Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'One-sided draft notices are a failure'
Defense Minister Israel Katz criticized the intention of the IDF to send 14,000 additional recruitment orders to haredim by May.
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Trilateral alliance: Steve Witkoff arrives in Azerbaijan
Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement in the Knesset and a letter of support from senior rabbis, US President Donald Trump's envoy arrives in Baku to strengthen the trilateral alliance between the countries.
Watch:
Watch: Romi Gonen and Emily Damari honored at Bloomfield Stadium
Emily Damari and Romi Gonen, fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Haifa, were the honored guests at the match between the two teams this evening.
'Decisive and powerful'
13 dead after US begins 'decisive and powerful' widescale attack in Yemen
US President Donald Trump announces attacks on Houthis in Yemen, says, 'Joe Biden’s response was pathetically weak, so the unrestrained Houthis just kept going.'
"You will not execute me like ISIS"
"You will not execute me like ISIS" | Captivity survivor Tal Shoham: I refused to kneel
Released hostage Tal Shoham tells of severe physical abuse during his time in captivity, but says he vowed to never lose his humanity. 'I am not a victim.'
Yaalon:
Yaalon: 'The state shouldn't send soldiers to kill babies'
Former Chief of Staff and Minister of Defense Moshe Ya'alon made a disturbing statement about the activities of IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip.
18 dead in Missouri tornado strike
A series of tornados has left a wide swath of destruction in the American Midwest, with 18 people dead so far, dozens injured, and hundreds of thousands without power or utilities.
Freed hostage: 'I sat on the mattress and prayed to G-d'
Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov in first message to attendees at Hostages Square rally: 'I was alone 450 days, it's a terrible feeling. I came back thanks to you, but the task is not yet complete.'
Eight-year sentence for group who planned to abduct Israeli
Itay Kashti, an Israeli music producer, was assaulted and abducted by a Muslim gang masquerading as representatives of a production company.
Bipartisan resolution:
US Senate passes bipartisan resolution to bar Hamas from controlling Gaza
US Senate unanimously approves resolution to affirm Hamas cannot retain control of Gaza.
Commando troops operating in Judea and Samaria
IDF commandos operate throughout Judea, Samaria, arresting dozens of wanted suspects, confiscating various weapons. Watch.
Two weeks later:
Two weeks later: Missing hi-tech worker found in Ben Shemen Forest
Or Landau, 32 years old from Tel Aviv, found near the Ben Shemen Forest two weeks after he went missing.
Shabbat vigil in Tel Aviv
Hostage families call for their immediate release at Shabbat vigil in Tel Aviv
Families of hostages and hundreds of people hold Shabbat dinner at the Begin Gate of the Kirya. Sister of Matan Angrest: He's alive, but in ten minutes he might no longer be with us.
'We will remain statesmanlike'
Shin Bet chief rejects predecessor's comments: Shin Bet will remain statesmanlike
Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar distances himself from comments made by his predecessor, Nadav Argaman, who said he would consider exposing details of private meetings he had with Netanyahu: A state institution and its head do not use the organization's power except to fulfill its purpose.
'Zionists not welcome'
Israeli man harassed, spat on in Dublin: Zionists not welcome in Ireland
Young Israeli man attacked in a restaurant in Dublin, Ireland, by two females who hurl antisemitic slurs at him and then spit on him. "The police only came two hours after the incident."
Samaria:
IDF searches for suspects after security alert in Samaria community of Harasha
Sirens warning of suspected infiltration of terrorists sounded in community of Harasha in the Binyamin region. IDF says a number of suspects who were identified near the community fled after fire was opened at them. Searches continue.
Second Columbia anti-Israel protester arrested by Homeland Security
Leqaa Kordia, who was involved in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, arrested by Homeland Security agents. Her arrest marks a continuation of federal authorities’ crackdown on individuals violating visa regulations while engaging in anti-Israel campus demonstrations.
Hi-tech worker disappears from Tel Aviv
Or Landau left his home about two weeks ago without a phone or laptop. His family and friends are asking for the public's help.
