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.'
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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.
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.
Death announcement claims: Aid worker was killed in Jewish attack
Parents of World Central Kitchen employee Jacob Flickinger criticize IDF, claim that if strike was a mistake, IDF is 'extremely incompetent.'
War against Hamas:
War against Hamas: IDF strikes sources of rocket fire toward Israel
IDF artillery strikes sources of the rocket fire toward Ashkelon, continues dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities in Khan Yunis.
Over UNRWA funding:
Canadian families of Hamas victims sue Canadian government over UNRWA funding
Canadian families who lost loved ones on October 7, together with Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, take Canadian government to court over decision to resume funding for UNRWA.
Some Israeli embassies to temporarily close
Some of Israel's representatives around the world instructed to stay home amid concerns of Iranian retaliation for strike in Damascus.
Hostage release talks
Hostage release talks | Report: CIA director to travel to Cairo this weekend
Axios reports that CIA director William Burns will travel to Cairo this weekend for talks with the chief of the Mossad and top Qatari and Egyptian officials in an effort to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
'These steps must be implemented'
US welcomes increase of aid to Gaza: These steps must be implemented
US National Security Council spokesperson welcomes Israel’s decision to approve measures to increase the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Qatar fires back
Qatar fires back | Barkat: Qatar funds terror all over the world
Israel’s Economy Minister tells Bloomberg he doesn't trust Qatar to act as a mediator with Hamas. Qatari Foreign Ministry responds: Political recklessness and selfishness.
After Netanyahu-Biden call:
After Netanyahu-Biden conversation: Cabinet approves increased humanitarian aid to Gaza
Israel to allow the temporary delivery of humanitarian aid through Ashdod and the Erez Crossing and the increase of Jordanian aid through Kerem Shalom.
Gush Etzion:
Gush Etzion: IDF arrests multiple terrorists and seizes weapons
Soldiers from the reserve battalion 9207 held a special operation in the Dheisha "Refugee" Camp and arrested two wanted terrorists. In the Zo'atra area, troops from the Tavor Battalion arrested two wanted terrorists and questioned many suspects.
Hospitals instructed to prepare for mass-casualty incident
Health Ministry gives instructions to hospital and health system heads to be prepared due to increasing threats on northern border and from Iran.
After residents protest
After residents protest | IDF imposes lockdown on Jewish community
After residents of Yitzhar began to march to protest the opening of the road in the area to Arab traffic, IDF and police blocked the exit from the community.
Netanyahu to Republicans:
Netanyahu to Republicans: 'There's an attempt to ram a Palestinian state down our throats'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday with a Republican Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC and told it that Israel will get the job done faster if it is given the tools to do so.
Due to security situation:
Due to security situation: Israeli Chief Rabbi sneaked out side door of airport in Spain
Rabbi David Lau paid a short visit to Madrid where he met with community leaders and rabbis and was escorted by armed guards.
Biden to Netanyahu:
Biden to Netanyahu: US policy depends on Israel's response to our demands
US President speaks to PM for 45 minutes, says administration will determine policy on Gaza based on Israel's implementation of America's demands regarding the humanitarian situation.
Netanyahu's warning to Iran
PM addresses growing threats by Iran during cabinet meeting, says 'whoever attempts to harm us will be harmed.
Fmr. Ambassador Friedman:
Fmr. Ambassador Friedman: 'There is not one Israeli who isn't suffering today'
The former US Ambassador wrote that the media is pushing a false narrative that Israelis only suffered on October 7th, while on the contrary, they have been suffering every day.
IDF Spokesman Hagari:
IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'IDF forces are ready, we can't be complacent'
IDF Spokesman addressed fears of Iranian retribution for the killing of its officers in Syria and the incident in which aid workers were killed.
