Rabbis: Don't leave the city on Friday
Rabbis call to avoid intercity travel on Friday due to concerns of congestion over Purim holiday, ask Jerusalem residents to open their doors and give charity on Sunday as well.
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Watch live: Megillah reading at Beit El yeshiva
Beit El yeshiva holds evening prayers and Purim megillah reading, followed by songs and dancing.
50-day ceasefire
50-day ceasefire: Steve Witkoff's new proposal for a ceasefire deal
US envoy Steve Witkoff proposes Israel resume humanitarian aid to Hamas, release terrorists, in exchange for the release of several hostages.
Saved by a miracle:
Saved by a miracle: 'I saw a laser pointed at me - I had a Purim miracle'
Shneur Zalman was injured in a shooting attack near Ariel - and survived by miracle. 'I heard a string of nearly 20 bullets hit the vehicle, I ran for 10 minutes with a bullet in my hand.'
Ramallah resident arrested for hacking freed hostage's medical file
Employee of branch of Jerusalem medical institution claims he hacked the medical file of a hostage who was recently returned to Israel out of 'curiosity.'
Sa'ar:
Sa'ar: International community must ensure Lebanese army is stronger than Hezbollah
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends trilateral summit with Greece and Cyprus, stressing Israel's position on conflicts with Iran-backed enemies and urging international community to take action.
In Depth:
In Depth: The Cave of the Patriarchs Massacre
Looking back over the 31 years since one of the most dramatic and divisive events in the history of Judea and Samaria.
For the first time ever:
For the first time ever: Yesha Council leaders hold official visit to a Muslim country
For the first time ever, regional leaders from the Yesha Council made an official visit to the United Arab Emirates where they met with government officials, business leaders, influencers, and Israel’s Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley.
Purim dog exhibition for disabled individuals in Kfar Perach
Residents of the Kfar Perach center for individuals with learning disabilities were treated to an entertaining dog show before Purim.
Watch
IDF confirms: IAF targets Islamic Jihad headquarters in Damascus | Watch
The IDF confirmed that the IAF struck the Palestinian Islamic Jihad headquarters in Damascus. Several casualties were reported.
Gush Etzion:
Gush Etzion: Rioters attack Jewish shepherd with clubs and flee the scene
Six Arab rioters from the Arab outpost of Shaabin attacked a Jewish shepherd from the Mikneh Avraham hilltop community and fled when other Jewish residents arrived.
'Blood libel'
'Blood libel': UN continues to make accusations against Israel
A new UN report accuses Israel of war crimes including 'destroying in part the reproductive capacity of the Palestinians in Gaza.'
Benny Gantz surprises Almog Cohen with a Purim gift
National Unity Chairman MK Benny Gantz surprised MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) Mishloach Manot (Purim gifts) in honor of Purim. 'Despite us not agreeing on anything'
'Bold alliance'
Israel sends 10,000 aid packages to the Druze in Syria
Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar instructed Israel's Foreign Ministry to send packages of basic food, including oil, salt, flour, sugar, rice, and more to the Druze community in Syria.
Jerusalem
Jerusalem | Shooting suspect to police: 'I prevented a terror attack'
The suspect who allegedly shot and lightly wounded a municipal sanitation worker in central Jerusalem claimed he prevented a terror attack. While searching his house, police found and seized substances suspected to be drugs.
$10 Million:
$10 Million: Hamas' social media star stole money raised for a hospital
Salah Al-Jaafari, a social media star from the Gaza Strip who supports Hamas, is suspected of pocketing donations raised for a Gazan hospital.
Wanted 'revenge' against Israel
Tayibe resident arrested for alleged ISIS-inspired activities
The investigation found that the suspect, 21-year-old Kamal Nashaf, swore allegiance to the Islamic State and passed information about the security forces' activity to terrorists in Judea and Samaria.
Hamas supporter facing deportation was British embassy worker
Mahmoud Khalil worked for over four years as a program manager at the UK’s Syria Office.
'Together we'll reverse the lot'
Agam Berger's call ahead of Purim: Together we will reverse the lot
Captivity survivor Agam Berger calls on the public to attend a Megillah reading at Hostages Square. "Together, we will reverse the lot and bring back our 59 brothers and sisters."
Syria's interim President announces new National Security Council
Syria's interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, issues presidential decree establishing a National Security Council aimed at bolstering security coordination and ensuring political stability.
