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Sovereignty Movement to PM:

Sovereignty Movement calls on Netanyahu to add Liberman and Sa'ar to War Cabinet

According to the movement bringing the two into the government will 'help lead to the change for which the people in Israel have been longing.'

Sovereignty Movement calls on Netanyahu to add Liberman and Sa'ar to War Cabinet

Second time in a week

Second time in a week | Arabs rioters set fires near Oz Tzion

Oz Tzion residents say Arabs left the mosque in the village of Burqa and set fires that nearly reached the homes of the Jewish community. Residents and volunteers from the area managed to extinguish the flames.

Second time in a week | Arabs rioters set fires near Oz Tzion

Price Tag:

Price Tag: Widespread arson in Palestinian Arab village

Palestinian media claims that more than 100 Israelis entered the city and torched houses, vehicles, and surrounding farmland.

Price Tag: Widespread arson in Palestinian Arab village

Bodycam footage

Bodycam footage | Weapons found in baby's crib in Rafah

IDF publishes footage from the body cameras of the soldiers of the Nahal Brigade in the Rafah area

Bodycam footage | Weapons found in baby's crib in Rafah

Paratroopers Brigade joins fighting in Gaza

IDF troops are continuing operational activities in the areas of eastern Bureij and eastern Deir al Balah. Thus far, the troops have eliminated dozens of terrorists, located tunnel shafts, and destroyed terrorist infrastructure in the area.

Paratroopers Brigade joins fighting in Gaza

George Clooney complains to Biden about ICC criticism

Hollywood actor angered by US President's criticism of the ICC warrants against Israeli leaders that his wife Amal Clooney worked to achieve.

George Clooney complains to Biden about ICC criticism

IDF knew of tunnel used in infiltration attempt for 10 years

Security officials question why nothing was done about tunnel 200 meters from fence that had been known about since 2014 after terrorists emerged from said tunnel and killed IDF soldier.

IDF knew of tunnel used in infiltration attempt for 10 years

Guterres to put Israel on UN blacklist

UN Secretary-General informed IDF Attaché in Washington that he is adding Israel to list of countries and groups that harm children in conflict zones.

Guterres to put Israel on UN blacklist

Britain:

Britain: Labour Party to pledge to recognize Palestinian state

Guardian newspaper reports that Britain's Labour Party will include a pledge to recognize a Palestinian state at an appropriate time in peace talks in its election manifesto.

Britain: Labour Party to pledge to recognize Palestinian state

Report:

Report: Biden administration pushing allies to threaten Hamas

CNN report: Biden administration pushing allies in the Middle East to make specific threats to Hamas, as part of campaign to push the group toward accepting latest ceasefire and hostage proposal.

Report: Biden administration pushing allies to threaten Hamas

Biden to ABC News:

Biden to ABC News: I think Netanyahu is listening to me'

US President tells ABC News that Israel agreed to his three-state ceasefire proposal and that Netanyahu is "publicly" supportive of it.

Biden to ABC News: I think Netanyahu is listening to me'

After denying Hamas rapes

Political commentator Briahna Joy Gray fired from The Hill after denying Hamas rapes

Political commentator Briahna Joy Gray fired after rolling her eyes at sister of hostage being held by Hamas when asked if she believes Hamas raped women on October 7.

Political commentator Briahna Joy Gray fired from The Hill after denying Hamas rapes

One Jewish State project:

One Jewish State project: European organization supports David Friedman's initiative

European based Global Policy Initiative endorses former US Ambassador David Friedman’s new One Jewish State project.

One Jewish State project: European organization supports David Friedman's initiative

France:

Palestinian Arab charged in France with financing terrorism against Israelis

Palestinian Arab man charged in France with financing terrorism and complicity in attempted murder over suspected links to attacks carried out against Israelis by Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades.

Palestinian Arab charged in France with financing terrorism against Israelis

A-G to Netanyahu:

A-G to Netanyahu: Establish state commission of inquiry to probe October 7

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls on him to promote the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

A-G to Netanyahu: Establish state commission of inquiry to probe October 7

Fmr. PM Bennett:

Fmr. PM Bennett: 'Nasrallah should not make his big mistake again'

Fmr. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke to CNN about a possible war with Hezbollah and said that he does not believe that PM Netanyahu is dragging out the war for political gain.

Fmr. PM Bennett: 'Nasrallah should not make his big mistake again'

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: Strike on UN school stopped a 'ticking time bomb'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals which terrorists were killed after taking over a UNRWA school in Nuseirat.

IDF Spokesman: Strike on UN school stopped a 'ticking time bomb'

Report:

Report: Biden Admin. asked Gantz not to leave government

US officials reportedly asked Minister Benny Gantz not to carry out his ultimatum to leave the government on Saturday night.

Report: Biden Admin. asked Gantz not to leave government

Fire engulfs well-known Jerusalem restaurant

Firefighters report severe damage to the roof at the Ima restaurant and there is a fear that the building may collapse.

Fire engulfs well-known Jerusalem restaurant

Sinwar:

Sinwar: 'Hamas will not surrender its guns' in any ceasefire deal

Hamas leader issues negative response to latest ceasefire proposal pushed by the Biden Administration.

