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IAEA chief:

IAEA chief: Concerned Israel will attack Iran's nuclear facilities

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran closed its nuclear facilities on Sunday over "security considerations".

IAEA chief: Concerned Israel will attack Iran's nuclear facilities

Iran warns Israel:

Iran warns Israel: Don't repeat the mistake of attacking us

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister warns Israel against retaliating for Iran’s massive attack on the country: Next time, the response will come within seconds.

Iran warns Israel: Don't repeat the mistake of attacking us

Jewish former MLB pitcher Ken Holtzman dies at 78

Holtzman, who threw two no-hitters with the Chicago Cubs and won three straight World Series championships with the Oakland Athletics, had been battling heart issues.

Jewish former MLB pitcher Ken Holtzman dies at 78

Gallant holds discussion ahead of Rafah operation

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant holds discussion ahead of the ground entry of IDF forces into the Gazan city of Rafah.

Gallant holds discussion ahead of Rafah operation

Hassidic Rabbi receiving surgery for head injury

The Rabbi of the Pinsk-Karlin Hassidic court will undergo surgery on his head tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem. The followers are praying for his recovery.

Hassidic Rabbi receiving surgery for head injury

Mother of fallen hostage:

Mother of fallen hostage: It was not the soldiers' fault, I am glad Hamas didn't kill him

Iris Haim speaks about the honor given to her by the President for her son, a hostage killed by IDF fire as he tried to escape Hamas.

Mother of fallen hostage: It was not the soldiers' fault, I am glad Hamas didn't kill him

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'Iranian attack created new opportunities for cooperation in Middle East'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says 'Across the skies of the Middle East, a coalition was activated to counter this attack — marking the start of the IDF’s Operation Iron Shield.'

Chief of Staff: 'Iranian attack created new opportunities for cooperation in Middle East'

'Still I Wait' - A Song of Hope and Faith

Ricka Razel and Nina Tokayer bring a new single, expressing the feeling of knowing that God is there for us every day.

'Still I Wait' - A Song of Hope and Faith

Hamas now offering to release just 20 hostages

Senior official says after Hamas rejected the latest ceasefire proposals, it offered to release half the number of hostages while demanding Israel free murderers.

Hamas now offering to release just 20 hostages

Dozens of Arabs attacked a shepherd in the Jordan Valley

Approximately 50 Palestinians attacked first the shepherd, then an IDF force called to disperse the incident - just a few days after another shepherd was murdered.

Dozens of Arabs attacked a shepherd in the Jordan Valley

After Iranian attack:

House Majority Leader expresses support for Israel's decisions after Iranian attack

Rep. Steve Scalise called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening (Monday) and expressed his support for any decision Israel makes in light of the Iranian attack, the Prime Minister's Office announced.

House Majority Leader expresses support for Israel's decisions after Iranian attack

State Department compares murder of Jewish teen to 'settler violence'

US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller condemns murder of Benjamin Achimair and 'violence against Arabs' at the same time.

State Department compares murder of Jewish teen to 'settler violence'

Watch:

Watch: Minor damage to IDF air base from Iranian attack

IDF Spokesperson publishes footage showing the minor damage caused to Netavim airbase during Iran's massive attack on Israel Saturday night.

Watch: Minor damage to IDF air base from Iranian attack

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: Iran's missile, UAV attack will be met with response

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Netavim airbase days after the base was damaged in Iran's attack over the weekend.

Chief of Staff: Iran's missile, UAV attack will be met with response

Watch:

Watch: Avraham Fried sings melody composed by fallen soldier

The hassidic singer set the song composed by Yossi Hershkowitz, who fell in battle in Gaza. The melody was set to the famous words of the Psalmist, 'Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.'

Watch: Avraham Fried sings melody composed by fallen soldier

Israeli speakers stricken from Bergen-Belsen ceremony

The ceremony date was changed with no warning to the survivors of the camp and no Israelis will be allowed to address the audience.

Israeli speakers stricken from Bergen-Belsen ceremony

Report:

Report: Rafah op. delayed from this week after Iranian attack

CNN reports Israel was to begin dropping warning leaflets on Rafah today, held off due to focus shifting to Iran retaliation.

Report: Rafah op. delayed from this week after Iranian attack

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'A story of supreme bravery with a bitter end'

The President today honored the families of three hostages killed by an IDF soldier while escaping Hamas.

President Herzog: 'A story of supreme bravery with a bitter end'

Trump: Hush money trial is 'an assault on America'

Former President and current presidential candidate calls prosecution against him unprecedented, 'political persecution.'

Trump: Hush money trial is 'an assault on America'

'There's been progress made here'

'There's been progress made here' Rabbi Lior visits Temple Mount before grandson's wedding

Rabbi Dov Lior was moved by the fulfillment of the prayers on the Temple Mount and was pleased to see a religious police officer who is a graduate of Elon Moreh Yeshiva.

'There's been progress made here' Rabbi Lior visits Temple Mount before grandson's wedding

Report:

Report: US officials believe Israel retaliate against Iran soon, possibly today

Wall Street Journal reports US, Western officials believe Israel's retaliation for Iran's massive missile and drone attack is imminent, even as US attempts to prevent an Israeli retaliation.

