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Hostage families:

Hostage families: 'At threshold of the Festival of Freedom, we must not give up'

Crowds gathered this evening for the "Singing Together for Their Return" rally in Hostages Square just before Passover, praying for the release of the 59 hostages who remain in Hamas captivity.

Hostage families: 'At threshold of the Festival of Freedom, we must not give up'

Threat of service refusal returns to Air Force

As the Air Force grapples with the judicial reform’s lingering impact, Air Force Commander Tomer Bar holds meeting with officers to prevent service refusal.

Threat of service refusal returns to Air Force

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'We caught the enemy by surprise, Rafah Brigade will be defeated'

The Chief of Staff toured the Golani and 188 Brigade combat areas on the Morag corridor in the Gaza Strip, praised the soldiers and approved the continuation of operational plans.

Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'We caught the enemy by surprise, Rafah Brigade will be defeated'

Supreme Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Court rules Bar must remain in his position for the time being, allows candidates to replace him to be interviewed but not announcements on who will be the next Shin Bet chief.

Supreme Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Report:

Report: US will allow Iran to keep civilian nuclear program

Israeli officials skeptical Iran will agree to give up its nuclear weapons program as the US is reportedly ready to allow Iran to maintain a civilian program.

Report: US will allow Iran to keep civilian nuclear program

US raises tariffs on China to 104%

After China fails to comply with Trump's ultimatum to remove its retaliatory tariffs, US raises its tariffs on China by another 50%.

US raises tariffs on China to 104%

Toddler falls from third floor window, suffers severe injuries

Toddler falls from third floor window in apartment building in Harish, suffers severe injuries and evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center.

Toddler falls from third floor window, suffers severe injuries

Justice Solberg's compromise proposal for firing of Shin Bet chief

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg proposes having the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee deal with the issue of the government's attempt to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Justice Solberg's compromise proposal for firing of Shin Bet chief

PM's message after US trip:

PM's message after US trip: 'Eliminating Hamas and Iran's nuclear program'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concludes visit to US, emphasizes cooperation with President Trump on a variety of issues.

PM's message after US trip: 'Eliminating Hamas and Iran's nuclear program'

Terrorist on Most Wanted list arrested in Shechem

Former 'Lion's Den' leader shot in leg during attempt to escape IDF forces arresting him.

Terrorist on Most Wanted list arrested in Shechem

Replacing AG:

Replacing AG: Coalition has failed, process will restart

Following coalition disagreements, Constitution Committee meeting to elect Knesset representative to propose candidates for Attorney General position was canceled.

Replacing AG: Coalition has failed, process will restart

NY AG urged:

NY AG urged to investigate Youtube star for spreading Hamas propaganda

StopAntisemitsm urges NY AG Pam Bondi to investigate whether 'Ms. Rachel' was paid to spread debunked Hamas propaganda about the suffering of children in Gaza.

NY AG urged to investigate Youtube star for spreading Hamas propaganda

Where was the Chief of Staff on October 7?

Diary of then-IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi from 7 am and onward on October 7, 2023 released in response to Freedom in Information request.

Where was the Chief of Staff on October 7?

EJA:

EJA: 'Swedish MP must apologize for antisemitic post or be expelled'

European Jewish Association condemns MP Lorena Delgado Varas for sharing a cartoon claiming that 'The Zionist Jews control the world.'

EJA: 'Swedish MP must apologize for antisemitic post or be expelled'

Liri Albag's story of survival

Released hostage Liri Albag recounts her 477 days in captivity, telling of how they observed holidays in Gaza and the moment she found out she was going home.

Liri Albag's story of survival

'Crucial moment for democracy'

MK Tal calls for Parliamentary Inquiry into Shin Bet Jewish Department

According to MK Tal, the Attorney General’s decision to leave the matter for internal review by the Shin Bet itself raises serious concerns of conflict of interest.

MK Tal calls for Parliamentary Inquiry into Shin Bet Jewish Department

After months in the north:

After months in the north: Golani Brigade returns to Gaza Strip

In the past week, the brigade’s troops have been operating in the Rafah area in order to locate and dismantle the remaining terrorist infrastructure.

After months in the north: Golani Brigade returns to Gaza Strip

IDF investigation:

IDF investigation: Company commander dismissed for vandalism at a PA school

The IDF has completed its investigation of vandalism allegedly committed by a reserve force during a routine patrol in a PA village in Samaria. The unit involved in the incident was disbanded.

IDF investigation: Company commander dismissed for vandalism at a PA school

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Terror attack averted:

Terror attack averted: Terrorist with knife neutralized in Samaria

Soldiers neutralized a terrorist armed with a knife at the Gitai Avisar Junction in Samaria. No Israelis were hurt.

Terror attack averted: Terrorist with knife neutralized in Samaria

'Acted through terrible hatred'

Terrorists from Ra'anana ramming attack receive heavy sentences

Two terrorists from Hebron who murdered an elderly woman and injured 18 others in a ramming attack in Ra'anana were sentenced to life plus 60 years.

Terrorists from Ra'anana ramming attack receive heavy sentences

Israeli arrested for firing at rock-throwers

During the weekend, Israelis were attacked in the Al-Auja area. A man who fired at the attackers was arrested.

