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US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal

US submits new resolution to the UN Security Council expressing support for the hostage release and ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden last week.

US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal

Germany:

Germany: Anti-terrorism unit investigating knife attack that killed cop

Anti-terrorism prosecutors in Germany take over investigation into Friday’s knife attack in Mannheim that killed a police officer.

Germany: Anti-terrorism unit investigating knife attack that killed cop

Smotrich:

Smotrich: The new concept led by the War Cabinet is exploding in our faces

Finance Minister comments on the fires that are raging in the north: A year ago there was a defense minister who said we would return Lebanon to the Stone Age. The time has come.

Smotrich: The new concept led by the War Cabinet is exploding in our faces

Thousands march in London, demanding hostages' return

Among those present were aunt and uncle of Omer Neutra, who is still held captive, and parents of Oz Daniel, whose body is being held by Hamas.

Thousands march in London, demanding hostages' return

Families of hostages:

Families of hostages: Their remaining in captivity must become a liability for Hamas

The Tikva Forum of Hostages' Families reacts to the news that Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper and Nadav Popplewell were murdered by Hamas terrorists.

Families of hostages: Their remaining in captivity must become a liability for Hamas

'We are stagnating:'

'We are stagnating:' IDF Generals harshly criticize the Chief of Staff

"We are stagnating and not achieving victory", IDF generals criticized Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi during a General Staff forum meeting.

'We are stagnating:' IDF Generals harshly criticize the Chief of Staff

PM to US Jewish students:

PM to US Jewish students: 'How do you fight lies? With the truth'

PM Netanyahu meets with a delegation of US Jewish students, who have arrived in Israel at the initiative of Olami.

PM to US Jewish students: 'How do you fight lies? With the truth'

Cleared for publication:

4 hostages murdered in captivity

IDF clears for publication that hostages Haim Perry, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper, and Nadav Popplewell are no longer alive.

4 hostages murdered in captivity

Kibbitz Nirim:

Kibbutz Nirim: Hostage Nadav Popplewell murdered in captivity

Nadav. 51, was kidnapped together with his mother Channah Peri on October 7. Channah was released in November.

Kibbutz Nirim: Hostage Nadav Popplewell murdered in captivity

Battle in Shechem:

Battle in Shechem: Senior terrorists eliminated by undercover forces

Undercover Border Police agents in Judea and Samaria and IDF forces surprised a senior wanted man in a wedding hall in Nablus, killed him after a chase, and wounded several other armed terrorists.

Battle in Shechem: Senior terrorists eliminated by undercover forces

Report:

Report: Iranian military adviser killed in alleged Israeli strike in Syria

Iranian media report that an Iranian military official was killed in an alleged Israeli attack on a copper factory in the Aleppo region.

Report: Iranian military adviser killed in alleged Israeli strike in Syria

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: ISA foils Hamas suicide bombing plot

The ISA foiled a bombing attack in Israel planned by Hamas under the direction of terrorist organization command centers in Turkey. The group planning the attack was arrested.

Cleared for publication: ISA foils Hamas suicide bombing plot

Lebanese rocket attacks cause fires in Galilee

30 rockets were fired from Lebanon at the Golan Heights this afternoon.

Lebanese rocket attacks cause fires in Galilee

In A Child's Bedroom:

In A Child's Bedroom: IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah

Soldiers found dozens of mortars, long-range rockets, and RPG missiles. Some of the equipment was found in a children's room in Rafah.

In A Child's Bedroom: IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah

Watch:

Watch: IDF eliminates Hezbollah air defense operative

Ali Hussein Sabra was involved in the air defense and force build-up unit of Hezbollah before being eliminated this morning by the IDF.

Watch: IDF eliminates Hezbollah air defense operative

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'We will return the hostages and eliminate Hamas'

PM addresses deal proposed by President Biden. 'I think about the hostages all the time.'

Netanyahu: 'We will return the hostages and eliminate Hamas'

Philadelphia:

Philadelphia: Anti-Israel protesters block gay pride parade

Philly Pride March blocked by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters chanting 'from the river to the sea.'

Philadelphia: Anti-Israel protesters block gay pride parade

Netanyahu on Biden deal:

Netanyahu on Biden deal: I am not ready to end the war

PM participates in Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee discussion, says Israel's enemies are looking to see if it surrenders to Hamas.

Netanyahu on Biden deal: I am not ready to end the war

At Israel parade:

Chuck Schumer at Israel parade: Hamas is evil, we will defeat Hamas

Senator Chuck Schumer honors hostages, calls for the return of the hostages, calls out Hamas for starting the war. 'We will not relent, we will not back down.'

Chuck Schumer at Israel parade: Hamas is evil, we will defeat Hamas

Lebanese reports: UAV strikes vehicle near Tyre

One dead after UAV strikes vehicle traveling near Tyre; additional reports say UAV also struck motorcycle in southern Lebanon.

Lebanese reports: UAV strikes vehicle near Tyre

Yesha council chief to Adams:

Yesha council chief to Adams: 'We have a partnership to destroy Hamas'

Yesha Council and Binyamin Regional Council Head Israel Gantz presented NYC Mayor Eric Adams with a special hand-made pendant engraved with the symbol of the Binyamin Region.

