Syrian President demands immediate Israeli withdrawal from south
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa urges international community to pressure Israel into an "immediate" withdrawal from the south of the country.
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Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases
A group of Israel's emergency response organizations meets in Samaria to study unsolved disappearances over the last two years in Israel.
Strengthens online presence
IDF strengthens its online presence: IDF Spokesperson launches platforms in Turkish
Amid regional developments, the IDF Spokesperson launches official accounts in the Turkish language, thereby expanding the IDF’s digital presence to seven different languages.
The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet
The man who replaced Ronen Bar as the Shin Bet’s representative in the negotiation team for the release of hostages is expected to be appointed as the head of the organization.
Arab leaders back Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan
Following summit in Cairo, Arab leaders endorse Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza at an estimated cost of $53 billion, in what they view as an alternative to Trump’s "Middle East Riviera" proposal.
PM Office comments:
PM's associates: 'Shin Bet head failed; was caught in misconception'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associates sharply criticize the Shin Bet investigation and its head for being 'caught in the misconception.'
Sara Netanyahu:
Sara Netanyahu: 'Lapid has crossed red lines'
'His attack was not just ugly, it crossed red lines,' says PM's wife Sara Netanyahu about Yair Lapid, following his remarks against Orit Strock:
Saved from cremation:
Legal battle over deceased Jewish author
French court rules to respect Jewish writer's wish to be buried according to Jewish law, despite objections of his eldest daughter, who planned to cremate him.
Barak Ravid:
Axios Journalist Barak Ravid: US unfreezes $95 million in aid for Lebanese army
'This is an important move as it signals an effort by the Trump administration to strengthen Lebanon’s military and its newly formed government,' US officials say.
IAF strikes Commander of Naval Unit in Hezbollah's Radwan Forces
IAF strikes and eliminates Khadir Sa'id Hashem, Commander of the Naval Unit in Hezbollah's Radwan Forces, responsible for planning and executing many terrorist attacks against Israel
In 2 hours on:
Netiv HaAsara attack: 3 terrorists murdered 17 residents in 2 hours on 10/7
The IDF investigation into the October 7th attack at Nativ HaAsara reveals that on that morning, 3 terrorists managed to massacre 17 civilians and kidnap more over a period of two hours.
Terrorist fires at soldiers at entrance to Homesh
Terrorist eliminated after opening fire on IDF troops at checkpoint near Burqa. No casualties reported.
Zelenskyy expresses regret for White House blowup
'Meeting at the White House did not go the way it was supposed to be. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive,' says President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Report:
Report: Putin ready to mediate between US and Iran
Trump has reportedly asked Putin to work with Iran on the nuclear issue and support for terrorist organizations. Moscow expressed its willingness to help advance negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Trump:
Trump: 'No federal funding for universities that allow illegal protests'
As administration responds to wave of campus antisemitism, president calls for expulsion, deportation, and imprisonment of protesters who break the law.
Trump Admin. threatens to pull $50 million funding from Columbia
Administration officials stated that they are considering imposing “Stop Work Orders” on the federal funds received by Columbia. Robert F. Kennedy Jr: 'Antisemitism is a spiritual and moral malady that sickens societies like history’s most deadly plagues.'
Trump advisers:
Trump advisers: 'We will support Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'
A delegation of evangelical leaders who advise the Trump Administration visited the Binyamin Regional Council to strengthen personal and national ties with Israel, and to express their support for the Jewish communities in Judea and in Samaria.
Report:
Report: Russia and Iran expand military cooperation
A new investigation highlights the growing military collaboration between Russia and Iran since the onset of the Ukraine War.
Counterterrorism in Samaria:
IDF expands operations in Samaria: Hamas chief in Jenin eliminated
Undercover Border Police officers, together with IDF soldiers from the Menashe Brigade and ISA intelligence, eliminated the head of the area's Hamas branch Isser Sa'adi, at the end of an exchange of fire.
World Mizrachi and Netflix star Aleeza Ben Shalom have found a match
World Mizrachi has launched a strategic partnership to create The Jewish Matchmaking Movement together with Aleeza Ben Shalom, star of the Netflix series “Jewish Matchmaking”.
