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Netanyahu speaks with family of hostage Elkana Bochbot

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the family of the hostage Elkana Bochbot following the Hamas video showing him to be alive.

Proposed bill to force Chief of Staff to investigate harassment

If passed, bill would require IDF Chief of Staff to submit annual report detailing actions taken to prevent harassment in the IDF.

IDF Spox mocks Al Jazeera:

IDF Spokesperson mocks Al Jazeera: When it’s against Hamas – there are no cameras

IDF Spokesperson for Arab media, Avichay Adraee, criticizes Qatari channel for ignoring protests that broke out in the Gaza Strip against Hamas’ rule.

Columbia University:

Judge blocks deportation of Columbia student involved in Gaza protests

Federal judge rules that Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student who participated in anti-Israel campus protests, cannot be detained while contesting orders for her deportation.

Report:

Report: Washington presents list of demands for Syria to gain sanctions relief

Reuters reports that the US has presented Syria with a set of conditions for partial sanctions relief.

Over revoked funding

Columbia University faculty sue Trump administration over revoked federal funding

Faculty members at Columbia University file lawsuit against the Trump administration in effort to restore $400 million in federal funding that was withdrawn over concerns related to antisemitism.

Mike Waltz accepts responsibility for Atlantic editor in sensitive chat

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz takes full responsibility for accidentally including The Atlantic editor in chat group discussing military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen: “I built the group. My job is to make sure everything’s coordinated.”

Gazans protest against Hamas, demand an end to the war

Hundreds of Gazans take to the streets in the largest of its kind protest against Hamas since the October 7 massacre.

After the confrontation

After the confrontation | Katz and Zamir meet: 'We are working together'

Following the public exchange of statements, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir meet, discuss the escalation of military pressure in Gaza and stress: "We are working together in full cooperation."

Gal Gadot receives bodyguards after death threats

Israeli actress assigned personal security following threats on her life, which came after her co-star Rachel Zegler posted a message declaring “Free Palestine.”

Moody’s:

Moody’s: Israel’s credit rating expected to remain unchanged in 2025

Global credit ratings agency Moody’s projects that Israel’s credit rating, currently standing at BAA1, will remain at its current level through 2025.

Documents reveal:

Documents reveal: 120 Nukhba terrorists were heading for Be'er Sheva on 10/7

New recording reveals that 120 Nukhba terrorists were heading for Be'er Sheva on October 7 and when stopped, they turned back and attacked border kibbutzim at greater scale than originally planned.

Hostage's father:

Hostage's father in chilling statement: 'It's harder than burying a child'

Father of Yosef-Haim Ohana, who is being held hostage in Gaza, shares: 'I spend the nights praying. I dream that my son has been released and our family is happy.'

Columbia pres. now says mask bans are 'real'

Following report she assured faculty there would be no mask ban on campus, Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong states, 'Any suggestion that these measures are illusory, or lack my personal support, is unequivocally false.'

Iran unveils new underground missile base

IRGC announces new underground base it claims houses thousands of ballistic and precision-guided missiles.

Captivity survivor:

Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov: 'Division in the nation gives strength to our enemies'

Omer Shem Tov, released after 505 days in Hamas captivity, calls for unity in Israel during meeting with President Herzog: 'They talk about how we are destroying ourselves from within.'

Supreme Court rejects A-G's position, rules PM can interview candidates for ISA chief

Court rules that the PM can interview candidates to head the Shin Bet, rejecting Attorney-General Baharav-Miara's argument that these interviews cannot be done now, but keeps in place order preventing current Shin Bet chief from being dismissed.

500 Jewish, Christian leaders sign letter in support of Huckabee

Five hundred Jewish and Christian faith leaders have put out a letter in support of Mike Huckabee’s nomination for US Ambassador to Israel

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Our enemies wanted the budget to fail so the govt. would fall'

PM congratulates Finance Minister Smotrich on the passage of the State of Israel's budget today.

Despite promise:

Columbia pres. says there is no mask ban despite promise to govt.

US President Trump's team says Columbia agreed to “enforcing a strict anti-masking policy,' interim President Katrina Armstrong tells faculty there is no mask ban.

