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US official confirms:

US official confirms: US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week

Senior US administration official says the decision was made over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on Rafah.

US official confirms: US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week

Judge indefinitely postpones Trump's classified docs trial

US Judge Aileen Cannon citing significant issues around classified evidence that would need to be worked out before the goes to a jury.

Judge indefinitely postpones Trump's classified docs trial

Poll:

Poll: Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism continue to gain strength

Both right-wing parties registered gains in a survey published this evening. The National Unity party leads with 30 mandates, against 19 for Likud.

Poll: Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism continue to gain strength

Reform rabbi:

Reform rabbi: What did we do wrong?

Manhattan Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch says the Reform movement must explore why it has produced so many anti-Zionist Jews. The solution: Instilling in our youth Ahavat Yisrael—love and concern for fellow Jews.

Reform rabbi: What did we do wrong?

Suspicious object intercepted over Eilat

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions. Meanwhile, pro-Iranian militias claim to have attacked a "vital target" in the Eilat area.

Suspicious object intercepted over Eilat

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Watch: IDF destroys launcher used to fire at Israel

IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher that was used to fire projectiles toward Israel, less than an hour after they were fired.

Watch: IDF destroys launcher used to fire at Israel

The EU Ambassador's surprise visit to Bnei Brak

Ambassador Dimiter Tzantchev reveals the EU has speeded up the implementation of its program for the fight against antisemitism.

The EU Ambassador's surprise visit to Bnei Brak

Lior Rudaeff murdered, his body is held by Hamas

Hostages Families Forum Headquarters announces that hostage believed to have been kidnapped on October 7 was killed that day and his body was taken to Gaza by terrorists.

Lior Rudaeff murdered, his body is held by Hamas

Military correspondent:

Military correspondent's severe criticism on IDF attacks in Lebanon: ‘Back to Oct. 6?'

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh severely criticized IDF attacks in Lebanon in response to the vast number of missiles fired at Israel. ‘Israel has not retaliated in too long.’

Military correspondent's severe criticism on IDF attacks in Lebanon: ‘Back to Oct. 6?'

Report:

Report: Jewish businessman murdered in Egypt

Jewish man with Israeli, Canadian, and Russian citizenship reportedly murdered in Alexandria.

Report: Jewish businessman murdered in Egypt

Survey:

Survey: Majority of college students reject anti-Israel protesters methods

New poll finds that the Arab-Israeli conflict is not a priority for vast majority of students, while students do not oppose anti-Israel protests, they do oppose blocking Jewish students and occupying buildings.

Survey: Majority of college students reject anti-Israel protesters methods

Gallant:

Gallant: Operation will continue until Hamas destroyed or hostages returned

Defense Minister visits artillery battery providing support to soldiers in Rafah, says Hamas 'responds only to force.'

Gallant: Operation will continue until Hamas destroyed or hostages returned

Biden:

Biden: 'i have not forgotten what Hamas did'

US President delivers keynote address at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s annual Days of Remembrance ceremony at the US Capitol

Biden: 'i have not forgotten what Hamas did'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu on Rafah op: 'Hamas proposal is very far from Israel's vital demands'

PM addresses IDF's actions in Rafah over the last day, says it will crush the last of Hamas's military and political power in Gaza and eliminate the terrorist organization's threat.

Netanyahu on Rafah op: 'Hamas proposal is very far from Israel's vital demands'

Anti-Israel rapper:

Rapper Macklemore releases pro-Palestine track: ‘Nakba never ended’

US rapper, released song ‘Hind's Hall,’ calling Israel, among others, "A state that's gotta rely on an apartheid system, to uphold an occupyin' violent."

Rapper Macklemore releases pro-Palestine track: ‘Nakba never ended’

UN Secretary-General demands Israel end Rafah operation

Antonio Guterres says he is 'disturbed' by Israeli operation to end the Hamas threat, calls for ceasefire that would leave Hamas in power.

UN Secretary-General demands Israel end Rafah operation

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys terror tunnel dug 150 meters from Israeli border

The tunnel that was uncovered was part of a branching network of Hamas tunnels, and was dug at a distance of about 150 meters from the border fence, but did not cross into Israeli territory.

Watch: IDF destroys terror tunnel dug 150 meters from Israeli border

Jewish man assaulted at NYC anti-Israel protest

Anti-Israel protesters steal Jewish man's traditional head-covering and beat him during demonstration intended to disrupt the Met Gala.

Jewish man assaulted at NYC anti-Israel protest

Counter-terrorism operation in Tulkarem: IDF eliminates terrorist and destroys explosives

During the operation, forces destroyed three explosives laboratories and engineering forces uncovered several explosives buried under the routes.

Counter-terrorism operation in Tulkarem: IDF eliminates terrorist and destroys explosives

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Watch: IDF airstrikes in Rafah

IDF operates in Rafah, the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza.

Watch: IDF airstrikes in Rafah

US government outraged at Hamas response

New York Times reports that Biden officials are outraged at Hamas’ response to discussions to reach an agreement for the release of the hostages.

