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Pres. Herzog visits ex-hostage:

Pres. Herzog visits ex-hostage: In heart of storm, you bring humanity, hope, great light

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog met today with Liri Albag who recently returned from Hamas captivity in Gaza and her family.

Pres. Herzog visits ex-hostage: In heart of storm, you bring humanity, hope, great light

Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard

Booby-trapped tunnel with entrance in a kindergarten found during operation in Rafah.

Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard

IDF:

IDF: Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated

IDF and ISA targeted and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Iyad Muhammad Farhat, head of sniper fire for Hamas' Tel al-Sultan Battalion, who was responsible for planning and executing sniper attacks against IDF troops.

IDF: Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated

Jewish group urges Red Cross to help Gaza hostages observe Passover

Ayelet Hashachar on the International Committee of the Red Cross to facilitate delivery of matzahs to the hostages still held in Gaza for Passover.

Jewish group urges Red Cross to help Gaza hostages observe Passover

PM's Passover blessing:

PM's Passover blessing: 'The Almighty and our soldiers save us from our enemies' hands'

Prime Minister Netanyahu publishes video message with a special blessing ahead of ther Passover festival. 'Wwe are the generation of resurrection. The generation of victory.'

PM's Passover blessing: 'The Almighty and our soldiers save us from our enemies' hands'

Sen. Tom Cotton:

Sen. Tom Cotton: 'How can US have confidence in ISA chief if Netanyahu doesn't?'

US Senate Intelligence Committee chairman says it is not a 'threat to democracy' for Israel's leaders to dismiss the head if an intelligence agency if they have lost confidence in him.

Sen. Tom Cotton: 'How can US have confidence in ISA chief if Netanyahu doesn't?'

At Main March of the Living:

Freed hostage Agam Berger and Daniel Weiss to perform together at March of the Living

The October 7 Delegation to the March of the Living will be led by Menomadin Foundation Founder and President Haim Taib and World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel.

Freed hostage Agam Berger and Daniel Weiss to perform together at March of the Living

Washington DC:

Hamas captivity survivors on board during plane collision in DC

Former hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel were frightened but unhurt as American Airlines planes collide on ground at Reagan Airport. 6 Congresspeople also onboard aircraft during collision.

Hamas captivity survivors on board during plane collision in DC

Stanford University:

12 protesters face charges for vandalism at Stanford sit-in over Gaza conflict

12 individuals charged with felony vandalism following a June 2024 pro-Palestinian Arab protest at Stanford University, where demonstrators occupied the president's office. The protesters, aged 19 to 32, are accused of conspiring to occupy the building and causing extensive damage.

12 protesters face charges for vandalism at Stanford sit-in over Gaza conflict

‘I chose the path of faith’

‘I chose the path of faith’: Freed hostage reflects on 482 days in Hamas captivity

Freed Israeli hostage Agam Berger shares her story of faith, resilience, and spiritual freedom during her 482-day captivity in Gaza. As Passover approaches, she reflects on survival, religious devotion, and the ongoing plight of those still held by Hamas.

‘I chose the path of faith’: Freed hostage reflects on 482 days in Hamas captivity

Mahmoud Khalil case

Trump admin cites foreign policy grounds in bid to deport anti-Israel Columbia grad

Memorandum signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio invokes foreign policy concerns in explaining reasons for the request to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and anti-Israel activist.

Trump admin cites foreign policy grounds in bid to deport anti-Israel Columbia grad

Six killed as helicopter crashes into Hudson River off Manhattan waterfront

Helicopter crashes into the Hudson River near Manhattan, killing six people. Emergency teams respond swiftly after the aircraft was reported submerged.

Six killed as helicopter crashes into Hudson River off Manhattan waterfront

Report:

Report: Iran mulling interim nuclear deal with US

Axios reports Iran may seek an interim nuclear agreement with the US to buy time and reduce tensions with Washington.

Report: Iran mulling interim nuclear deal with US

Parents of hostages meet Defense Secretary, urge continued action

Families of US citizens Omer Neutra and Edan Alexander, held by Hamas in Gaza, meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who reaffirms the US commitment to securing the release of all 59 hostages.

Parents of hostages meet Defense Secretary, urge continued action

Trump nominates Yehuda Kaploun as US envoy to combat antisemitism

President Trump nominates Yehuda Kaploun as the US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, says he will be a powerful voice against rising antisemitism and a promoter of global peace.

Trump nominates Yehuda Kaploun as US envoy to combat antisemitism

Another round of talks with Turkey - after Passover

Turkey refused to allow an Israel Air Force plane carrying an Israeli delegation to pass through its airspace, forcing it to take a detour to reach the talks in Azerbaijan.

Another round of talks with Turkey - after Passover

After Passover:

After Passover: Smotrich to head to Washington for discussions on tariffs

Finance Minister holds meeting with senior officials in his ministry to formulate a set of measures aimed at reducing the impact of US trade tariffs on the Israeli economy.

After Passover: Smotrich to head to Washington for discussions on tariffs

Advisor to Trump envoy:

Palestinian billionaire & advisor to Trump envoy resigns from Harvard amid 10/7 lawsuit

Bashar Masri, Adam Boehler's 'secret advisor' who is being sued by families of the victims of the Hamas who accuse him of knowingly providing substantial assistance to Hamas, has resigned from his on Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government's dean’s council.

Palestinian billionaire & advisor to Trump envoy resigns from Harvard amid 10/7 lawsuit

IDF:

IDF: Dozens of reservists withdrew signatures from anti-govt. letter

Of the 1,000 signatures on a pilots' letter against the government, only 60 are actual reservists and of those only a small number are pilots. 90% are retired from the military or do not serve to begin with.

