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While driving ATV in Metula:

Members of rapid-response squad injured from anti-tank missile while driving ATV in Metula

Hezbollah terrorists fire anti-tank missile at two members of a rapid-response squad who accompanied a family from Metula who came to see their home which was hit by Hezbollah missiles.

Members of rapid-response squad injured from anti-tank missile while driving ATV in Metula

Trump:

Trump: I know who my running mate will be

Former US President says he knows who his vice presidential pick will be, says that person will be at Thursday's debate against Biden.

Trump: I know who my running mate will be

Dagestan, Russia:

Russia: Terrorists open fire on church and synagogues in Dagestan, 18 officers dead

15 police officers and several civilians, including an Orthodox priest, killed in terrorist attack in Dagestan. Foreign Ministry: No Israelis or Jews among the victims.

Russia: Terrorists open fire on church and synagogues in Dagestan, 18 officers dead

Germany:

Germany: Dozens detained during anti-Israel protests in Berlin

Police in Berlin detain a total of 69 people at pro-Palestinian Arab protests involving several hundred demonstrators.

Germany: Dozens detained during anti-Israel protests in Berlin

Hamas claims:

Hamas claims: Netanyahu is opposed to Biden's ceasefire proposal

Hamas responds to Netanyahu's comments in Channel 14 interview, claims they prove he is opposed to the ceasefire and hostage release deal which was put forward by US President Joe Biden.

Hamas claims: Netanyahu is opposed to Biden's ceasefire proposal

'Deceptions and lies'

Lebanon denies weapons are stored at Beirut airport: Deceptions and lies

Lebanese air transport association denies report in The Telegraph that Hezbollah has been storing at Beirut’s main airport, invites journalists for a tour.

Lebanon denies weapons are stored at Beirut airport: Deceptions and lies

During Washington visit:

Gallant meets Senator Lindsey Graham during Washington visit

Sen. Graham after meeting Defense Minister: I will work with my colleagues in the House and Senate to make sure there is congressional oversight of weapons delivery to Israel.

Gallant meets Senator Lindsey Graham during Washington visit

Watch:

Watch: Special priestly blessing for freed hostage Almog Meir Jan

Rabbi Zion Cohen, Chief Rabbi of the city of Or Yehuda, holds special Birkat Kohanim for Almog Meir Jan, who was rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Watch: Special priestly blessing for freed hostage Almog Meir Jan

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Jewish civilian presence in Gaza: 'Not realistic'

In his first interview with the Israeli press since the war in Gaza began, Prime Minister Netanyahu said the war in Gaza is winding down.

Netanyahu: Jewish civilian presence in Gaza: 'Not realistic'

Poll:

Poll: 10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich; Likud and Gantz neck and neck

Poll finds that a right-wing party led by Avigdor Liberman, former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen, Naftali Bennet, and Gideon Sa'ar would win 34 seats.

Poll: 10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich; Likud and Gantz neck and neck

US officials confirm:

US officials confirm: Arms shipments from the US decreased by 50%

In the first months of the war, about 240 arms shipments were transferred from the US, recently the number dropped to 120.

US officials confirm: Arms shipments from the US decreased by 50%

IDF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in former UNRWA HQ

According to the IDF, before the strike, many precautionary measures were taken to reduce the risk of harming civilians.

IDF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in former UNRWA HQ

Houthis new song threatens US, UK, and Israel

The Houthi rebel group in Yemen released a music video featuring anti-semitic caricatures of Jews, arguments between Israel, the UK, and the US, and promises that the rebel group will reach the Black Sea.

Houthis new song threatens US, UK, and Israel

Israeli Embassy to Biden:

Israeli Embassy in the US: 'We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel'

The Israeli Embassy published a video highlighting Hezbollah's attacks on Israel and stating that the responsibility for the repercussions falls on Lebanon. The Embassy wrote: 'Since October 7, thousands of rockets, missiles, and explosive drones have been launched from Lebanon toward Israel. Make no mistake: We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel.'

Israeli Embassy in the US: 'We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel'

Drone footage:

Drone footage: IDF destroys Hamas training compound

The 401st Brigade Combat Team conducted a targeted raid on the ‘Abu Said’ Compound, which served as the Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion’s training compound in the Rafah area.

Drone footage: IDF destroys Hamas training compound

Friends of soldier with PTSD:

Friends of soldier with PTSD: ‘He was bleeding to death, but we didn’t see the blood.’

Friends of Eliran Mizrahi who committed suicide after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, were also diagnosed as post-traumatic: ‘He left us an unwritten will – to speak out.’

Friends of soldier with PTSD: ‘He was bleeding to death, but we didn’t see the blood.’

Hesder Yeshivas in mourning after losing 8 students in a week

Malkia Gross, a student at the Or Etzion Yeshiva, was the eighth Hesder student to fall in battle in the past week: 'We cry for the loss of Malkia, who lived a short life but full of meaning and significance.'

Hesder Yeshivas in mourning after losing 8 students in a week

IDF soldier severely wounded in drone strike

The IDF managed to intercept an unmanned aerial vehicle launched by Hezbollah in the Leshem Institute area of the Rafael corporation, which is engaged in the development and production of advanced weapons systems.

