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1st Africa visit since war:

Herzog visits Rwanda to call for release of hostages in 1st visit to Africa since war

President Isaac Herzog arrived in Kigali this morning for event marking 30 years since Rwanda, becoming the first Israeli leader to visit Africa since the outbreak of the war.

Herzog visits Rwanda to call for release of hostages in 1st visit to Africa since war

BDS forces McDonald's to buy back Israeli shops

The movement targeted McDonald's after Israeli shops began distributing free meals to members of security forces.

BDS forces McDonald's to buy back Israeli shops

Report:

Report: Biden demanded Netanyahu open Erez Crossing immediately

US President demanded that Netanyahu immediately open the Erez crossing for aid trucks to enter the northern Gaza Strip, open the port of Ashdod to receive humanitarian aid, and speed up deliveries to Gaza during their phone conversation on Thursday.

Report: Biden demanded Netanyahu open Erez Crossing immediately

Six Months Later:

Six Months Later: IDF summarizes half a year of war

IDF statistics show thousands of terrorists killed, targets destroyed, and operational hours logged on every front.

Six Months Later: IDF summarizes half a year of war

Survey:

Survey: Just 29% of Israelis satisfied with current results of war

New poll shows large majority of Israelis not satisfied with current results of war in Gaza, strong divide between government supporters and opponents.

Survey: Just 29% of Israelis satisfied with current results of war

After UAV is shot down

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after UAV is shot down

IDF fighter jets strike a military complex and three additional terrorist infrastructure sites belonging to Hezbollah’s Aerial Defense Array in the area of Baalbek.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after UAV is shot down

UN official:

UN official: Israel agreed to reopen bakeries and a water pipeline in Gaza

UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza and Judea and Samaria outlines several measures Israel has agreed to implement in order to increase entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

UN official: Israel agreed to reopen bakeries and a water pipeline in Gaza

Australia to appoint envoy on probe into Israel strike

Australia's government says it will appoint a special adviser to work with Israel to ensure "full confidence" in investigations into air strike which killed seven WCK aid workers.

Australia to appoint envoy on probe into Israel strike

UN chief:

UN chief: Nothing can justify the horror unleashed by Hamas on October 7th

Six months into the war, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounces the horrors unleashed by Hamas and calls for the release of hostages.

UN chief: Nothing can justify the horror unleashed by Hamas on October 7th

British Prime Minister:

British Prime Minister: This terrible war must end

Six months since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the war between Israel and Hamas is "terrible" and "must end".

British Prime Minister: This terrible war must end

Car rams protesters in Tel Aviv, five injured

Political figures from all parties have denounced the ramming, calling for the public to refrain from violence and urging unity in light of war.

Car rams protesters in Tel Aviv, five injured

IDF spokesman: Hostage Elad Katzir was murdered in January

'High state of readiness' in northern Israel as IDF's Daniel Hagari promises Israel 'will not miss any opportunity to fulfill our supreme mission of bringing' remaining hostages back home.

IDF spokesman: Hostage Elad Katzir was murdered in January

Amitai Even Shoshan fell in battle in Gaza

Lev Hasharon Regional Council announces fall of Amitai Even Shoshan, 20, alumnus of Eli yeshiva.

Amitai Even Shoshan fell in battle in Gaza

Live updates:

Live updates: IDF drone shot down over Lebanon

IDF counterterrorism operation at Shifa Hospital, where hundreds of terrorists have been killed or arrested, continues after a week and a half.

Live updates: IDF drone shot down over Lebanon

Sergeant Ilai Tzair fell in southern Gaza

Community of Kedar announces that Sergeant Ilai Tzair, 20, fell in southern Gaza. 'A brave warrior and a man of values and modesty.'

Sergeant Ilai Tzair fell in southern Gaza

Iran:

Iran: 'We will make Israel regret its actions'

The IRGC has announced that it will realize the national demand of Iran to punish Israel for the bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

Iran: 'We will make Israel regret its actions'

Singer Shlomi Shabat admitted to hospital

Singer Shlomi Shabat hospitalized after contracting influenza, will remain under observation through weekend.

Singer Shlomi Shabat admitted to hospital

Foreign Minister warns West:

Foreign Min. warns West: If you don't support us now, you'll see terror in your streets

Foreign Min. Israel Katz shares: 'I tell Western foreign ministers that Islamic terror could reach them as well - our war is your war.'

Foreign Min. warns West: If you don't support us now, you'll see terror in your streets

Three terror tunnels destroyed in Khan Yunis area

Three terror tunnels, including one struck in 2021's 'Guardian of the Walls,' are destroyed in the area of the Khan Yunis Brigade as IDF continues to destroy the underground infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Three terror tunnels destroyed in Khan Yunis area

Jerusalem Arab teen caught with knife taped to his body

The terrorist was arrested by Border Police officers in the Old City, who arrested him on suspicions of attempting to commit a stabbing attack.

