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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

Two American tourists injured in rock attack

Terrorists hurl rocks, paint bottle, towards tourist bus in Samaria, lightly injuring two US citizen women. IDF searching for terrorists.

Two American tourists injured in rock attack

This is why a bomb fell in an Israeli field near the Gaza border

The 300-kilogram bomb did not fully detonate, but created a deep crater in the field.

This is why a bomb fell in an Israeli field near the Gaza border

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'No intention to send aid to Gaza'

Due to severe criticism voiced from within the coalition, Defense Minister Katz published a clarification stating that there is no intention to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Defense Minister: 'No intention to send aid to Gaza'

UK Court:

UK Court: Trans females are not legally women

The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of woman under equality laws refers strictly to biological sex.

UK Court: Trans females are not legally women

Defense Minister confirms:

Defense Minister confirms: Israel preparing to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel will remain in key security locations in Gaza - no matter what temporary or permanent arrangement is reached.

Defense Minister confirms: Israel preparing to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza

Hostage's brother:

Hostage's brother: End the war only when there is a deal to bring everyone home

Gal Gilboa-Dallal, brother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dallal, demands Israeli government end war only after clear agreement is signed to bring all hostages home.

Hostage's brother: End the war only when there is a deal to bring everyone home

ביהודה ושומרו

Terrorist who hurled rocks at security forces is arrested

Border Police arrest 21-year-old terrorist from Abu Dis following pursuit on foot.

Terrorist who hurled rocks at security forces is arrested

LAW missile allegedly launched in Gaza found in Tulkarm

An IDF LAW missile reportedly launched during operations in Gaza was later located by PA security forces in the Tulkarm refugee camp.

LAW missile allegedly launched in Gaza found in Tulkarm

MK Merav Michaeli announces birth of third child

MK Merav Michaeli, former Labor leader, announces birth of third child and first daughter via surrogate.

MK Merav Michaeli announces birth of third child

Bereaved families pray at Joseph's Tomb

Families of Ben Yosef Livnat, who was murdered at Joseph's Tomb, and Sergeant First Class (res.) Shuvael Ben-Natan, who fell in the war, pray at Joseph's Tomb in special Passover visit.

Bereaved families pray at Joseph's Tomb

Report:

Report: Prime Minister's tour of Gaza did not include ISA representative

In a rare step, Prime Minister Netanyahu elected not to include any representative of the ISA in his tour of Gaza yesterday.

Report: Prime Minister's tour of Gaza did not include ISA representative

Watch:

Watch: Hallel prayer with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Hebron

An emotional service is taking place at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron with the participation of thousands of worshippers.

Watch: Hallel prayer with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Hebron

Senior aide to Hamas' Gaza Brigade Commander eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate Nukhba terrorist involved in the 2014 terror attack during Operation "Protective Edge" in 2014, in which five IDF soldiers were killed.

Senior aide to Hamas' Gaza Brigade Commander eliminated

Conference of Presidents welcomes Huckabee as US Ambassador to Israel

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations congratulates Mike Huckabee on his confirmation as US Ambassador to Israel, praising his steadfast support for Israel and the Jewish people.

Conference of Presidents welcomes Huckabee as US Ambassador to Israel

Top Pentagon adviser removed amid probe into classified information leak

Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, removed from the Pentagon and placed on administrative leave due to an alleged unauthorized disclosure. The incident is under active investigation, with few details disclosed.

Top Pentagon adviser removed amid probe into classified information leak

Dog kidnapped from Nir Oz returned to its owners

Reservist soldier locates a frightened dog among the ruins in Rafah. The dog is discovered to be Billie, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Dog kidnapped from Nir Oz returned to its owners

Prep. for possible Iran strike

Preparation for possible Iran strike: US sending significant weapons shipments to Israel

Heavy bombs and interceptors for THAAD batteries have arrived via an airlift of transport planes from US bases worldwide.

Preparation for possible Iran strike: US sending significant weapons shipments to Israel

Ben Gvir in Hebron:

Ben Gvir in Hebron: A-G and Ronen Bar are trying a targeted elimination against me

National Security Minister speaks at Passover event in Hebron, blasts the head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the Attorney General.

Ben Gvir in Hebron: A-G and Ronen Bar are trying a targeted elimination against me

Campus evacuated

Teen injured in Dallas high school shooting; campus locked down and evacuated

Teenage boy wounded in a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, prompting a large emergency response and school-wide evacuation. Authorities confirm the situation was contained within the hour.

