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'In distress I call'

'In distress I call' | Watch: Youth group members sing at the scene of the Nova Massacre

Delegates from the National Conference of the Bnei Akiva youth group prayed at the scene of the music festival massacre and met with bereaved families in the Gaza envelope.

'In distress I call' | Watch: Youth group members sing at the scene of the Nova Massacre

Watch:

Watch: Golani troops eliminate terror cell; destroy Hamas training base

Troops from the Golani Brigade found a Hamas training facility that contained a mock-up of an IDF tank. The troops also eliminated terrorists who had shot at troops a week earlier.

Watch: Golani troops eliminate terror cell; destroy Hamas training base

Violent incident that ignites tensions in Crown Heights

After a Jewish resident was filmed pushing an African-American man in a wheelchair, a protest rally is being held calling for unity. The Jewish community condemns the act.

Violent incident that ignites tensions in Crown Heights

IDF and ISA eliminate head of Hamas weapons smuggling network

Over the past two days, the IAF struck over 110 terror targets belonging to terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip including a major naval post.

IDF and ISA eliminate head of Hamas weapons smuggling network

'Hungry on the front'

Soldiers in Gaza complain of severe shortage of kosher for Passover food

Since the holiday began, some soldiers on the front were only fed one warm meal and were forced to eat cold field rations in the best case, matzah and chocolate spread in the worst.

Soldiers in Gaza complain of severe shortage of kosher for Passover food

Western Wall:

Tens of thousands at second Priestly Blessing ceremony

Tens of thousands took part this morning in the second Priestly Blessing ceremony during the prayers for the Passover holiday held at the Western Wall Plaza.

Tens of thousands at second Priestly Blessing ceremony

Huckabee to place note from Trump in Western Wall tomorrow

Following his swearing-in tomorrow morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee will arrive at the Western Wall and will place US President Donald Trump's note in the cracks of the wall at his request.

Huckabee to place note from Trump in Western Wall tomorrow

Yesha Council head

Yesha Council head calls ISA agent's arrest part of a 'campaign of persecution'

Binyamin Regional Council and Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Ganz spoke with the wife of the Shin Bet officer who was arrested for allegedly leaking materials damaging to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Yesha Council head calls ISA agent's arrest part of a 'campaign of persecution'

Supreme Court rejects PM's request to lift order preventing firing of Shin Bet chief

Justices again call on govt. and AG to reach a compromise on the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, reject PM's request to lift the interim order keeping Bar at his position.

Supreme Court rejects PM's request to lift order preventing firing of Shin Bet chief

Closure:

Closure: Sivan Elkabets' computer returned to her parents

Sivan was murdered during the October 7th massacre. Her laptop was stolen from her house. Today, it was returned to her family.

Closure: Sivan Elkabets' computer returned to her parents

Bennett:

Bennett: 'The Netanyahu doctrine: Threaten and do nothing'

Former PM criticizes current PM following report Israel drafted plans to destroy Iran's nuclear program but shelved the attack plans due to pressure from the Trump Administration.'

Bennett: 'The Netanyahu doctrine: Threaten and do nothing'

Fire breaks out in Dead Sea hotel

Fire breaks out near David Dead Sea Resort & Spa, marking second fire in the area in less than a week.

Fire breaks out in Dead Sea hotel

Six months after his murder:

Baby girl born to murdered Chabad emissary

Wife of murdered Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan gives birth to the couple's firstborn daughter, six months after her husband's brutal murder.

Baby girl born to murdered Chabad emissary

Hamas suffering severe financial crisis

Targeted eliminations and suspension of humanitarian aid to Gaza have drained the terror group of its funds and decision-making system, report says.

Hamas suffering severe financial crisis

One Year Later:

One Year Later: Dramatic footage of the battle for Khan Yunis

Newly published footage shows a soldier's daring rescue of his comrade.

One Year Later: Dramatic footage of the battle for Khan Yunis

Officer killed in motorcycle accident saves eyes

Police Sergeant Igor Orelik, 31, passed away after being critically injured in a motorcycle accident on his way to work. His wife Tanya agreed to donate his organs.

Officer killed in motorcycle accident saves eyes

US expands sanctions on Iran’s oil sector, targets Chinese teapot refinery

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, including a China-based teapot refinery, to intensify pressure on Tehran. The move is part of the Trump administration’s renewed “maximum pressure” strategy, aimed at halting Iran’s oil revenues and nuclear ambitions.

US expands sanctions on Iran’s oil sector, targets Chinese teapot refinery

Ottawa council backs national effort to ban Nazi symbols across Canada

Ottawa's city council unanimously backs a national initiative to outlaw Nazi-era symbols, lending official support to B’nai Brith Canada’s campaign. The motion urges federal leaders to ban hateful imagery such as the Hakenkreuz.

Ottawa council backs national effort to ban Nazi symbols across Canada

IRS reportedly weighs move to strip Harvard of tax-exempt status

The IRS is considering revoking Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, sources say, as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to penalize the institution for resisting policy directives.

IRS reportedly weighs move to strip Harvard of tax-exempt status

Brooklyn:

Brooklyn driver pleads not guilty in crash that killed Jewish mother and two children

Brooklyn woman accused of causing a deadly crash that killed a Jewish mother and her two daughters pleads not guilty to second-degree manslaughter charges.

Brooklyn driver pleads not guilty in crash that killed Jewish mother and two children

Report:

Report: Trump shelved Israeli strike plan on Iran in favor of nuclear deal push

The New York Times reports that President Trump postponed US support for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, choosing to pursue negotiations with Tehran instead. Israeli plans for a May attack were halted following Trump’s decision to engage Iran in talks, the report says.