Report: US officials believe Israel retaliate against Iran soon, possibly today

Emotional meeting between paramedic and gravely wounded soldier he treated and saved

MDA paramedic Udi Edri met Amitai Argaman, whom he treated after Argaman was gravely wounded in battle in Gaza.

Emotional meeting between paramedic and gravely wounded soldier he treated and saved

Antisemites and Australian media accused Jew of Sydney mall murder, he responded by suing

While the identity of the killer who murdered six people in a Sydney mall was still confidential, Twitter users blamed a Jew for the killing – and he decided to file a lawsuit.

Antisemites and Australian media accused Jew of Sydney mall murder, he responded by suing

Officers noticed a crowd in the street and saved a baby's life

Officers in Muqeible were hailed down by a group of people and found a baby who was choking on a piece of chewing gum. Together with MDA volunteers, they managed to remove the gum and save the baby's life.

Officers noticed a crowd in the street and saved a baby's life

Hezbollah claims responsibility

Four soldiers wounded in explosion near northern border

One soldier was severely injured, two were moderately injured, and a fourth was lightly injured. The IDF stated that the source of the explosion was unknown and that the incident was under review.

Four soldiers wounded in explosion near northern border

Police seize equipment from farm where teen was murdered

Police and IDF Civil Administration confiscated equipment from the Gal Yosef farm, from where 14-year-old Binyamin Achimair left with his sheep before being murdered by terrorists nearby.

Police seize equipment from farm where teen was murdered

Calls for state to stop subsidizing El Al for price gouging

Many online are criticizing the Israeli carrier for raising prices after other carriers canceled flights to and from Israel.

Calls for state to stop subsidizing El Al for price gouging

US officials:

US officials: Half of the Iranian missiles failed

US officials stated that half of the missiles launched by Iran at Israel either failed to launch or crashed before reaching their target

US officials: Half of the Iranian missiles failed

'You saved a lot of lives'

'You saved a lot of lives' | Biden congratulates pilots who intercepted Iranian missiles

US President lauded the members of the 494th and 335th fighter jet squadrons. 'Thanks to extraordinary skill, the United States helped Israel take down almost all of those incoming missiles, you're remarkable.'

'You saved a lot of lives' | Biden congratulates pilots who intercepted Iranian missiles

Report:

Report: Israel may enter Rafah earlier than planned

A security source warned that Hamas's refusal to accept a hostage deal is moving an Israeli offensive in Rafah closer 'by giant steps.'

Report: Israel may enter Rafah earlier than planned

Ret. Brigadier General:

Ret. Brigadier General: 'Netanyahu must show accountability resign after the war'

Effi Eitam spoke about accountability and said that PM Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Halevi must vacate their seats at the end of the war – but not before.

Ret. Brigadier General: 'Netanyahu must show accountability resign after the war'

Staten Island Jews rally against growing antisemitism

The rally coincided with a student walkout, marking the second such event within two weeks at Wagner High School, aimed at supporting teachers, students, staff, and Jewish individuals facing discrimination on public school campuses.

Staten Island Jews rally against growing antisemitism

Iranian Jewish MP congratulates attack against Israel

Homayoun Sameh claimed the attack was successful, stating that Iran's goal was not to hit with all of the missiles, but to cause confusion and hit specific targets.

Iranian Jewish MP congratulates attack against Israel

'Free Palestine'

'Free Palestine' | Chicago councilwoman under fire over anti-Israel post

Chicago councilwoman Rossana Rodriguez comes under fire for appearing to cheer Iran’s attack on Israel on social media, claims she hadn’t seen the news of the attack when she made the post.

'Free Palestine' | Chicago councilwoman under fire over anti-Israel post

For condemning attack:

Iran summons ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany for condemning attack on Israel

Director for Western Europe at Iran’s foreign ministry accuses the three countries of "double standards" after they condemned Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel.

Iran summons ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany for condemning attack on Israel

Report:

Report: Netanyahu has decided to postpone the operation in Rafah

TV report: A week after the Prime Minister announced that "there is a date" for the operation in Rafah, he has decided to postpone the operation.

Report: Netanyahu has decided to postpone the operation in Rafah

John Bolton:

John Bolton: Biden is an embarrassment to the United States

Former US National Security Adviser blasts Biden for encouraging Israel not to respond to Iran’s attacks: If Iran doesn’t feel the pain, it’s only got to get worse for Israel.

John Bolton: Biden is an embarrassment to the United States

Trump:

Trump: Iranian attack wouldn't have happened if I were in office

Former US President rips into Biden over Iran’s attack against Israel: This is because we show great weakness.

Trump: Iranian attack wouldn't have happened if I were in office

Erdan to Security Council:

Ambassador Erdan to Security Council: No more red-carpet treatment for Iran

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN calls on Security Council to condemn Iran following its attack on Israel: This attack crossed every red line and Israel reserves the legal right to retaliate.

Ambassador Erdan to Security Council: No more red-carpet treatment for Iran

Following assessment:

Following assessment: IDF lifts restrictions imposed before Iranian attack

Educational activities across Israel will be restored. In the areas of the northern border and communities near the Gaza Strip, educational activities will resume in subject with restrictions.

Following assessment: IDF lifts restrictions imposed before Iranian attack