Israeli arrested for firing at rock-throwers

FOX to premier documentary on YU basketball team post 10.7

'Rebound: A Year of Triumph and Tragedy at Yeshiva University Basketball' follows the Yeshiva University Maccabees Basketball Team in the aftermath of the October 7th Attacks

FOX to premier documentary on YU basketball team post 10.7

Report:

Report: Israel and Turkey in talks to avoid clashes in Syria

Israel and Turkey are working on establishing a deconfliction mechanism in Syria as both continue to operate in the country.

Report: Israel and Turkey in talks to avoid clashes in Syria

Report:

Report: Israel was not informed of direct negotiations with Iran

A source familiar with the details stated that although the possibility that Trump would renew contact with Iran was taken into account, it was evident that Netanyahu did not know in advance about the move.

Report: Israel was not informed of direct negotiations with Iran

Happening now:

Happening now: Supreme Court hears petitions against Shin Bet Chief's ouster

The Israeli Supreme Court will hear eight petitions filed against the government's decision to dismiss Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.

Happening now: Supreme Court hears petitions against Shin Bet Chief's ouster

France, Egypt, and Jordan:

France, Egypt, and Jordan demand: Palestinian Authority should lead post-war Gaza

Leaders of France, Egypt, and Jordan agree that the Palestinian Authority should oversee post-war governance in Gaza, rejecting any future political role for Hamas and opposing the displacement of Palestinian Arabs.

France, Egypt, and Jordan demand: Palestinian Authority should lead post-war Gaza

Amid US pressure

Iran-backed militias in Iraq consider disarmament amid US pressure

Iraqi militia groups aligned with Iran are weighing disarmament to avoid US military action, amid rising tensions and pressure from both Washington and Baghdad.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq consider disarmament amid US pressure

'I feel better than ever'

Trump to undergo annual physical: I feel better than ever

President Donald Trump announces he will undergo a routine physical exam on Friday at a military hospital.

Trump to undergo annual physical: I feel better than ever

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen submits affidavit against Netanyahu to Supreme Court

The former head of the Shin Bet, Yoram Cohen, claims in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court: "Netanyahu asked me to exploit the Shin Bet's authority for personal political purposes."

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen submits affidavit against Netanyahu to Supreme Court

Over anti-Israel protest

Microsoft terminates two employees over anti-Israel protest at 50th anniversary event

Two Microsoft employees dismissed after disrupting the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its AI collaboration with the Israeli military.

Microsoft terminates two employees over anti-Israel protest at 50th anniversary event

Captivity survivor blasted online after criticizing Netanyahu

Liri Albag claims that the Prime Minister is responsible for the Hamas massacre on October 7 and faces criticism and insults from his supporters.

Captivity survivor blasted online after criticizing Netanyahu

Trump:

Trump: I don't understand why Israel gave up Gaza

Netanyahu promises to cut the trade deficit between the US and Israel. Trump explains plan for Gaza and adds: 'I don't understand why Israel ever gave it up...They took ocean-front property and gave it away for peace - how did that work out? Not good.'

Trump: I don't understand why Israel gave up Gaza

Israeli official:

Israeli official: 'Egyptian ceasefire proposal is not acceptable'

An Israeli source said that Israel will not accept the latest Egyptian proposal because of the demand for guarantees for a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of IDF forces from the Gaza Strip.

Israeli official: 'Egyptian ceasefire proposal is not acceptable'

'Planned ambush'

'Planned ambush': Three Arabs arrested after pelting Israeli vehicles with rocks

IDF forces arrested three Palestinian Arabs who pelted Israeli vehicles with rocks in Huwara.

'Planned ambush': Three Arabs arrested after pelting Israeli vehicles with rocks

Louisiana State Representative:

Louisiana State Representative: 'Israel has right to live in heart of Biblical homeland'

Louisiana State Representative Michael Bayham visited the Binyamin Regional Council and expressed his support for the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Louisiana State Representative: 'Israel has right to live in heart of Biblical homeland'

Captivity survivors to Trump:

Ex-hostages to Trump: We endured hell, every minute is torture for remaining hostages

Following a week of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., survivors of Hamas captivity— Iair Horn, Aviva Siegel, and Keith Siegel — shared a message ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Ex-hostages to Trump: We endured hell, every minute is torture for remaining hostages

TLV Mayor sparks uproar:

TLV Mayor sparks uproar: Faith in G-d is anti-democratic

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai set off an uproar when he claimed that religious people can not accept democratic principles.

TLV Mayor sparks uproar: Faith in G-d is anti-democratic

World Health Day Report:

World Health Day Report: 'Year and a half later, remaining hostages face imminent death'

A comprehensive medical report released by the Health Team of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum reveals alarming deterioration in the physical and mental health of the 24 living hostages still held captive in Gaza after a year and a half.

World Health Day Report: 'Year and a half later, remaining hostages face imminent death'

Israeli Amb. to Ethiopia kicked out of African Union conference

Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia Avraham Neguise was expelled from the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa when he arrived to participate in an annual meeting commemorating the victims of the Rwandan genocide.

Israeli Amb. to Ethiopia kicked out of African Union conference