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Belgian court acquits antisemitic columnist

A Ghent court has ruled that Herman Brusselmans did not cross criminal boundaries with his comments against Jews and the war in Gaza.

Jerusalem:

Jerusalem: Two dozen infiltrators apprehended in haredi neighborhood

Police stopped two vans transporting 24 Arabs from Judea and Samaria who entered Israeli territory illegally. A day earlier, nine infiltrators were caught in a van in the city.

London School of Economics:

London School of Economics: Book launch brands Hamas 'misunderstood'

Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely has urged the school to cancel the launch, claiming that it will increase support for terrorism among the students.

Eli Sharabi told hostage's father:

Eli Sharabi told hostage's father: Alon said that he wants to make Kiddush when he returns

Kobi, the father of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, spoke about the message his son sent through released hostage Eli Sharabi

Operation Wall of Iron in Jenin:

Operation Wall of Iron in Jenin: Three terrorists eliminated, senior terrorist arrested

During the exchange of fire, forces eliminated two terrorists. Ten additional terrorists were apprehended by the forces, including Liwaa Jaaz, a senior operative in the terror network in the area of Jenin.

New York:

New York: Bus full of Hasidim overturned, dozens injured

A bus full of yeshiva students from the Skver Hasidic community overturned while on its way to a Sheva Berachos for the Rebbe's great-grandson.

Severe and unusual incident:

Chase in Ramla: Car thief from Jenin flees police, breaks into military base

Police arrested an infiltrator from Jenin who stole a car from Tel Aviv and drove through a checkpoint at the entrance to the Tzrifin military base, injuring a soldier.

At 4:00 a.m.:

At 4:00 a.m.: Security forces demolish Or Meir hilltop community

A large force of police and IDF Civil Administration personnel raided Or Meir at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday and demolished its homes and goat pen.

One dead in Ukrainian attack on Moscow

One person was killed in Moscow, and three others were injured as a result of a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital.

A look into the lives of the IDF's elite combat photographers

American journalist Nate Friedman spoke with IDF combat photographers who run onto the battlefield armed with a camera so they can share the reality of the war with the world.

Hezbollah official:

Hezbollah official: Nasrallah elimination, pager attacks were a result of our negligence

Hezbollah official Nawaf Moussawi claims in TV interview that the elimination of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Israel’s attacks targeting pagers belonging to Hezbollah terrorists were a result of the group’s negligence and were not an Israeli accomplishment.

To eliminate future threats

IAF strikes targets belonging to the Syrian Regime in order to eliminate future threats

IAF fighter jets strike radars and detection assets, as well as command positions and military sites belonging to the Syrian Regime in southern Syria.

Amid Trump crackdown:

UCLA announces new initiative to combat antisemitism amid Trump crackdown

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk says "antisemitism has no place in our society - and no place at UCLA" as he announces new initiative to combat the phenomenon.

Elon Musk:

Elon Musk: Cyberattack from Ukraine area targeted X

Following hours long outage of X, Elon Musk claims his social media platform was targeted by a “massive cyberattack” originating from the “Ukraine area.”

Dramatic agreement in Syria

Syria's new leadership strikes deal with Kurds to reintegrate northeast

Syria’s interim government announces an agreement with the leadership of the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to incorporate the institutions of the autonomous Kurdish administration in the northeast into the national government.

White House gives Jewish-themed jibe to pro-Palestinian protester

The White House announced the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Arab graduate student, adding 'Shalom, Mahmoud.'

US govt. warns 60 colleges under investigation over antisemitism

After Columbia loses $400 million in federal grants over its failure to combat the antisemitic incidents on campus, Education Department warns 59 other schools, including Harvard, they could also lose federal funding.

Gal Gadot:

Gal Gadot: 'My mother's insistence led to the discovery of a blood clot'

Gal Gadot shares that her mother's insistence on performing an MRI led to the discovery of a blood clot that was found during her pregnancy.

MedEx:

Joint mission to alleviate Israel’s critical shortage of doctors

Record-breaking MedEx event empowers Jewish doctors to tackle Israel’s physician shortage, by streamlining the Aliyah process and ensuring their successful integration into Israel’s healthcare workforce.