ICJ to discuss Israel's responsibility for Palestinian aid access in Gaza
International Court of Justice to convene in late April to discuss UN resolution which urged the court to clarify Israel's obligations in ensuring access to aid in Gaza.
Chaos at Cornell:
Chaos at Cornell: 17 arrested as anti-Israel protesters interrupt peace discussion
An event at Cornell University, featuring former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, marred by unruly anti-Israel protesters who interrupted the event with antisemitic chants and verbal abuse.
State reveals:
State reveals: Over 20,000 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza during ceasefire
In its response to a petition regarding the cessation of aid to Gaza, the State demands that the Supreme Court not intervene, arguing that this is a security decision subject to the discretion of the executive branch.
Gabbard reconsiders appointment of critic of Israel’s war in Gaza
New York Times report: Tulsi Gabbard, US director of national intelligence, decided against appointing Daniel Davis, a critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, to key position after backlash from within Trump's coalition.
On Iran's behalf
US sanctions Sweden-based gang for targeting Israeli interests on Iran’s behalf
US sanctions Foxtrot Network, a Sweden-based criminal gang accused of executing attacks against Israeli interests in Europe on behalf of Iran.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: 'If US makes wrong move, they're the ones who'll suffer great loss'
Iran's Supreme Leader goes on X diatribe rejecting call for negotiations with the US and vowing Iran will counterattack against any aggression.
Ministers, MKs Urge US Congress to recognize Jewish rights to Temple Mount
A group of Israeli ministers and MKs sent a letter to members of the US Congress, calling for official recognition of the Jewish people’s historical and religious connection to the Temple Mount
Suspect at-large
One wounded in shooting attack near Ariel, suspect at-large
An 18-year-old Israeli man was moderately wounded on Wednesday when a terrorist opened fire at him near a new farm next to the Western Ariel Industrial Zone.
Watch:
Watch: Largest weapons cache in years uncovered near Jerusalem
2 arrested after large cache of weapons, explosives, and money found in raid on house in village of Al-Ram.
Family of hostage Avinatan Or receives first sign of life
Hostages who returned said that Or his being held in harsh conditions in one of the "refugee" camps in central Gaza.
Backtrack or clarification?
Backtrack or clarification? | Trump: 'Nobody's expelling any Palestinians'
During a meeting with the Prime Minister of Ireland, President Donald Trump was asked about his plan for the Gaza Strip, and insisted that no one will 'expel' Palestinian Arabs.
Iran says it received Trump's letter today from UAE
Iranian officials say the finally received the letter President Trump said last week he wrote to Khamenei as UAE officials delivered it to them today.
'Mission #1 - destroy Hamas'
MG Yaniv Asor assumes command of Southern Command and sets 1st objective: 'Destroy Hamas'
MG Yaniv Asor took over for MG Yaron Finkelman as commander of the Southern Command during a ceremony in the Gaza Strip.
Pakistan train hijacking:
Pakistan train hijacking: Authorities say all remaining hostages rescued
Pakistan's army said that it rescued a total of over 300 hostages who were held hostage on a train by militants from the Baloch Liberation Army. The militants say they executed 50 hostages.
Hearing for Columbia grad facing deportation to be held today
Protesters gather ahead of hearing to support Mahmoud Khalil, the US green card holder who faces deportation over antisemitic protests at Columbia and support for Hamas.
Watch:
Watch: Lion cub rescued from a pit in the Negev Desert
Police found a lion cub being held in a pit near the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj. The cub was handed over to the Nature and Parks Authority.
Rare moment of unity:
Rare moment of unity: Minister Sofer, MK Eisenkot exchange Purim gifts
Minister Ofir Sofer and opposition MK Gadi Eisenkot, whose offices neighbor each other, presented each other with Purim gifts. 'I wish the good relations between us would be the same between everyone in the country.'
Purim in Israel to be unseasonably hot
Unusual heat wave kicks off Wednesday, expected to last a week; temperatures to reach over 30 degrees.
100 kg of explosives, equipment seized in Judea and Samaria
Weapons seized in Al-Ram, Qabatiya, including 100 kilograms of materials for explosive devices, combat posts, and other equipment used by terrorists. 12 terror suspects arrested.
Sa'ar to Ethiopian counterpart:
FM Sa'ar: Ethiopia plays a critical role in combating common terror threat
Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar welcomed Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Gedion Timotheos and highlighted the connection between the countries.