IDF: Dozens of reservists withdrew signatures from anti-govt. letter

Trump:

Trump: 'Getting closer to returning hostages, Hamas are very bad people'

US envoy Steve Witkoff tells hostage families a deal to return their loved ones could be "a matter of days.

Trump: 'Getting closer to returning hostages, Hamas are very bad people'

N. Gaza brigade commander:

N. Gaza brigade commander: I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

Colonel Haim Cohen, who presided over the Gaza Command's Northern Brigade on October 7th, leveled heavy criticism against the senior staff for their actions during the massacre.

N. Gaza brigade commander: I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

11 terrorists who murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7 eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet announce that recently, 11 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for murders and kidnappings during the massacre have been eliminated.

11 terrorists who murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7 eliminated

'Let my people go'

'Let my people go:' UK Red Cross HQ lit up in yellow to call for action for the hostages

Combat Antisemitism Movement lights up British Red Cross headquarters in campaign to have the organization finally act on behalf of the 59 remaining hostages after 18 months of inaction.

'Let my people go:' UK Red Cross HQ lit up in yellow to call for action for the hostages

Report:

Report: Trump Admin. officials met Hamas leaders 3 times in March

The New York Times revealed that Trump administration officials met with Hamas leaders in a secure compound in Qatar three times in March.

Report: Trump Admin. officials met Hamas leaders 3 times in March

10 years later:

Terrorist who participated in 2015 Pisgat Ze'ev stabbing attack released

Ahmad Manasra, who participated in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem at the age of 13, was released from prison after serving nine and a half years.

Terrorist who participated in 2015 Pisgat Ze'ev stabbing attack released

Watch:

Watch: Israel sells its chametz

A special ceremony was held at the Chief Rabbinate Headquarters, during which representatives of the State of Israel sold the state's chametz to a gentile.

Watch: Israel sells its chametz

President Herzog to troops:

Pres. Herzog to troops: We speak of freedom and want to see our brothers and sisters home

Ahead of Passover, President Isaac Herzog visits surveillance soldiers and combat troops.

Pres. Herzog to troops: We speak of freedom and want to see our brothers and sisters home

Supreme Court:

Supreme Court rejects petition demanding Israel supply electricity to Gaza

Israeli Supreme Court states Israel has no obligation to provide electricity to Gaza and the petition demanding it do so is non-justiciable,

Supreme Court rejects petition demanding Israel supply electricity to Gaza

IDF and ISA confirm:

IDF and ISA confirm: Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

Haitham Razek Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil commanded the infiltration into Nir Oz. Throughout the war, he planned and executed terrorist attacks against IDF troops.

IDF and ISA confirm: Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

Dismantling tunnel shafts and sniper posts:

Dismantling tunnel shafts and sniper posts: IDF operations continue in Gaza

IDF troops continue activity along Morag Corridor and in key Rafah neighborhoods, dismantling terror infrastructure and targeting terrorists.

Dismantling tunnel shafts and sniper posts: IDF operations continue in Gaza

Justice Noam Sohlberg sworn in as Dep. Chief Justice

Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg sworn in as court's Deputy Chief Justice, minister who boycotted Chief Justice's swearing-in ceremony attends Sohblerg's.

Justice Noam Sohlberg sworn in as Dep. Chief Justice

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Extremist' group at the margins signed letter to bring down government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, in decision to dismiss reservists who signed protest letter. 'The IDF is fighting - and we all stand behind it.'

Netanyahu: 'Extremist' group at the margins signed letter to bring down government

Court Ruling:

Court Ruling: Two Israeli detainees will be released to house arrest

Two residents of Judea and Samaria who were arrested and held without access to a lawyer will be released to house arrest, after a prolonged legal battle.

Court Ruling: Two Israeli detainees will be released to house arrest

Reservists movement:

Reservists movement: Plague of refusing to serve must be uprooted immediately

Israeli reservists' movement praises dismissal of pilots who refuse to serve, say 'plague of refusing to serve must be uprooted immediately.'

Reservists movement: Plague of refusing to serve must be uprooted immediately

Rabbi Meir Mazuz in danger of his life

Rabbi Meir Mazuz to undergo 'significant' procedure following deterioration in his condition, sources say his life is in danger.

Rabbi Meir Mazuz in danger of his life

Ben-Gvir looks to promote officer who killed criminal gunman

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the police officer who killed a gunman during a gang battle in southern Israel.

Ben-Gvir looks to promote officer who killed criminal gunman

Montreal police arrest suspect in synagogue firebombing

Montreal police arrest 19-year-old man in connection with a December 2024 arson at Beth Tikvah Synagogue and vandalism at a nearby Jewish center. The suspect faces multiple charges, though community leaders are calling for hate crime charges to be added.

Montreal police arrest suspect in synagogue firebombing

Tennessee legislature approves bill to combat antisemitism in public education

Tennessee lawmakers pass a bill targeting antisemitic discrimination across public schools and universities. The legislation, which integrates the IHRA definition of antisemitism, now awaits Governor Bill Lee's decision.

Tennessee legislature approves bill to combat antisemitism in public education

East of Lachish

More than 45 illegal infiltrators enter Israel from east of Lachish

The most significant breach since October 7: Dozens of illegal infiltrators, including women and children, enter Israel through the seam line in the area east of Lachish.

More than 45 illegal infiltrators enter Israel from east of Lachish

'It is unjust'

Hamas seeks legal removal from UK terror list, claims proscription unjust

Hamas files a legal request to be removed from the UK’s list of terrorist groups, asserting it is a legitimate “resistance movement”.

Hamas seeks legal removal from UK terror list, claims proscription unjust