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.
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Condition of Arab al-Aramshe attack victim still critical
Seven of the 19 injured in an aerial attack on northern Israel are still hospitalized, one of them fighting for his life.
Watch:
Watch: Pro-Israel activist Yoseph Haddad attacked at Columbia University
Arab-Israeli Yoseph Haddad, an Israel advocate scheduled to give a speech at Columbia University, is attacked by pro-Palestinian activists; police arrest the attacker.
Over Gaza war:
PA seeks FIFA sanctions against Israel over Gaza war
Palestinian Authority’s soccer association planning to call on FIFA to sanction Israel due its “international law violations".
Israeli retaliation?
Israeli retaliation? US official: Israel struck targets in Iran
Iran suspends flights at the airports in Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz. Revolutionary Guards on high alert. Israel not commenting on the reports.
Ahead of Passover:
Zelenskyy meets Jewish students, local rabbis ahead of Passover
Ukrainian President visits Jewish school in Kyiv on the occasion of Passover: The Jewish community supports Ukraine in the fight for freedom.
Columbia University:
More than 100 arrested at pro-Palestinian Arab protest at Columbia University
More than 100 people arrested as police enter Columbia University to disperse a pro-Palestinian Arab protest.
Concerns in Israel:
Concerns in Israel: Arrest warrants could be issued against senior officials
An emergency discussion was held in the Prime Minister's Office in which various scenarios were presented regarding the issuance of arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials by the ICJ.
In wake of Iran attack:
S&P cuts Israel’s long-term credit ratings in wake of Iran attack
Ratings agency S&P Global cuts Israel's long-term ratings to A-plus from AA-minus, cites "elevated geopolitical risks for Israel".
Report:
Report: Israel making progress on preparation for Rafah evacuation
Israeli official tells ABC News Israel has made significant progress in preparations for the evacuation of around one million civilians from the Gazan city of Rafah ahead of a military operation in the city.
White House:
White House: Israel agreed to take our concerns on Rafah into account
US and Israeli officials discuss possible Israeli operation in the Gazan city of Rafah. White House: US participants expressed concerns with various courses of action in Rafah, Israeli participants agreed to take these concerns into account.
Report:
Report: US pressing Netanyahu to accept Palestinian state for Saudi normalization
According to the report in return for recognizing Israel, the White House is offering the Saudis a more formal defense relationship with Washington, assistance in acquiring civil nuclear power, and a renewed push for a Palestinian state.
IDF investigating death of two Gazan detainees
Two detained suspected terrorists died while being transferred from the southern Gaza Strip to a detention center in Israel.
Third Passover amid the war
Third Passover amid the war | Ukraine's Jews to celebrate under threat of Russian attack
The FJCU finished the long preparations for Passover that began a month and a half ago and began with the transportation and distribution of packages of essentials to 45 thousand Jewish families in the 169 Jewish communities throughout the country.
Military headstone placed on grave of accidentally slain hostage
The family of Alon Shamriz, who was killed by IDF fire after escaping Hamas captivity, has been fighting to have him fully granted as a fallen soldier.
Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended from Barnard College
Daughter of far-left 'Squad' member says she was suspended over her anti-Israel activism at Barnard and Columbia.
US sanctions Iran’s UAV Program, Steel Industry, and Automobile Companies
After massive Iranian attack on Israel, US Treasury announces sanctions on 16 individuals and two entities that are enabling Iran’s UAV production and testing.
Erdan:
Erdan: 'Security Council should be called the UN's Terror Council'
Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes Security Council for voting on whether to admit Palestine as a full member state while failing to condemn October 7 or work to free the hostages.
Fmr. PM Bennett presents:
Fmr. PM Bennett presents: The history of Israel in under three minutes
During a talk with students at the University of Michigan, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was asked about 'Zionist colonialism,' he answered the question by giving a quick summary of the Zionist story - from Biblical times until today.
Central Gaza corridor
Central Gaza corridor | Footage from the IDF operations to expand the operational hold
Over the past week, the soldiers of the 401st Brigade combat team, together with forces of the Yahalom Unit, cleared and destroyed more than 100 terrorist infrastructure sites and eliminated more than 40 terrorists.