Bulgaria:
Bulgaria: Police find weapons cache meant for Hamas attacks in Europe
Weapons stash found under tree based on intelligence from phone of Hamas terrorists arrested for plot to attack Jewish targets throughout Europe.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: 'Internal division is the greatest motivator for our enemies'
President Isaac Herzog called for unity and said that while protests must be allowed, violence is a red line that can not be crossed.
Bereaved families:
Bereaved families: We won't allow extremists to burn down the country
Families of people killed on October 7 and soldiers who fell in Gaza hold press conference at Mt. Herzl criticizing violence at recent anti-govt. protests.
Top police interrogator:
Top police interrogator: 'We interrogated terrorists who dealt in victims' body parts'
The head of the Israel Police Unit of International Crime Investigations Security Division, Chief Superintendent Yaron Binyaim said that there is no way to deny what happened on Oct. 7th after the perpetrators themselves admitted to it all.
IDF Spokesman:
IDF Spokesman: No change in instructions to civilians due to Iranian threat
Rear Admiral Hagari says there is no need for panic buying after leave canceled for all combat soldiers due to Iranian threat following killing of IRGC commander.
Haredi spiritual leader:
Haredi spiritual leader: 'Only Yeshiva students bear the burden'
Rabbi Dan Segal commented on the Supreme Court's decision regarding the non-recruitment of haredim to the IDF, arguing that only Yeshiva students truly bear the burden of defending the country.
New details from terror plot
New details from terror plot | Terrorist who planned to attack stadium worked at site
One of the ISIS-supporting terrorists who intended to bomb Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium worked as an usher at the site and wished to harm Beitar Jerusalem fans after he heard them cursing Mohammed.
Netanyahu's diary from October 7 revealed
Following Supreme Court petition, PM's schedule during the first day of Hamas's attack on southern Israel has been published, revealing the first foreign leader he spoke to.
IDF Intelligence Chief:
IDF Intelligence Chief: 'Not certain the worst is behind us'
Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva hinted at accusations against him as being responsible for the failures that led to October 7th and discussed the resignation of the head of the directorate's research department, Amit Sa'ar.
Watch: Haredi battalion eliminates terror cells in Beit Hanoun
Dozens of terror targets destroyed, terror cells eliminated, in joint operation in Gaza's Beit Hanoun area.
Terrorists planned to murder Ben-Gvir with RPG
The ISA has arrested a nascent terrorist cell with a long list of daring plans for attacks.
Lidor Levi, victim of stabbing attack, succumbs to his wounds
Lidor Levi, a 34-year-old software engineer, dies of his wounds following the Gan Yavne stabbing attack.
Fire breaks out in Jeusalem hotel hosting evacuees
Hundreds of evacuees are temporarily evacuated from the Cassia Hotel in Jerusalem, due to a fire at the site.
ISIS terrorists who planned attack at Jerusalem stadium arrested
Indictment filed against three ISIS-affiliated Jerusalem Arabs who planned to carry out terror attacks at central locations in Jerusalem.
Dr. Phil:
Dr. Phil: 'October 7th was wrong, I don't give a damn about history'
Dr. Phil hosted the son of a Hamas leader for a debate with two Palestinian human rights activists.
IDF suspends leave for all combat units
'The IDF is at war, the deployment of forces is under continuous assessment according to requirements,' military statement reads.
Poll:
Poll: 60% of children harmed by internet content about the war
A survey by several services has revealed that nearly two-thirds of Israel's youth has been negatively impacted by social media content regarding the war.
Watch: Terror cell eliminated as it moves towards IDF forces
Armed terror cell moves towards IDF forces in central Gaza, only to be eliminated before it reaches them; IDF operations in Gaza continue.
Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers
Defense Min. Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin on incident which led to deaths of World Central Kitchen employees, notes daily Iranian attacks on Israel.
Due to American pressure:
Due to American pressure: Vote to allow humanitarian aid for Gaza - by bypassing Cabinet
Expanded Cabinet to vote on decision authorizing Prime Minister, Defense Minister, to make decisions on provision of humanitarian aid for Gaza.