Yesha council chief to Adams: 'We have a partnership to destroy Hamas'

Emotional:

A new stanza for a Naomi Shemer classic – in memory of Shai Pizam

Students of the Yeshivat Har Etzion L'Tzeirim sang Naomi Shemer’s classic Shiro shel Abba at the cornerstone ceremony for the Beit Midrash Ohel Shai, named after Shai Pizam HY"D.

A new stanza for a Naomi Shemer classic – in memory of Shai Pizam

Due to rocket fire:

10,000 dunams, including nature reserve, destroyed due to rocket fire

Hezbollah rocket fire decimated 10,000 dunams of nature reserves, agricultural fields, and pastures in northern Israel.

10,000 dunams, including nature reserve, destroyed due to rocket fire

Gallant to Blinken:

Gallant to Blinken: 'We won't stop the war until the hostages return'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel is working on setting up an alternative to Hamas rule in Gaza.

Gallant to Blinken: 'We won't stop the war until the hostages return'

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

A fire which broke out Sunday in Jerusalem and neared the Knesset and the Israel Museum may have been set intentionally, investigations show.

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

Arabs attack Jew who attempted to reach Joseph's Tomb

A group of haredim attempted to reach the holy site on foot without IDF approval and were attacked by Arab rioters.

Arabs attack Jew who attempted to reach Joseph's Tomb

New York:

New York: Anti-Israel protester holds sign reading, 'Kill hostages now'

Masked anti-Israel protester holds hateful sign calling for the deaths of all hostages, including innocent civilian elderly, women, and children.

New York: Anti-Israel protester holds sign reading, 'Kill hostages now'

Ofir Akunis:

Ofir Akunis: 'All eyes on Rafah?' All eyes on you, terrorists!'

Israeli Consul in New York Ofir Akunis addressed the Jerusalem Conference in New York City and called out the campaign against Israel on the internet.

Ofir Akunis: 'All eyes on Rafah?' All eyes on you, terrorists!'

Border Police arrest 17 Arabs attempting to infiltrate Jerusalem

Hamas operative hides 17 Arab infiltrators from Judea, Samaria, and Gaza behind a false wall in his truck.

Border Police arrest 17 Arabs attempting to infiltrate Jerusalem

Heat wave peaking throughout Israel

Temperatures to drop slightly, heavy to extreme heat to continue throughout week.

Heat wave peaking throughout Israel

Hamas: No agreement on Rafah Crossing unless Israel withdraws

Hamas demanding Israel withdraw completely from Rafah Crossing, Egyptian source says talks aimed at 'pacifying Palestinians.'

Hamas: No agreement on Rafah Crossing unless Israel withdraws

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

Following a scientific identification and a thorough analysis by the IDF in coordination with anthropological experts, the body of Dolev Yehud was found in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

Prisoner swap deal:

Prisoner swap deal: Hamas demanding US guarantees, clarity on ceasefire

Hamas will not agree to any prisoner swap deal which does not guarantee a permanent ceasefire, is demanding US provide guarantees that Israel will hold fire.

Prisoner swap deal: Hamas demanding US guarantees, clarity on ceasefire

IDF furious

IDF furious | Palestinian Authority frees terrorist who murdered two soldiers

The terrorist who murdered two soldiers in a ramming attack turned himself into the PA police, who, after holding him for a day, released him.

IDF furious | Palestinian Authority frees terrorist who murdered two soldiers

Trump joins TikTok

While serving as President, Trump tried to ban TikTok but is now opposed to banning it because that would help its rival, Facebook.

Trump joins TikTok

Yaakov Hagoel:

Yaakov Hagoel: On October 7, a war erupted against the Jewish people

Yaakov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: We are seeing a 600 percent increase in antisemitic incidents compared to last year.

Yaakov Hagoel: On October 7, a war erupted against the Jewish people

Sderot Mayor:

Sderot Mayor: Anyone who accepts such a deal cannot be Prime Minister

Alon Davidi, Mayor of Sderot, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: The deal proposed by the US cannot be signed.

Sderot Mayor: Anyone who accepts such a deal cannot be Prime Minister

Minister Amichai Chikli:

Minister Amichai Chikli: We must continue the war and defeat Hamas

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: Ending the war while Hamas is still in power is impossible.

Minister Amichai Chikli: We must continue the war and defeat Hamas

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: 12 militiamen dead in Israeli attack in the Aleppo area

Sounds of loud explosions reported at a copper factory in the area of ​​the city of Aleppo. Al-Arabiya reports that Israel was behind the attack.

Reports in Syria: 12 militiamen dead in Israeli attack in the Aleppo area

Deputy NYPD Chief:

Deputy NYPD Chief: We are taking tremendous measures to fight antisemitism

Richy Taylor, Deputy Chief of the New York Police Department, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: New York boasts strong leadership and a reliable police force, crucial for our community’s well-being.

Deputy NYPD Chief: We are taking tremendous measures to fight antisemitism