Teen injured in Dallas high school shooting; campus locked down and evacuated

Jerusalem train station:

Four-year-old in serious condition after 'colliding' with child at train station

Boy, 4, unconscious and artificially respirated after 'colliding' with second child at Jerusalem train station.

Four-year-old in serious condition after 'colliding' with child at train station

Revealed:

Revealed: Information leak almost prevented Operation Arnon

Shin Bet agent who disclosed information about rescue operation shortly before it was carried out is arrested, faces prosecution.

Revealed: Information leak almost prevented Operation Arnon

Captivity survivor:

Captivity survivor: They told me I'd be released - and brought me to another house in Gaza

Hamas captivity survivors Moran Stella Yanai and Noga Weiss share details about their time in Hamas captivity at Passover event in Tel Aviv.

Captivity survivor: They told me I'd be released - and brought me to another house in Gaza

Leftist activists block bereaved father from encampment supporting Jewish presence in Gaza

Leftist activists prevent bereaved father Tiran Yaakov from approaching encampment supporting Jewish presence in Gaza, 'Hatred surpasses respect for the fallen.'

Leftist activists block bereaved father from encampment supporting Jewish presence in Gaza

The hostage families' new demand from Netanyahu

Families of hostages call on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet them as soon as possible, hold meeting in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

The hostage families' new demand from Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: 'We're fighting for our existence and our future'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits northern Gaza, says Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei explained why Israel must be destroyed. 'We are fighting for our existence.'

PM Netanyahu: 'We're fighting for our existence and our future'

Serious incident:

Fighter plane drops heavy bomb near Israeli kibbutz

IAF fighter plane drops heavy bomb in open area near Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, due to technical failure; none injured.

Fighter plane drops heavy bomb near Israeli kibbutz

Netanyahu to Khamenei:

Netanyahu to Khamenei: Israel won't be eliminated, Iran's axis of terror must be

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's promise that Israel will be eliminated, calls it 'brazen' for Iran to say such things while supposedly negotiating for peace.

Netanyahu to Khamenei: Israel won't be eliminated, Iran's axis of terror must be

Shas MK receives suspicious envelope

Suspicious envelope arrives at home of Shas MK Yinon Azoulay, police called in. 'Everyone is fine, thank G-d.'

Shas MK receives suspicious envelope

Hamas claims contact lost with captors of hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas spokesman claims Israeli airstrike cut contact with captors of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, report says.

Hamas claims contact lost with captors of hostage Edan Alexander

British newspaper uses Byzantine period synagogue as Palestinian symbol

The Guardian posts an article about a new book on 'Palestinian history and culture,' embarrassingly using a picture of an ancient synagogue from the Byzantine period.

British newspaper uses Byzantine period synagogue as Palestinian symbol

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'IDF won't allow disagreements to infiltrate its ranks'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir responds to petitions to end the war, says attempt to drag IDF into political disagreements 'inappropriate and will not be permitted.'

Chief of Staff: 'IDF won't allow disagreements to infiltrate its ranks'

Jordan arrests 16 Hamas terrorists for plot threatening national security

Jordan thwarts security plot involving rockets and drones, suspects linked to Hamas.

Jordan arrests 16 Hamas terrorists for plot threatening national security

One injured after balcony collapses in Jerusalem

Man of about 30 suffers moderate injuries after balcony collapses in Jerusalem.

One injured after balcony collapses in Jerusalem

Maldives approves law banning Israelis from entering country

Parliament, president, of the Maldives approve bill to ban Israelis from entering the country until 'genocide' ends.

Maldives approves law banning Israelis from entering country

For the 5th time since 7/10:

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion commander

ISA, IDF, eliminate commander of Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion, after eliminating his predecessor last week.

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion commander

Netanyahu to President Macron:

Netanyahu to President Macron: 'A Palestinian state would be a huge prize for terrorism'

After Yair Netanyahu attacked the French President on X, the Prime Minister spoke with Emmanuel Macron and voiced Israel's opposition to a Palestinian state, calling it a 'great prize for terrorism.'

Netanyahu to President Macron: 'A Palestinian state would be a huge prize for terrorism'

Arrested Agent:

Arrested Agent: 'I did not transfer security information'

The lawyers of the ISA agent who was arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information tell his side of the story.

Arrested Agent: 'I did not transfer security information'

Terror suspect shot while fleeing forces and is arrested

Uncover forces arrested a terror suspect who they shot when he attempted to flee.

Terror suspect shot while fleeing forces and is arrested