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.
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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.
Russia accused of starving Ukrainian citizens in Mariupol
Human rights NGO Global Rights Compliance submits opinion to International Criminal Court that Russian forces attempted to starve civilians in 2022 siege of Mariupol.
Russia indicts American reporter Evan Gershkovich under espionage laws
Russian prosecutors announced on Thursday that they have indicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges.
Half a million in damages
Half a million in damages | Man who broke into shop and ruined 'immodest' wigs indicted
Police submitted an indictment against a Jerusalem resident who broke into a shop and caused thousands of shekels of damage to wigs he deemed immodest.
Soldier who fired in the Old City released from custody
The Jerusalem Magistrates Court ordered the release under restrictive conditions of an IDF reservist who discharged a firearm in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Footage from Gaza:
Footage from Gaza: IDF destroys terror tunnel spanning 800 meters
IDF destroys terror tunnel 30 meters underground, spanning 800 meters, and reaching just a single kilometer from Israel.
Ben-Gvir calls to split AG position from government
Justice Minister refuses to discuss bill which would grant responsibility for prosecution to State Attorney instead of to Attorney General.
Tzohar sues grandson of former Chief Rabbi for alleged defamation
Tzohar sues Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, grandson of former Chief Rabbi, for alleged false and defamatory statements.
Egoz Unit tragedy:
Egoz Unit tragedy: Officer who killed his comrades will not be imprisoned
The lieutenant who accidentally shot and killed Majors Ofek Aharon and Itamar Elharar admitted to an indictment and received a suspended prison sentence.
Yeshiva asks for 250 dollars to every senior student
Against the backdrop of the budget cuts for yeshivas, the Belzer gabbai last night, in the presence of the rebbe and thousands of hasidim, requested donations of 250 dollars per student.
'ISIS-style murder'
'ISIS-style murder': Body parts found in Bedouin town in northern Israel
Israel Police open investigation after body parts found in two different locations in northern Israel.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Haredi brigade to be established
The new brigade will not include any women, will have a special admissions committee to ensure that the recruits are haredi, and all commanders will be religious.
Drone identifies, eliminates, armed terrorist
IDF troops strike launch site in Rafah, eliminate terrorist who participated in October 7th massacre.
Honoring fallen soldier:
Torah dedication in Be'eri honors fallen soldier: 'Shilo dances with us today'
Members of the Bnei Akiva branch in Sderot raised 200,000 shekels and dedicated a Torah scroll in memory of the branch's graduate who fell in battle in Be'eri on October 7.
MDA prepares for emergency response during massive power outages
With generators, satellites and innovative protocols, Magen David Adom prepares for possible power outages caused by military-style attacks
Security breach:
Security breach: Inspection team collects hundreds of Unit 8200 documents
For nearly three hours, team members roamed the base in Glilot, collected classified documents, and reached operational areas. 30 officers were punished.
Eida Haharedit:
Eida Haharedit: 'It is forbidden to enlist in civilian service'
Eida Haharedit vehemently opposes haredi enlistment to alternative services besides the IDF. 'It is forbidden for any individual to be recruited for any type of enlistment.'
Canada: Jewish and Christian leaders unite against antisemitism
Jewish and Christian leaders sign resolution denouncing antisemitism, demand legal measures to vigorously prosecute incidents.
Chances for a hostage deal close to none
Hamas staunchly refuses the Israeli demand to exile the terrorists, not even to the Gaza Strip, and demands that they be returned to their place of origin, including Judea and Samaria.
Dennis Ross:
Dennis Ross: 'Blinken should say Hamas said no, not that it's stalling'
Former US diplomat and Middle East envoy says US should be increasing pressure on Hamas after terror group plays mind games rather than accept Biden ceasefire.
Jerusalem Old City shooting:
Old City shooting: Police investigating if Arab victim attempted to steal soldier's gun
Initial investigations found the incident occurred during an argument between two active duty soldiers, two reservists, another civilian, and several Arabs.
'Describes an alternate reality'
'Describes an alternate reality' | UN report accuses Israel of war crimes
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel claimed that Israeli authorities are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
6 months in a dark room:
6 months in a dark room: New details of treatment of rescued hostages revealed
Wall Street Journal report details abuse endured by 3 of the hostages who were rescued on Saturday, including physical and psychological torture.
Operations in Rafah
Operations in Rafah | IDF forces eliminate terrorists in close-quarters battle
The Givati Brigade is continuing to conduct intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area.
Blinken:
Blinken: 'Hamas's actions ensure war will go on'
US Secretary of State criticizes Hamas for taking nearly 2 weeks to respond to ceasefire proposal, upping demands after previous demands met, but reiterates call for a deal.
IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander
Sami Taleb Abdullah, the commander of the Nasr Unit, was one of Hezbollah's most senior commanders in southern Lebanon.
Senior Hezbollah commander eliminated in Lebanon
Hezbollah says one of its senior commanders was eliminated in a strike attributed to Israel on the village of Jouya in southern Lebanon.
Suspect eliminated after approaching border fence near Gaza
Palestinian Arab suspect eliminated from the air after approaching the security fence near one of the communities in the Gaza envelope.
US Ambassador to the UN:
US Ambassador to the UN: Israel accepted the deal, we want Hamas to do so as well
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield urges Hamas to accept ceasefire and hostage release deal proposal which was outlined by President Joe Biden.
US National Security Adviser:
US National Security Adviser: Ceasefire deal could lead to Saudi normalization
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden is of the opinion that Hamas cannot remain in power in Gaza following the war.
IDF operation near Jenin:
IDF operation near Jenin: Four terrorists eliminated, weapons confiscated
Special IDF forces operate in Kafr Dan, a Palestinian Arab village located northwest of Jenin. Four terrorists eliminated, IAF helicopter strikes structure used by the terrorists.
During Shavuot celebrations:
During Shavuot celebrations: At least 15 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona
Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and in nearby localities. IDF says at least 15 rockets were fired towards the area. IDF strikes targets in Lebanon.
Hunter Biden found guilty on all three charges
President Biden's son convicted by federal jury on all three federal felony gun charges he faced. The President reiterates he will accept the outcome of the trial.
Defense Minister Gallant:
Gallant to Yahalom combat soldiers: ‘All sectors of the population must draft'
Gallant to Yahalom combat soldiers: ‘All sectors of the population must draft. Everyone must play a significant part in ensuring our security.’
US announces $400 million in new aid to Palestinians
State Department said it is earmarking $404 million in "lifesaving humanitarian aid to support Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and the region."
Woman dead and 8-year-old in critical condition in Ashkelon explosion
A 20-year-old woman was killed, an 8-year-old was seriously injured and a 28-year-old was moderately injured in a car explosion in Ashkelon.
'What he would have wanted'
Family of Almog Shalom, who fell in Rafah, donated his organs to save lives.
Family of Sergeant Almog Shalom, who fell with three other soldiers in operational activity in Rafah, donated his organs to save lives.
100 terrorists killed in Gaza battles
The 7th Brigade, the Kfir Brigade and soldiers of the Yahalom Unit located several tunnel shafts. Yahalom soldiers scanned and destroyed the two tunnels, which were each one kilometer in length and contained rooms and weapons.
