Armed terrorist observed soldiers - and was killed
IDF troops in Jabaliya locate weapons near a mosque, raid rocket launching facilities and eliminate a terrorist armed with an RPG.
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Freed hostage Sapir Cohen receives warm welcome in South Africa
Cohen, whose boyfriend Sasha Troufanov remains in captivity and was featured in a video released by Islamic Jihad yesterday, visits Jewish community of South Africa despite government's anti-Israel stance.
Erdogan calls Netanyahu a "vampire" in anti-Israel diatribe
Turkish president declares 'the spirit of the UN is dead' and calls Israel 'a threat to all of humanity.'
Nikki Haley meets Defense Minister Gallant
Defense Minister says he had a 'meaningful conversation' with Haley on 'the importance of strong US-Israel ties in the face of our common enemies, led by Iran.'
Female soldier:
'Girls are forced to harm themselves to get out of guarding Nukhba terrorists'
Reservist soldier from Education Corps says she was forced to accept reassignment to prison to guard terrorists who committed October 7 massacre despite document from psychiatrist.
Three Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in battle in Gaza
Staff sergeant Amir Galilove, Staff sergeant Uri Bar Or, and Staff sergeant Ido Appel killed in battle in Gaza.
No competition:
No competition: El Al sees record revenues
El Al records its strongest quarter, following the drop in number of airlines flying to Israel during the war.
Ayelet Shaked will not be questioned under warning and she is not a suspect
The former Minister of Justice will be summoned to testify on the investigation of former district court president, Judge Orenstein, and former chairman of the Bar Association Nave, but she herself is not a suspect.
US foreign policy expert:
'Most important thing' Israel did was defy US pressure on Rafah
American foreign relations expert Mike Doran says no one would ever negotiate directly with Israel if the Jewish State acted as just an extension of American policy.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorists opened fire at village east of Netanya
For the second time this week, Hamas terrorists from the Tulkarm refugee camp opened fire this morning at Bat Hefer, damaging property, but without casualties. MK Gideon Sa'ar called on the war cabinet to ‘Wake up already!’
Ramat Beit Shemesh:
Arab construction workers simulate raid on Ramat Beit Shemesh apartment building
Workers filmed carrying iron rods as they simulate attack on apartment building in Ramat Beit Shemesh.
South African Pres. leads chants of 'From the River to the Sea'
South African Jewish leaders condemn President Cyril Ramaphosa for leading chant calling for elimination of the State of Israel at campaign rally.
Civil Administration to reexamine work permits given to PA Arabs
The head of the Civil Administration, Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim, decided to reexamine the granting of work permits to Judea and Samaria Arabs who were entitled to these before the war.
John Kirby:
John Kirby: Israel's strike in Rafah didn't cross Biden's red line
White House National Security Council spokesperson tells reporters Washington hasn't yet seen a major Israeli ground operation in Rafah.
Off the coast of Rosh Hanikra
IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target off the coast of Rosh Hanikra
IAF fighter jets strike military structure in which Hezbollah terrorists were operating, as well as Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.
Toronto campus protest:
Toronto campus protest: B'nai Brith seeks to intervene in U of T injunction proceeding
B'nai Brith Canada announces it has filed to intervene in University of Toronto's legal efforts to disband an anti-Israel encampment on campus.
US pier off Gaza breaks, sustains damage
Pentagon spokesperson says repairs to the damaged port will take more than a week.
Israel still issuing work permits to Judea and Samaria Arabs
Thousands of workers are "taking advantage" of the work permits for illegal entry into Israel, through gaps in the fence. Defense official: This is a failure that will blow up in our faces.
Dua Lipa blasts Israel:
Dua Lipa blasts Israel: Burning children alive can never be justified
Pop star Dua Lipa accuses Israel of “genocide” in Gaza while calling for a ceasefire in the war against Hamas: The whole world is mobilizing to stop the Israeli genocide.
White House officials:
White House officials: Sanctions on ICC are not the right answer
Biden administration says it opposes sanctions being pushed by Republicans against ICC in response to its Chief Prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Nikki Haley in Samaria:
Nikki Haley in Samaria: Stay strong, the majority of Americans are with Israel
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations tours Samaria, as a guest of the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, accompanied by former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, MK Danny Danon.
