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Chief of Staff calls surprise exercise in Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir arrives in Gaza, calls surprise exercise. 'We must be ready for any scenario, it's not a question of 'if,' but of 'when' such an attack will happen.'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari won't be promoted, will leave IDF

Joint statement by IDF states Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reached agreement with IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari for resignation within the coming weeks, exit from IDF.

Report:

Report: Netanyahu was not aware of US-Hamas talks

Washington Post report claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not informed ahead of time that the US and Hamas were holding direct talks, and expressed surprise when informed of the matter.

Despite sensitivity:

IDF to secure Jewish entry to gravesite on Lebanese border

IDF's Northern Command preparing for significant operation to secure entry of Jewish visitors to gravesite of Rav Ashi on Israel-Lebanon border.

New poll indicates elections would not lead to change in government

Maariv poll reveals coalition-opposition blocs remain stable, Likud tops National Unity by five seats.

Shas MK praises Muslim country in Knesset plenum

MK Simon Moshiashvili calls to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan, stressing country's Jewish community.

Danon demands action on antisemitism at Columbia and Barnard

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations calls on the administration at Columbia University and Barnard College to act to stop the antisemitism on their campuses: University campuses should be places of tolerance, respect and intellectual growth.

Threats to Manhattan synagogue

Utah man faces terrorism charges for threatening Manhattan synagogue

Luis Ramirez, a Utah man accused of threatening a Manhattan synagogue, faces charges of terrorism and hate crimes.

Syria:

Syria: Dozens dead in clashes between regime forces and Assad loyalists

Clashes in Latakia result in the deaths of at least 28 fighters loyal to ousted President Bashar Al-Assad, along with 16 security personnel and four civilians.

Test flight failure

SpaceX loses contact with Starship rocket in latest test flight failure

SpaceX loses contact with Starship rocket during the company’s eighth test mission, marking the second consecutive Starship failure of the year.

Report:

Report: State Department to use AI to crack down on foreign students who support Hamas

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launching an AI-driven “Catch and Revoke” program to cancel the visas of foreign nationals who express support for Hamas or other designated terrorist organizations.

Agudat Yisrael MKs threaten:

Agudat Yisrael MKs threaten: We will oppose the budget if the Draft Law isn’t passed

Agudat Yisrael faction sends a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu, making it clear that it will not vote in favor of the budget unless the Draft Law is enacted.

Nova Music Festival Exhibition coming to Toronto

The Lawfare Project brings exhibition honoring the victims and survivors of the terrorist attack at the Nova Music Festival to Canada for the first time next month.

Witkoff:

Witkoff: Trump said 'I've had enough' of Hamas's behavior

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks to reporters about the status of the hostage talks, states US citizen Edan Alexander's release is a top priority for the administration.

'With G-d's help we will succeed'

Released hostage Daniella Gilboa's message of unity: 'With G-d's help we will succeed'

Survivor of Hamas captivity Daniella Gilboa published a video of her singing the song 'I'm Coming Home' and sent a message to the people of Israel: 'The most important thing is to be united.'

Chief of Staff to troops:

Chief of Staff to troops in Gaza: 'Always be ready and alert, you are our stop line'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir met with the soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and conducted training exercises with them in the field.

Trump suspends tariffs on Mexico and Canada until April

US President agrees not to impose tariffs on Mexico after phone call with President Claudia Sheinbaum on the results of Mexico's recent efforts to curb the flow of fentanyl across the US-Mexico border.

Report:

Report: Israel reassessing intelligence sharing amid US policy shift toward Russia

Sources told NBC News that several US allies, including Israel, fear exposure of classified sources as the Trump administration shifts its approach to Moscow.

Explosion at military base near Tehran kills one

According to local reports, a container at a military facility east of Tehran caught fire and exploded killing one soldier and injuring 10 firefighters.

Israel rescues 10 Indian workers held in PA village

10 foreign workers trapped for a month after being lured to village of al-Zaayem with the promise of work. Their passports were stolen and used to illegally enter Israel by the thieves.

King's College:

King's College: Jewish student forced to hide in room as mob tries to break through door

Student organizer of event on reconciliation between Iranians and Israelis forced to hide in chaplaincy room with the door locked as anti-Israel mob that shouted down event tries to break in.

