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.
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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.
Former US official: Hamas leader surrounded by Israeli hostages
Yahya Sinwar and his family may be surrounded by 20 hostages, former US Army official tells Sky News.
Avi Bluth to be appointed chief of IDF's Central Command
Brigadier General Avi Bluth is an alumnus of the Eli pre-military academy, former Military Secretary for the Prime Minister and commander of the IDF's Judea and Samaria Division.
State Department:
State Department: No progress on hostage talks, Hamas the only obstacle
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says current deal on table meets many of Hamas's previous demands.
Second time in one day: Unusual destruction at Or Meir
Swarm of Border Police officers descends on Givat Or Meir in the Binyamin Region, arresting a shepherd, assaulting residents, breaking furniture, and confiscating personal items.
Iranian university head offers free tuition to US protesters who get expelled
Shiraz University head says students who who are expelled over their actions during recent antisemitic protests are welcome to continue their studies at his institution.
Netanyahu to torchlighters:
Netanyahu to Holocaust Day torchlighters: If we need to stand alone – we will stand alone
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes' Remembrance Day Torchlighters: "."
Amb. Ofir Akunis takes position of NY Consul General
Ambassador Ofir Akunis arrives in New York to take position of Consul General, will meet Israeli, Jewish, student leaders studying on campus to hear firsthand their views on current events on campus.
Biden:
Biden: 'No place on American campuses for antisemitism'
President Joe Biden addressed ongoing anti-Israel protests on college campuses.
Congressmen slammed for citing Christian scripture to vote against antisemitism bill
Passages organization condemns 2 Republican lawmakers for objecting to Antisemitism Awareness Act's listing of 'Jews killed Jesus' claim as antisemitic.
Anti-draft protests
Anti-draft protests | Radical haredim block Route 4 near Bnei Brak
Protesters affiliated with the community of Rabbi Tzvi Friedman, the leader of a subgroup in the Jerusalem Faction, blocked the road to protest the intention to conscript haredim in the IDF.
Trump:
Trump: We're not letting left-wing morons at campus protests take over US
Speaking outside NYC court, former President Trump praises NYPD for removing anti-Israel protest encampment from Columbia University, says radical left protests have to be stopped.
ISA arrests terror cell that planned bombings in Samaria
The three Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists from the village of Ya'bad worked to carry out substantial terror attacks using remote-controlled explosives against IDF soldiers in the area.
132 arrested
132 arrested | Police clear anti-Israel protesters out of UCLA encampment
Police move into the anti-Israel protest encampment on the campus of UCLA and over 100 of arrests.
IDF removes more missile remains from Iranian attack
The missile was intercepted in the area of Nahal Ye'elim, adjacent to the city of Arad. The debris was cleared of hazardous materials and was evacuated via a crane by IDF troops.
'A child who brings joy'
Ella, widow of Oct. 7 hero, gives birth to a son | 'A child who brings so much joy'
Ella Haimi, widow of Tal Haimi, who fought in the Nir Yitzhak security squad on October 7 and was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas, gives birth to the couple's fourth child.
Eurovision 2024:
Eurovision 2024: Israel raises travel alert for Malmo, Sweden
The National Security Council is raising the level of the travel alert to Malmo, Sweden where The European Song Contest will take place
$290,000 for students who protected American flag
GoFundMe raises $290,000+ for UNC students who protected American flag during protests.
Blinken on Netanyahu:
Blinken on Netanyahu's promise: 'People say things, let's focus on what they're doing'
US Sec. of State Antony Blinken answers questions on Israel-Hamas war, urges focus on PM Benjamin Netanyahu's actions, instead of on his promises to invade Rafah.
Pres. Herzog to Diaspora Jews: We hear you, we support you
President Herzog issues special message of support for Jewish communities around the world.
A-G greenlights closure of Al Jazeera
Cabinet to vote on closure of Al Jazeera in Israel after Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara hands decision to Communications Ministry.
From the heart of Tehran:
A glimpse of the missiles fired at Israel
An American CNN network correspondent was granted a rare opportunity to document the types of missiles fired from Iran towards Israel.
Hamas sources: Haniyeh to remain in Turkey for undefined period
Hamas leadership has not deserted Qatar, leader Ismail Haniyeh is in Turkey for 'diplomatic' reasons, sources say.
In conversation with US Defense Sec.:
In conversation with US Defense Sec.: Defense Min. Gallant notes Hezbollah aggression
Defense Min. Gallant speaks with US Defense Sec. Austin, emphasizes significant increase in amount of humanitarian aid to Gaza, opening of new land crossing.
Survey:
Survey: Majority of US Jews see Israel's actions in Gaza as 'acceptable'
JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People Index survey reveals: Campus protests heighten sense of anti-Jewish discrimination in US, while Jewish support for President Biden holds strong.
Trump backs down from two-state solution
The former President and 2024 presidential candidate said in an interview that while he once supported a two-state solution, the level of Palestinian Jew hatred makes it 'much tougher to get.'
Will Israel be added to the UN blacklist?
Israel is faced with a growing prospect that the UN will include Israel on the list of countries and organizations that harm children in war zones.
Unprecedented study:
Unprecedented study: Researchers accurately date findings from First Temple Jerusalem
New carbon-dating research reveals new findings about the age of the city of Jerusalem and the dates of its expansion.
UCLA protests
Reporter bewildered by Chabad 'Moshiach' flag
A CBS News reporter covering clashes between pro and anti-Israel protesters at UCLA was baffled by a flag waved by one of the pro-Israel protesters.
Watch:
Watch: IDF strikes building after terrorist entered it
IAF fighter jets struck a large amount of terrorist infrastructure, including operational tunnel shafts and military structures, to assist IDF ground troops. Additionally, an IAF aircraft struck armed terrorists that threatened the troops.
Report
Saudis warned Israel: Rafah op will harm chances of normalization
A source in the Saudi royal family said that Israel must make sacrifices for peace to create a regional alliance with the Arab nations and that there will be no normalization without a Palestinian state.
Campus anti-Israel protests:
Campus anti-Israel protests: More than a dozen arrested at University of Texas at Dallas
Law enforcement dismantle encampment that pro-Palestinian Arab students set up on the campus.
Woman who celebrated October 7 arrested in Vancouver
Following B'nai Brith Canada’s intervention, Vancouver Police arrest woman who has publicly promoted listed terrorist organizations and celebrated Hamas' October 7 terror attacks on Israel.
Report:
Report: US pier off Gaza could be operational by the weekend
Officials tell Politico the US military-built pier off the coast of Gaza will be up and running as early as this weekend barring weather delays.
Berlin:
Neo-Nazis attack Jewish passerby in Berlin
Two neo-Nazis verbally attack Jewish man in Biesdorf quarter, do Nazi salute as a tribute to Hitler.
Report:
Report: US mediating agreement between Israel and Lebanon
Israeli official says the first phase would include a "freeze of the situation" under which Hezbollah would be removed from the border by several kilometers - but not beyond the Litani River.
Amid campus protests
US House approves antisemitism bill amid campus protests
House of Representatives approves bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act by a majority of 320 to 91.
In the Dead Sea
Search and rescue teams locate six missing people in the Dead Sea
Megilot Search and Rescue Unit locates six missing persons who disappeared from a party at the Neve Midbar Beach in the Dead Sea.
Blinken:
Blinken: The deal is there, Hamas should take it
Secretary of State speaks to reporters, reiterates position about Rafah operation: We cannot, will not support a major military operation in Rafah absent an effective plan to make sure that civilians are not harmed.
