oct. 7

New study from University of Haifa researchers shows that 91% of Israelis living abroad were exposed to anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment in the first two months of the war.

Study: Two-thirds of Israelis abroad experienced PTSD symptoms in aftermath of Oct. 7

IDF operating against terrorists in Rafah, Shejaiya

IDF forces operate in Gaza City, eliminating dozens of terrorists, locating multitude of weapons.

IDF operating against terrorists in Rafah, Shejaiya

Israeli rescue workers hold search exercise in Northern Ireland

The exercise included multiple environments and international supervision and certification.

Israeli rescue workers hold search exercise in Northern Ireland

NYU, Jewish students settle antisemitism lawsuit

New York University settles a lawsuit filed in November by Jewish students who accused the school of failing to stop antisemitism on campus.

NYU, Jewish students settle antisemitism lawsuit

Channel 14 poll:

Channel 14 poll: Most of the public opposes deal with Hamas

The majority of the Israeli public opposes the deal being negotiated with Hamas for the release of hostages, finds the poll conducted by the Direct Polls institute.

Channel 14 poll: Most of the public opposes deal with Hamas

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Israel struck an Iranian target in the northwest of the country

Media report that an air defense system belonging to the pro-Iranian militias was attacked. Syrian Ministry of Defense says Israel was responsible.

Reports in Syria: Israel struck an Iranian target in the northwest of the country

From the east

IDF intercepts suspicious target which approached southern Israel from the east

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says the target did not cross into Israeli territory and no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

IDF intercepts suspicious target which approached southern Israel from the east