Hostages' families:
'We welcome joint declaration, call for continued efforts'
The Hostages Families responded to the joint statement calling for the release of the hostages, but said that it needed to be expanded.
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Song marks one year since murder of Lucy, Maia and Rina Dee
To mark the one-year anniversary of the murder of Lucy, Maia and Rina Dee, Maia Dee's seminary friends recorded an emotional song in their memory.
After massive attack on Israel:
European Parliament calls for extended sanctions against Iran after attack on Israel
The European Jewish Congress welcomed the decision of the European Parliament to call for extended sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran following its attacks on Israel.
Exhibition for repatriated evacuees near Gaza
The Israel Dog Unit welcomed the residents of Netzarim back to their homes with a Passover exhibition of their working dogs in action.
Marco Rubio:
Marco Rubio: Biden Admin sanctions on Netzah Yehudah helps Israel's enemies
Republican Senator accuses administration of 'an effort by President Biden to appease Israel’s enemies, including the antisemitic mobs terrorizing college campuses across America.'
Court overturns Harvey Weinstein's conviction, orders retrial
By a vote of 4-3, a New York court found that the prosecution had not followed protocol when calling and questioning witnesses.
Senior US official:
Senior US official: 'Sinwar, Hamas to blame for lack of hostage deal'
Biden Administration official says 'it's really down to one guy to accept the deal' to free the hostages.
Father of Hirsch Goldberg-Polin
Father of Hirsch Goldberg-Polin: "We watched the video and cried"
John Polin recounted watching the video of his son in Hamas captivity: "He sounded strong, hearing him say he missed us - it strengthened us."
Biden appointment:
Biden appoints Lise Grande Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues
President of the United States Institute of Peace appointed to position created in aftermath of October 7 massacre.
US, 17 other nations demand Hamas release all hostages
The US and 16 other countries whose citizens were kidnapped by Hamas issued a joint statement blaming Hamas for prolonging war by refusing to release its hostages.
Robert Kraft, other billionaires end support for Columbia U
Jewish donors react to antisemitic protests and riots at New York Ivy League university over the last week, failure of administration to protect Jewish students.
Radio conversation reveals cooperation between Police and Waqf
In a video showing police officers detaining Prof. Aryeh Eldad, a voice on the officer's radio can be heard mentioning instructions received from members of the Jordanian custodianship.
Two brigades pulled out of Gaza:
IDF pulls two brigades out of Gaza, completes preparations for Rafah operation
IDF continues targeted operations in central Gaza Corridor.
Egypt to Israel:
Egypt to Israel: Freeze Rafah operation - in exchange for renewing hostage negotiations
New report: Egypt proposes one-year ceasefire in exchange for cessation of attacks on Israel - as precondition for restarting hostage talks.
US Federal Trade Commission announces ban on noncompetes
New Federal Trade Commission rule expected to generate over 8,500 new businesses annually, raise worker wages, lower health care costs, and boost innovation.
Masked singer
Masked singer |Undercover officer releases music album
M., a reserves officer in a secret unit who can not reveal his face, gained notoriety after a video of him singing went viral, now he has released an EP with three original songs.
Watch:
Watch: Tens of thousands attend Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall
'For the return of the hostages and the peace of the State of Israel': Over 30,000 worshipers participate in Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall.
Afula: Border Police arrest 11 illegal Arab infiltrators
Police, Border Police, arrest 11 Arabs from Jenin at business in Afula, take business owner for questioning.
Peru:
Peru: 18 months of detention for Iranian and locals who plotted to kill Israelis
Majid Azizi, a suspected member of the IRGC Quds Force, allegedly enlisted two Peruvians in his plot to murder Israelis Shachar Malka and Gilad Duchovny.
B'tsalmo CEO:
B'tsalmo CEO: 'Anyone who boycotts people due to nationality is a Nazi'
Shai Glick, CEO of B'tsalmo, pens letter to European Space Agency demanding name of Israeli researcher be mentioned in press release on new study. 'The last time they chose to boycott Jews was in the 1930s - is the next step for you to support the murder of Jews?'
