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Virginia:

Virginia: Gov. Youngkin signs order to shield classrooms and confront campus antisemitism

In stirring Richmond gathering, Combat Antisemitism Movement unites state leaders, students, and faith figures to honor Jewish American Heritage Month.

Virginia: Gov. Youngkin signs order to shield classrooms and confront campus antisemitism

Bereaved wife eulogizes:

Bereaved wife mourns her husband: 'You're the greatest gift I received in my life'

In a heartbreaking eulogy, wife of Sgt. Yosef Chirak who fell in Gaza speaks of the life they dreamed of together and the unbearable pain of his absence, calling him 'the greatest gift' she had ever received.

Bereaved wife mourns her husband: 'You're the greatest gift I received in my life'

UK slaps sanctions on Daniella Weiss, Nachala Movement over alleged violence support

In dramatic move, UK Foreign Office sanctions Israeli activist Daniella Weiss, Nachala movement, and others over claims of backing violence against Palestinian Authority Arabs.

UK slaps sanctions on Daniella Weiss, Nachala Movement over alleged violence support

IDF eliminates commander of Hamas' northern Gaza missile array

According to the IDF, Moataz Deeb planned and directed terrorist attacks toward IDF aircraft and launched UAVs aimed at harming Israeli civilians.

IDF eliminates commander of Hamas' northern Gaza missile array

Terror Organization:

Terror Organization: 'Yair Golan has given evidence for imposing sanctions on Israel'

The Mujahideen terror organization that kidnapped the Bibas family claims that Yair Golan's recent statements prove Israel to be guilty of war crimes.

Terror Organization: 'Yair Golan has given evidence for imposing sanctions on Israel'

Iran-backed plot near Defense Minister’s home foiled

Two Israelis from Nesher arrested for aiding Iranian handlers, planting surveillance near Minister Katz’s home, and transferring suspected explosive.

Iran-backed plot near Defense Minister’s home foiled

Netanyahu's spokesman:

Netanyahu's spokesman: We can't promise that Hamas won't pillage aid trucks

Omer Dostri, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman, said that it is impossible to promise that Hamas would not loot the trucks bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Netanyahu's spokesman: We can't promise that Hamas won't pillage aid trucks

Chase through a field

Chase through a field |Watch: Border Police arrest armed suspect in northern Israel

Border Police officers in the Jezreel Valley arrested a suspect who was carrying an improvised submachine gun.

Chase through a field |Watch: Border Police arrest armed suspect in northern Israel

Hungarian Parliament approves withdrawal from ICC

Move follows visit by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as Budapest decries court’s 'political influence' and rejects arrest warrant.

Hungarian Parliament approves withdrawal from ICC

Israel Ganz:

Israel Ganz: 'Israel needs to dismantle the Palestinian Authority'

Binyamin Governor Israel Ganz urged the Israeli government to dismantle the Palestinian Authority response to growing international pressure.

Israel Ganz: 'Israel needs to dismantle the Palestinian Authority'

Qatari PM:

Qatari PM: Negotiations stalled because of Israel

Prime Minister al-Thani accuses Israel of derailing hostage deal and intensifying regional conflict; Jerusalem considers diplomatic downgrade in Qatar.

Qatari PM: Negotiations stalled because of Israel

'They will reach Hamas'

Watch: Dozens of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza

Activists from the Tzav 9 movement filmed trucks waiting to enter the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing to deliver humanitarian aid, which they fear Hamas may seize.

Watch: Dozens of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza

'The Name Tze'ela Chose':

'The Name Tze'ela Chose': Grieving family honors murdered mother's wish for her baby

In a rare ceremony, Tze'ela Gez's family named her child today with the name she had already chosen. Due to the infant's medical condition, the name was given without the traditional circumcision

'The Name Tze'ela Chose': Grieving family honors murdered mother's wish for her baby

'Moral decay'

Golan accuses IDF of ‘killing babies as a hobby,’ faces nationwide backlash"

The Israeli Democrats chairman went on the air to express his opposition to the Israeli government and the war against Hamas.

Golan accuses IDF of ‘killing babies as a hobby,’ faces nationwide backlash"

'A Gift Of 22 Years':

'A Gift Of 22 Years': Parents of Yosef Chirak eulogize their fallen son

Hana and Peretz, the parents of fallen soldier Yosef Yehuda Chirak eulogized him today after he became the first casualty of Operation Gideon's Chariots.

'A Gift Of 22 Years': Parents of Yosef Chirak eulogize their fallen son

Ryanair CEO:

Ryanair CEO: We’re running out of patience with Israel

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary expresses frustration over security disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, suggests the airline may consider reallocating aircraft to serve other European destinations.

Ryanair CEO: We’re running out of patience with Israel

New lawsuit:

Queens College accused of anti-Jewish purge in new lawsuit

A lawsuit alleges Queens College purged Jewish adjunct accounting professors, including Helen Schwalb, after alleged "antisemitic hate speech and violence" following the October 7 Hamas attack.

Queens College accused of anti-Jewish purge in new lawsuit

Senate confirms Charles Kushner as France ambassador

Senate confirms Charles Kushner as ambassador to France in a 51-45 vote, despite his past convictions for tax evasion and other charges.

Senate confirms Charles Kushner as France ambassador

Handwritten note by Matan Zangauker found in Gaza

A handwritten note by Matan Zangauker, containing his name and ID number, found in an underground Hamas compound in Gaza and delivered to his mother, Einav.

