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US worried:

US worried: Israel's aerial defense system won't stand major Hezbollah attack

A US official said that in the event of a full-blown war, the support Israel will need most is additional air defense systems and Iron Dome replenishments, which the US would provide.

US worried: Israel's aerial defense system won't stand major Hezbollah attack

White House:

White House: Netanyahu's claim US holding up munitions 'vexing and disappointing'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says no nation has done more to help Israel than the US after Israeli PM says it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up munitions to Israel during wartime.

White House: Netanyahu's claim US holding up munitions 'vexing and disappointing'

Incoming Central Command commander MG Avi Bluth Awarded new rank

During the ceremony, Defense Minister Gallant warned: 'The amount of weapons in Judea and Samaria is an issue that may create challenges at any given time.'

Incoming Central Command commander MG Avi Bluth Awarded new rank

PM to dead hostages' families:

Netanyahu to Families of dead hostages: 'We will not give up on anyone, dead or alive'

Prime Minister Netanyahu promised: 'We will not leave the Gaza Strip until all of the hostages return, and we will not leave until we eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities.'

Netanyahu to Families of dead hostages: 'We will not give up on anyone, dead or alive'

2 soldiers seriously wounded in southern Gaza

IDF soldiers from the 401st Armored Brigade's 46th Battalion evacuated to the hospital in serious condition after being wounded in battle.

2 soldiers seriously wounded in southern Gaza

Watch:

Watch: Drone finds tunnel shaft under child’s bed in Rafah

While searching a building soldiers located large quantities of weapons hidden in wardrobes, including grenades, explosives, a launcher and anti-tank missiles, ammunition, and arms.

Watch: Drone finds tunnel shaft under child’s bed in Rafah

Near Qalqilya:

Elderly Israeli murdered in violent robbery

70-year-old Israeli man driving near entrance to prominent Arab town suffers violent robbery, later dies of his injuries.

Elderly Israeli murdered in violent robbery

Report:

Report: Movement restrictions imposed on former Iranian President Ahmadinejad

According to the report, the restrictions were imposed after the former president returned from a trip to northern Iran.

Report: Movement restrictions imposed on former Iranian President Ahmadinejad

SA presidential inauguration

SA’s Chief Rabbi declares unequivocal support for Israel at presidential inauguration

At the ceremony ushering in new 'government of national unity,' South Africa’s Chief Rabbi stands up for Jewish pride, delivering a statement about the historic Jewish connection to Israel, and the imperative of freeing the hostages held by Hamas.

SA’s Chief Rabbi declares unequivocal support for Israel at presidential inauguration

Australia:

Australia: Arsonists set fire at Jewish MP's office

Antisemitic vandals break windows, leave anti-Zionist graffiti, and set fire at office of Labor MP Josh Burns.

Australia: Arsonists set fire at Jewish MP's office

Son of Hamas co-founder:

Son of Hamas co-founder: 'We can remove Hamas, cut the head, and let the tail die'

Mosab Hassan Yousef calls to 'stop the lame excuse' of saying that Hamas is an idea that can’t be destroyed.

Son of Hamas co-founder: 'We can remove Hamas, cut the head, and let the tail die'

Shaked open to working with Bennett, Liberman, and Sa'ar

Former Justice Minister discusses potential return to politics, says 50% of young haredi men should serve in IDF following October 7.

Shaked open to working with Bennett, Liberman, and Sa'ar

Fmr. commander of the Navy:

Fmr. commander of the Navy: 'Israel will destroy Lebanon'

Vice Admiral (Res.) Eliezer Marom predicted that Israel would soon move its focus from the south to the north.

Fmr. commander of the Navy: 'Israel will destroy Lebanon'

Terrifying footage:

Attempt to kidnap Jewish children in broad daylight in London

Suspect arrested after assaulting Jewish man, attempting to steal stroller with a baby and another child from their father in separate incidents on holiday.

Attempt to kidnap Jewish children in broad daylight in London

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander

Fadel Ibrahim was responsible for planning and carrying out terror attacks against Israel and commanding Hezbollah ground forces in the area of Jouaiyya.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander

Electricity CEO:

Electricity CEO: Will there be electricity in a future war? 'The answer is no'

Shaul Goldstein, CEO of Noga - Israel Independent System Operator, addressed the possibility of a shortage of electricity in the event of a future war: 'We will rely on Israeli ingenuity.'

Electricity CEO: Will there be electricity in a future war? 'The answer is no'

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Cyprus Embassy suspends visa, legalization applications

Following threats by Hezollah leader, Cyprus Embassy announces pause on some documentation for those in Lebanon.

Lebanon: Cyprus Embassy suspends visa, legalization applications

Louisiana becomes first state to mandate 10 Commandments in classrooms

Additional states have similar bills in the wings, as civil groups claim requirement 'unconstitutional' due to 'violating separation of church and state.'

Louisiana becomes first state to mandate 10 Commandments in classrooms

Haaretz:

Haaretz: IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism

A Haaretz article sparked outrage online after it claimed that 'IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism.' Online users criticized: 'How do we get to such a twisted situation?'

