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Sister of Ismail Haniyeh indicted

Terror leader's sister charged after texts to her brother and others praising October 7, praying for deaths of Israelis.

Sister of Ismail Haniyeh indicted

Report: 1 hurt in rocket attack near Rosh Hanikra

Rocket attack from Lebanon wounds 1.

Report: 1 hurt in rocket attack near Rosh Hanikra

Lapid:

Lapid: 'Sanctions against the IDF are the result of government failures'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims the sanctions against the Netzach Yehuda battalion are a political failure, not a military one.

Lapid: 'Sanctions against the IDF are the result of government failures'

Alumni warn:

Alumni warn: 'Violence against Jews at Columbia U. imminent'

Anti-Israel protestors attempt to break campus gate, chase Chabad rabbi and Jewish students off-campus, and call for '10,000 October 7s.'

Alumni warn: 'Violence against Jews at Columbia U. imminent'

Report:

Report: White House was shocked by magnitude of Iranian attack

US officials were horrified when they realized how many UAVs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles Iran had fired at Israel in its massive attack.

Report: White House was shocked by magnitude of Iranian attack

Watch:

IED disguised by Palestinian flag

A Palestinian flag was planted in the Binyamin region - with an explosive charge rigged to injure the man who removed it.

IED disguised by Palestinian flag

Mohamed Hadid posts racist messages about Ritchie Torres

Palestinian Arab real estate Mogul Mohamed Hadid sends multiple bigoted messages to NY Democratic Congressman over Torres' support for Israel following October 7.

Mohamed Hadid posts racist messages about Ritchie Torres

Report:

The organization responsible for sanctions on 'Netzach Yehuda'

An organization named DAWN has been active in recent months imposing sanctions on Israeli military personnel. Some of its senior employees are connected to the Muslim Brotherhood.

The organization responsible for sanctions on 'Netzach Yehuda'

Report:

Report: Israel fears less than 1/3 of hostages are still alive

Of the 133 people still held hostage by Hamas, Israel reportedly fears just 40 still live.

Report: Israel fears less than 1/3 of hostages are still alive

Before and after:

Before and after: Damage to Iran's Isfahan base in Israeli retaliatory strike

Satellite images show the damage caused by alleged Israeli retaliation for Iran's massive attack a week ago.

Before and after: Damage to Iran's Isfahan base in Israeli retaliatory strike

Attempted terror attack near Hebron

Two terrorists were neutralized in two places after opening fire on, attempting to stab soldiers at Beit Einun intersection.

Attempted terror attack near Hebron

Report:

Report: Iran to receive Russian fighter jets in the next few days

Iran expected to receive the first delivery of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets in the next few days, a year after agreeing to purchase them.

Report: Iran to receive Russian fighter jets in the next few days

After meeting Haniyeh:

After meeting Haniyeh, Erdogan urges Palestinian Arabs to unite against Israel

Turkish President says "the strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity" after a meeting with Hamas leader.

After meeting Haniyeh, Erdogan urges Palestinian Arabs to unite against Israel

Unless it is sold

House passes legislation that would ban TikTok unless it is sold

US House of Representatives passes legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake within a year.

House passes legislation that would ban TikTok unless it is sold

Over veto at UN:

Abbas threatens to 'reconsider' ties with US over veto at UN

PA chairman announces the PA will "reconsider" its relationship with the United States after Washington vetoed a PA bid for full UN membership.

Abbas threatens to 'reconsider' ties with US over veto at UN

'The US-Israel alliance is critical'

Ambassador Herzog thanks House for approving aid bill: The US-Israel alliance is critical

Israel’s Ambassador to the US thanks House of Representatives for approving bill to provide billions of dollars in military aid for Israel: We live in a dangerous world and the US-Israel alliance is all the more critical at this time.

Ambassador Herzog thanks House for approving aid bill: The US-Israel alliance is critical

Son of Hamas:

Son of Hamas: 'Biden administration: Win elections or win the war?'

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a senior figure in Hamas, tweeted admonishment to the US government for failing to prioritize national interests above party desires.

Son of Hamas: 'Biden administration: Win elections or win the war?'

The special missile used to attack Iran

Iranian bases were hit with the 'Rampage' missile, developed by Israel.

The special missile used to attack Iran

Following UNSC vote:

Following UNSC vote: Foreign Min. to summon ambassadors, including from France, Japan

Foreign Ministry to summon ambassadors of countries which voted in favor of upgrading Palestinian Authority to full member status at the UN.

Following UNSC vote: Foreign Min. to summon ambassadors, including from France, Japan

US House approves bill to provide Israel with military aid

Bill could be taken up by US Senate next week, would provide funds for Israel's missile defense system, report says.