2025 State budget passes final vote

Knesset approves NIS 619 billion budget in 2nd and 3rd readings. Finance Minister Smotrich: "A budget that provides a response to the needs of the war until victory and encourages growth."

Germany:

Germany: Demand to cancel Al Quds day march in Frankfurt

Pro-Israel organizations warn that the event is not a cultural affair but a blatant display of anti-semitism.

Attempted ramming attack near Maale Adumim

During a routine inspection of a vehicle, the Palestinian Arab driver attempted to run over one of the officers and fled the scene. He later arrived at a checkpoint and was neutralized.

Minister of Defense:

Katz: Hamas will pay increasingly heavy prices

Minister of Defense Israel Katz approved the operational plans to continue operations in Gaza and stated: 'Our main goal is to bring the hostages home.'

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'This is Israel's victory budget'

'This is the budget of war and reservists, the story of heroes on the border, pioneering settlers, and a whole nation going to war to win and bring back the hostages.'

50 million NIS of funds seized from Palestinian Authority for the Dee family

The Jerusalem District Court has issued a temporary garnishee order to seize 50 million shekels of Palestinian Authority funds for Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife Lucy and daughters Maia and Rina were murdered in a shooting attack two years ago.

First Rehabilitation Conference:

First Rehabilitation Conference: '16,000 wounded security personnel since October 7th'

Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, opened the first international conference of the Rehabilitation Department today (Tuesday) at Tel Aviv University.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'No one forgets the hostages for even a moment'

President Herzog emphasizes the nation's unwavering commitment to bringing every hostage home and calls for legislative action to support them and their families.

IDF soldier found dead on military base

Ronen Portnoi was found lifeless last Saturday on an IDF base. Military police are investigating the circumstances of his death.

Anti-government protest:

Anti-government protesters violently attack MK Almog Cohen at entrance to Knesset

After left-wing protesters blocked the roads leading to the Knesset, MK Almog Cohen was forced to arrive on foot and was attacked by rioters. Cohen: 'It will end with blood in the streets.'

Chabad holds worldwide celebration for children of emissaries

Thousands of children of Chabad emissaries around the world, some living in remote areas without friends, came together in 110 simultaneous gatherings held in various countries.

Gaza:

Hamas terrorist who also worked for Al Jazeera eliminated in Gaza

IDF and ISA eliminated terrorist sniper Hossam Basel Abdul Karim Shabat, who was also employed by Al Jazeera.

After threatening not to serve:

After threatening not to serve: IDF dismisses anti-government activist from reserve duty

Dror Gavish, an officer in the reserves and leader of the anti-government Kaplan Force, was permanently dismissed from reserve duty after he threatened not to report for duty to protest the government.

Using a missile and a drone

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

Yamam and IDF forces operating in Qalqiliya eliminated a terrorist who intended to attack Israeli citizens in the immediate time frame.

Three Years Later:

Three Years Later: Moishe Kleinerman's family refuses to give up

The family reports that the police have recently stopped all contact, but their son is still missing.

Surprising discoveries revealed in new Judean Desert excavation

A mysterious pyramid-shaped structure dating from when the Ptolemies and Seleucids ruled Israel, papyrus documents, 2,200-year-old weapons, and fabrics are among the things unearthed in the dig north of Nahal Zohar.

Report:

Report: Trump considering future of National Security Advisor following war plan leak

After mistakenly adding a journalist to a sensitive group chat, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz faces growing pressure, as the White House debates his fate and President Trump considers his options.

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Chief of Staff's response was unnecessary'

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir engaged in a heated exchange regarding the arrest of a reserve officer on Monday night.

Suspicion of bribery

Mayor from northern Israel and his deputy arrested on suspicion of bribery

Mayor from northern Israel, his deputy, and additional suspects arrested on suspicion of election bribery. According to the police, they operated through vote fixers in exchange for municipal positions.

Anti-Israel campus activities

Columbia student sues over deportation threat for pro-Palestinian activism

Columbia University student accuses Trump administration of targeting her for deportation due to her pro-Palestinian Arab stance.