Israel takes action against UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini submitted a request to enter Israel and Gaza, but was refused.
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Pro-Israel counter-protester attacked, threatened with taser at UCLA
Sword found in midst of violence at UCLA anti-Israel protests. Woman attempts to rip sign from pro-Israel protester's hands, threatens him with a taser.
Infuriating:
Infuriating: 'Apple TV forbids broadcast of "Tehran" until end of Gaza war'
The date of broadcasting the third season of the successful Israeli series was postponed because of the outbreak of the war. A new date is yet unknown.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel
Blinken will meet Netanyahu tomorrow to discuss war against Hamas, efforts to free the hostages, and aid to Gaza.
Investigation:
Investigation finds: 2 soldiers were killed by friendly fire from tank
IDF investigation reveals Kalkidan Meharim and Ido Aviv were killed when a tank accidentally fired at a building in which soldiers were stationed during a firefight with Hamas terrorists.
White House condemns protesters' takeover of Columbia building
Administration spokespeople say anti-Israel activists' recent actions at Columbia University, including takeover of Hamilton Hall, are "not peaceful" and "hate speech."
‘Enter Rafah Now’
Military expert: ‘Enter Rafah Now’
Avigdor Kahalani, former IDF commander and leading military expert, criticized fighting in Gaza, saying, ‘We should have finished with Rafah a long time ago.’
Netanyahu on ICC investigation:
Netanyahu on ICC investigation: 'Historic scandal and antisemitic hate crime'
PM says Israel will complete its objectives in the war regardless of international pressure, ICC has 'no jurisdiction' over Israel.
Poll:
Poll: 72% of Americans back Israeli operation in Gaza
New Harvard-Harris poll shows US voters continue to support Israel against Hamas despite widespread college protests, administration opposition to Rafah op.
Kyiv Chief Rabbi meets Ukrainian Jewish soldiers for Passover
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal pens letter to Ukrainian Jewish community on occasion of Passover.
IDF divisions prepare for combat in Gaza
The 162nd Division and the 98th Division are operating to strengthen their readiness for continued combat in the Gaza Strip. The divisions have been enhancing readiness and holding situational assessments, and conducted learning sessions to draw lessons from the combat so far.
Jewish doctor ordered to pay millions after court date set for Yom Kippur
A Jewish family physician from Pennsylvania appealed a court ruling to pay $4.1 million Dollars, which he was not able to attend, because the session was held on Jewish holy day.
Herzog:
Herzog: ICC being abused to deny Israel its basic rights'
Israeli President condemns attempt to have International Criminal Court issue arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorist stabs officer and is eliminated
Police release footage of attack in which a Turkish tourist stabbed a Border Police officer in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Angry mob forces European ambassadors from Palestinian university
Dozens of Palestinians violently expelled the German and Portuguese ambassadors during their visit to Birzeit University.
Trump to TIME: 'I had a bad experience with Bibi'
Former US Pres. Trump says two-state solution would be 'very, very, tough,' blames PM Netanyahu for October 7 massacre.
Hamas sources:
Hamas sources: Egyptian proposal is the best presented so far
Arab reports detail compromises Israel agreed to make in deal which would see a ceasefire in exchange for hostages' release.
PM to bereaved families:
PM Netanyahu to bereaved families: We will enter Rafah - with or without a deal
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to representatives of bereaved families, hostages' families, at the Heroism and Hope Forum, promises: 'We will enter Rafah and we will eliminate the Hamas battalions there – with or without a deal.'
Report: Chief of Staff to replace resigning leaders this week
Following the resignation of two high-ranking officers, the IDF will be advancing replacements to continue the war effort.
Report:
Report: Hamas response to prisoner swap deal expected Wednesday evening
Hamas leadership in Gaza passes its response to Hamas leadership abroad; Israeli delegation won't take off for Cairo yet.
UCLA:
UCLA student wearing Star of David prevented from entering campus
A Jewish student attempting to reach a class was blocked by a wall of masked individuals wearing Palestinian Authority flags and scarves.
Amit Segal:
Amit Segal: Intelligence chief candidate among those responsible for failure
Analyst Amit Segal notes that Shlomi Binder, candidate for IDF intelligence chief, once claimed 'nationalist crime' is the 'number one problem' in Judea and Samaria.
Britain:
Britain: 14-year-old boy dies from injuries sustained in attack
Police arrest sword-wielding man in northeast London, after five civilians and police are injured in attack.
Bereaved father:
Bereaved father: There are people who prefer to exploit our sorrow
Kobi, the father of dead hostage Yonatan Samerano, writes: 'Before you yell to release hundreds or thousands of terrorists, think about which of them you will meet in the next attack.'
Starting today:
Starting today: Apply for a passport - online
Israelis over age 18 who hold biometric IDs can request a passport online.
Watch: IDF strikes rocket launcher used to fire on Sderot
IAF fighter jets strike operational tunnel shafts, anti-tank missile launch post and terror infrastructure from which a launch toward the city of Sderot was identified.
US legislators:
US legislators: We will act against the ICC if warrants are issued for Israelis
Senators and members of Congress announced that they will pressure the court in The Hague to prevent the issuance of arrest warrants for senior Israelis due to the war in Gaza.
Report:
Report: Netanyahu decided twice to delay Rafah operation
PM Netanyahu delayed Rafah operation in order to allow time for prisoner swap deal, report says.
Watch:
Watch: Anti-Israel protesters take over Columbia campus building
Pro-Palestine Protesters violently storm, overtake Columbia University's Hamilton Hall.
Watch:
American pier established off the coast of Gaza
The US Central Command released the first photos of the American pier built off the coast of Gaza in coordination with Israel.
Negotiations to free hostages:
Negotiations to free hostages: Qatar promised to remove Hamas leaders - and didn't do it
Qatar should have announced that if Hamas did not progress towards prisoner swap deal, its leaders would be removed from Doha - but failed to keep its commitment, or to explain the decision to backtrack.
The hasidim arrive - and their rebbe is hospitalized
Two weeks after Pinsk-Karlin Rebbe undergoes operation, he is re-admitted - during Passover.
Organs of fallen soldier donated
Reserve officer Ido Aviv was a surfing instructor at the SurfCycle club in Kiryat Yam, a beloved and a well-known personality in the Krayot in the field of open-water surfing.
Hamas official:
Hamas official: We will move to Jordan if forced to leave Qatar
'We (Hamas) will determine the fate of the war, not the Zionist regime or the USA, who thought they could destroy Hamas in a week.'
Fallen hero:
Kalkidan's mother learned in Ethiopia that her son was killed
Family of Kalkidan Meharim, an IDF soldier who fell in battle in Gaza today, remember him as a 'dreamer' and 'the best of us.'
CNN:
"Netanyahu needs no urging to invade Rafah'
Journalist Amit Segal explains how the most politically sound move for Netanyahu is to ensure victory over Hamas.
US accuses 5 IDF units of human rights violations
State Department spokesman Vedant Patel says alleged violations occurred long before the current war, 4 of the 5 units dealt with the matter to America's satisfaction.
Concern in Israel:
Israel concerned ICC could issue arrest warrants for Israeli officiala
Israeli officials continue to operate behind the scenes in various places to try to prevent the International Criminal Court in The Hague from issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials.
Report:
Putin did not order Navalny killed
A new report contradicts the widespread presumption in the western world that Russian President Vladimir Putin had assassinated yet another political rival.
Master Sergeants Ido Aviv, Kalkidan Meharim fall in battle in Gaza
2 soldiers fell in battle in central Gaza today.