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AG reveals: Journalist suspected of accepting favors from Qatar

Attorney General says investigation of journalist Zvika Klein moved from open testimony to interrogation under caution mid-session.

IDF operated in Syria to prevent Turkish takeover

Following airstrikes on Syrian military bases, IDF operated in southern Syria, confiscating weapons and destroying terror infrastructure.

Syrian Foreign Ministry slams Israeli strikes: 'Unjustified escalation'

Syrian Foreign Ministry claims Israeli strikes caused near-total destruction at Hama airport, says Israel attempting to upset stability.

US targets Russia-based network supplying Houthis with weapons and stolen grain

US imposes sanctions on individuals and entities in Russia involved in supplying weapons, sensitive goods, and stolen Ukrainian grain to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.

Federal judge rules:

Federal judge allows Jewish groups to proceed with lawsuit against UC Berkeley

Federal judge rules that Jewish groups can pursue legal action against the University of California, Berkeley, over claims of antisemitic discrimination and harassment on campus. The lawsuit alleges that UC Berkeley officials were indifferent to the hostile environment faced by Jewish students and faculty.

Senate panel advances Mike Huckabee’s nomination as US Ambassador to Israel

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves Mike Huckabee’s nomination as US ambassador to Israel. The nomination now moves to the full Senate for a final decision.

Netanyahu blasts Ronen Bar, Shin Bet responds

The Prime Minister claims, in response to the "Qatar Gate" affair, that Benny Gantz and Ronen Bar praised Qatar and visited it – yet were not investigated like his adviser Yonatan Urich.

Poll:

Poll: Otzma Yehudit wins ten seats

New Kan 11 News poll indicates that while Otzma Yehudit strengthens to ten seats, the National Unity Party significantly weakens to 15.

17% on imports from Israel

Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on imports, including 17% on imports from Israel

US President announces sweeping new tariffs, setting a baseline 10% levy on nearly all imported goods and a 25% tariff on foreign-made automobiles. Israel will be charged with 17% tariffs.

'Ungrateful'

'Ungrateful': MK Gafni attacks Minister Sofer

UTJ's Moshe Gafni lambasted Minister Ofir Sofer for participating in a march calling for haredi conscription. 'He's a minister thanks to us.'

The Jewish organization turning in Israel haters to the Trump administration

Betar USA has been compiling dossiers and submitting them to the Trump administration, initiating deportation proceedings against several noncitizen students and academics associated with pro-Palestinian protests.

Rabbi Stav to Arutz Sheva:

Rabbi Stav to Arutz Sheva: No tribe should be exempt from holy mission of military service

Rabbi David Stav spoke to Arutz Sheva from the 'March for Conscription' and explained why he chose to hit the streets to call on the IDF to draft haredim.

Combat Antisemitism Movement calls for US sanctions on Francesca Albanese

CAM has called on the US to impose sanctions on United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, similar to those applied in February to members of the International Criminal Court.

Coalition crisis resolved:

Coalition crisis resolved: Almog Cohen to become dep. minister, Smotrich to remain in govt

MK Cohen's move will allow Zvi Sukkot to return to the Knesset without forcing MK Yitzhak Koizer out or causing Finance Minister Smotrich to move from the government to the Knesset.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'The only thing that can stop us is the release of our hostages!'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir and ISA Director Ronen Bar visited the Tel al-Sultan area of the Gaza Strip, where they met with field commanders and were briefed on operational readiness.

'Why are we seen as enemies?'

ISA arrests security coordinator from Judea and Samaria

The wife of a security coordinator who was arrested and is being denied legal counsel spoke out against his arrest: 'It abandons our security.'

Report:

Report: Trump tells Cabinet Elon Musk will resign from govt. soon

US President reprotedly tells his associates and Cabinet members he and Musk agree it is time for the Tesla CEO to return to the business world and only remain in the government world as an advisor.

'Changing gears'

'Changing gears' | Netanyahu: 'We are taking control of the Morag Corridor in Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will continue increasing the pressure on Hamas until all the hostages are returned.

Footage from Gaza:

Footage from Gaza: IDF continues to surround Rafah's Tel al-Sultan neighborhood

So far, the troops have located and dismantled dozens of weapons and terrorist infrastructure that posed a threat to them and have eliminated dozens of terrorists.