Report: Israel attacking deep in Lebanon
Truck driver injured after shrapnel hits fuel truck near Baalbek, Lebanon.
After 6 months of war
After 6 months of war | IDF to examine ways to honor hostages and civilian heroes
The advisory committee will examine the appropriate way to show recognition and appreciation, including the need to change the existing guidelines, in light of the unique cases of October 7th and its aftermath.
Hamas official: These are the conditions under which we'll disarm
Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya tells AP the terror group's military arm will 'dissolve' if Israel agrees to 'right of return' to pre-1967 Israel, plus two-state solution along pre-1967 borders.
Hassidic leader:
Hassidic leader: 'We should be dancing in the street after failed Iranian attack'
The Grand Rabbi of the Nadvorna Hassidic sect called on his followers to give thanks to G-d and finish the Talmud within the coming year.
IAF eliminates terrorists trying to launch rockets at Israel
Fighter jets strike two terrorists attempting to launch rockets toward Israeli territory; an additional Hamas terrorist cell eliminated in the area of Nuseirat.
Hikers beware: Temperatures to become dangerously high
Extreme heat makes Passover hikes risky, heat wave to break towards weekend, bringing rain to the desert.
Report:
Report: How Iran quickly covered up damage from Israeli retaliatory strike
Satellite photos reveal how Iran quickly swapped out an aerial defense radar that was destroyed with a different one.
Campus anti-Israel protests
More than a dozen arrested at anti-Israel protest at University of Texas at Austin
Police storm pro-Palestinian Arab protest at University of Texas at Austin, arrest at least 20, including a local news photographer.
Report:
Report: Iran reduced its presence in Syria
Sources say Iran has reduced its military footprint in Syria after a succession of strikes blamed on Israel.
How Iranian agent tricked IDF soldier into providing intelligence
An Iranian agent posed as a woman and received photos of Iron Dome batteries from a soldier who served as a truck driver. The soldier was sent to prison for 10 days.
IDF Spokesman on hostage video:
IDF Spokesman on hostage video: Until Hamas frees hostages, we'll pursue them everywhere
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reacts to Hamas video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin. 'This is an urgent call for action. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to find our hostages.'
As a gesture to Qatar
As a gesture to Qatar | US received video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Monday
Biden administration had asked the Qatari government several times for assistance in getting proof of life for Goldberg-Polin and other American hostages.
PM's incoming military sec.:
Netanyahu's incoming military secretary: Israel should control Gaza Strip after the war
Brig. Gen. Roman Gofman suggested in an internal and classified document that Israel continue controlling the Gaza Strip and its civilian population after the war.
Biden meets 4-year-old freed hostage Abigail Idan
US President meets young US citizen who was kidnapped on October 7 and spent her fourth birthday in captivity in Gaza.
Protesters light fires, clash with police outside Prime Minister's Residence
Hundreds of demonstrators protested outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem calling for the return of the hostages.
State Department:
State Department: FBI investigating veracity of Hamas hostage video
Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department, Vedant Patel, says the Biden Administration 'will not rest a single minute until Hersh Goldberg-Polin is reunited with his family.
Hostage's parents:
Hersh's parents: Hersh, if you hear us, we love you, stay strong, survive
The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli hostage who appeared in a video published by Hamas on Wednesday, have released a video statement in which they call on all involved to work for the release of their son.
'Engaged against her will'
'Engaged against her will' | Media runs excuse for terrorist, readers mock
Channel 12 quoted Palestinian Arab sources that claimed that the terrorist who tried to attack soldiers near Hebron was engaged against her will to her cousin.
After Hamas hostage video
Families after Hamas hostage video: Hostages' time is running out, must be top priority
Family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin gives permission to share video Hamas published of their loved one who has been held hostage for over 200 days.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Campus antisemitism reminiscent of 1930s Germany'
The Prime Minister condemned the antisemitic incidents and protests currently occurring on university campuses in the US and called on administrators to stop them.
