New York:
Synagogues in New York receive fake bomb threats
At least three synagogues and museum in New York receive bomb threats. New York Police Department says none were deemed credible.
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University of Michigan:
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters interrupt commencement at University of Michigan
A group of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters briefly interrupt spring University of Michigan commencement ceremony, call for divestment from Israel.
Ben Gvir's message to Netanyahu
Minister of National Security: Netanyahu promised not to agree to a reckless deal and say yes to an operation in Rafah - he knows very well the price of not fulfilling the commitment.
Israeli sources:
Israeli sources: If Hamas insists on remaining in power - there will be no deal
Israel may accept a deal that ends the war - if Hamas leaders agree to exile from Gaza, report says.
These are the terrorists eliminated near Tulkarem
Joint IDF, ISA statement names the three Hamas terrorists, one Islamic Jihad terrorist, killed in the nearly 13-hour firefight near Tulkarem, in which a Yamam officer was critically injured.
A chilling picture of the Bibas family
An Italian waiter in a restaurant near Naples proudly told Adi Spatz about his Israeli friend Yarden Bibas, and showed her a picture of him and his wife Shiri from their visit to Italy.
IDF eliminates Nukhba force commander
Aiman Zaarab, senior Islamic Jihad operative who commanded and directed numerous attacks and infiltration attempts, is eliminated in Gaza.
Hostages' families:
'Stand up to the pressures or stand up and resign'
Families of the hostages wrote to the Prime Minister Saturday evening to demand that he resist international pressure for a ceasefire or vacate his position for someone who would.
Families of hostages:
Families of hostages: 'Every citizen needs to know: 'Never Again' is now'
On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, families of hostages push Israeli government to approve a prisoner swap deal with Hamas - no matter what the price.
Israel nearly succeeded in eliminating Yahya Sinwar
IDF forces were 'very close' to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, sources say.
Intifada kingpin may be released in prisoner exchange deal
Report: Israel not opposed to the release of senior Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti as part of a deal.
Hezbollah attacks northern Israel, IDF strikes back
Antitank missile launch identified toward the area of Shtula, two launches toward the area of Mount Hermon. IDF strikes the source of the fire.
IDF strikes loaded mortar launcher in central Gaza
IAF fighter jets struck terrorist infrastructure in an area from which a launch toward Kibbutz Ein HaShlosha was identified yesterday.
ICC Prosecutor:
ICC Prosecutor: Do not try to intimidate the court
International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan denounces attempts to undermine the court's work as US and Israeli officials criticize possible ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
IDF Chief of Staff to cadets:
IDF Chief of Staff to cadets: We have achievements against Hamas, but we are not finished
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with cadets as part of the “Joint Services Shabbat” held at the IDF's Officers’ Training School: This is a long war, and we are very determined to continue.
Operation imminent?
Operation imminent? Israel briefs US on plan to move Gazans from Rafah
Sources tell Politico the IDF has informed aid groups and the Biden administration of a plan to begin removing Gazans from Rafah ahead of an invasion.
Biden:
Biden: As Americans, we cannot stay silent as Jews are attacked
US President releases statement ahead of Yom Hashoah: We must also forcefully push back attempts to ignore, deny, distort, or revise the history of Nazi atrocities during the Holocaust.
Israeli police officer killed in accident in Mexico
Lipaz Tzadok, 25, killed in a motorcycle accident in the city of Cancun. The Israeli consul in Mexico is assisting in the transferring of his body to Israel.
'Unwavering commitment'
'Unwavering commitment' | Israel Heritage Foundation leads special delegation to Israel
The delegation will focus on raising morale of IDF soldiers and bereaved families, and encouraging the families of the hostages.
Seven months later:
Seven months later: Massacre victim Elyakim Livman identified
The Kiryat Arba regional council announced that he fought bravely and saved many lives as Hamas attacked.
