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Herzog:

Herzog: Our hearts go out to hostages' families on bitter news of the recovery of bodies

Israeli President reacts to recovery of the bodies of hostages Michel Nisenbaum, Hanan Yablonka, and Orion Hernandez Radoux, who were murdered on October 7.

Herzog: Our hearts go out to hostages' families on bitter news of the recovery of bodies

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

IDF, Shin Bet, locate and recover bodies of Michel Nisenbaum, Hanan Yablonka, and Orion Hernandez Radoux, who were murdered on October 7.

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

Report:

Report: US to be involved in Gaza administration after war

Biden Administration discussing appointment of senior civilian advisor to the peacekeeping force that will be established in Gaza the day after the war

Report: US to be involved in Gaza administration after war

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya

In battles with terrorists, troops destroyed launch posts and underground tunnel shafts and found weapons, including explosive devices, mortar shells, AK-47 rifles, sniper rifles,

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya

ICJ to deliver ruling on Gaza war today

Hague court expected to issue ruling on South Africa's demand Israel be forced to stop war against Hamas this afternoon.

ICJ to deliver ruling on Gaza war today

Police stop robot delivery at new UCLA anti-Israel encampment

Anti-Israel protesters set up new encampment on same day university chancellor questioned at Congressional hearing on antisemitism at the first encampment.

Police stop robot delivery at new UCLA anti-Israel encampment

Germany:

Germany: Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators cleared from Berlin university

German police clear about 150 pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators from the Humboldt University’s Institute for Social Sciences in downtown Berlin.

Germany: Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators cleared from Berlin university

Geert Wilders to Netanyahu:

Geert Wilders to Netanyahu: The ICC prosecutor is ridiculous and wrong

Dutch right-wing leader speaks to Netanyahu to express support for Israel and denounce the ICC decision to seek arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Geert Wilders to Netanyahu: The ICC prosecutor is ridiculous and wrong

UAV intercepted in the north, shrapnel falls in Tzfat area

UAV that approached northern Israel from the east successfully intercepted by IAF fighter jet outside of Israeli territory. Shrapnel falls in northern Israel, causing a fire in the area of Tzfat.

UAV intercepted in the north, shrapnel falls in Tzfat area

CIA director to visit Europe for hostage release talks

Axios report: CIA director William Burns is expected to travel to Europe for a meeting with the head of the Mossad and the Prime Minister of Qatar in an effort to revive talks to release hostages.

CIA director to visit Europe for hostage release talks

Father of kidnapped soldier:

Father of kidnapped soldier: We have to fight with strength

Shlomi Berger, father of IDF lookout Agam Berger who was kidnapped to Gaza, says it is time to end the war as part of a deal to release the hostages.

Father of kidnapped soldier: We have to fight with strength

Iranian army presents:

Iranian army presents findings of initial probe into crash of Raisi helicopter

According to the initial investigation, the helicopter crashed after hitting a hill and then caught fire. The helicopter was not shot at.

Iranian army presents findings of initial probe into crash of Raisi helicopter

Pentagon spokesman:

Pentagon spokesman: No final decision on paused weapons shipment

Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick Ryder tells Channel 13 News: We’re going to continue to provide Israel with the munitions it needs to defend itself.

Pentagon spokesman: No final decision on paused weapons shipment

Report:

Report: IDF refused to supply canine, soldiers were killed as a result

Soldiers requested a canine from the Oketz Unit to assist in locating explosives. The IDF did not supply the dog, and several soldiers were killed when an IED exploded.

Report: IDF refused to supply canine, soldiers were killed as a result

IDF Spokesman reveals:

The man who is a humanitarian worker by day and a terrorist by night

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee publishes proof that Rafah Crossing worker was also a member of Hamas's military wing.

The man who is a humanitarian worker by day and a terrorist by night

Rabbis commend Blinken for commitment to sanction ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Values, representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis, praises US Secretary of State for saying he will work with Congress to sanction the ICC over Israel warrants.

Rabbis commend Blinken for commitment to sanction ICC

On Inquisition anniversary

Oporto Jewish community releases new educational project on Inquisition anniversary

'The 2,000 Exiled Jewish Children' will tell the largely unknown story of how 2,000 Jewish children from Portugal up to the age of eight years old were stolen from their families by King D. João II of Portugal in 1493 and exiled to the African island of Sao Tome 7,500km away.

Oporto Jewish community releases new educational project on Inquisition anniversary

'The new Zionists'

'The new Zionists:' New immigrants explore IDF enlistment options at NBN fair

Olim Al Madim fair at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem for new olim from around the world who came to Israel during the war and wish to serve and protect the Jewish nation.

'The new Zionists:' New immigrants explore IDF enlistment options at NBN fair

Under an UNRWA building

Under an UNRWA building | The tunnel where the hostages' bodies were found

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh visited the tunnel in the Jabaliya "Refugee" Camp where IDF soldiers found the bodies of four hostages, and wasn't surprised that the entrance was in a building built by UNRWA with EU funding.

