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Jewish blood on their hands:

Jewish blood on their hands: Ari Fuld's murderer among terrorists to be released

Nael Barghouti, who murdered Mordechai Yekuel in 1978, and Abu Ghanem, convicted of murders of Haim Haviv, Alon Govberg, and Richard Lakin, in 2015, among terrorists to be released in hostage deal.

Jewish blood on their hands: Ari Fuld's murderer among terrorists to be released

'Horrific news'

'Horrific news' | Chris Kenny tears up while reporting on Bibas family hostages

Sky News host Chris Kenny fights tears as he reports on Hamas' announcement that the bodies of Shiri Bibas and young sons Ariel and Kfir will be returned on Thursday.

'Horrific news' | Chris Kenny tears up while reporting on Bibas family hostages

High Court:

High Court: Arabs may cultivate land near Jewish village in Hebron Hills

High Court rules Arabs are permitted to cultivate land near Carmel, overriding prohibition by military sources for security reasons.

High Court: Arabs may cultivate land near Jewish village in Hebron Hills

Jerusalem rabbi hospitalized in 'very serious' condition

Rabbi Aryeh Stern, former chief rabbi of Jerusalem, hospitalized in 'very serious' condition, public is asked to pray for his recovery.

Jerusalem rabbi hospitalized in 'very serious' condition

In first:

In first, Jewish studies approved as academic degree in Hungary

Hungarian Minister of Education Balázs Hankó approves Jewish Studies as an academic degree program. 'Hungary provides a rare haven of religious freedom amid rising antisemitism across Europe.'

In first, Jewish studies approved as academic degree in Hungary

Romi Gonen shares: Thankful for chance to live my life anew

Romi Gonen, released last month from Hamas captivity, gives thanks for her release and a second chance at life. 'Thankful for the merit of living this life anew, with an appreciation for every little thing.'

Romi Gonen shares: Thankful for chance to live my life anew

Rabbi Abergel: Draft haredim who are not studying Torah

Rabbi Haim Yosef David Abergel, head of a community in Netivot, calls on haredim who are not seriously learning Torah to enlist in the IDF's new haredi brigade.

Rabbi Abergel: Draft haredim who are not studying Torah

Sde Teiman:

Sde Teiman: Indictment filed against five Force 100 reservists

Military Prosecution files indictment against five Force 100 soldiers for severely abusing Nukhba terrorist at the Sde Teiman security facility in July 2024.

Sde Teiman: Indictment filed against five Force 100 reservists

Four arrested after 30 Breslov hasidim attempt to enter Lebanon

Police officers arrest four Breslov hasidim who illegally crossed into Lebanese territory and hurled rocks at IDF forces who neared them.

Four arrested after 30 Breslov hasidim attempt to enter Lebanon

500 days in Hamas captivity:

500 days in Hamas captivity: Crowds pray for hostages at national event in Washington, DC

Attendees at national prayer event in Washington, DC give standing ovation as released hostage Noa Argamani calls: 'We have to continue to the second stage and make sure all our loved ones come back.'

500 days in Hamas captivity: Crowds pray for hostages at national event in Washington, DC

Released hostage reveals:

Released hostage reveals: 'My brother and I were held together until the last day'

'The only thing I need is for you to bring my brother back,' says released hostage Iair Horn, who was held with his brother Eitan in a Hamas tunnel until his release.

Released hostage reveals: 'My brother and I were held together until the last day'

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro charged with coup attempt

Brazil’s Prosecutor-General charges former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting coup to remain in power after his 2022 election defeat. 33 other people charged as well.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro charged with coup attempt

As part of deal:

As part of deal: Hundreds of Gazans suspected of involvement in October 7 to be released

Under the agreement with Hamas, approximately 1,000 Gazans arrested after October 7 will be released, including Gazans who fired rockets, Hamas officials, and a Gaza resident who held hostages.

As part of deal: Hundreds of Gazans suspected of involvement in October 7 to be released

US envoy urges Iraq to free Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov

Adam Boehler, US Envoy for Hostages, calls Iraq’s Prime Minister to release Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov: He has an opportunity to show the world why he should or should not be prime minister.

US envoy urges Iraq to free Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov

Florida:

Man charged after firing at two in Miami Beach, thinking they were Palestinian

Man in Florida charged with two counts of attempted murder after firing multiple shots at two Israeli men in Miami Beach, believing they were Palestinians.

Man charged after firing at two in Miami Beach, thinking they were Palestinian

US Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Senate votes 54-45 to confirm Howard Lutnick, billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald LP, as Trump’s Commerce Secretary.

US Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Macron supports Bibas family:

Macron supports Bibas family: France mobilized for the release of all hostages

French President shares photo of Bibas family, after Hamas claims that Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas will be returned as part of the release of bodies of hostages: Shiri, Kfir, Ariel. Faces of innocence and love.

Macron supports Bibas family: France mobilized for the release of all hostages

International Auschwitz Committee president Marian Turski dies at 98

President of the World Jewish Congress, Amb. Ronald S. Lauder: 'Turski, a man of extraordinary courage, intellect and moral clarity, dedicated his life to ensuring that the world never forgets the horrors of the past.'

International Auschwitz Committee president Marian Turski dies at 98

Netanyahu meets US Congressional delegation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, met with a US Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC, and with a bipartisan delegation led by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA).

Netanyahu meets US Congressional delegation

Senator Lindsey Graham:

Sen. Graham: If negotiations fail, destroy Hamas, as we destroyed the Germans and Japanese

Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about the possible failure of negotiations and said, 'There is no future for the Palestinians until Hamas is gone.'

