Following US strikes on Houthis:
Israel preparing for potential missiles from Yemen following US strike on Houthis
Israeli air defense raises alert level to highest possible over concerns of Houthi strike, despite lack of concrete threats.
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Pulled his beard, hit him:
Haredi minister's son violently attacked in Jerusalem; they pulled his beard and hit him
Moshe Porush, son of Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Meir Porush, violently attacked by Gerrer hasidim; Gerrer official response: 'Dispute between neighbors, no connection to hasidic sect.'
Hamas' Mashaal:
Hamas’ Mashaal rejects Trump's Gaza plan, vows to pursue 'jihad and resistance'
Head of Hamas abroad Khaled Mashaal rejects Trump’s Gaza relocation plan, states that the "path of jihad and resistance" will take back people's homeland, restore honor, and liberate the prisoners.
New poll:
Democratic Party’s popularity plummets to record low, poll finds
CNN poll finds that 54% of American adults hold an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party, while just 29% view it favorably.
'Solidarity with Palestinians'
Irish protesters raise PLO flags over Dublin bridge in solidarity with Palestinians
Irish protesters raise Palestine Liberation Organization flags across Dublin’s Ha’Penny Bridge during St. Patrick’s Day celebration, in bid to pressure Irish government to act against Israel.
First time since start of war
United Airlines resumes flights to Israel, for the first time since start of war
United Airlines becomes first US carrier to resume its service to Israel since flights were suspended due to the Israel-Hamas war.
MKs demand urgent discussion on war objectives
Members of the Knesset from the opposition claim that the government is acting contrary to the decisions of the War Cabinet and is not advancing the return of the hostages or the destruction of Hamas.
Former Rep. Nita Lowey passes away at 87
Former Jewish New York Congresswoman, who retired in 2019, advanced US-Israel relations through foreign aid initiatives during her time in office.
Yariv Levin on the dismissal of Ronen Bar: The jurists will not decide
Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls to ignore the Attorney General's attempt to halt the dismissal of Shin Bet chief.
Dismissal of Shin Bet chief:
Dismissal of Shin Bet chief: Attorney General attempts to stop Netanyahu
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes to Netanyahu stating that he cannot dismiss the head of the Shin Bet, among other reasons due to the "sensitivity of the matter."
Refusing to Resign:
Refusing to Resign: ISA director's response to Netanyahu
Shin Bet head Ronen Bar announced that he does not intend to resign despite Prime Minister Netanyahu intending to bring a motion in the Cabinet to have him dismissed.
Ceasefire violation?
Ceasefire violation? Bullets hit vehicle near northern border, IDF investigating
Bullet holes were found in the windshield of a car in Avivim. An initial IDF investigation found that the bullets were shot in the air during a funeral for a terrorist in Maroun al-Ras and were not purposely aimed at Israeli territory.
Antisemitism in Ireland:
Antisemitism in Ireland: Israeli businessman assaulted in Dublin Hotel
Tamir Ohayon, visiting from Tel Aviv, was confronted, verbally abused, and spat on in a Dublin hotel bar by two women accusing him of being an IDF soldier.
Former ISA chief to be summoned for questioning
The police will summon Nadav Argaman for questioning regarding a complaint of blackmail by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Report:
Report: Haredi youth smoke four times the average in Israel
A new survey by the Ministry of Health reveals that 56% of students from large yeshivas smoke regularly, and 80% of haredi dropouts smoke more than average.
New affair revealed at Prime Minister's Office
The ISA is investigating a new affair related to the activities of a senior employee at the Office of the Prime Minister, who is reportedly considered close to the Netanyahu couple.
Witkoff threatens:
Witkoff threatens: 'I would encourage Hamas to get much more sensible'
US Envoy Steve Witkoff said that Hamas's answer to his proposal was unacceptable and threatened: 'What happened with the Houthis yesterday ought to inform as to where we stand with the regard to terrorism.'
UNRWA gear found in terrorist weapons cache in Samaria
IDF soldiers located a weapons storage facility in Nur Shams. Among the many weapons and ammo, the troops found an UNRWA vest.
Serious mishap in IDF:
Serious mishap in IDF: Senior officer loses classified documents in Ramat Gan parking lot
Senior officer loses classified documents in Ramat Gan parking lot; a civilian who passed by handed them to a security guard in the building, who reported the incident to the police and IDF.