Purim celebration of strength and healing for wounded soldiers
Hundreds of wounded IDF soldiers, who fought on the frontlines of Gaza, the northern border, and Judea and Samaria, gathered today at The Terminal hall in Petach Tikva for a deeply moving Purim celebration
PMO:
PMO: ''Hamas offer to release 5 hostages just psychological warfare'
Prime Minister's Office accuses Hamas of continuing its refusal of the outline and is not making progress in talks despite claim it will release the 5 American hostages.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: IDF will remain at security points in Lebanon indefinitely
Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain at 5 locations in southern Lebanon as long as this is necessary to prevent Hezbollah from threatening the residents of northern Israel.
Hamas says it agreed to release all American hostages
Hamas terrorist organization says it will release Edan Alexander and the bodies of the four other remaining American citizens held hostage in Gaza.
Trump Admin. tells UN agencies to disclose anti-US ties
UN humanitarian organizations that receive US funding receive questionnaires calling on them to disclose any ties to anti-American organizations or ideologies such as communism.
Former Justice Minister:
Former Justice Minister: Anyone defending ISA chief should be embarrassed of themselves
Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon slams ISA chief Ronen Bar for 'making demands instead of stepping down after the most horrific massacre in the State of Israel's history.'
Poll: Coalition parties gain two Knesset seats
Coalition parties expected to win 54 Knesset seats, opposition parties 56, new poll indicates.
Gazans to be resettled in East Africa?
US and Israeli officials initiated contact with three East African countries seeking to resettle Gazans in their territory, AP reports.
Amid transition
Syria’s interim leader signs Islamist constitution amid transition
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, approves temporary constitution that will place the country under Islamist rule for the next five years.
Trump:
Trump: I have a great relationship with Kim Jong Un
Trump says he intends to reestablish contact with North Korea's leader, notes their "great relationship" from his first term in office.
Trump Tower:
Jewish activists protest at Trump Tower for release of Columbia anti-Israel activist
Nearly 100 protesters arrested after sit-in at Trump Tower in NYC to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil became one of the faces of the protests against Israel at Columbia University last spring and now faces possible de
Maximum pressure
US imposes sanctions on Iranian Minister, shipping vessels in maximum pressure campaign
US Treasury Department announces sanctions on Iranian Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad, as well as on three entities involved in the Iranian oil trade in China.
Liberman on running with Bennett: There will be no ego
Yisrael Beytneu chairman does not rule out a joint run with Naftali Bennett in the upcoming elections: "There are no questions at all about who is in first place and who is second; we will know how to solve all the problems."
Incident on Jordan border:
Unusual incident on Jordan border: Suspects shot after crossing into Israeli territory
IDF forces open fire on several infiltrators who approached them in a threatening manner on the Jordanian border. Two infiltrators killed, the rest arrested.
Iran's Jewish community celebrates Purim
Chief Rabbi of Iran, Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, seen praying the evening service and reading the Book of Esther at the Tomb of Mordechai and Esther in the city of Hamadan.
Watch: Megillat Esther at Hostages Square
Special Purim megillah reading at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, as participants pray for the return of all 59 hostages still held by the Hamas terror group in Gaza.
Netanyahu charges: Blackmail on live television
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacks former Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman, claims that he is conducting a "campaign of blackmail" against him, together with current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Netanyahu at megillah reading:
Netanyahu at megillah reading: We turned the tables, and we're breaking the Persian axis
'In Persia, 2,500 years ago, an enemy rose against us to destroy, eliminate, and wipe the Jewish people off the face of the earth.'
Report reveals Qatari fueled anti-Israel bias in K-12 classrooms
In response to these findings, ISGAP is calling for immediate action, including the suspension of the Middle East Choices Program for K-12 students.
Pres. Herzog:
Pres. Herzog: Ori Danino took responsibility and demonstrated Jewish bravery
Israeli President Isaac Herzog joins reading of Book of Esther at the synagogue of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, praises his bravery. 'Ori was like an angel amidst the chaos.'
Netanyahu and Sa'ar reunite, to run on joint list
The Likud and New Hope - United Right factions reached an agreement to run on a joint list in the next elections. Sa'ar: '10/ was supposed to change politics, that's what I've done.'
Omer Shem Tov:
Omer Shem Tov: In the tunnels, I felt every prayer you said for me
Hamas captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov attends rally in Herzliya alongside friends and released hostages Maya and Itay Regev. 'Even when I was in the darkest place, I felt a spark of light.'