401 terrorists arrested, 13 killed

Ramadan terror attacks in Judea and Samaria drop by 80% in a year

Only three significant terror attacks originated in Judea and Samaria during Ramadan in 2025, compared to 27 in the previous year.

The abductee who tried to flee as terrorists took him to Gaza and was murdered

Survivor of Hamas captivity Eliya Cohen revealed for the first time that Raz Bokovza jumped from the terrorists' pickup truck and was shot dead.

Sa'ar to UN Peace coordinator:

Sa'ar to UN Middle East Peace coordinator: 'PA must stop payments to terrorists'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar told Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Sigrid Kaag that the PA's current patterns of action do not allow for trust in it.

IDF investigating rabbi's visit to Syria

According to the IDF, while an IDF official approved Rabbi Shlomo Aviner and his assistant's visit to soldiers on the front lines in the Syrian Golan, that official was not qualified to do so.

Western Wall:

Priestly Blessing at Western Wall to be held twice this Passover

The Priestly Blessings will be held in the presence of hostages released from captivity, their families, families of hostages who have not yet been released, wounded soldiers, IDF heroes, Israel’s chief rabbis, the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, and the mayor of Jerusalem/

Haifa: Child attempts to steal principal's weapon

Haifa police arrest 12-year-old suspected of attempting to steal principal's weapon, threaten him.

PM to court:

PM attacks court: 'A slew of false briefings'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacks court investigation against him, claiming repeated attempts to distort reality with false briefings.

JPPI study reveals widespread antisemitism in Egyptian state-controlled media

New JPPI study reveals: 87% of articles about Israel in the past year were negative; 29% of articles mentioning Jews contained antisemitic content.

Pres. Herzog meets reservist with autistic children

Marking World Autism Awareness Day, President Isaac Herzog meets IDF reserve soldier and his two children on the autistic spectrum.

IDF strikes Hamas control center in Jabaliya

IDF targets Hamas terrorists hiding in command and control center in Jabaliya.

Outrage at disclosure of Nova report: 'Where were you? Asleep?'

IDF findings of response to Nova festival attack presented to the bereaved families; parents outraged by conclusions.

Yisrael Ganz:

Yisrael Ganz: There has not been such a revolution in Judea and Samaria since 1967

Defense Minister and Finance Minister visit Binyamin: "We will continue to prevent the Arab takeover of the heart of the country." According to the data, in the past year, there has been a 50% increase in demolitions of illegal Arab construction. The extent of land takeover has decreased by a third.

AG to Supreme Court:

AG to Supreme Court: Delay hearing on appeals against Ben Gvir's appointment

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara asks Supreme Court to delay hearing on appeal against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's appointment as minister, citing 'progress' in discussions.

Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount

After 13 days during which the Temple Mount was closed to Jews, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascends, drawing criticism from haredi MK.

Liberman calls for arrest of leading haredi rabbis

MK Avigdor Liberman, head of Yisrael Beytenu, calls for arrest of former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando, for their anti-draft statements.

Chilling testimony:

Nova survivor's chilling testimony: 'I have to convince myself that it really happened'

Osher Daniel, who survived the 10/7 massacre at the Nova Music Festival, gives a chilling review of the twelve excruciating hours when she fought for her life.

Gil Birger named as businessman interrogated in Qatar Gate case

Gil Birger interrogated under caution in connection with Qatar Gate case, police claim he was involved in transferring money.

These are the MKs who clocked the most - and least - hours

Ahead of the spring recess, Knesset releases attendance records for MK's in the Israeli parliament.

Deputy ISA chief to fill dismissed chief Ronen Bar's position

Netanyahu appoints deputy head of Shin Bet as acting head until a permanent replacement is determined.

Heat wave ends, winter weather to return

Temperatures expected to return to seasonal average as forecasters predict slight chance of rain in some areas of Israel.

Gaza operation expands:

Gaza operation expands: IDF launches ground operation in Rafah

IDF troops launch a ground operation in Rafah, accompanied by numerous airstrikes that continued for hours. Minister Katz: I call on the residents of Gaza to act now to remove Hamas and return all the hostages.