US government outraged at Hamas response

Hezbollah attacks:

Hezbollah attacks: Direct hit in Ramot Naftali, sparking fire

Hezbollah launches hostile aircraft, loitering munitions, towards northern Israel, causing light damage but no injuries.

Hezbollah attacks: Direct hit in Ramot Naftali, sparking fire

Israeli official: Hamas proposal is unacceptable

New proposal includes demand for Israel to release re-arrested 'Shalit deal' terrorists; senior Israeli official tells Reuters that Hamas' counteroffer to the Egyptian proposal is unacceptable to Israel, and Israel will rethink its next steps.

Israeli official: Hamas proposal is unacceptable

After five months:

After five months: Freed hostage Elma Avraham released home from hospital

Elma Avraham, who was airlifted from Gaza to Soroka Medical Center and celebrated her 85th birthday in the hospital, is released home - five months after returning to Israel.

After five months: Freed hostage Elma Avraham released home from hospital

JetBlue cancels man's ticket for comment on Free Palestine pin

A Jewish passenger who said the pin was making him uncomfortable was stopped upon arrival by an inspector and his tickets were canceled without further explanation.

JetBlue cancels man's ticket for comment on Free Palestine pin

IAF aircraft eliminate terror cell in Beit Hanoun

IAF fighter jets strike, eliminate, terrorist cell identified entering a military structure in central Gaza.

IAF aircraft eliminate terror cell in Beit Hanoun

Watch: IDF forces enter Rafah

IDF publishes footage of forces entering, taking control of Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt.

Watch: IDF forces enter Rafah

Police brutality against protesters blocking aid convoys

Severe violence was inflicted last night by the police on youths during the blocking of aid trucks to Gaza on Route 1.

Police brutality against protesters blocking aid convoys

'Significant discrepancies'

These are the changes Hamas made in its new offer

The new hostage deal proposal would free Hamas of its commitment to release 33 living women, children, elderly, and ailing hostages, and allow dead hostages to be released in their place.

These are the changes Hamas made in its new offer

Russia's message to Britain

Russia is threatening to strike British military facilities and has started practicing the use of nuclear weapons.

Russia's message to Britain

Israeli officials:

Israeli officials: US knew about changes to ceasefire deal - but didn't brief Israel

'The feeling is that Israel got played' by the US and mediators during the latest round of negotiations, Israeli officials tell journalist Barak Ravid.

Israeli officials: US knew about changes to ceasefire deal - but didn't brief Israel

Watch: Armored vehicle and Israeli flags at the Rafah Crossing

Armored IDF vehicle seen at Gaza's Rafah Crossing following military operation, IDF flags waved near border.

Watch: Armored vehicle and Israeli flags at the Rafah Crossing

Blue and White MK to join March Of Life

MK Matan Kahana will join the Israel Allies Foundation for a Holocaust memorial March of significant meaning.

Blue and White MK to join March Of Life

Yeshiva students' children to lose daycare subsidies?

Finance Ministry proposes list of economic sanctions worth hundreds of millions of shekels, in effort to force haredi yeshiva students to enlist in the IDF.

Yeshiva students' children to lose daycare subsidies?

Did France send troops to Ukraine?

The French Foreign Ministry responded to reports that France sent forces to Ukraine following President Macron's statements that he would not rule out sending forces if necessary.

Did France send troops to Ukraine?

US officials claim: Hamas counteroffer has 'minor wording changes'

Changes to approved ceasefire-prisoner swap deal were made by Arab negotiators in consultation with CIA chief; first stage of hostage release would include less than 33 living hostages, report says.

US officials claim: Hamas counteroffer has 'minor wording changes'

'Consequential election'

'Consequential election': Bernie Sanders announces re-election bid

Vermont Senator says American democracy is in question during difficult times for the country and the world.

'Consequential election': Bernie Sanders announces re-election bid

Jordan's Queen Rania:

Jordan's Queen Rania: I try to put myself in the shoes of hostages’ mothers

Jordan’s Queen Rania al-Abdullah tells CBS she feels empathy for Israeli mothers who have children in Hamas captivity, but urges Israel not to channel the trauma of October 7 to fuel a cycle of “retribution and revenge.”

Jordan's Queen Rania: I try to put myself in the shoes of hostages’ mothers

Ambassador Erdan criticizes

UN to vote on motion granting PA the rights of a state, Ambassador Erdan criticizes

Israel’s UN Ambassador Gilad on expected vote in the General Assembly: If UN grants the PA the rights of a state de facto, the US must stop funding the UN.

UN to vote on motion granting PA the rights of a state, Ambassador Erdan criticizes

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Watch: Haredi soldiers mark Holocaust Remembrance Day

Haredi soldiers mark the day with the Israeli national anthem and Ani Maamin - a song of faith sung by many as they went to the gas chambers.

Watch: Haredi soldiers mark Holocaust Remembrance Day