'These are the ministers who allow UNRWA's activities in Israel'

MK Yulia Malinovsky presented a list of ministers she claims are complicit in UNRWA support of terrorism.

Chief of Staff to commanders: Prepare for battle and war

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets senior IDF commanders, says the war is not over and they should be prepared for combat.

'My heart is Palestinian':

'My heart is Palestinian': From detention in Israel to the secret advisor of Trump’s envoy

Bashar Masri, a Palestinian-American who was previously in administrative detention in Israel, serves as a close advisor to Trump’s envoy Adam Bohler and even provides him with his private plane.

Houthis threaten:

Houthis threaten: 'We'll resume attacks on Israel tomorrow if Gaza doesn't get aid'

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened that the terrorist organization may resume its attacks against Israel starting tomorrow.

Brother of hostage:

Brother of hostage: 'Just one MK came to comfort my family'

During a discussion in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Danny Elgarat revealed that only a single MK from the coalition offered condolences after his brother's body was returned.

'On high alert year-round'

'On high alert year-round:' Chief of Staff cancels IDF leaves

Newly-appointed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announces dramatic move after investigations show Hamas took advantage of IDF leaves that resulted in fewer available personnel on October 7.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'IDF is deluding the Cabinet'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused the IDF of not sharing relevant information with politicians.

Trump reposts Arutz Sheva article on 'Trump's Lookout'

US President shares Arutz Sheva article on the renaming of 'Israel's Lookout' in Samaria in his honor on his Truth Social platform.

Trump envoy Witkoff:

Trump envoy Witkoff: 'We need deadlines for the release of the hostages'

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff tells Fox News the conditions the hostages have been kept in are 'deplorable' and deadlines are needed for the release of the remaining hostages.

Baby injured in stone-throwing attack in Samaria

Child lightly injured in stone-throwing attack on Israeli vehicle in Huwara area.

Pompeo joins Columbia:

Pompeo joins Columbia: 'My mission is to make sure a different set of voices is heard'

Former US Secretary of State explains decision not to follow example of former US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt and refuse a position at Columbia U. due to the antisemitism on campus.

IDF Confirms:

IDF Confirms: Draft target of 4800 haredim in one year cannot be met

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee held a discussion on the haredi draft law today, evaluating economic incentives for recruiting yeshiva students into the IDF.

Palestinian Arab tries to smuggle cell phone to terrorist and is found carrying a weapon

Prison Service soldiers catch a Palestinian Arab lawyer trying to smuggle a cell phone to his imprisoned brother, investigation finds he is carrying a weapon and indictment is filed against him.

Activist harassed during ISA interrogation - Prosecution ignores it

Two right-wing activists claim they were sexually harassed during an interrogation. The Prosecutor's Office announced that it would not open an investigation against the interrogators.

Bereaved father accuses:

Bereaved father accuses 'Both Right and Left not fighting for victory'

Bereaved families from Forum Hagvura demand from Knesset members to eliminate Hamas, 'Have we forgotten our soldiers and the goals of this war?'

Man who stole statue of Ben Gurion from Tel Aviv hotel arrested

The statue, which depicts Israel's first prime minister doing a handstand, was found in the yard of the suspect's home and returned to its owners.

Study shows Birthright Israel's lasting impact across generations

New research reveals that Birthright alumni are significantly more likely to pass on Jewish traditions to their children, reinforcing Jewish identity across generations.

Terrorist who rammed Israeli sentenced to 17 years in prison

The Tel Aviv District Court has sentenced a Palestinian Arab terrorist to 17 years in prison for committing a ramming attack in December 2022.

Pita with yellow ribbon:

Pita with yellow ribbon: Hostage families' Purim gifts to MKs

Hostage families give Knesset members a pita wrapped in a yellow ribbon with a message from a released hostage. Hostage Nimrod Cohen's family confronted Minister Chikli.

Netanyahu in court:

Netanyahu in court: 'I knew I wouldn't give in to the thought police'

During his testimony in court, the Prime Minister called out the media: 'You turn to all the channels and it's all the same. I knew they would do anything to prevent competition.'

Surprising discovery:

Surprising discovery: Widow finds old ammunition in her attic

Jerusalem resident, clearing out her apartment after her husband's death, surprised to find old weapons, including a Carl-Gustaf rifle, in her attic.