Masada Unit commander to light security forces' bonfire this year
Minister Miri Regev has decided that the commander of the Israel Prison Service Masada Unit will represent the security forces this year at the Independence Day firelighting ceremony.
Sanctioned Israeli:
Sanctioned Israeli: 'I have been included in the new White Paper'
Elisha Yered, one of the individuals sanctioned today by Britain for alleged abuses of Palestinians, reacted to the news: 'Just like it was eighty years ago'.
Bereaved parents protest new head of Intelligence Directorate
Bereaved parents who lost their sons in the Hamas attack on October 7 intend to petition the Supreme Court against the appointment of Brigadier General Shlomi Binder as head of the IDF Intelligence Directorate.
UK sanctions Lehava and individuals for 'settler violence' in Judea and Samaria
The sanctions target two groups and four individuals alleged to have committed abuses of Palestinian human rights.
Diplomatic source: 'A deal will mean the end of the war'
If the US promises in Israel's name that the war with Hamas will not resume following a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, Israel will be forced into a clash with the US - or forced to lose the war, source warns.
Beit El man charged with murder after refusing to help ISA
The man was initially told that he was not suspected of a crime, but then arrested when he refused to answer questions.
Arab reports: Egypt extracted promise to delay Rafah operation
While Hamas' response to the Egyptian-proposed ceasefire-prisoner swap deal will almost certainly be negative, Israel has promised to delay an operation in Rafah, sources say.
Normalization with Saudi Arabia
Normalization with Saudi Arabia to include five-year 'pathway' to Palestinian state
US, Saudi Arabia, may sign deal on condition that Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel the moment Israel's government is willing to agree to a Palestinian state along the 1948 borders.
Cabinet did not vote to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel
Despite approval from Israel's Attorney General, initiative to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel was not brought for a vote at a Thursday night Cabinet meeting.
Watch: Students at School for the Blind sing about hope
Student choir from Israeli School for the Blind sing, 'I have hope,' bringing joy to Israelis from across the country: 'I have hope, I know that everything is for the good; I have hope, and the entire world is filled with love.'
This is when elections might be held
A number of figures may have interests in new elections, but not all are certain to run, report says.
Boston:
Boston City Council calls for ceasefire 'in Israel and Palestine'
Boston City Council votes by a majority of 11 to 2 to call for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine”.
State Department:
State Department: We're close to agreement on security pact with Saudis
US officials say Biden administration and Saudi Arabia are finalizing agreement for US security guarantees which would be part of broader agreement which includes Israeli-Saudi normalization.
California:
Richmond, California city council votes to divest from Israel
In a 5-to-1 vote, the city council of Richmond in California votes to divest from companies doing business in Israel.
Second Gentleman speaks to Jewish students amid campus protests
White House official says Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke with Jewish students from Columbia University and Barnard College as well as Hillel leaders from Emory and the University of Texas at Austin.
Report:
Report: US senators discussed Israel arrest warrants with ICC officials
Axios report: A bipartisan group of US senators held a virtual meeting with senior officials at the ICC to express concern about possible arrest warrants being issued for Israeli leaders.
Shin Bet to protest leaders:
Shin Bet to protest leaders: Do not escalate the protests
Shin Bet representatives urge anti-government protest leaders to refrain from escalating the protests in order "to reduce risks and prevent accidental harm to the demonstrators."
Kibbutz Be'eri:
Kibbutz Be'eri: Dror Or was murdered on October 7, his body is held by Hamas in Gaza
Dror Or is the father of Noam and Alma Or who were freed from captivity. Their mother was also murdered by Hamas on the day of the massacre.
Measles case reported near Haifa
Measles patient arrived in Israel on a flight to Bucharest, visited a Clalit after-hours clinic in Haifa, Health Ministry reports.
Gen. Shlomi Binder appointed head of Military Intelligence
Operations Division head Brigadier General Shlomi Binder named as replacement for Major General Aharon Haliva, who announced his resignation from the Military Intelligence Directorate following October 7.