Under an UNRWA building | The tunnel where the hostages' bodies were found

IDF and ISA eliminate Commander of Hamas’ Beit Hanoun Battalion

Hussein Fiad was responsible for launching a significant number of the anti-tank missiles that were fired at Israeli territory throughout the war, along with extensive mortar fire toward Israeli communities near the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF and ISA eliminate Commander of Hamas’ Beit Hanoun Battalion

Following anti-Israel remarks

European Jewish Association calls on Spanish Vice PM to resign after anti-Israel remarks

The association calls on EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell to condemn Spanish Vice-President Yolanda Diaz and Prime Minister Sanchez to distance the government from her statements.

European Jewish Association calls on Spanish Vice PM to resign after anti-Israel remarks

Gantz demands commission of inquiry into failures leading to October 7

National Unity Party chairman says this is the time to set up commission to investigate how the October 7 was allowed to happen so Israel can ensure it never happens again.

Gantz demands commission of inquiry into failures leading to October 7

Netanyahu in north:

Netanyahu in the north: 'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the head of Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, about the detailed operational plans in the sector.

Netanyahu in the north: 'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

Police announce:

Police announce: Meron closed until after Lag Baomer

Police warned that unlawfully entering the area constitutes a criminal offense and those doing so will be forcefully removed by officers.

Police announce: Meron closed until after Lag Baomer

Jenin counterterror operation ends after 40 hours

11 terrorists killed, 21 injured at end of counterterrorism operation in Jenin. IED laboratory uncovered, 16 explosives destroyed, and large amount of weapons and ammunition seized.

Jenin counterterror operation ends after 40 hours

'Salute to mass-murderer'

UN General Assembly to meet to remember Iranian President Raisi

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan expressed outrage over the announcement of the meeting. 'I assume that the next step will be renaming the Human Rights Council in his memory.'

UN General Assembly to meet to remember Iranian President Raisi

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hamas is holding hostages in Rafah, that's why we're there'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari released a statement addressing the IDF’s ongoing operation in Rafah.

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hamas is holding hostages in Rafah, that's why we're there'

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

IDF Spokesman says in response to NGO information request that Netanyahu was warned by military intelligence 4 times of the danger in how Israel's enemies saw the judicial reform controversy. PM denies allegation.

IDF Spokesman: 'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

'We must band together'

'We must band together' | A commander's moving speech to his troops before entering Rafah

Before his company entered battle in Rafah, a company commander told his men that they must uphold the teachings of Rabbi Akiva, to love their brothers as they love themselves.

'We must band together' | A commander's moving speech to his troops before entering Rafah

Monsters

Monsters | Father and son terrorists describe how they raped Jewish women on October 7th

The Daily Mail published footage and transcripts from the interrogation of a father-son duo of terrorists who, among other things, confessed to raping and murdering multiple women.

Monsters | Father and son terrorists describe how they raped Jewish women on October 7th

Wife of fallen IDF soldier Na'aran Eshchar gives birth to son

Tsuf Eshchar, wife of fallen IDF reservist Rabbi Na'aran Eshchar, gives birth to the couple's third child.

Wife of fallen IDF soldier Na'aran Eshchar gives birth to son

Former PM to sue Likud activist

Ehud Barak has filed pre-lawsuit notices against various users. Barak demands 100,000 shekels in compensation from Likud activist Rami Ben-Yehuda.

Former PM to sue Likud activist

Mansour Abbas retracts:

'There are no wars without crimes against civilians'

After refusing to say in an interview whether he believes Israel commits crimes in the Gaza Strip, Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas issued a clarification of his remarks

'There are no wars without crimes against civilians'

Defense Minister thanks US for 'strong stance' against ICC claims

Defense Min. Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Austin on facilitation of humanitarian aid to Gaza, efforts to return hostages.

Defense Minister thanks US for 'strong stance' against ICC claims

Two US soldiers injured in work accident on Gaza pier

Over 370 food pallets and shelter equipment transferred into Gaza via the U.S. temporary floating pier; humanitarian aid trucks continue entering Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West Crossings.

Two US soldiers injured in work accident on Gaza pier

IHF delegation completes mission to Israel

The Israel Heritage Foundation's delegation to Israel ended their visit with a festive dinner at the King David Hotel and remarks from Minister Nir Barkat and Swiss ambassador Ed McMullen.

IHF delegation completes mission to Israel

IDF investigates:

IDF investigates: Soldier filmed in Gaza throwing a Quran into a fire

The IDF is investigating footage from the Gaza Strip showing an IDF soldier throwing a Quran into a fire.

IDF investigates: Soldier filmed in Gaza throwing a Quran into a fire

Ships at sea in the northern Negev?

Church walls revealed by Israel Antiquities Authority excavations portray 1500-year-old contemporary ships.

Ships at sea in the northern Negev?

Poll: Over half of Israelis oppose new elections

New poll shows Likud closing gap with National Unity, 54% of Israelis oppose calling new elections.

Poll: Over half of Israelis oppose new elections

With families of hostages:

British Deputy PM views massacre footage for the first time

British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden met with families of the hostages in London yesterday and viewed the videos of the abduction of soldiers from Nahal Oz for the first time since it happened.

British Deputy PM views massacre footage for the first time