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Attorney General's precondition for ISA Director's dismissal

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated that the government must receive a recommendation from the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments before firing the director of the ISA.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Prepare for possibility a new front could open in Judea and Samaria'

PM visits the base of the Border Police's undercover unit in Judea and Samaria, praises unit's work as Israel's 'vanguard.'

Trump:

Trump: 'Iran must stop supplying Houthis, either way, they will be completely annihilated'

The President called on Iran to stop sending supplies to the Houthi rebels in Yemen and said that Iranian support would only impede but not stop the Houthis' destruction.

Alumim on 10/7:

Alumim on 10/7: Defense failures, fierce fighting, & a tragic misidentification

IDF publishes results of investigation into the attack on Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, including the tragic misidentification of a couple who fled from the Nova festival massacre.

Following arrest of draft dodger

Jerusalem Faction blocks Bnei Brak area roads following arrest of draft dodger

Demonstrators arrived at Jabotinsky Road, which runs between Petah Tikva and Tel Aviv, and the Coca-Cola Junction on Route 4, and blocked the roads in both directions.

Watch:

Watch: IDF ground troops return to Gaza

IDF troops began targeted ground activities in the central and southern Gaza Strip. As part of the ground activities, the troops expanded their control further to the center of the Netzarim Corridor.

Left-wing protest leader compares Netanyahu to Hitler

Moshe Radman says government's days are numbered during protest against firing of ISA chief. 'We got through Haman, Pharoah, the Mandate, and Hitler. We'll get through Netanyahu.'

'This is your last warning'

Katz's message to Gaza's residents: Return the hostages and get rid of Hamas - or else

Minister of Defense Israel Katz addressed the residents of the Gaza Strip and called on them to cooperate: 'The first Sinwar ruined Gaza, the second Sinwar will destroy it completely.'

Benny Gantz called a 'traitor' at left-wing protest

National Unity party leader says extremists are just as dangerous on all sides of the political spectrum after he was heckled and called a traitor at a protest against the dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.

Anti-government protest:

Anti-government protest: Police refrain from towing cars parked in the middle of the road

Several anti-government protesters parked their cars to block several roads in Jerusalem. The police distributed fines, but the cars were not towed.

Temple Mount will close to Jews for over two weeks

Temple Mount to remain closed to Jews for last third of Ramadan, all three days of Eid al-Fitr, police dictate.

Sirens in Kiryat Netafim:

Kiryat Netafim: Arab who jumped fence and stole vehicle is caught

Sirens warning of terrorist infiltration sounded in Kiryat Netafim in Samaria, IDF says Palestinian Authority Arab worker jumped town fence.

PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: We won't allow this to happen anymore - the people are the boss

Prime Minister slams judiciary at government meeting, says Israel will not allow judiciary to appoint itself in charge of all decision-making. 'That is the Platonian method.'

Refusing IDF service:

Left wingers praise dismissed IDF officer who refused reserve duty

IDF announces dismissal of non-combat officer from reserve duty after he supported refusing combat service on social media.

New 7/10 report reveals:

Youngest victim of Hamas massacre was just 14 hours old, new October 7 report reveals

Britain reveals new report on October 7 massacre, describing the horrors inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians, and featuring witnesses' testimonies.

Lack of IDF forces:

Due to lack of IDF forces, will low profile soldiers be drafted to combat roles?

Government plans to exempt haredim from military service, while IDF considers drafting low profile soldiers to combat roles, despite lack of forces.

Israeli businessman says he transferred money from Qatari lobbyist to PM's spokesman

Israeli businessman says he transferred money from former White House aid Jay Footlik, lobbyist for the Qatari government, to Eli Feldstein, who worked in the Prime Minister's office.

Pioneer:

IDF gets first haredi battalion commander

'I hope that one day young haredim will see me as a role model,' Major (res.) Yossi Levy, soon to become the first haredi battalion commander in the IDF, says.

Canada:

Winnipeg man charged with terrorism-related offenses after antisemitic graffiti spree

Police announce that a Winnipeg resident previously arrested for spray-painting antisemitic graffiti across the city is now facing terrorism-related charges.

