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Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Staff sergeant Haim Sabach fell in northern Israel

Staff sergeant Haim Sabach fell during operational activity in northern Israel. His family has been notified. 615 soldiers have been killed since the start of the war.

Cleared for publication: Staff sergeant Haim Sabach fell in northern Israel

Aid for Gaza loaded onto a ship in Cyprus

The aid is expected to be the first cargo to be delivered using the new US pier built to expedite supplies to Gaza.

Aid for Gaza loaded onto a ship in Cyprus

Hungary:

Ahmadinejad's visit to Hungarian university causes uproar

Hungarian Jewish organizations and Israeli embassy condemn public university for inviting Iran's former to an event.

Ahmadinejad's visit to Hungarian university causes uproar

State Department:

State Department: We have very serious concerns about a Rafah operation

State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters the administration continues to have concerns about a potential Israeli operation in Rafah.

State Department: We have very serious concerns about a Rafah operation

Republican leaders demand answers from Biden

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticize Biden for pausing of shipment of bombs to Israel last week.

Republican leaders demand answers from Biden

During protest in Tel Aviv:

During protest in Tel Aviv: Police try to detain sister of hostage held in Gaza

Clashes erupt during demonstration for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv. Police try to detain sister of hostage Matan Zangauker, before her mother intervenes.

During protest in Tel Aviv: Police try to detain sister of hostage held in Gaza

During rehearsal:

Israel's Eurovision representative booed during rehearsal

Eden Golan booed during a dress rehearsal ahead of Thursday’s semi-final in Malmo. She was unfazed and finished singing.

Israel's Eurovision representative booed during rehearsal

Authenticity investigated

Video allegedly showing murder of Israeli in Egypt published, authenticity investigated

Video posted online allegedly shows the murder of Israeli businessman Ziv Kipper in Egypt. The murderer is heard shooting and saying "Shalom from the children of Gaza".

Video allegedly showing murder of Israeli in Egypt published, authenticity investigated

Hamas official:

Hamas official: The disagreements are few, we can reach a deal very soon

The official said that the disagreements concern when a total ceasefire will begin and whether the hostages released in the first stage will be alive or dead.

Hamas official: The disagreements are few, we can reach a deal very soon

IDF soldier wounded by rocket fire in southern Israel

Following the sirens that sounded earlier in the day in the area of Shlomit, eight launches were identified crossing from the area of Rafah into the area of Kerem Shalom.

IDF soldier wounded by rocket fire in southern Israel

US warns Israel:

US warns Israel: Do not expand military operations in Rafah

Israel made clear to the Americans that preventing the delivery of precise munitions can harm the military effort, strengthen Hamas, and therefore may threaten a deal for a ceasefire and hostage release.

US warns Israel: Do not expand military operations in Rafah

Lindsey Graham:

Lindsey Graham: 'Blocking weapons to Israel obscene, Hiroshima, Nagasaki on steroids'

Senator Graham grills Defense Secretary Austin on the Biden Administration's freezing of a weapons shipments to Israel, asks if Austin would support dropping the atom bombs on Japan.

Lindsey Graham: 'Blocking weapons to Israel obscene, Hiroshima, Nagasaki on steroids'

Religious Zionist rabbis:

Religious Zionist rabbis: 'Keep rejoicing on Independence Day'

Leading Zionist rabbis are calling on the public to continue rejoicing and thanking G-d on Israeli Independence Day, despite the hardships.

Religious Zionist rabbis: 'Keep rejoicing on Independence Day'

Ex-Chief of Staff admits:

Ex-Chief of Staff admits: 'We did not see Hamas as an existential threat'

Aviv Kochavi admits IDF knew of Hamas's tunnels and number of rockets prior to October 7, but was more focused on confronting Iran and Hezbollah.

Ex-Chief of Staff admits: 'We did not see Hamas as an existential threat'

Jon Lovitz condemns Democrats, 'self-loathing Jew' Bernie Sanders

Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz questions why 70 Democrats voted against a bill condemning antisemitism, condemns Chuck Schumer, and says Donald Trump did more for Israel than any president.

Jon Lovitz condemns Democrats, 'self-loathing Jew' Bernie Sanders

IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas Naval commander

During the war, Ahmed Ali was responsible for attacks on Israeli territory and against IDF ground troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas Naval commander

30 terrorists eliminated

30 terrorists eliminated | Watch: The moment the IDF entered Rafah

During the operation, the soldiers eliminated about 30 terrorists and destroyed large amounts of terrorist infrastructure in the region.

30 terrorists eliminated | Watch: The moment the IDF entered Rafah

Arabs who came to work at Kerem Shalom accidentally shot by IDF

The IDF says it is looking into the incident where IDF soldiers accidentally fired at Palestinian Arab workers who were traveling to work at the Gazan side of the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Arabs who came to work at Kerem Shalom accidentally shot by IDF

Second time in a week:

Second time in a week: Illegal Arab-built structures demolished south of Jerusalem

For the second time this week, the Civil Administration demolished illegal structures built by Arabs between Tekoa and Jerusalem.

Second time in a week: Illegal Arab-built structures demolished south of Jerusalem

Watch:

Watch: Aid trucks pass through Kerem Shalom Crossing after it reopens

Kerem Shalom Crossing was re-opened for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

Watch: Aid trucks pass through Kerem Shalom Crossing after it reopens

Despite attacks on north:

Despite attacks on north, Hilula of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess approved

Celebration at tomb of rabbinic sage in Tiberias to be held during the war following work by Shas party to allow the event.

