Blinken:
Blinken: Hamas has to decide quickly on 'very generous' deal
US Secretary of State says a lot of progress has been made towards normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, presses for hostage deal at World Economic Forum in Riyadh
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Israeli source to CNN:
Israeli source to CNN: 'For every freed hostage - one day of ceasefire'
Hamas still examining Egyptian proposal for ceasefire, hostage swap deal, which would see 33 hostages released in exchange for a cessation of fighting in Gaza.
IDF destroys two terror tunnels in Beit Hanoun
IDF continues to destroy underground infrastructure in the Gaza Strip; two terror tunnels in the Beit Hanoun area destroyed.
Poll:
Poll: Trump continues to hold advantage over Biden
CNN poll finds Trump’s support among registered voters holds steady at 49%, while Biden’s stands at 43%.
During Middle East trip:
Blinken to visit Israel during Middle East trip this week
State Department announces that Secretary of State will visit Israel and Jordan after he visits Saudi Arabia on his Middle East trip which concludes on Wednesday.
During visit to Lebanon
French Foreign Minister urges de-escalation with Israel during visit to Lebanon
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne: We refuse a worst-case scenario... No one has any interest in Israel and Hezbollah continuing this escalation.
IDF Spokesperson to int'l media:
IDF Spokesperson to international media: More aid is going into Gaza than ever before'
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announces the amount of humanitarian aid going into Gaza will continue to scale-up even more in the coming days.
After monitoring terrorist:
After monitoring terrorist, IDF destroys Hezbollah military compound in Lebanon
IDF soldiers identify and monitor a Hezbollah terrorist operating in the area of Ayta ash Shab, later destroy the structure in which the terrorist was operating.
Israeli official clarifies:
Israeli official clarifies: The preparations for entering Rafah are continuing
Israeli diplomatic official responds to criticism over latest Egyptian ceasefire proposal: In any deal, if there is one, Israel will not give up the goals of the war.
Chag Sameach from Israel!
Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America
Seventh Day of Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.
Report:
Report: Israeli civilian sends dog to attack IDF soldier
IDF soldiers and police officers came to remove a group of Israelis who entered private Palestinian Arab property. A soldier was attacked by a dog belonging to one of the Israelis and needed medical attention.
Amid reports of ICC warrants
Amid reports of ICC warrants | Israeli missions told to brace for antisemitic attacks
Foreign Minister Katz attacked intentions of issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials. 'Warrants will provide support for the Hamas terror organization and the radical Islamic axis led by Iran.'
Rabbi Stav:
Rabbi Stav: 'Chief Rabbi's disdainful words desecrate Hashem’s name'
The chairman of the Tzohar rabbinical organization remarks by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef that Torah students are the ones protecting Israel and not the IDF.
Minister Smotrich to PM:
Smotrich to PM: 'Egyptian deal dangerous. If approved, this gov. has no right to exist’
Minister Bezalel Smotrich attacks the Egyptian outline for a deal to release the hostages in exchange for a ceasefire that would prevent Israeli military entry into Rafah.
Reservist combat teams return to Gaza
The 'Yiftah' and 'Carmeli' reservist combat teams in cooperation with additional forces, are conducting targeted raids to eliminate terrorists and to locate and destroy terrorist infrastructure in the area.
Chairman Abbas:
Chairman Abbas: Israel should not have attacked Gaza after October 7th
The PA leader told the World Economic Forum that while he and the PA oppose the attack on civilians, they also said that 'the aggression must be stopped immediately.'
Hostages' families:
A deal without invading Rafah is surrender to Hamas
Members of the Tikva Forum criticized the latest plan for the release of kidnapped victims. 'Hamas is playing us - and apparently successfully.'
Report:
British troops could be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza
With US troops refusing to come ashore in Gaza, troops from a third nation would be needed to move the supplies from the floating pier to the coast.
Hundreds of terror targets were attacked during Passover
The IDF attacked 270 terror targets across the Gaza Strip over the holiday, including more than 20 rocket batteries aimed at Israel.
