Haredim block main highway after arrest of non-haredi draft dodger
Radical haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak after police arrested a non-haredi draft dodger at Ben Gurion airport.
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U. of Michigan:
U. of Michigan: Landmark painted in tribute to Bibases defaced with pro-Hamas graffiti
'The Rock' which had been painted orange with the names of the murdered mother and sons, was defaced with the words 'free Palestine.'
Sylvan Adams appointed President of World Jewish Congress-Israel Region
The Israeli-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist will spearhead strengthening ties between Jewish communities worldwide and the State of Israel.
February in Judea and Samaria:
February in Judea and Samaria: Forces eliminate over two dozen terrorists, arrest hundreds
Over the past month, security forces in Judea and Samaria eliminated approximately 25 terrorists, apprehended 350 wanted individuals, seized 120 weapons, and destroyed hundreds of explosives.
Senior IDF Officer:
Senior IDF Officer: 'We see no reason to prepare for Egyptian attack'
Brigadier General Itamar Ben-Haim told residents of southern Israel that the IDF does not anticipate an Egyptian attack at this stage.
Israeli flags in hand:
Israeli flags in hand: Thousands pay last respects to Shlomo Mansour
Shlomo Mansour, who was murdered on October 7th after being abducted by terrorists, was laid to rest in Kibbutz Kissufim.
Netanyahu warns:
Netanyahu warns: 'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'
PM explains decision to halt aid to Gaza was made in response to Hamas' rejection of the Witkoff ceasefire extension and stealing of the humanitarian aid that has gone into Gaza until now.
Bereaved father:
Bereaved father on 10/7 massacre: Anyone who is found responsible must go to jail
Itzik Bonzel, father of Amit, who fell in Gaza, demands setting up a special prison unit for those responsible for the 10/7 massacre, including government ministers and IDF senior commanders.
'Fairy who became an angel
Omer Wenkert says goodbye to his girlfriend murdered at the Nova festival
Omer Wenkert, who was recently released from Hamas captivity, posted a farewell post to his girlfriend Kim Damti, who was murdered during the massacre at the Nova music festival.
Report:
Report: Egypt proposes release of 3 living, 3 dead hostages for 2-week ceasefire extension
According to the report by Qatari media, Egypt proposed Hamas release 6 hostages, half living and half dead, in exchange for extending Phase 1 by 2 weeks.
Report:
Report: Israel demanded release of 5 living, 10 slain hostages, Hamas refused
Al Jazeera reports that Hamas refused Israel's offer to extend the ceasefire by a week and release more terrorists in exchange for the release of 15 hostages, 5 living and 10 deceased.
Israeli flags bearing hostage ribbons confiscated from Jewish group touring Auschwitz
Polish Museum defends the removal of Israeli flags bearing hostage ribbons from Bushey Synagogue tour group.
New Resilience Center provides vital support for Lone Soldiers
Co-established by Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the IDF (FIDF), the center provides comprehensive mental health services and emotional support for Lone Soldiers returning to civilian life – in Israel and the USA
Watch:
Jewish teens fill Times Square with unapologetic Jewish pride and practice
7,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries filled Times Square on Saturday night, singing, dancing, and declaring their Jewish pride in the most public square on earth. After a year of challenges, they didn’t gather to explain who they are. They came to live it—out loud and together.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: 'Stopping aid important step in destroying Hamas'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes the cessation of humanitarian aid to Gaza and says that Israel must open the gates of hell 'quickly and lethally.'
Save One Life UK:
UK charity under investigation over allegations of funding Hamas
A UK-based charity raising funds for Gaza is under investigation amid allegations that it may have helped finance Hamas.
Hostage's uncle:
Hostage Avinatan Or's uncle: 'The US proposal will kill all hostages'
Shimon Or, the uncle of Avinatan, who was taken hostage to Gaza, vehemently opposes US proposal to extend ceasefire.
Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza
Decision not to allow any more humanitarian aid into Gaza comes in response to Hamas's refusal to accept the Witkoff proposal to extend the ceasefire. 'If Hamas continues its refusal, there will be additional consequences.'
Shortly after end of ceasefire:
Terrorist eliminated by UAV drone in northern Gaza
Al-Jazeera reports one dead and one injured in Israeli drone attack east of Beit Hanoun, in northern Gaza Strip.