Sen. Graham: If negotiations fail, destroy Hamas, as we destroyed the Germans and Japanese

IDF asks public not to spread unverified rumors about hostages

The IDF urges the public to rely only on announcements from official sources and to refrain from spreading rumors that harm the families of the hostages and the public.

IDF asks public not to spread unverified rumors about hostages

Sa'ar slams AG's demands on Trump Gaza plan

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara drew criticism from Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar after she demanded to be consulted on the legality of Trump's plan to relocate Gaza residents.

Sa'ar slams AG's demands on Trump Gaza plan

Report:

Report: US intelligence believes Putin not interested in peace in Ukraine

Intelligence and congressional officials tell NBC Russian President is still seeking to conquer Ukraine and his not interested in permanently ending his war against his neighbor.

Report: US intelligence believes Putin not interested in peace in Ukraine

Khamenei congratulates Islamic Jihad for 'victory in Gaza'

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei meets Islamic Jihad leader Ziad Nakhaleh in Tehran to celebrate the terrorists' "victory" over Israel.

Khamenei congratulates Islamic Jihad for 'victory in Gaza'

Severe warnings ahead of impending storm

Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene publishes severe warnings ahead of impending storm against using heaters at work and at home.

Severe warnings ahead of impending storm

Jewish leaders to Knesset:

Jewish leaders to Knesset: 'Press UN to hold Hamas accountable for sexual violence'

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations delegation addresses Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, urges Israel to press UN to hold Hamas to account for the sexual violence on 10/7 and against hostages.

Jewish leaders to Knesset: 'Press UN to hold Hamas accountable for sexual violence'

Minister Ron Dermer to lead negotiations on phase 2 of ceasefire

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer has been appointed to lead Israel's negotiations on the second phase of the hostage deal with Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.

Minister Ron Dermer to lead negotiations on phase 2 of ceasefire

Families announce:

These 6 hostages will be released on Saturday, families announce

The families of Tal Shoham, Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, Hisham al-Sayed, and Avera Mengistu announce that they will be among the 6 living hostages who will be released this Saturday.

These 6 hostages will be released on Saturday, families announce

Shiri, Ariel & Kfir:

Bibas family say they heard reports, but haven't received official update

Bibas family responds to Hamas reports on the return of their loved ones with the dead bodies: 'We haven't received any official update. Until we are certain, our journey will not end.'

Bibas family say they heard reports, but haven't received official update

Watch:

Watch: Car bombing in Tel Aviv

A vehicle exploded in Tel Aviv on Tuesday afternoon. Police believe the incident to have been an organized crime assassination attempt.

Watch: Car bombing in Tel Aviv

Hostage Eliya Cohen's partner notified that he will be released on Saturday

Hostage Eliya Cohen's partner, Ziv, announces she received notification he will be released on Saturday.

Hostage Eliya Cohen's partner notified that he will be released on Saturday

Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem

The Republic of Fiji intends to become the seventh nation to open an embassy in Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised the move.

Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem

Hostage's wife to Hungarian Pres.:

Hostage's wife, Lishay Miran, to Hungarian President: 'My daughters need their father'

President Herzog participates in state ceremony in Hungary and, together with Hungarian President, meets family of hostage Omri Miran and Holocaust survivor Aharon Shabo and his family.

Hostage's wife, Lishay Miran, to Hungarian President: 'My daughters need their father'

Minister Sa'ar:

Minister Sa'ar: 'PA continues its deception; Turkey working to rebuild Hezbollah'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar warned the international press that based on statements by the PA and intelligence, payments to families of terrorists proceed as always.

Minister Sa'ar: 'PA continues its deception; Turkey working to rebuild Hezbollah'

Hamas to release six living and four deceased hostages by Saturday

Khalil al-Haya confirmed that the group has decided to release four bodies on Thursday and to release six hostages on Saturday, in return for the release of the Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas to release six living and four deceased hostages by Saturday

'Israel's Lookout' to be renamed 'Trump Lookout'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan announced that the lookout point in the town of Peduel will be renamed in honor of the US President. The lookout is part of the 'Gutnik Center'.

'Israel's Lookout' to be renamed 'Trump Lookout'

Lod Mayor:

Lod Mayor: 'Israel is working to thin out the Arab population'

Lod Mayor Yair Revivo accused Israel of deliberately ignoring the wave of violence in Arab communities in the hopes of reducing its Arab population.

Lod Mayor: 'Israel is working to thin out the Arab population'

Israel's offer to Hamas

Israel's offer to Hamas: Heavy vehicles in return for 6 living hostages by Saturday

A senior Israeli official said that Israel would allow heavy vehicles to enter Gaza for the removal of rubble if Hamas would release six living hostages by Saturday.

Israel's offer to Hamas: Heavy vehicles in return for 6 living hostages by Saturday

'6000 Buildings in Danger':

'6000 Buildings in Danger': Tverya mayor's grim warning in the Knesset

A Knesset committee heard from the Tverya mayor and Israel's Geological Institute today about the growing likelihood of an earthquake and the worrying discrepancies in Israel's preparedness.

'6000 Buildings in Danger': Tverya mayor's grim warning in the Knesset

Strengthening war widows:

'Let us grow together'- Empowerment for Swords of Iron widows

Women of all ages widowed in the war met at the Center for the Family at Orot Yisrael College to gain strength to cope with the challenges that their lives now demand.

'Let us grow together'- Empowerment for Swords of Iron widows