Soldiers dismissed for firing at Gaza during Megillah reading
Several soldiers were disciplined following the publication of a video in which they fired at Gaza each time someone read Haman's name.
Israeli media star celebrates with released hostages
Media personality Natali Dadon held a Purim party with released hostages and their families.
Strategic new hilltop developed in Samaria
A group of Israelis has begun work to develop a hilltop homestead overlooking the historically hostile Palestinian Arab city of Huwara.
Purim in Jerusalem:
Captivity survivor Karina Ariev leads Jerusalem Purim parade
The procession was led by survivor of Hamas captivity Karina Ariev, Dani Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was murdered in captivity, Yoav and Sharon Engel, whose son Ofir Engel returned from Hamas captivity, and Shlomi Hajaj, the uncle of hostage Rom Braslavski.
Defense Minister at Rafael:
Defense Minister at Rafael: 'Our enemies must know we have many ways of striking them'
During the visit, Minister Katz toured the development and production facilities of the advanced defense systems company, and warned: 'Should our enemies raise their hand against the State of Israel ever again, I promise that that hand will be severed.'
Shooting attack in Jerusalem on Ramadan foiled
The police and Shin Bet thwarted a shooting attack against security forces and civilians in Jerusalem during Ramadan.
Former Chief of Staff:
Former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says, 'I must give credit to Hamas for tricking us'
Former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi was recorded saying he must give credit to Hamas, 'They managed to sedate us with the riots and humanitarian situation.'
BBC accused of 'puff piece propaganda' for Hamas hostage holders
Critics slam BBC Arabic report claiming Hamas 'shadow unit' in charge of holding Israeli hostages captive treated the hostages well. 'The rot of anti-Jewish hate that festers within BBC Arabic must be rooted out.'
Religious Zionism:
Poll of Religious Zionism finds 30% say disperse government, but don't exempt haredim
New Jewish People Policy Institute poll reveals majority of public believes that government's main motive in promoting draft law is coalition survival.
Report:
Report: Houthi missile potentially aimed at Israel lands in Egypt
Missile launched from Yemen lands in Egypt about 200 kilometers from Eilat. Israel is investigating the possibility that the missile was aimed at Israeli territory
IDF eliminates 2 Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon
Terrorists serving as lookouts for Hezbollah eliminated after 5 terrorists from Hamas cell eliminated in Gaza.
UK:
NHS doctor under investigation for racist and antisemitic remarks
Senior NHS doctor sparks outrage after making racist and antisemitic comments online, including slur against Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
Freed hostage Eliya Cohen visits family of fallen soldier
Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen came with his mother Siggi to the home of the Kauders family in Tzur Hadassah to thank them for the part played by their husband and father, First Sergeant Refael Kauders, for the role he played in Eliya's release.
Ex-classmate:
'Mahmoud Khalil seethed with hatred for Jewish state,' former classmate says
Mahmoud Khalil's former classmate says she dropped a class they took together at Columbia because he made her feel so 'uncomfortable,' complaints fell on deaf ears.
Swasika painted on Tesla truck owned by Jewish man
Man double parks and writes "Elon =" swastika on Cybertruck owned by Jewish man in Brooklyn. Vandal arrested.
Houthis vow:
Houthis vow: Sanaa will remain Gaza's shield despite US strikes
Houthi official stresses that US strikes on the rebels will not deter them. Meanwhile, US official says the US campaign against the Houthis could “last days and maybe weeks”.
BBC apologizes for using footage of Israeli city in report on ‘settlements’
BBC issues an apology after using footage of the Israeli city of Tiberias - located well within Israel's internationally recognized borders - while discussing "settlements" in the Golan Heights.
Due to wasteful spending
Trump admin shuts down US-funded broadcasters, citing wasteful spending
Trump administration places journalists from Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe, and affiliated networks on leave, instructs them to vacate their offices, surrender their press credentials, and return government-issued equipment.
US investigating whether Columbia University harbored illegal aliens
US Department of Justice launches investigation into Columbia University, suspecting the school concealed illegal aliens on its campus.
Netanyahu rejects
Herzog proposes framework for commission of inquiry, Prime Minister rejects it
Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit agrees to the proposal of President Isaac Herzog stating that if a decision is made to establish a state commission of inquiry, its composition will be determined in consultation with Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg.
Netanyahu to negotiating team:
Netanyahu to negotiating team: Prepare for talks to release 11 hostages
Following high-level meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs negotiating team to prepare to continue talks for hostages' release.