After a week and a half:
After a week and a half in the hospital: Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert returns home
Survivor of Hamas captivity Omer Wenkert, who was released from Hamas captivity a week and a half ago, was discharged from Beilinson Hospital.
Israel strikes senior Hezbollah officer
An Israeli source reported the killing of a senior Hezbollah officer with a drone strike on a vehicle in near Tyre.
Police arrest over 30 illegal infiltrators who worked at new Tel Aviv shopping center
The Glilot Big Fashion shopping, which opened five days ago, was found to be employing dozens of Palestinian Arabs who were in Israel illegally.
FM Sa’ar:
FM Sa’ar: Hamas rejected ceasefire, turned aid into terror funding
The Foreign Minister referenced past statements by former US President Joe Biden, who warned that international assistance would be cut off if Hamas diverted or stole aid.
Haifa stabber's family:
Haifa stabber's family: 'He suffered from severe mental health issues'
The family of Yitro Shahen, the Druze man who went on a deadly stabbing spree in Haifa, said he was hospitalized several times due to mental health issues and had attempted suicide.
ISA Director indicates date for departure
ISA Director Ronen Bar said he would leave the agency once a state commission to inquire into the October 7th Massacre is created and that he would prevent the appointment of a successor from outside the agency.
Chabad Torah booklet and Psalms
Chabad Torah booklet and Psalms: The books that carried Omer Shem Tov through captivity
Omer Shem Tov's parents revealed that his captors gave him books that soldiers left behind including a pamphlet on the Torah portion and Psalms.
Eli Sharabi to meet Trump:
Eli Sharabi to meet Trump: 'Saving lives is our goal, we will fight to the end'
Released hostage Eli Sharabi is meeting with US President Trump tonight 'on a mission to restore hope to the hostages'.
Watch:
Watch: Hermon Ski Resort reopens for first time since war's outbreak
Under heavy security and with relatively little snow, the Mount Hermon Ski Resort reopened to the public on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a year and a half.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'Iran is the main threat, we will work with USA to defeat it'
Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with the American Secretary of Defense and thanked America for the decision to speed up arms shipments to Israel.
Smotrich leaves for Washington
Smotrich will meet with several senior administration officials including the Secretary of the Treasury. 'The goal of the visit is to strengthen the economic partnership between Israel and the US.'
Pope Francis remains alert after acute respiratory failure
Vatican says Pope Francis experienced two episodes of "acute respiratory failure", the third significant health decline since he was admitted to the hospital 18 days ago.
Moving footage:
Moving footage: Yarden Bibas dedicates Torah scroll in memory of his family
Yarden Bibas, who lost his family in Hamas captivity, received a personal Torah scroll that will accompany him. He wrote three letters in the scroll, which was dedicated before the funeral procession.
After clash with Zelenskyy
Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine after clash with Zelenskyy
Senior official says the pause will be in place until Trump determines that Ukraine is demonstrating a good-faith commitment to peace.
'He deceived his voters'
Likud responds to Bennett with a jab: He deceived his voters
Former Prime Minister attacks the current government's performance, and the Likud retorts with a jab at his political past: "He deceived his voters."
In call with DM Katz
Hegseth reaffirms commitment to Israel in call with Defense Minister Katz
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks with Defense Minister Israel Katz, tells him that the United States “remains 100 percent committed to Israel's security”.
Trump confirms:
Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico to take effect Tuesday
US President says 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will officially take effect on Tuesday, stating that no further negotiations will delay their implementation.
Trump to halt flow of weapons to Ukraine
Trump administration pauses financing new arms sales to Ukraine, weighing freeze on weapons shipments, Wall Street Journal reports.
1st photo of hostage Matan Angrest in captivity released
Six months after the first sign of life from kidnapped soldier Matan Angrest, a photo of him from captivity was published tonight.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: If Hamas doesn't release hostages, the gates of hell will open
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a threatening message to Hamas this evening demanding the release of the hostages: "We will return to fighting and they will meet the IDF with strength and in ways they have never known."
