Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: No force on Earth can stop us from defeating Hamas
PM meets new IDF recruits, says Israel will destroy the last Hamas battalions in Rafah regardless of any international pressure not to do so.
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Activists demand: Close UNRWA offices in Jerusalem
Im Tirtzu activists, MK Boaz Bismuth, demonstrate living conditions of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, demand removal of UNRWA from Jerusalem.
Proposal:
Proposal: Condition negotiations on US commitment to support Rafah operation
Diplomatic-Security Cabinet to discuss proposal which would condition progress in hostage deal negotiations on a US commitment to support Israel's operation in Rafah.
Hostages' families skip Netanyahu, speak to Cabinet
Ministers Gallant, Gantz, Eisenkot, and MK Aryeh Deri were urged not to allow PM Netanyahu to hinder a deal for the return of hostages. Ben-Gvir and Smotrich were verbally attacked.
Cyber attack on Arutz Sheva websites
The data shows that the attack came from the area of Indonesia, as the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of users overwhelmed the site, causing its servers to crash.
Bus attacked, drivers demand guards
Following a rock attack on a bus earlier today, the drivers' union has demanded that every bus once again have an armed guard on board.
IDF takes out terrorist who participated in 7/10 massacre
IDF eliminates terrorists, destroys terrorist infrastructure; terrorist who participated in the October 7th massacre eliminated in strike.
Rare 6,000-year-old elephant ivory vessel discovered in southern Israel
Ivory vessel made of elephant tusk, dated to the Chalcolithic period, uncovered in Israel Antiquities Authority excavation near Be'er Sheva.
US, Israeli, defense officials discuss Iranian threat, hostages
Defense Min. Gallant and US Sec. of Defense Austin hold call stressing efforts to release remaining hostages, potential scenarios for war with Iran.
IDF takes out head of Hamas' Emergency Bureau
IDF eliminates Hatem Alramery, head of Hamas' Emergency Bureau in the central camps.
Watch:
Watch: Israeli racing driver pays tribute to hostages
After coming in third in USF Formula 4 Championship, Israeli racing driver Ariel Elkin shows his helmet, which was covered with photos of hostages held in Gaza.
Jordan, France and Egypt:
Jordan, France and Egypt: Ceasefire must be implemented without delay
King Abdullah II of Jordan, French President Emmanuel Macron and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in op-ed for Washington Post: An operation in Rafah would have “dangerous consequences”.
Moving:
Moving: Enrico Macias sings in Hebrew at Paris demonstration
Jewish-French singer Enrico Macias takes part in emotional event in the heart of Paris in support for the hostages held by Hamas and their families.
Over her support for Israel
Israel Heritage Foundation honors Rep. Claudia Tenney over her support for Israel
Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney honored for her support of the local Jewish community as well as the Jewish state, receiving the Cup of Blessing award.
For the first time:
For the first time: 'Naval Iron Dome' intercepts drone near Eilat
IDF Naval forces identify a suspicious aerial target crossing into Israeli territory and intercept it using the "C-Dome" naval defense system.
Hamas claims:
Hamas claims: We know the location of less than 40 hostages
Hamas breaches the understandings reached in Paris, claims it knows the location of less than 40 hostages who are alive.
Watch:
Watch: Israeli contestant performs in Hebrew on 'The Voice' Germany
Yuval reached the auditions of the music program in Germany and passed the test by singing a song in Hebrew. One of the judges sang a song by Omer Adam in response.
Highest number of aid trucks since war enter Gaza today
Today, 419 humanitarian aid trucks passed through the Kerem Shalom and Nitzana border crossings.
"Settlers - Flies in the Soup"
The Disturbing Parable of Prof. Asa Kasher
Prof. Asa Kasher compared Israeli society to a soup in which the residents of Judea and Samaria are flies that have fallen into it, while activists of 'Brothers in Arms' and the pilots are quality ingredients.
Hamas says Interior Ministry building attacked, mayor killed
Arabic media reports airstrikes in Maghazi in central Gaza, 3 killed.
Haredim seek Supreme Court injunction against drafts during case
The 'Union of Yeshivot in Israel' submitted an urgent request for an interim order to prevent the drafting of haredim for military service until a final decision in the case regarding the haredi draft law.
Ambassador Erdan:
Ambassador Erdan: 'If Hitler were alive today, he would sing the UN's praises'
Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan presents photograph of Hitler and the Mufti together at UN during meeting on Gaza war, PA request for member status.
Islamic Jihad spokesman:
Islamic Jihad spokesman: 'Terror orgs use all hospitals in Gaza'
Tariq Salami Otha Abu Shlouf, captured at Rafah Hospital, admits terror group lied about IDF strike on hospital that was hit by an Islamic Jihad rocket.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'There's a date set for Rafah operation'
PM says victory over Hamas and return of hostages requires a military operation in Rafah amid reports of progress in ceasefire talks.
Emerging outline:
Emerging outline: 6-week ceasefire, 40 hostages released
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman says he is "more optimistic" about the prospects for a ceasefire deal. The reported outline would see Hamas keep over 2/3 of the hostages it currently holds.
Report:
Report: Trump's 'secret' plan to end Ukraine war
Former President Trump has said he could end Russia's war against Ukraine in under 24 hours if he is reelected.
Meet the new Police Commissioner
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has selected the officer to replace Commissioner Kobi Shabbtai at the head of the Israel Police.
Watch:
Watch: Solar eclipse over the US
A total solar eclipse, where the sun is completely covered by the moon, can be seen over much of the United States today.
Report:
Report: McDonald's purchase of Israeli stores signed in just 2 months
Global fast-food company rushes to purchase 225 Israeli branches after being targeted by BDS campaign over Israeli branch's support for IDF soldiers.
Watch:
Watch: Palestinians caught in hidden compartment in a bus
Undercover police caught nine Palestinians illegally entering Jerusalem in a hidden compartment of a bus.
Condition of soldier critically wounded in shooting improves
19-year-old woman conscious and breathing on her own a day after she and a civilian were wounded in a terrorist shooting attack in Samaria, hospital says.
Bennett:
Bennett: 'Iran has been at war with Israel since October 7th'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains why the attack in Damascus will not lead to escalation - and what else the future holds for the region.
Gallant:
Gallant: 'We're prepared to make difficult decisions to get hostages back'
Defense Minister meets new soldiers, says 'we're at an opportune moment' to achieve a deal to free the hostages.
Israeli arrested for calling for Netanyahu's assassination
Resident of central Israel arrested for incitement to terrorism posted on social media.
Hamas: No progress on talks for hostage deal
Hamas official claims 'no change' in Israel's position, insists there will be 'no flexibility' over terror group's 'main demands,' Reuters reports.
Air Canada resumes flights to Israel
In first since October, leading Canadian airline to resume flights between Canada and Israel.
Released hostage tells CNN:
Released hostage tells CNN: I learned my sister-in-law was abducted from Gaza TV
Yarden Roman-Gat, whose sister-in-law Carmel Gat is still hostage in Gaza, speaks with CNN about her own experiences and the family's worry for Carmel.
Prime Minister chooses new Military Secretary
BG Roman Gofman appointed Military Secretary to the Prime Minister, IDF announces.
'A tremendous addition'
IAF inaugurates new drone squadron
The new 147th 'Battering Ram' Squadron will operate 'Star' unmanned aerial vehicles that carry out various strikes and intelligence-gathering missions in the south, north, and Judea and Samaria at all hours of the day.
Tragedy:
Tragedy: Israeli killed while hiking in Australia
Israeli hiking in Queensland dies after slipping while rock-climbing at the Isabella Falls in Cairns.
