Tragedy in Sinai:
Tragedy in Sinai: Three members of the same family killed in traffic accident
Couple and infant daughter killed while vacationing in Sinai, two additional children injured.
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Yakir Levi from Kibbutz Hafetz Haim fell in the Rafah tragedy
IDF soldier Yakir Levi, 21, named as second victim of the Rafah tragedy, in which eight soldiers were killed.
Givati Brigade soldier injured in Rafah dies of his wounds
Yair Roitman was critically injured in Rafah earlier this week. After an extended battle for his life, the hospital was forced to declare Yair's death.
Captain Wassem Mahmoud was killed a day before his release from service
Captain Wassem Mahmoud commanded the vehicle which was destroyed in an explosion in Rafah, and fell together with his soldiers.
Poll:
Poll: Likud voters want Yossi Cohen to lead the party if Netanyahu steps down
On the other side of the political map, respondents to the poll believe that the bloc of parties that will face Netanyahu in the next elections should be led by Benny Gantz or Naftali Bennett.
To prevent escalation
US envoy to visit Israel next week in bid to prevent escalation
US President Joe Biden's envoy, Amos Hochstein, expected to arrive in Israel on Monday in an effort to prevent the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah from turning into an all out war.
G7 leaders:
G7 leaders: We fully endorse Biden's ceasefire and hostage release deal
Leaders of the G7 countries declare support for the ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden, express concern over recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Rockets fired on N. Israel
Rockets fired on northern Israel, IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
IDF Spokesperson's Unit says several launches from Lebanon fell in open areas, causing no injuries or damages.
Kate Middleton:
Kate Middleton: I'm not out of the woods yet
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she is making “good progress” in her recovery from cancer, and will make her first public appearance at King Charles’ official birthday celebration on Saturday.
Freed hostage Andrey Kozlov:
Freed hostage Andrey Kozlov: I saw a lot of rallies and it gave me a lot of hope
Six days after his rescue from captivity, Andrey Kozlov is urging the public to attend Saturday night's rally at Hostages Square.
Helmet cam footage:
Helmet cam footage: Freed hostages evacuated under fire
Footage from the soldiers' helmet cameras from the moments when the hostages and the special forces were transferred to vehicles under fire in Nuseirat, during Operation Arnon.
Biden:
Biden: 'Antisemitism threatens all Americans'
US President Joe Biden tweeted against the most recent rise in antisemitic attacks in America.
USA imposes sanctions on anti-aid protest organization
The US State Department imposed sanctions today on the Tzav 9 protest organization, whose activists have been blocking aid trucks from Jordan to the Gaza Strip.
New observatory dedicated in memory of fallen soldier
In the Jordan Valley, students from the Kedma Mechora youth village dedicate 'Mitzpe Yoni' in honor of fallen IDF soldier Yehonatan Yosef Brand.
Bodycam footage reveals:
Bodycam footage reveals: Hamas built secret passages inside residential homes
IDF releases footage and photos of passages used by Hamas terrorists inside residences.
GM of Jerusalem Municipality:
Jerusalem Municipality GM: Construction wave will bring more residents and businesses
Itzik Larry, general manager of the Jerusalem Municipality, presents an optimistic picture of the capital's expansion thanks to a construction boom of residential and commercial areas.
IDF reservist holds circumcision in town where friend fell
The baby was named Nir Oz, and held by the father of the fallen comrade.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'France has adopted hostile policies towards Israel'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant slams French plan for trilateral agreement with Lebanon, accuses France of 'ignoring the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli children, women and men.'
Southern Command chief in Rafah:
Southern Command chief: 'We'll continue moving forward, until we achieve our goals'
Yaron Finkelman, commander of the Southern Command, holds situational assessment in Rafah: 'The plan is clear going forward, we are continuing to move forward until we achieve our goals.'
Twins Herzl and Balfour suffer heart issues - days apart
Identical twins hospitalized at Shaare Zedek suffered heart issues just days apart. 'We call it twin symbiosis, it's not the first time we're experiencing something like this.'