Watch:
Gazans admit Rafah blast caused by Hamas munitions
IDF releases recording of conversation between 2 Gazans saying deadly blast on Sunday was caused by a Hamas ammunition warehouse.
Nikki Haley signs missiles:
Nikki Haley signs missiles: 'Finish them! America loves Israel!'
Former US Ambassador to the UN visits north during solidarity trip to Israel. 'America stands by Israel. Israel is fighting the enemies of the US today. Don't stop until you win.'
Watch:
Jerry Seinfeld gets emotional describing post-October 7 visit to Israel
Comedy legend struggles to hold back tears while calling his post-October 7 visit to Israel 'the most powerful experience of my life' in interview with Bari Weiss.
Monsey:
Monsey: Haredi demonstration – against Neturei Karta
A small demonstration of the Neturei Karta faction in Monsey, New York, was met with a larger counterdemonstration, that required the regional police to intervene between the parties
Likud MKs demand:
Likud MKs demand: 'Netanyahu, don't give up control of Rafah Crossing'
12 Likud ministers and MKs write to PM criticizing plan to turn over control of the Rafah Crossing to local Gazans. 'There is no victory without control.'
Prof. Asher Cohen:
Prof. Asher Cohen: Jerusalem Conference is more important now than ever
President Asher Cohen tells how a central theme of the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference is more important now than ever. "Profound significance to the call ''We stand together.''
IDF refutes allegations of new strike on Rafah evacuees
IDF says accusations 20 were killed in an airstrike on the Al-Mawasi area where Rafah evacuees gathered are false.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'We are committed to returning all citizens to their homes'
PM meets with soldiers in north, emphasizes the State's obligation to ensure the evacuated residents can return to their communities.
IDF Spokesman:
IDF Spokesman: Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munitions
IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivers an update in English on the investigation into the airstrike in the Rafah area on Sunday.
Following reports on Rafah attack
Following reports on Rafah attack: Arab-Israeli activist explains how Hamas deceives
Dr. Shmuel Katz, one of the founders of StandWithUs reiterates, "Hamas propaganda amplifies stories to suit their narrative, and nobody checks the facts before making any judgment on Israel.
Scribe from Ashdod wrote the largest mezuzah in Israel
Scribe, Rabbi Meir Peretz from Ashdod, was asked to write a 56 cm mezuzah. "I was very excited and accepted this project," he said.
Islamic Jihad publishes video of hostage Sasha Trufanov
Terrorist organization releases sign of life from one of the hostages kidnapped on October 7.
Identity of suspect in sedition video revealed
The man who appeared in the video while masked, wearing military uniform and holding a weapon, calling on the political echelon to increase fighting, is Ofir Luzon from Herzliya
Chief of Staff annonces:
Committee established to examine detention conditions of those captured during war
Following the recommendation of the Military Advocate General, MG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and with the approval of the Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant; the Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi appointed an advisory committee to examine the conditions of the detention of those apprehended during the 'Swords of Iron' War who have been held in IDF detention facilities.
Company recalls improperly-labeled candies due to allergy concerns
'Kfitzi' candies purchased in Osher Ad carry a label which does not provide accurate allergen warnings.
In first: IDF tanks enter central Rafah, over 1 million evacuated
IDF tanks enter central Rafah, are seen near mosque and prominent sites in the city.
At Hebrew University:
At Hebrew University: 'With spirit and blood we will redeem Al-Aqsa'
Students chanted anti-Israel slogans and waved PLO flags at a demonstration at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Poll:
Poll: Over half of Israelis want Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu as Chief Rabbi
New Smith Institute survey shows that a majority of Religious Zionist and secular Israelis, as well as a significant number of haredim, would like Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to become Chief Rabbi.
Rabbi Mazuz:
Rabbi Mazuz: Why do Arabs not hold 'Pride Parades'?
Rabbi Meir Mazuz urges all Pride Parades canceled: 'It is all about abominations, it is all about repulsiveness, it is all filth, it is all stupidity, it is all ignorance, it is all foolishness.'