Handwritten note by Matan Zangauker found in Gaza

Watch:

Watch: Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov throws out first pitch in Boston

Omer Shem Tov, who was abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and freed after 505 days in captivity, attends Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park, throws out ceremonial first pitch.

Watch: Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov throws out first pitch in Boston

Boehler:

Boehler: Israel's Gaza operation strengthens prospects for a hostage deal

Speaking at JPost Conference in New York, US hostage envoy Adam Boehler says a hostage deal is closer than ever, attributing progress partly to Israel's renewed ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

Boehler: Israel's Gaza operation strengthens prospects for a hostage deal

Houthis setting sights on the north

Military spokesperson for the Houthi rebels in Yemen says that the Port of Haifa has been added to their list of targets in order to impose a maritime blockade on Israel.

Houthis setting sights on the north

Netanyahu responds:

Netanyahu responds: UK, Canada and France are offering a huge prize for October 7 attack

Netanyahu issues statement responding to the UK, Canada and France’s ultimatum to Israel to end the war in Gaza or face sanctions: Israel will continue to defend itself by just means until total victory is achieved.

Netanyahu responds: UK, Canada and France are offering a huge prize for October 7 attack

Mourning in Binyamin:

Mourning in Binyamin: Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha fell in the Gaza Strip

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha in Binyamin fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip. He was only 22 years old and recently married.

Mourning in Binyamin: Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha fell in the Gaza Strip

Israel Dog Unit honors fallen soldier at Gush Etzion exhibition

The tribute consisted of an exhibition dedicated to the special needs community in the town of Gevaot in the Gush Etzion region.

Israel Dog Unit honors fallen soldier at Gush Etzion exhibition

Iran rejects US demands to end uranium enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran would persist with its enrichment activities regardless of the outcome of the talks

Iran rejects US demands to end uranium enrichment

Report:

Report: Eliminated terrorist abducted and held Arbel Yehud

Ahmad Sarhan, who was reportedly eliminated in an IDF special operation this morning, was said to have overseen the abduction and captivity of Arbel Yehud.

Report: Eliminated terrorist abducted and held Arbel Yehud

Watch:

Watch: Terrorist enters weapons depot and is eliminated

The IAF attacked tunnels and weapons depots in Gaza in coordination with ground forces.

Watch: Terrorist enters weapons depot and is eliminated

Three soldiers punished for refusal to reenter Gaza

The soldiers from the 50th Battalion, who had already spent over a year in Gaza, were sentenced after refusing to participate in another maneuver following a recent extension of their service.

Three soldiers punished for refusal to reenter Gaza

Following Netanyahu approval:

5 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza following Netanyahu's approval

The IDF has approved the transfer of five UN aid trucks to the Gaza Strip containing baby formula and other humanitarian aid. The transfer was carried out after the Prime Minister's approval and security checks.

5 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza following Netanyahu's approval

Erdan warns:

Erdan warns: Dictatorships laugh while Israel is targeted by UN institutions

Fmr. Amb. Gilad Erdan accused the UN of enabling dictatorships and warned that President Trump is making ‘serious mistakes’ by negotiating with Iran and accepting gifts from terror-supporting states.

Erdan warns: Dictatorships laugh while Israel is targeted by UN institutions

Hamas command and control center struck in Nuseirat area

The IDF and ISA struck Hamas terrorists who were operating in a command and control center in the area of Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip.

Hamas command and control center struck in Nuseirat area

Security incident in Tel Aviv:

Security incident in Tel Aviv: Tourist leaves suspicious bag outside US Embassy office

German national confessed to leaving bag with Molotov materials outside US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv out of anger toward the American government.

Security incident in Tel Aviv: Tourist leaves suspicious bag outside US Embassy office

3 Bedouins indicted for smuggling drugs to Gaza using drones

The Southern District Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against three Israeli citizens for smuggling drugs and cigarettes to the Gaza Strip using drones.

3 Bedouins indicted for smuggling drugs to Gaza using drones

Report: Vance canceled Israel visit amid Gaza offensive concerns

US Vice President JD Vance canceled a planned visit to Israel to avoid signaling US support for the IDF’s expanded Gaza operation, Axios report claims.

Report: Vance canceled Israel visit amid Gaza offensive concerns

'Expulsion of Jews again?'

'Expulsion of Jews again?' | Spanish PM calls for Israel to be ousted from Eurovision

Pedro Sánchez accuses Eurovision of hypocrisy for allowing Israel to compete while barring Russia, drawing sharp rebuke from former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

'Expulsion of Jews again?' | Spanish PM calls for Israel to be ousted from Eurovision

'A great honor for Jerusalem’

NYC: Mayors Adams and Lion stand together for Jerusalem

At Israel Day on Fifth Parade, NYC and Jerusalem mayors walk side-by-side, affirming solidarity with Israel and urging the release of Hamas-held hostages.

NYC: Mayors Adams and Lion stand together for Jerusalem

'Strongest in our broken places'

'Strongest in our broken places:' Biden's first statement since cancer diagnosis

Former President gives his first response today after learning that he had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, posting a photo on Instagram with his wife, former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

'Strongest in our broken places:' Biden's first statement since cancer diagnosis

France to build prison in Amazon Rainforest?

French government announces plans to construct a maximum-security prison in French Guiana to house the most dangerous criminals, including drug traffickers and radical Islamists.

France to build prison in Amazon Rainforest?

Celebrate Israel Parade:

Celebrate Israel Parade: 'We do not give in to hate'

Tens of thousands participate in the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City.

Celebrate Israel Parade: 'We do not give in to hate'