Report: US planned independent hostage rescue operation
Washington Post reveals details on how the US has helped Israel since October 7. Official: 'Extraordinary' amount of intelligence sharing.
Northern Command chief:
Northern Command chief: I would have avoided evacuating some of the towns
'Hezbollah's greatest achievement is that there are tens of thousands of evacuees from northern Israel,' Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, tells residents of northern Israel.
Three missiles fired towards Avivim and Kiryat Shmona
Sirens sounded in northern Israel on Friday morning, as Hezbollah continues firing towards Israeli communities along the border.
New study reveals:
New study reveals: Tefillin were not colored black 2,000 years ago
A new scientific study has found that ancient tefillin, or phylacteries, were not colored black, as is mandated by Jewish law.
Hamas official claims:
Hamas official claims: No one has an idea how many hostages are still alive
Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan tells CNN the latest ceasefire proposal did not meet the group’s demands for an end to the war.
Reports in Lebanon:
Reports in Lebanon: Two killed in strike attributed to Israel in the Tyre area
Reports in Lebanon claim two people killed in strike attributed to Israel in the village of Janta. Israel has not commented on the reports thus far.
Report:
Report: Soldiers dressed as Arabs collected information about hostages
Operation Arnon began with a special intelligence actvity of a team of ‘Mista’arvim’ special forces sent to the area of the local market of Nuseirat dressed as local Arabs
Qatar denies accusations over funding of US universities
Qatari embassy in Washington publishes response to accusations made at House committee meeting on antisemitism crisis on US college campuses.
'Irresponsibility'
Bibas family responds to Benny Gantz: 'Irresponsibility'
Relatives of the Bibas family responded to remarks by the ex-minister who hinted the worst befell the parents and two young children. 'We still wholeheartedly believe that we will hear good news.'
Report:
Report: Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues
The Biden administration is furious with Finance Minister Smotrich's decision to freeze tax revenues collected for the Palestinian Authority.
Biden vows not to pardon son Hunter
US President says he will not pardon or commute the sentence of his son, who was convicted of 3 felony gun charges this week.
Noa Argamani's first question upon her liberation
Commander of Yamam team that found Noa Argamani on Saturday reveals the first thing she asked when they rescued her.
Gantz:
Gantz: 'I think Israel knows fate of Bibas family'
National Unity party leader explains decision to leave the government, accuses Netanyahu of preventing hostage deal for political reasons.
Religious Zionist Party Director:
Yehuda Wald: Deri shouldn't come to War Cabinet meetings until haredim enlist
Religious Zionist Party Director Yehuda Wald wrote that Ariye Deri can not morally and ethically send soldiers to the battlefield as long as he does not work to send haredi boys as well.
Anti-Israel protesters disrupt national anthem at Congressional Baseball Game
Crowd drowns out chants of anti-Israel protesters with chants of 'USA!' Game later disrupted by climate activists running onto the field.
Heavy barrages on north
Heavy barrages on Galilee and Golan | Two soldiers wounded by antitank missile
Hezbollah claims it launched over 150 missiles and 30 drones at Israel in the largest attack on the north since October 8th.
Foreign Minister Katz:
Foreign Minister Katz: 'The Palestinian Authority cannot rule Gaza'
Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a video highlighting senior PA officials' support for Hamas and the October 7th massacre.
Two senior terrorists eliminated in Jenin; one soldier wounded
Soldiers from the Duvdevan and Haruv units and Border Police officers, directed by IDF and Shin Bet intelligence completed a 13-hour counterterrorism operation in the Jenin area.
Netanyahu to Yamam forces:
Netanyahu to Yamam forces: 'You raised the stature of our nation with the hostage rescue'
PM, Minister Ben-Gvir visit base following the rescue of four hostages on Saturday.
Watch:
Watch: IDF uses medieval-style catapult against Hezbollah
Soldiers build trebuchet to burn dry brush and get rid of hiding places for Hezbollah terrorists near the northern border.