Jerusalem Arab teen caught with knife taped to his body

6 months of war

6 months of war | Pres. Herzog: 'We will heal, build, and rise again'

'Israeli citizens in the north and south have not yet returned to their homes - we must not to forget that it is a supreme national priority to return them to their homes and assist them in rehabilitation,' Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

6 months of war | Pres. Herzog: 'We will heal, build, and rise again'

Five launches from Lebanon cross into Israel, IDF hits back

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon after numerous launches cross into Israel on Friday night and Saturday.

Five launches from Lebanon cross into Israel, IDF hits back

Givati Brigade combat team discovers over 40 explosive devices

Givati Brigade combat team operates in Khan Yunis, conducting targeted operations on terrorist infrastructure, discovering weapons, and eliminating terrorists.

Givati Brigade combat team discovers over 40 explosive devices

IDF eliminates key Hamas operative

In joint operation, IDF and ISA eliminate Akram Abd Al-Rahman Husein Salamah, senior terrorist operative of Hamas' Internal Security who promoted significant terror activities in the Gaza Strip and planned terror attacks in Israeli territory.

IDF eliminates key Hamas operative

Report

Report | Biden warned Netanyahu: We won't be able to support you

Source says President Biden laid out an ultimatum to Netanyahu in their call on Thursday, telling him that If Israel doesn't change course in Gaza, "we won't be able to support you".

Report | Biden warned Netanyahu: We won't be able to support you

Biden to Egypt and Qatar:

Biden to Egypt and Qatar: Press Hamas to agree to hostage deal

US President writes to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calls on them to press Hamas for a hostage deal with Israel.

Biden to Egypt and Qatar: Press Hamas to agree to hostage deal

US intelligence:

US intelligence: This will be the Iranian retaliation

US picks up intelligence on what an Iranian retaliatory strike for the alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus will look like.

US intelligence: This will be the Iranian retaliation

Planned a terrorist attack

Planned a terrorist attack | IDF strikes military compound of the Amal Movement in Lebanon

Watch: IAF fighter jets strike military compound of the Amal Movement in southern Lebanon. IDF says the group was planning an attack against Israel.

Planned a terrorist attack | IDF strikes military compound of the Amal Movement in Lebanon

Embarrassing lapse:

Embarrassing lapse: UK newspaper reveals identity of commander of IDF intelligence unit

Guardian newspaper reveals identity of the commander of Unit 8200, who left his identity exposed online. IDF: The issue will be investigated to prevent the recurrence of similar cases in the future.

Embarrassing lapse: UK newspaper reveals identity of commander of IDF intelligence unit

Earthquake in New York

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook the Greater New York area on Friday afternoon - one of the strongest tremors ever recorded.

Earthquake in New York

How yeshiva students fooled protesters

Demonstrators near the Slabodka Yeshiva called for the dean to come out and hear their complaints about haredim not enlisting. The students made them think he had.

How yeshiva students fooled protesters

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims that the vote to allow increased humanitarian aid to Gaza was held in his absence to prevent him from objecting.

Ben-Gvir: Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

Analyst estimates: Iranian response will be minor

Analyst Tzvi Yechezkeli attempts to calm panic sparked by Iranian threat of retaliation, notes Iran 'does not want a war.'

Analyst estimates: Iranian response will be minor

Israeli ambassador:

Israeli ambassador: Human Rights Council decision 'a stain on the entire UN'

A recent resolution by the UN Human Rights Council makes no mention of Hamas, equates hostages with imprisoned terrorists, and calls for an embargo on arms sales to Israel.

Israeli ambassador: Human Rights Council decision 'a stain on the entire UN'

IDF investigation reveals:

IDF investigation reveals: Hostage Efrat Katz was killed by IAF fire on 7/10

IDF presents summary of findings on IAF's conduct during the October 7 kidnapping of Efrat Katz from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

IDF investigation reveals: Hostage Efrat Katz was killed by IAF fire on 7/10

IDF concludes investigation into airstrike that killed aid workers

IDF publishes findings of investigation into airstrike that killed World Central Kitchen employees in Gaza. Among the measures: dismissal of two officers, and reprimand of two commanders.

IDF concludes investigation into airstrike that killed aid workers

Eight alleged Mossad operatives arrested in Türkiye

Turkish authorities have continued their recent crackdown on suspected Israeli espionage, fearing attempted attacks against Hamas officials in their country.

Eight alleged Mossad operatives arrested in Türkiye

Foreign Min. slams Brazilian Pres.: 'Learn to count'

Brazil's Pres. da Silva claims Israel killed 12.3 million children in Gaza; Foreign Min. Katz urges law stipulating that 'every person who wishes to become president must learn to count.'

Foreign Min. slams Brazilian Pres.: 'Learn to count'

MSNBC host attacks Minister Barkat for funneling money to Hamas

MSNBC host questions Economy Min. Nir Barkat on Israel's policy of allowing funds to be funneled to Hamas prior to the October 7 massacre.

MSNBC host attacks Minister Barkat for funneling money to Hamas

MK Danon:

MK Danon: We made a mistake when we listened to the US regarding the war in Gaza

MK Danny Danon, member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, says Israel changed its modus operandi in Gaza - and now the world says the war is taking too long.

MK Danon: We made a mistake when we listened to the US regarding the war in Gaza