IDF soldier severely wounded in drone strike

Watch:

Watch: Jerry Seinfeld demolishes another anti-Israel heckler

Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld shoots down anti-Israel hecklers at Melbourne performance. 'Go back to your organization, we just gave more money to a Jew.'

Watch: Jerry Seinfeld demolishes another anti-Israel heckler

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Dramatic decrease in US munitions shipments in last 4 months'

PM explains the reason for his video criticizing the US for holding up munitions shipments to Israel during the war.

Netanyahu: 'Dramatic decrease in US munitions shipments in last 4 months'

Hamas already recruiting and training new terrorists

Hamas has appealed to 18-year-old youths to join the ranks of the military wing and has started training and preparation for those who have recently joined its ranks.

Hamas already recruiting and training new terrorists

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'Continue with all your might'

Oren Smadga, father of the late Master Sergeant (res.) Omer Smadga, sent a strengthening message to the soldiers in Gaza: 'We love you and support your justified fight.'

Bereaved father: 'Continue with all your might'

Elderly man, woman in serious condition with COVID complications

There has been a recent uptick in the number o coronavirus cases in Israel, though statistics remain far below the height of the pandemic.

Elderly man, woman in serious condition with COVID complications

New York Times:

New York Times: 'Smotrich is changing the DNA of Judea and Samaria'

The American newspaper claims that Minister Bezalel Smotrich is changing the state of Israeli control in Judea and Samaria without the application of formal sovereignty.

New York Times: 'Smotrich is changing the DNA of Judea and Samaria'

Uniting the Jewish People through the mitzva of tefillin

Rabbi Amichai Eyal, founder of the “Or Chadash (New light)” organization presents his unique initiative

Uniting the Jewish People through the mitzva of tefillin

Due to Prison Overcrowding:

Due to prison overcrowding: IDF cancels arrests in Judea and Samaria

Security bodies are prioritizing arrests and releasing terrorists with 'low risk' to make room in the prisons.

Due to prison overcrowding: IDF cancels arrests in Judea and Samaria

Hezbollah publishes threatening video with Hebrew, English subtitles

Nasrallah says his terror organization will fight 'without restraints, without rules, without limits' if a war breaks out in new video threat.

Hezbollah publishes threatening video with Hebrew, English subtitles

IDF sending noncombat soldiers to guard Hamas terrorists

Soldiers without combat training or any experience working together are being used due to lack of cohesive prison force.

IDF sending noncombat soldiers to guard Hamas terrorists

Gallant:

Gallant: 'US-Israel ties perhaps more important than ever now'

Defense Minister departs for Washington at invitation of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss war against Hamas.

Gallant: 'US-Israel ties perhaps more important than ever now'

Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier

Houthi rebels claim they attacked the US aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. US officials: That is incorrect.

Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier

France:

France: Two charged with planning terror attack against Jews

French prosecutors charge 19-year-old man and a youth in the Paris region with planning a "terrorist" attack on Jewish targets.

France: Two charged with planning terror attack against Jews

Former Minister Rafi Edri dies at 86

Edri, who served as a member of the Knesset and a minister on behalf of the Labor Party, was known for his ties to his native Morocco and was involved in strengthening ties between the countries.

Former Minister Rafi Edri dies at 86

Clashes during anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

Police officers work to restore orders during the demonstration. One officer documented forcibly shoving Channel 12 News reporter Yollan Cohen.

Clashes during anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

Farmer in the Jordan Valley attacked and robbed

A farm owner in the Jordan Valley was attacked by Arabs and extreme left-wing activists. Several sheep were stolen.

Farmer in the Jordan Valley attacked and robbed

Former ISA Director:

Former ISA Director: 'We are under existential threat'

'We have never been so deterred. What is Netanyahu, the worst Prime Minister in Israel's history, doing in the face of this crisis?'

Former ISA Director: 'We are under existential threat'

Reserve soldier Malkia Gross fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.), Malkia Gross, 25, fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Reserve soldier Malkia Gross fell in battle in Gaza

Hostage turns 20:

Hostage turns 20: Family implores: 'Bring our daughter home'

The family of hostage Naama Levy addressed their daughter this evening on the occasion of her 20th birthday, which she is spending in Hamas custody.

Hostage turns 20: Family implores: 'Bring our daughter home'

Trump:

Trump: Israel has Iron Dome, why don't we have it?

Former president Donald Trump says that if elected, he "will build a great Iron Dome over our country"

Trump: Israel has Iron Dome, why don't we have it?

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef hospitalized-and released

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef evacuated to Jerusalem hospital for tests after feeling unwell on Saturday morning.

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef hospitalized-and released

Israel estimates:

Israel estimates: Hamas military's #4 commander dead

In one of Israel's attacks, the IDF attempted to eliminate Hamas' fourth-highest commander, Ra'ad Sa'ad, head of the terror group's operational division.

Israel estimates: Hamas military's #4 commander dead