Columbia University:

Ex-Columbia student denounces detention as ‘anti-Palestinian racism’

Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested over his involvement in campus protests against Israel at Columbia, accuses both the Trump and Biden administrations of “anti-Palestinian racism”.

Fulfills campaign promise

Trump releases JFK assassination files, fulfilling campaign promise

National Archives website begins publishing documents related to 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. More than 80,000 documents expected to be made public.

After being 'stuck' for nine months

NASA astronauts return to Earth after being ‘stuck’ in space for nine months

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth, concluding an unexpected nine-month stay in space after a failed test flight disrupted their original mission timeline.

Government approves:

Government approves: Ben Gvir will return to the role of Minister of National Security

Government votes in favor of appointing MK Itamar Ben Gvir as Minister of National Security, despite the opinion of the Attorney General.

'Anything is possible'

'Anything is possible:' Gal Gadot's emotional Hollywood Walk of Fame speech

Gal Gadot received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday and the "surreal" honor it represents for a girl from a town in Israel.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: ''From now on, negotiations will only take place under fire'

PM addresses nation from Kirya following series of airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Report:

Report: Israel to threaten to annex territory from Gaza if hostages harmed

Israeli media reports Israel to adopt new policy against Hamas based on assumption the threat of the loss of land is considered a more serious threat in Gaza.

Keith Siegel:

Released hostage Keith Siegel: President Trump, I know you will not stop your efforts

Released hostages call on PM, mediators and international community to exert maximum pressure on Hamas and all parties to resume talks and secure immediate release of every hostage.

After 2 months of quiet:

After 2 months of quiet: Ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen

Red Alert sirens activated in Be'er Sheva, Dimona, and more cities in the Negev as missile fired from Yemen intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace.

IDF dismisses reserve combat navigator who refuses to serve

IDF announces termination of service of a combat navigator after he refused to serve due to government policy.

Gallant calls return to fighting in Gaza the 'right move'

Former Defense Minister says only military pressure on Hamas will create the conditions to return the remaining hostages.

Head of Hamas government in Gaza eliminated

Essam al-Da'alis, Head of the Hamas Government and the most senior figure of authority in the Gaza Strip, eliminated in surprise airstrikes.

Watch:

Watch: The IAF's surprise airstrikes on Hamas in Gaza

IDF publishes footage from today's airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza.

Confirmed:

Confirmed: Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesman eliminated in IDF strike

Islamic Jihad confirms that that Naji Abu Sayif, known as Abu Hamza, was eliminated in an IDF airstrike on the Nuseirat "refugee" camp in central Gaza.

Bennett:

Bennett: 'Don't pass budget allowing draft evasion during war'

Former PM calls on govt. not to pass budget allowing part of the country to avoid military service right after combat operations in Gaza resumed. 'Only when united can we win.'

3 suspects arrested, weapons seized in raid in Shechem

Overnight, IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces began operating in Shechem (Nablus) as part of the ongoing counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria.

Hostages Families Forum:

Hostages Families Forum: 'Too late for us. But for other hostages, it is not too late.'

Families of deceased hostages: "Unfortunately, it was too late for us. But for other hostages—it is not too late. Their lives can still be saved."

France condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

French Foreign Ministry claims airstrikes have caused 'numerous civilian casualties,' demands all military actions in Gaza stop and flow of humanitarian aid be restored.

Chuck Schumer:

Chuck Schumer: 'Capitol riot prime example of danger of right‑wing antisemitism'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says, 'Jan. 6 Capitol riot is a danger of right‑wing antisemitism, I was threatened by an anti-Jewish rioter.'

Largest exit in Israeli history

Largest exit in Israeli history: Google acquires Israeli start-up Wiz for $30 billion

Tech giant Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc. has finalized the approximately $30 billion purchase of Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz. Google's largest acquisition and the largest exit in Israeli hi-tech history.

Special security meeting:

Special security meeting: Netanyahu considering next steps after surprise attack in Gaza

Home Front command is calling on Israelis around the country to be prepared for the possibility that the fighting would affect areas beyond the Gaza envelope.