Sderot house damaged in rocket attack from Gaza
Multiple people treated for anxiety after home struck by debris from interception of rocket.
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IDF refutes reports:
IDF refutes reports: Mass grave in Khan Yunis dug by Gazans months ago
The IDF says that the fact that Gazans dug the grave outside the Nasser Hospital is corroborated by social media documentation uploaded by Gazans in January.
Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Hershe, who was wounded and kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7. appears in Hamas-released video. His mother Rachel was recently named to the 2024 TIME100.
Rafah op. getting closer?
Rafah op. getting closer? | IDF Chief of Staff and ISA Chief visit Cairo
An Israeli source told Reuters that the IDF is prepared to begin operations in Rafah and is waiting for the green light from the political echelon.
Report:
Report: IRGC general missing since 2007 defected, living in USunder new name
Major General Ali-Reza Asgari, who served as Iran's Defense Minister and worked with Hezbollah, reportedly placed under CIA witness protection program after providing intelligence on Iran's nuclear program.
Israel's cautious prediction:
Israel's cautious prediction: US to back down from Netzah Yehuda sanctions
According to Israeli sources, the Americans were surprised by the Israeli's angry response to reports of the sanctions, and the Israeli pressure is expected to convince the US not to impose them, at least for now.
Watch:
Watch: Unusually large strike in Lebanon, dozens of targets hit
Sites that were struck included storage facilities, weaponry, terror infrastructures, and additional targets used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the area.
Intelligence sources confirm:
Intelligence sources confirm that Sinwar has left his tunnel
The Hostage Families Forum said the fact that the Hamas leader was able to walk the streets of Gaza 'is the picture of Israeli failure.'
Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu is an 'obstacle' to the two-state solution
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demands Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu resign his position, calls him 'obstacle' to two-state solution.
Ashdod:
Ashdod: Police officer hit by vehicle during pursuit, fires toward driver
Suspicious driver instructed to stop for inspection rams into police officer, prompting officer to open fire.
Two weeks later:
Two weeks later: Giant Iranian missile discovered near Arad
Two weeks after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and UAVs towards Israel, hikers near Arad discover remnants of one of them.
Terror attack thwarted:
Terror attack thwarted: Female terrorist attempts to stab soldier near Hebron
Security forces eliminate female terrorist who attempted to stab IDF soldier near Hebron.
Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall
Changes to Jerusalem traffic arrangements and increased light rail lines
Thousands are due to participate in the traditional Birkat Kohanim prayer tomorrow at the Western Wall. Expected changes to traffic arrangements in Jerusalem.
Prayer for return of hostages:
Prayer for return of hostages included in Western Wall prayers
A prayer for the return of the hostages will be included in the traditional Birkat Kohanim prayers to be held tomorrow at the Western Wall.
Homes damaged by missiles fired towards northern Israel
Two homes hit by missiles fired towards Avivim in northern Israel, nearby caravan caught fire, Merom Galil Regional Council reports.
Extreme heat to last throughout week
Israelis who planned to use the Passover holiday for hiking to be met with extreme heat, possible haze, until weekend.
Proud to be Israeli
Popular Israeli singer pages through Israel’s photo album
Popular Israeli singer, Lior Narkis, together with songwriter, Noam Horev, pages through Israel’s photo album in a new song, 'I am proud to be Israeli. We have a lot of good and we must not forget that.'
Hamas official reveals: Military arm holding 30 IDF soldiers
Captive soldiers are 'in high-security locations, impossible to reach under any circumstances,' Hamas official tells media outlet.
Minister of Diaspora:
Minister of Diaspora: ‘US not displaying strength under Biden’s leadership’
Diaspora Min. Amichai Chikli comments on campus protests, relationship between the US government and Israel: ‘Biden is a true friend of Israel, but he is under immense pressure. If I were an American citizen with the right to vote, I would vote for Trump and the Republicans.’
Columbia U. president calls for end of anti-Israel encampment
Columbia University President Nemat Shafik promises the university ‘will not tolerate intimidating, harassing, or discriminatory behavior.’