US House approves bill to provide Israel with military aid

Tulkarem: 10 terrorists eliminated, nine soldiers injured

Security forces eliminate ten terrorists in close-quarters combat, arrest eight wanted terrorists, expose explosives, and search buildings.

Tulkarem: 10 terrorists eliminated, nine soldiers injured

Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in southern Lebanon

IAF carries out airstrikes in Lebanon following repeated aircraft infiltration, missile strikes, from Hezbollah terror group.

Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in southern Lebanon

Report:

Report: USA to sanction IDF battalion

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to sanction the heavily haredi Netzach Yehuda battalion.

Report: USA to sanction IDF battalion

New details emerge on Israel's attack on Iran

Israel attacked Isfahan base using a missile fired from a warplane far from Iran's borders, New York Times reports.

New details emerge on Israel's attack on Iran

Nahal Brigade soldiers operating in Gazan corridor

Close-quarters encounters, closing the combat circle on terrorists and targeted raids by the Nahal Brigade combat team in the central Gaza Strip.

Nahal Brigade soldiers operating in Gazan corridor

Following rockets on Sderot, IDF hits Gaza launching pit

IDF troops strike launching pit in the area of Beit Hanoun shortly after launches were identified from the area toward the city of Sderot.

Following rockets on Sderot, IDF hits Gaza launching pit

Due to Gaza war:

Lag Ba'Omer pilgrimage to Tunisia cancelled due to Gaza war

Popular annual Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisia's Djerba synagogue and celebration cancelled this year, only a very small number of celebrants expected to arrive from France.

Lag Ba'Omer pilgrimage to Tunisia cancelled due to Gaza war

Iraq:

Iraq: Explosion heard after pro-Iranian militia attacked

Explosion heard after air strike targeting a base belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, a pro-Iranian militia. It is unclear who is behind the attack.

Iraq: Explosion heard after pro-Iranian militia attacked

Families of hostages block highway, attempt to start bonfire

Several dozen representatives of families of Israeli hostages and anti-government activists block Highway 1 at the Anava Interchange, right before Shabbat.

Families of hostages block highway, attempt to start bonfire

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial

Man sets himself on fire inside the designated protest area outside of former President's hush money trial in New York. Police respond to the incident.

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructures in southern Lebanon

The strike comes hours after three launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Yiftach in northern Israel.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructures in southern Lebanon

Live updates:

Live updates: IAF fighter jets intercept UAV that approached Israel

IAF fighter jets successfully intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east. The UAV was monitored by IDF soldiers, did not pose a threat and no sirens were sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.

Live updates: IAF fighter jets intercept UAV that approached Israel

EU announces new sanctions on Israelis

Two Israelis, as well as the Israeli groups Hilltop Youth and Lehava, have been targeted for European sanctions including an asset freeze and travel ban.

EU announces new sanctions on Israelis

Jordanian Foreign Min. attempts to draw attention back to Gaza

Ayman al-Safadi, Jordanian Foreign Minister, claims 'danger of escalation and expansion of the war' continually increasing.

Jordanian Foreign Min. attempts to draw attention back to Gaza

Report:

Report: Israel rebuilding border crossing to allow additional aid to Gaza

The 'Tzav 9' protest movement claims that the Erez crossing is being rebuilt only to allow more supplies to be delivered to Gaza.

Report: Israel rebuilding border crossing to allow additional aid to Gaza

Israeli source:

Israeli source: Attack on Iran was 'carefully calibrated'

Israeli source speaks about attack on Isfahan, Iran; Iranians say attack may have been carried out from within Iranian territory and that their government does not intend to respond.

Israeli source: Attack on Iran was 'carefully calibrated'

Retaliation for attack?

Israeli source: We attacked in Iran, sent a message

Intelligence source says Iran unlikely to respond to attacks, US and Australia issue travel warnings for Israel.

Israeli source: We attacked in Iran, sent a message

Poll: Netanyahu closing gap with Gantz

MK Gideon Sa'ar fails to pass electoral threshold, Likud and National Unity differ by only ten Knesset seats.

Poll: Netanyahu closing gap with Gantz

Iranian news agency on Ben Gvir's tweet: Israel mocking itself

National Security Min. Ben Gvir calls Israel's attack on Iran 'weak,' Iran's Tasnim news agency responds.

Iranian news agency on Ben Gvir's tweet: Israel mocking itself

Watch: IDF strikes source of rocket fire towards Ashkelon

IDF strikes the area from which a rocket was launched toward Ashkelon, continue to eliminate terrorists in the central Gaza Strip.

Watch: IDF strikes source of rocket fire towards Ashkelon