Minister Katz's unusual order:

Minister Katz's unusual order: Use protest flotillas to evacuate Gazans

Minister of Defense Israel Katz ordered the IDF to swap protesters who arrive at Gaza's shores on protest flotillas with residents who wish to leave the Gaza Strip.

Man who shot anti-Israel attacker demands trial

Scott Hayes, who was arrested after shooting a man who ran across the street to tackle and assault him in Massachusetts, accuses prosecuting DA of missing deadlines and imposing absurd conditions to 'play' with his life.

'You are a national hero'

President Herzog meets with released hostage Tal Shoham: 'You are a national hero'

President Herzog visited the home of former hostage Tal Shoham. 'All of Israel is moved to see you.'

Whistleblowers:

Whistleblowers: Obama Admin, John Kerry 'systematically derailed' Iran terror probes

Senate releases emails from FBI and defense officials from 2015-2016 showing John Kerry and the Obama Administration prevented arrests of Iranian-backed terrorists and stopped investigations related to Iran during the negotiations for the JCPOA

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We must defeat Hamas, we are preparing to return to battle'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met with local leaders in the Gaza envelope and pledged: 'The hostages are our top priority.'

NYC:

Resurfaced pics of NYC mayoral hopeful Cuomo with Arafat spark controversy

Former Brooklyn state Assemblyman Dov Hikind says 'The only acceptable photo with Yasser Arafat is putting a knife in his back' after pictures of former governor with arch-terrorist resurface.

Tulkarm:

Tulkarm: IDF dismantles drone and explosives production laboratories

Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade located a weapons storage facility containing approximately 100 pipe bombs, eight explosive devices, and a system for detonating explosives.

Mayor of Arab city in Samaria indicted for incitement

The mayor of the Palestinian Arab city of Biddya in Samaria allegedly published posts that encouraged violence and supported terror.

Released hostage:

Released hostage Liri Albag: 'I saw the evil in their eyes, I thought it was my end'

'I saw the evil and hatred in their eyes, I was sure they were going to slaughter us,' released hostage Liri Albag reveals.

Defense Minister threatens:

Defense Minister threatens: 'Hamas will witness IDF's strength as never before'

'We'll leave no stone unturned until we bring back all our fallen,' Defense Minister Israel Katz promises at IDF memorial ceremony.

Released hostages hold meeting with PM Netanyahu and wife Sara

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara meet released hostages Tal and Adi Shoham, listening to their experiences, offering support, and promising to do everything to free remaining hostages.

'We're doing everything to free you':

Sasha Troufanov sends moving message to friend in captivity

Released hostages Sasha Troufanov sends moving message to friend left behind in Hamas captivity, explains, 'I can't disconnect from the people who stayed behind.'

Security forces arrest 90 wanted suspects in Judea, Samaria

In one week of counterterror operations, security forces apprehend 90 wanted suspects, confiscate 14 rifles and thousands of shekels of terrorist funds.

Released hostage recalls meeting with Sinwar in Gaza's tunnels

Margalit Moses, kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre and released in November 2023, tells of her dream to return to her kibbutz and rebuild her home.

Watch: Police arrest 37 illegal Arabs in Jaffa raid

Police, Yassam, and Border Police officers raid apartments in central Israel, locating and detaining dozens of illegals.

Bereaved mother:

Bereaved mother shares: 'I laughed and cried like never before'

Laly Dery, mother of fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov, tells of the emotional moment the family were told Saadia's wife was pregnant.

Hint to Iran?

Hint to Iran? IAF, US Air Force, hold joint aerial exercise

Israeli F-35i, F-15i aircraft, fly alongside US B-52 strategic bomber in joint Air Force exercise. Watch.

Samaria opens first theater in Judea and Samaria

The Samaria Theater, the first repertory theater in Judea and Samaria, was launched last night.

'He'll do it':

'He'll do it': Rubio warns Trump is serious about his threat to Hamas

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Fox News: President Trump 'doesn’t say these things and not mean it, if he says he’s going to do something, he’ll do it - Hamas had better take that seriously.'