Haaretz: IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism

‘This country is filled with heroes’:

‘This country is filled with heroes’: Pres. honors volunteers who aided Israel post-Oct. 7

CAM-supported volunteers honored by Israeli President for post-October 7th response and recovery efforts.

‘This country is filled with heroes’: Pres. honors volunteers who aided Israel post-Oct. 7

Hostage's cousin delivers plea at UN Human Rights Council meeting

'If it was your child who was kidnapped by terrorists and you knew about the horrors they were enduring, including rape under gunpoint, trust me, you’d never pass this report.'

Hostage's cousin delivers plea at UN Human Rights Council meeting

Groundbreaking discovery:

Groundbreaking discovery: The earliest ship ever found in the deep seas

A 3,300-year-old ship’s cargo with hundreds of intact amphorae discovered 90 km from shore at a depth of 1.8 km on the Mediterranean Sea floor.

Groundbreaking discovery: The earliest ship ever found in the deep seas

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Oct. 7th Massacre: Friendly fire incidents and disorganization

The IDF has begun investigating the battles during the October 7th massacre, revealing significant confusion and one major erroneous decision.

Oct. 7th Massacre: Friendly fire incidents and disorganization

Alec Baldwin prosecutors:

Alec Baldwin prosecutors: Evidence shows he was reckless with gun

Ahead of actor's trial next month, prosecutors say new evidence shows Alec Baldwin was reckless with a revolver before the weapon fired a live round that killed "Rust" cinematographer.

Alec Baldwin prosecutors: Evidence shows he was reckless with gun

Canada:

Canadian Jewish organizations welcome IRGC blacklist

Jewish organizations in Canada praise the Canadian government’s blacklisting of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. B'nai Brith Canada: Long overdue.

Canadian Jewish organizations welcome IRGC blacklist

After rape of Jewish girl:

Macron demands schools address antisemitism after rape of Jewish girl

French President asks schools to hold a "discussion hour" on racism and antisemitism after the rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a Paris suburb.

Macron demands schools address antisemitism after rape of Jewish girl

8 people diagnosed with West Nile Fever in Israel

Ichilov Hospital says a fifth case in the current wave has been diagnosed.

8 people diagnosed with West Nile Fever in Israel

Omer Rahamim appointed new Yesha Council CEO

Yesha Council embarking on a new path, as its newly appointed CEO and heads of authorities hold their first strategic discussion following the municipal elections.

Omer Rahamim appointed new Yesha Council CEO

Four dead in fatal accident in the Arava region

Four people killed in fatal collision between two vehicles on Highway 90, north of Ein Hatzeva.

Four dead in fatal accident in the Arava region

Watch:

Watch: Houthis sink Greek-owned ship in the Red Sea

Al Jazeera TV publishes footage showing an attack by the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea against the MV Tutor ship about a week ago. The Houthis claim that the ship was attacked because it did not heed calls not to sail to Israeli ports.

Watch: Houthis sink Greek-owned ship in the Red Sea

Canada declares IRGC a terrorist organization

Canadian FM calls on citizens to leave Iran and not travel to the Islamic Republic as government designated the Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist organization.

Canada declares IRGC a terrorist organization

US officials:

US officials: 'Netanyahu's video hindering de-escalation efforts in the north'

An American official noted that the video which claimed the Biden admin. is withholding munitions would weaken Israel's deterrence against Hezbollah.

US officials: 'Netanyahu's video hindering de-escalation efforts in the 
north'

Report:

Netanyahu's advisers warned him not to release video criticizing US

PM's video saying it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up arms shipments to Israel led to backlash from the administration, cancelation of meeting on Iranian threat.

Netanyahu's advisers warned him not to release video criticizing US

Gallant in the north:

Gallant in the north: 'We are achieving readiness and preparing for every scenario'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command and committed to 'change the situation in the north.'

Gallant in the north: 'We are achieving readiness and preparing for every scenario'

Chief of Staff threatens:

Chief of Staff threatens: 'The enemy will learn about capabilities it didn't know we had'

Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi said Israel knew about Hezbollah's drone capabilities that were showcased in the video it published.

Chief of Staff threatens: 'The enemy will learn about capabilities it didn't know we had'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Whoever thinks it's possible to destroy Hamas is mistaken'

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that whoever says that Israel could destroy Hamas is misleading the public.

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Whoever thinks it's possible to destroy Hamas is mistaken'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets bipartisan US Congressional delegation

The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the bipartisan support for Israel and said that he hopes that the munitions issue will be resolved soon.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets bipartisan US Congressional delegation

Christian Leader Dedicates Award to Memory of Slain Israeli Soldier

Bishop Robert Stearns of Eagles’ Wings named 2024 Recipient of The Jerusalem Award, dedicates award to memory of Arnon Zmora.

Christian Leader Dedicates Award to Memory of Slain Israeli Soldier

Nasrallah threatens Cyprus

Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah warned that if Cyprus would assist Israel in a war against his organization it would 'deal with Cyprus as if it were part of the war.'

Nasrallah threatens Cyprus

Orthodox rabbis call on Chuck Schumer to act against antisemitism

Coalition for Jewish Values write to Senate Majority Leader to demonstrate leadership by working to pass 3 bills to combat antisemitism.

Orthodox rabbis call on Chuck Schumer to act against antisemitism