Report: Trump shelved Israeli strike plan on Iran in favor of nuclear deal push

Trump expands role of Adam Boehler as special envoy for hostage response

US President grants Adam Boehler broad authority to coordinate across government agencies on hostage-related matters. The move follows controversy over Boehler’s meeting with Hamas and comes as efforts intensify to secure the release of American hostages in Gaza.

Trump expands role of Adam Boehler as special envoy for hostage response

Three Israelis returned after crossing into Gazan territory

Three Israeli civilians cross the border from Israeli territory into the Gaza Strip. IDF troops operating in the area return them to Israeli territory.

Three Israelis returned after crossing into Gazan territory

'Hero of Israel'

'Hero of Israel' | Detained Shin Bet agent receives hero's welcome

The Shin Bet agent who was arrested for allegedly leaking documents to a politician and journalists was welcomed home after being released to house arrest.

'Hero of Israel' | Detained Shin Bet agent receives hero's welcome

Hostage families to Dermer:

Hostage families to Dermer: 'Free all hostages at once, don't select between them'

Representatives of the Tikva Forum met with Minister Ron Dermer to receive an overview of the state of negotiations for the release of the remaining hostages.

Hostage families to Dermer: 'Free all hostages at once, don't select between them'

Near disaster

Near disaster | Watch: Boat sinks in the Sea of Galilee, four rescued

A boat carrying two adults and two children began sinking in the Sea of Galilee, police rescued all onboard.

Near disaster | Watch: Boat sinks in the Sea of Galilee, four rescued

House of terrorist involved in killing Captain Alon Scagio destroyed

המחבל, יחד עם מחבל נוסף, לפני כעשרה חודשים לקח חלק בהריגת סרן אלון סקאג'יו ז"ל באירוע מבצעי בג'נין בו נפצעו 16 לוחמים נוספים

House of terrorist involved in killing Captain Alon Scagio destroyed

Report:

Report: Gaza has 1 month's supply of food left

Israel estimates that stopping the transfer of humanitarian aid will result in the Gaza Strip running out of food within a month, which would increase pressure on Hamas to end the war on Israel's terms.

Report: Gaza has 1 month's supply of food left

IAEA Director:

International Atomic Energy Agency Chief: 'Iran not far from possessing nuclear weapons'

Rafael Grossi told a French newspaper that while they still have a long way to go, the world has to recognize that Iran is 'not far' from obtaining nuclear weapons.

International Atomic Energy Agency Chief: 'Iran not far from possessing nuclear weapons'

Hostage's brother appeals to Hamas on Al Jazeera

Moshe Or, the brother of Hamas hostage Avinatan Or, called on Hamas to release all information on his brother's condition and on the govt. to end the war as part of a deal to release all remaining hostages.

Hostage's brother appeals to Hamas on Al Jazeera

Netanyahu to Supreme Court:

Netanyahu asks Supreme Court to lift order delaying dismissal of Ronen Bar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Supreme Court to lift its order delaying the dismissal of Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.

Netanyahu asks Supreme Court to lift order delaying dismissal of Ronen Bar

Watch:

Watch: Elimination of terrorist who murdered 3 in Funduq attack

The police have released documentation of the elimination of Mohammad Zakarana, the third terrorist from the Islamic Jihad squad that carried out the deadly shooting attack in Kafr Funduq.

Watch: Elimination of terrorist who murdered 3 in Funduq attack

'No to terror - Gaza's humiliated'

Anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza return: 'No to terror - Gaza's humiliated'

For the first time in three weeks, Gazans have hit the street to call for the end of the war and Hamas rule.

Anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza return: 'No to terror - Gaza's humiliated'

Gov. Josh Shapiro:

Gov. Josh Shapiro: Arson suspect cited 'what he wants to do to Palestinian people'

The suspect accused of attempting to murder Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on the Seder night used Shapiro's alleged 'injustices against Palestinian people' in his justification for the late night arson.

Gov. Josh Shapiro: Arson suspect cited 'what he wants to do to Palestinian people'

Elise Stefanik:

Stefanik: 'Schools not entitled to taxpayer dollars if they don't protect Jewish students'

NY Congresswoman defends Trump Administration's decision to freeze billions in federal funds to Harvard. 'We have a responsibility to be good stewards, to make sure that they are protecting Jewish students, and they have abjectively failed.'

Stefanik: 'Schools not entitled to taxpayer dollars if they don't protect Jewish students'

Senior IDF officers:

Senior IDF officers: Hamas was surprised by the war's renewal

So far, 350 terrorists have been eliminated, including seven battalion commanders, 11 company commanders, and some 40 officials and sources of knowledge, and 12 governmental targets have been hit.

Senior IDF officers: Hamas was surprised by the war's renewal

Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video of hostage Rom Braslavski

Islamic Jihad's militant wing published a propaganda video of hostage Rom Braslavski to pressure Israel. Braslavski saved dozens of partygoers at the Nova music festival on October 7 before he was abducted.

Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video of hostage Rom Braslavski

After being found in Rafah

Watch: Billie the dog returns to her family in Nir Oz after being found in Rafah

Billie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was abducted on October 7th, 2023, and was found this week by soldiers in Rafah, had an emotional reunion with her family from Nir Oz.

Watch: Billie the dog returns to her family in Nir Oz after being found in Rafah

Report:

Report: South African ICJ case against Israel delayed by 6 months

Israel secures 6-month period to prepare its response after objecting to South Africa's illegal attempt to submit evidence without allowing Israel to view said evidence, i24NEWS reports.

Report: South African ICJ case against Israel delayed by 6 months

ISA agent who leaked information to be released to house arrest

The ISA agent who was arrested on suspicion of leaking to the media is expected to be released to a month-long house arrest.

ISA agent who leaked information to be released to house arrest