1994 AMIA bombing:
1994 AMIA bombing: 1994 AMIA bombing: Argentina seeking arrest of Iranian minister
Interpol issues red alert allowing detention of Iran's minister Ahmad Vahidi.
Turkish attempt to influence war in Gaza thwarted
Turkey offered several Arab countries to devise a plan for deploying joint forces in Gaza on the day after the war, but they refused.
France:
France: Man arrested for kidnap and rape of Jewish woman as ‘revenge for Palestine’
Nanterre police arrested a man on suspicion of kidnapping, rape and threatening to murder a Jewish woman in Paris suburb.
US Senate approves aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan
US Senate passes $95 billion aid package, sending it on to US Pres. Joe Biden for final approval.
Boy wakes up - and saves family from burning apartment
Fire breaks out in Beit Shemesh apartment; young child awakens, smells the fire and runs to wake his father.
Father of fallen soldier:
Father of fallen soldier: ‘We won’t leave Haliva alone, until he is demoted’
‘Organizational culture in the IDF is one of the most failing systems in Israel,’ fallen soldier Roni Eshel’s father condemned.
Nova massacre survivor:
Nova massacre survivor: 'I feel guilty that my friends were abducted & I didn't save them'
Marking 200 days since the war began, hostages' friends and relatives call for unity and action.
Expressing our appreciation and gratitude on Passover
Leah Shpitz, mother of severely injured soldier who recently regained consciousness, talks about his first holiday at home.
IDF preparing for Rafah operation in the near future
Evacuation of Rafah population expected to last three weeks - unless Hamas prevents it, report says. Rafah ground operation expected to last six weeks.
'Revenge on Palestine'
'Revenge on Palestine': Jewish woman kidnapped and raped in Paris suburb
Man arrested for kidnap and rape of Jewish woman in Gennevilliers, Paris, in an antisemitic attack.
'You were just doing your job'
Israeli-born Columbia professor calls out university COO
Israeli-born Professor Shai Davidai wrote an open letter to Columbia University COO Cas Holloway after he blocked him from entering the campus.
Before and during the holiday
Netzach Yehuda Battalion operates in northern Gaza
During the operation, the battalion's soldiers dismantled several terrorist infrastructure and shafts in the area.
Father of 12
Salm Alkreshat fell in battle in Gaza
Alkreshat, 42 from the Abu Ruba'ya Bedouin tribe, was a tracker in the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division.
IDF eliminates two senior terrorists in Hezbollah's Aerial Unit
IAF aircraft struck and eliminated Hussein Ali Azkul, a significant terrorist operative in Hezbollah's Aerial Defense Unit in southern Lebanon
Blinken:
Blinken: No announcement on Netzach Yehuda sanctions today, but stay tuned
US Secretary of State tells reporters an announcement is expected “in the days ahead” on whether to restrict assistance to the IDF's Netzach Yehuda Battalion.
Campus anti-Israel protests
Campus anti-Israel protests: Dozens of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters arrested at Yale
At least 45 pro-Palestinian Arab protesters arrested at Yale University after police in riot gear storm the campus during a protest.
Watch:
Watch: Freed nine-year-old Emily Hand sings 'Ma Nishtana'
Nine-year-old Emily Hand, who was held hostage by Hamas and freed after 50 days, takes part in Kibbutz Be'eri Seder, sings "Ma Nishtana" with other children.
Israel-born Columbia U. prof:
Israel-born Columbia U. prof: I've been barred from entering campus
Professor Shai Davidai, who has been a vocal critic of Columbia University administration’s response to anti-Israel protests, says his key card had been deactivated.
Gallant to Netzach Yehuda soldiers: The defense establishment stands behind you
Defense Minister Gallant speaks with soldiers from the "Netzach Yehuda" battalion at the Gaza Strip border: The defense establishment stands behind you.
During the Seder:
Dozens of rockets fired towards Tzfat during the Passover Seder
Barrage of at least 35 rockets fired towards Tzfat as Israelis gather to celebrate the start of Passover. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