Despite attacks on north, Hilula of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess approved

Israeli official:

Israeli official: Israel deeply frustrated with US arms shipment pause

According to an Israeli official, tensions had already been running high after Israel felt the US allowed it to be blindsided by Hamas’ announcement earlier this week that it was accepting a version of a cease-fire proposal that was unknown to Israel beforehand.

Israeli official: Israel deeply frustrated with US arms shipment pause

The US Embassy's unusual request

The US Embassy asked the Police Internal Investigations Unit for the cellphone of slain employee Yaakov Tuhi, who was killed by an off-duty Border Police officer.

The US Embassy's unusual request

Terrorist who attached IED to PA flag arrested

A soldier who attempted to remove a PA flag in Binyamin was wounded when a bomb attached to the flag exploded.

Terrorist who attached IED to PA flag arrested

GOP lawmakers:

GOP lawmakers: Robert Malley had classified docs in private email account, phone

Senator James Risch and Rep. Michael McCaul demand answers from State Department after finding allegations 'hostile actor' accessed classified documents mishandle by former Biden Iran envoy.

GOP lawmakers: Robert Malley had classified docs in private email account, phone

Watch:

Watch: Over 20 Hezbollah targets struck in minutes

During the strikes, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapon storage facilities in the area.

Watch: Over 20 Hezbollah targets struck in minutes

Malmo, Sweden

Israeli comedian detained in Malmo for waving Israeli flag

Guy Hochman was verbally assaulted and spit at by anti-Israel protesters at the Eurovision Village. Officers then detained him and told him that it was not a place for Israeli flags and Jews.

Israeli comedian detained in Malmo for waving Israeli flag

Tulkarem op:

Yamam officer Yitav Lev Halevi succumbs to wounds from Tulkarem operation

The officer was wounded during a joint Yamam and IDF operation in the town of Dir al-Rusun where terrorists were holed up one of the houses.

Yamam officer Yitav Lev Halevi succumbs to wounds from Tulkarem operation

Brother of fallen soldier: We haven't entered Rafah

'Prime Minister, Defense Minister, claiming IDF entered Rafah to stave off criticism ahead of Remembrance Day and Independence Day,' brother of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin says.

Brother of fallen soldier: We haven't entered Rafah

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: We won't mislead the public - there will be terror even after Rafah

Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesman, stresses: 'Gaza is one of the most difficult battlefields in the world,' acknowledges that 'even after Rafah, there will be terror.'

IDF spokesman: We won't mislead the public - there will be terror even after Rafah

Tel Aviv mayor cancels 'Pride Parade': Now is not the time for celebrations

Ron Huldai, Tel Aviv's mayor, says city will redirect part of the 'Pride Parade' budget for 'Pride Center' activities in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv mayor cancels 'Pride Parade': Now is not the time for celebrations

Revealed:

Revealed: IDF lookout Noa Marciano was murdered by a doctor at Al-Shifa

Murderer of IDF lookout Noa Marciano named as a doctor at Al-Shifa hospital. IDF Chief of Staff: 'The hospital, a place that is supposed to sanctify the value of life, was used by Hamas for murder.’

Revealed: IDF lookout Noa Marciano was murdered by a doctor at Al-Shifa

Wife of murdered businessman:

Wife of murdered businessman in Egypt is sure he was shot for 'nationalist reasons'

Oksana Kipper, wife of Ziv Kipper, the Israeli businessman who was murdered in Alexandria, Egypt, is certain that her husband was murdered on nationalistic grounds, because he was Jewish.

Wife of murdered businessman in Egypt is sure he was shot for 'nationalist reasons'

IDF dismantling terror infrastructure in Rafah

IDF conducting precise counterterrorism operation in specific areas of eastern Rafah; eliminating terrorists and locating underground shafts and infrastructure.

IDF dismantling terror infrastructure in Rafah

After no agreement was reached: Bedouin outpost was evacuated

After years of trying to reach an agreement, Um Salim, an illegal Bedouin outpost in the Negev, blocking the planned route of Highway 6, is being evacuated. Ben Gvir: "The demolition this morning in the Negev is the result of our intensive work."

After no agreement was reached: Bedouin outpost was evacuated

The unusual instruction to farmers in the border region

Farmers in the Gaza border area instructed to avoid fields adjacent to the border, due to ongoing IDF operations in Rafah, northern Gaza.

The unusual instruction to farmers in the border region

Tragedy:

Alma Buhadana, 24, named as Israeli killed in Brazil

Buhadana was traveling in Brazil with a man she met there. Local media reported that he had already been questioned three times by the police and gave conflicting versions of the incident. An employee at a local hostel where she was staying said: "She was a loving person, just smiled, sang and talked a lot."

Alma Buhadana, 24, named as Israeli killed in Brazil

Due to US pressure:

Following attack which killed four soldiers: Israel reopens Gaza crossing

IDF announces reopening of Kerem Shalom Crossing to humanitarian aid - days after a Hamas missile barrage left four soldiers dead and ten injured.

Following attack which killed four soldiers: Israel reopens Gaza crossing

New York:

New York: 'Bring them home': Drone show urges return of hostages

Marking seven months since the October 7th attacks, rally attendees unite in call for hostages' release, followed by a monumental display of 500 drones illuminating the sky above the Statue of Liberty in New York.

New York: 'Bring them home': Drone show urges return of hostages

Murder of Lior Rudaeff:

Murder of Lior Rudaeff: Newly-exposed video led to death announcement

Head of Shaare Zedek and member of committee to examine hostages' conditions reveals: Announcement regarding death of hostage Lior Rudaeff due to newly-discovered video.

Murder of Lior Rudaeff: Newly-exposed video led to death announcement