Yad Vashem condemns covering of London Holocaust memorial
Israel's national Holocaust memorial warns 'root problems of antisemitism' must be confronted after Holocaust memorial covered during anti-Israel march.
Israeli official:
Israeli official: ICC warrants against Israelis will not proceed without US support
A source in Israel said that if the US government expresses opposition to issuing arrest warrants against the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Chief of Staff, the ICC will not do so.
ADL head:
ADL head: Ilhan Omar's claim Jewish students 'pro-genocide' a blood libel
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt condemns Squad member's claim Jewish students shouldn't face antisemitism even if they are 'pro-genocide.'
Disturbing:
Protesters in Germany call for the abolition of democracy
During a protest held in the city of Hamburg against what the organizers called 'Islamophobic policy', the protesters called for the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate in Germany
"I'm a running against a 6 year old"
"I'm a grown man running against a 6 year old" | President Biden's stand-up routine
At the annual dinner for the White House press, President Joe Biden leveled harsh criticism at Donald Trump and asked the assembled journalists to focus on giving the public credible information related to the most important issues.
IDF soldier wounded in Hezbollah rocket barrage
Soldier lightly wounded in barrage of 26 rockets from Lebanon on northern Israel.
London police cover Holocaust memorial during anti-Israel march
Hyde Park Holocaust memorial covered to prevent anti-Israel marchers from defacing it, 1 week after Jewish man warned he faced arrest for being 'visibly Jewish.'
Israeli journalist Barak Ravid receives a journalism award from President Biden
Upon receiving the Award for Overall Excellence from the White House, Ravid thanked Biden for his actions on behalf of Israel and asked him to work towards the return of the hostages.
Report:
Report: Egypt tells Hamas Rafah operation will be legitimate if it doesn't accept deal
US, Egypt reportedly upping pressure on Hamas to accept hostage deal in order to prevent an Israeli operation in Rafah.
Report:
Leaked document claims Israel in violation of aid commitments to US
USAID officials sent a report to the State Department saying that Israel is not honouring the requirement for US arms deals that it allow humanitarian aid efforts.
26 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon
Dozens of rockets fired by Hezbollah. 12-year-old girl treated for anxiety after sirens activated in multiple communities.
'Freedom Flotilla' headed for Gaza blocked in Turkey
Organizers say the flotilla was unable to set sail after the West African country of Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged vessels.
For carrying swastika placard
Man arrested at pro-Palestinian Arab protest in London for carrying swastika placard
Two men arrested at Palestine Solidarity Campaign demonstration in the British capital to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Anti-Israel demonstrators protest at White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
Demonstrators protest media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
China to host Hamas-Fatah reconciliation talks
Hamas and Fatah have been at odds since 2007, when Hamas violently took control of Gaza in a bloody coup.
Campus anti-Israel protests:
Dozens arrested at anti-Israel encampment at Indiana University
At least 23 arrested for resisting law enforcement after officers respond to a pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at Indiana University.
Palestinian Authority police used live fire near Samaria town
Palestinian Authority police officers in uniform, armed with Kalashnikov rifles, were filmed firing into the air last Friday, only 300 meters from the town of Bruchin in Samaria.
Chief rabbi: In whose merit were we saved? The Chief of Staff's?
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams heads of hesder yeshivas, who demanded he rescind his statements.
Former Mossad director: 'Bad' deal - but it's good
Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen has previously stated that a deal should only be made if all hostages are released. Tonight he claimed, 'It needs to be done, and better sooner than later.'
Comedian protests Cabinet decision:
Comedian protests Cabinet decision: 'Commit rape and receive a state'
Comedian Guy Hochman protests against the decision of the War Cabinet to allow British observers to meet with Nukhba terrorists: 'A knife in all of our backs.'
Beitar Illit synagogue goes up in flames
Synagogue catches fire on Friday night, nearby apartment suffers damage.
