Egyptian sources: US agreed to Israel's plan for Rafah operation
Egyptian military on high alert along Gaza-Egypt border, IDF preparing for Rafah ground operation, source says.
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Cooler weather and haze as Passover preparations continue
After hot, sunny weather: Temperature drop, harsh winds, and haze expected towards weekend.
FBI Director:
FBI Director: Lone actors could target Passover gatherings in the US
FBI Director Christopher Wray says the FBI opened three times more anti-Jewish hate crime investigations between October and January than in the four months before October 7.
G7 to coordinate on Iran sanctions in wake of attack on Israel
Finance leaders from the Group of Seven pledge to coordinate measures to diminish Iran's ability to acquire, produce, or transfer weapons.
'A pattern of dangerous actions'
48 countries condemn Iranian attack on Israel: A pattern of dangerous actions
In joint statement, the Permanent Representatives of 48 countries at the UN condemn Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel: It could have caused significant damage and loss of life.
'Free Palestine!'
Anti-Israel protester interrupts European Commission President: Free Palestine!
Speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen briefly interrupted by a man who accused her of being a "criminal" over her support for Israel.
US Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary
In February, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, but the Senate voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment and end the trial.
Bill Maher:
Bill Maher: 'Death to America' Dearborn rally crosses a Rubicon
“Real Time” host reacts to chants of 'Death to America' at anti-Israel Al Quds Day rally in Michigan.
Report:
Report: Israeli retaliation against Iran will not occur as planned
An Israeli source said on Wednesday that Israel will have trouble carrying out its response to the Iranian attack as was initially planned and authorized.
Preparing for war
Preparing for war | Security and rescue forces hold massive drill in northern Israel
The 91st Division completed an extensive exercise in the northern arena focused on defensive and offensive scenarios.
Report:
Report: Israel considered striking Iran on Monday
Israeli War Cabinet reportedly considered giving the IDF the green light for a strike against Iran. However, later that night, a decision was made not to go through with it 'for operational reasons.'
New video shows Yarden Bibas being kidnapped to Gaza
Footage from October 7 shows father of youngest hostage being beaten as he is dragged into Gaza.
Government approves post-disaster reconstruction plan
According to the Prime Minister's Office, the next earthquake is not a question of if, but when.
FM Katz to German FM:
FM Katz to German FM: 'Today it's us- tomorrow it will be you'
Foreign Minister Israel Katz called on Germany to work in the EU to designate the IRGC as a terror organization and to impose sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program.
Ismail Haniyeh's sister's social security pension denied
Police request to detain the sister of the terrorist leader until the legal process against her concludes.
WFP flour trucks enter Gaza from Ashdod port for 1st time
Eight World Food Program trucks of flour entered the Gaza Strip from the Ashdod Port today.
Government approves plan to rebuild Gaza envelope
A sum of NIS 19 billion will be invested into housing, infrastructure, education, employment, health, and more in the area ravaged by the October 7th massacre.
Mike Johnson pushes Ukraine, Israel aid despite GOP opposition
House Speaker says bills on foreign aid will be brought for a vote soon despite some Republicans opposing the bills without border security.
Beit Hanoun:
IDF troops arrest terrorists hiding in schools in Beit Hanoun
Forces carried out a targeted raid in a central building containing two facilities used as schools, based on intelligence that terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad were located in the building and using civilians there as human shields.
Gallant at scene of attack:
Gallant at murder scene: 'Iran's terrorism starts in Tehran and reaches Judea and Samaria'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the scene of the murder of 14-year-old Binyamin Achimeir and was briefed on the operational and intelligence efforts conducted to apprehend the perpetrators.
Northern Israel:
Six IDF soldiers severely wounded in UAV and missile strike in northern Israel
As a result of the attack, six soldiers were severely injured, two moderately injured and six others were lightly injured.
Biden warns:
Biden warns: If Iran escalates attacks, US could be drawn in'
US President warns of consequences of Congressional inaction in WSJ Op Ed calling for approval of aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Trump:
Trump: Jimmy Carter had 'brilliant presidency' compared to Biden
Former president calls current president the 'worst in history,' accuses Biden of "destroying our country.'
Report:
Report: Iran bracing for Israeli counterstrike
Iran said it was readying its air force for strikes and its navy would begin escorting commercial Iranian ships in the Red Sea.
Tzohar Rabbinical org.:
Tzohar Rabbinical org.: Set a seat at the seder table for hostages
The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization is calling on Jews to leave an empty seat at their seder tables and to dedicate the fifth cup, traditionally known as Elijah’s Cup, to the hostages.
SA Chief Rabbi:
Video message from SA Chief Rabbi: Searching for meaning in a post-October 7 Pesach
South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explains how the Pesach seder provides a frame of reference for understanding Iran’s recent attack, October 7, and the vicious antisemitism that has awoken across the globe.
In the middle of the war
In the middle of the war | Homes of reservists in northern Israel slated for demolition
Residents of Ramat Arbel in the lower Galilee were issued demolition orders for buildings in the town where most male residents are off on reserve duty.
60% of Israeli Arabs:
60% of Israeli Arabs say: Don't punish students who support Hamas
Jewish People Policy Institute survey shows Israeli Arabs do not support Hamas, want their children to move abroad.
TIME names hostage's mother one of 100 most influential people in the world
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's son Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was taken hostage by Hamas into Gaza on October 7th, where he, along with 132 others, remains held in captivity.
Air Canada pauses flights to Israel - one week after resuming them
Air Canada ceases sale of tickets to Israel until the end of May, next flights to take off in June.
Watch: UAV hits community center in Arab al-Aramshe
Footage emerges of the moment a kamikaze drone struck Arab al-Aramshe, injuring seven people, two of them seriously.
Mother of murdered teen:
Mother of murdered teen: ‘We believed that Binyamin was going to be okay’
The Achimeir family talk about Binyamin’s bravery when trying to fight against the brutal terrorists, ‘We sincerely believed that he was going to walk through the door.’
Left-wing journalist:
Left-wing journalist: If the Right wins, we won't accept the results of the elections
The Left is demanding elections, but what if the Right wins again? Journalist Ran Edelist explains: 'We will continue with the same protest.'
IDF destroys homes of terrorists responsible for Ra'anana attack
Security forces demolish homes of terrorists who carried out a January terror attack, murdering Edna Blustein and leaving nearly 20 others injured.
Security forces demolished homes of terrorists involved in murder
Security forces demolished homes of terrorists involved in murder and arrested others.
Health Ministry warns: Don't use this olive oil or canola oil
Following complaints, Health Ministry conducts lab tests on Ma'ale Iron oils, warns against consuming them.
‘Let’s keep things calm’
‘Let’s keep things calm’: Shin Bet attempted to delay the dissolution of Igatha 48
Shin Bet requested delay of liquidation procedures against nonprofit accused of funding terrorist organizations, for security reasons. UAL: ‘Virulent right-wing campaign against humanitarian aid association.’
Israel's secret fuel tunnel: 'There's enough here for many years'
In a secret underground facility, Israel has enough emergency fuel stores to last for many years. 'We have millions of liters here, you can be calm.'
Pres. Herzog meets foreign ministers of UK, Germany
'Whole world must work decisively and defiantly against the threat posed by the Iranian regime,' Pres. Herzog says.
Former Defense Minister:
Former Defense Minister: 'Smotrich, Ben Gvir and Sinwar have the same interests'
Former Defense Minister attacked ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir, saying that, 'The two have the same interest as Yahya Sinwar and that is starting a war of Gog and Magog.'