'2-State Solution strangled'
Reform rabbi 'snapped' over Bibas family murders, says 2-State Solution is dead
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, the senior rabbi at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, says 'the concretization and normalization of pure evil in the face of pure innocence' in the murders of the Bibas children crushed his hopes for 2 states living in peace in his lifetime.
Ben-Gvir:
Ben-Gvir: 'Absolute disgrace' PM accepted Witkoff ceasefire extension
Otzma Yehudit leader says Israel should have followed Trump's lead in giving Hamas the ultimatum of releasing all hostages or hell would be unleashed rather than following the lead of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff.
Trump invites Eli Sharabi, other captivity survivors to White House
US President Donald Trump watched translated excerpts of an interview with captivity survivor, Eli Sharabi; invites Sharabi and other survivors to White House.
Hamas refuses to release any hostages except as part of phase 2
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejects Steve Witkoff's proposal for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover, insists Israel must agree to end the war completely to receive the remaining hostages.
Abbas:
Abbas: PA will pay terrorists ‘even if we only have a single penny left’
Watch: Despite signing decree ordering an end to the “pay-to-slay” policy, PA chairman clarifies he has no intentions of ending the policy.
UK counter-terror police investigate BBC documentary featuring Hamas official’s son
British counter-terrorism police reviewing complaints regarding a BBC documentary on Gaza that featured the son of a Hamas official.
US eliminates top leader of Al-Qaeda branch in Syria
US military announces it eliminated a senior military leader of Hurras al-Din, a Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda.
Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announces NYC mayoral run
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledges past mistakes as he announces NYC mayoral run: New York City is in trouble.
Following ‘slip of the tongue’:
Following ‘slip of the tongue’ on air: Barkat apologizes to Eli Sharabi
Economy Minister Nir Barkat issues apology following his remarks on Channel 12 program, in which he stated that he was "dealing with more important matters" when asked if he had watched the interview of captivity survivor Eli Sharabi.
Reversing Biden's hold
Rubio announces $4B military aid to Israel, reversing Biden's arms hold
Secretary of State announces he has signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel: Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump.
October 7 attack
October 7 attack: ‘If Nasrallah had attacked – we could have had pickup trucks in Haifa’
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, referring to the events of October 7, says that until 12:30 p.m. that day, there was strategic panic in Israel over a possible war front in the north.
'Not an urgent event'
Netanyahu's office received initial information the night before October 7
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admits for the first time that the staff in his military secretariat received a message the night before October 7 containing several signs indicating that Hamas was preparing for an attack.
In exchange for hostages' release:
Israel agrees to Witkoff plan for temporary ceasefire - in exchange for hostages' release
Prime Minister's Office says Israel accepts plan to extend ceasefire through Ramadan, Passover, in exchange for release of all hostages still held in Gaza.
Ben and Jerry's may break from Israeli brand over war
The buyback is intended to prevent parent company Unilever from marketing their products in Israel, a practice B&J claims is against the company's views.
UTJ threatens to vote against budget
Chairman of United Torah Judaism, Yitzhak Goldknopf, sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that the state budget does not reflect their agreements.
Watch:
Watch: Torah scroll brought to hostage Alon Ohel's room
Kobi and Idit, parents of hostage Alon Ohel, bring Torah scroll into Alon's room, praying for his recovery and release from Gaza.
AG: Firing ISA chief needs my permission
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara must approve firing of ISA chief Ronen Bar, Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon insists.
Brooklyn Rabbi calls to pray for President Trump
Rabbi Moshe Landa of Williamsburg instructed his congregation to pray for President Donald Trump during Sabbath services, deviating from traditional political neutrality in the Hasidic community.
Released hostage leaves hospital care
Released hostage Omer Shem-Tov was released from hospital care today and made his way home accompanied by a heavy police escort and cheering crowds.
Sign of Life:
Sign of Life: Hostage Nimrod Cohen spotted alive in Hamas video
Nimrod Cohen appeared in the background of a video released by Hamas showing the Horn brothers.
Watch:
Watch: Omer Shem Tov returns to his home in Herzliya
Omer Shem Tov, freed from Hamas captivity earlier this month, is released from the hospital and returns home to Herzliya, is greeted by city residents who gathered to greet him.