Iran threatens US if Israel retaliates
In effort to deter Israel from retaliating after Iran attacked with 300 UAV and missiles, Islamic Republic threatens to attack US interests and advance nuclear program.
Hebrew U prof who denied Oct. 7 atrocities arrested
Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian under investigation for incitement after saying during an interview that she wanted to abolish Zionism and that Israel was lying about October 7 rapes.
Foreign Minister thanks Biden for new sanctions on Iran
Minister Israel Katz: 'I commend President Biden for his ironclad commitment to Israel's security and his announcement of new sanctions on leaders and entities affiliated with Iran's IRGC, the Iranian Defense Ministry, and Iran's missile and drone program.'
UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures
UK government announces sanctions on 7 individuals and 6entities who have enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including Iran's recent attack on Israel.
To deter Israeli retaliation:
IRGC commander threatens Iran could review 'nuclear doctrine' if Israel retaliates
Iranian military leader warns country could pursue nuclear weapons in attempt to deter Israel from retaliating for Saturday night's massive attack.
CAM slams Meta Oversight Board for recommending ending ban on word “shaheed”
Combat Antisemitism Movement warns removal of ban on Arabic word for 'martyr' could lead to spread of glorification of murderers on Facebook.
Battalion commander to troops:
Battalion commander to troops: 'We're going to Rafah and we'll give it to them'
Commander of the 932nd Battalion Lt. Col. Dotan addressed his men after a targeted raid in the central Gaza Strip and assured them that just as they operated in the areas, they will operate in Rafah as well.
Report:
Report: Israeli, US, officials know locations of many of the hostages in Gaza
Far fewer hostages may be alive than is publicly known, US officials say.
Hamas official admits:
Hamas official admits: We don't know how many hostages are alive or dead
Negotiations haven't reached a dead end, Hamas won't compromise on ceasefire, Hamas' Moussa Abu Marzouk says.
Rabbi Mazuz: Torah learners are exempted from enlistment
Former PM David Ben Gurion exempted Torah learners from enlistment 'so that he would not worse than Vespasian,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz says.
IDF division commanders meet local leaders in northern Israel
Commanding officers of IDF's 91st Division, the 146th Division, meet with heads of authorities and councils in the north before Passover, promise: 'Our commitment is to be here until the reality changes.'
Hasidic leader: We must not attack Iran
Vizhnitzer Rebbe to Shas chief Aryeh Deri: 'We are in an extremely vulnerable situation, we must not rekindle the fire.'
Ramallah-area operation:
Ramallah-area operation: ISIS terrorist arrested, imminent terror attack thwarted
Border Police officers arrest ISIS-affiliated terrorist who planned to carry out terror attack.
Incitement in UNRWA:
Incitement in UNRWA: Schools in Gaza teach how to conquer Israel
Videos from UNRWA schools and other bodies indicates severe incitement against Israel continuing within the schools in the Gaza Strip.
'The war is over':
'The war is over': Footage from Gaza that enraged Israelis
In Israel, there has been outrage over the past day regarding footage of thousands of Gazans vacationing at the beach while tens of thousands of Israelis are still evacuated from their homes or hostages are still held captive in Gaza.
This is what Ismail Haniyeh's sister wrote on the morning of 7/10
Sabah Haniyeh, 57, expected to be indicted on Sunday, report says.
Temple Mount sifting:
Temple Mount sifting: What were these ancient clay tokens used for?
Jerusalem archaeologists are still trying to understand the nature of a 2,000-year-old mysterious clay token found in dirt sifted from the Temple Mount.
IDF eliminates key operative in Hamas investigations department
Near Beit Hanoun, IDF and ISA forces eliminate terrorist Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat, responsible for investigations in Hamas' Internal Security Department; additional terrorist cell in central Gaza.
Israeli Amb.:
Israeli Amb.: 'In a few years, we may see nuclear warheads on Iranian missiles'
'Defense is not enough to create deterrence, if we do not push back against Iran, in a matter of a few years, you may see nuclear warheads on Iranian missiles,' Israel's Amb. Michael Herzog says.
Man injured in barrage on northern Israel in danger of his life
Following Hezbollah attack on Arab al-Aramshe, 19 victims hospitalized at Galilee Medical Center, one in danger of his life.