Sinwar: 'Hamas will not surrender its guns' in any ceasefire deal

Bezalel Smotrich:

Bezalel Smotrich: 'Our heroic soldiers are destroying Hamas and will conquer Gaza'

The Finance Minister promised the return of Jewish civilian life in the Gaza Strip, claiming the government intends for there to be long-term Israeli military control over the area, 'There is no precedent for military control without civilian presence.'

Bezalel Smotrich: 'Our heroic soldiers are destroying Hamas and will conquer Gaza'

Israel opposes Biden's ceasefire deal

Israeli officials have been working with their American counterparts to express the Israeli opposition to the resolution calling to adopt the ceasefire deal, which Israel claims does not match its offer.

Israel opposes Biden's ceasefire deal

Report:

Report: US warns war in Lebanon will draw Iran to intervene

The US reportedly warned Israel that even if a ground operation would only be carried out in areas close to the border it would probably push Iran to intervene.

Report: US warns war in Lebanon will draw Iran to intervene

Jenin:

IDF eliminates and arrests terrorists in afternoon operation in Jenin

Soldiers from the Duvdevan and Haruv Units entered Jenin to carry out counterterrorism activity. During the operation, the forces exchanged fire with armed terrorists.

IDF eliminates and arrests terrorists in afternoon operation in Jenin

Givati soldiers find weapons production workshop in Rafah

Dozens of varied weapons were found in the area, including rifles, grenades, munitions, and more.

Givati soldiers find weapons production workshop in Rafah

PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: 'Despite complicated international pressure we will change this reality'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security assessment at the IDF Central Command and discussed the situation on various fronts.

PM Netanyahu: 'Despite complicated international pressure we will change this reality'

Deadly mistake?

IDF criticized after troops wait to be fired on to shoot back

After soldier killed during attempt by terrorists to penetrate Israel-Gaza border, commentators question why the terrorists were not eliminated before they began shooting.

IDF criticized after troops wait to be fired on to shoot back

Chief of Staff to haredi troops:

Chief of Staff to haredi troops: 'You are pioneers - haredi warriors'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke with the soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and praised them for their work.

Chief of Staff to haredi troops: 'You are pioneers - haredi warriors'

Behind multiple attacks

US imposes sanctions on Lions' Den terror group

The Shechem-based group has claimed responsibility for several shooting attacks on Jewish drivers and IDF soldiers in Samaria.

US imposes sanctions on Lions' Den terror group

17 nations call on Hamas to accept ceasefire

Hostages Families Forum Headquarters welcomes joint statement by 17 countries demanding Hamas accept ceasefire proposed by President Biden and release the hostages.

17 nations call on Hamas to accept ceasefire

'Obligation based on the Torah'

Religious Zionist rabbis stress importance of military service

Several dozen religious Zionist rabbinical leaders, including heads of Hesder yeshivas, signed a letter opposing the “recruitment law” currently being advanced in the Government.

Religious Zionist rabbis stress importance of military service

Heartbreaking video:

Heartbreaking video: Fallen reservist SSG Refael Kauders celebrates son's birthday

IDF reservist Refael Kauders, 39, who was killed in Wednesday's UAV attack on a soccer field in the town of Hurfeish, left behind a wife and four children.

Heartbreaking video: Fallen reservist SSG Refael Kauders celebrates son's birthday

How to be a soldier for Israel

How to be a soldier for Israel | AFSI Chairman Mark Langfan addresses Jerusalem Conference

Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI) Chairman Mark Langfan addressed the Jerusalem Conference in New York City where he gave an in-depth analysis of Israel's current geopolitical position and provided tools for defending Israel.

How to be a soldier for Israel | AFSI Chairman Mark Langfan addresses Jerusalem Conference

Prominent NYC rabbi struck by e-bike, suffers broken leg

Rabbi Michael Miller, CEO emeritus of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, struck in hit-and-run accident while walking home on Upper East Side.

Prominent NYC rabbi struck by e-bike, suffers broken leg

'He has two children'

'He has two children' | Fatah terrorist who fired at Sderot granted lenient plea deal

An al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades terrorist who was caught while attempting to enter Israel from Gaza was sentenced to only 17 years.

'He has two children' | Fatah terrorist who fired at Sderot granted lenient plea deal

Report:

Report: Only half of Hamas terrorists in Gaza killed since October 7

Hamas has 9,000-12,000 terrorists remaining in Gaza out of 20,000-25,000 before October 7, 7,000-8,000 of whom are entrenched in Rafah.

Report: Only half of Hamas terrorists in Gaza killed since October 7

Torah scroll rescued during search for missing man

Search and rescue volunteers working to locate a man missing from Afula were checking an abandoned building when they realized that there was more than just litter on the floor.

Torah scroll rescued during search for missing man

IDF strikes dozens of terror targets in central Gaza Strip

IDF troops continue operational activities in the areas of eastern Bureij, eastern Deir al Balah, and Rafah.

IDF strikes dozens of terror targets in central Gaza Strip

Sderot: Infant forgotten in vehicle dies

One-year-old girl who was forgotten in a vehicle in southern Israel is declared dead.

Sderot: Infant forgotten in vehicle dies

Father of 2:

Warrant officer Zeed Mazarib of Zarzir fell in battle in Gaza

Warrant officer Zeed Mazarib, a 34-year-old tracker and a married father of two, fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Warrant officer Zeed Mazarib of Zarzir fell in battle in Gaza