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'A fifth column in our midst'

Knesset member compares Gazans' voluntary relocation to Holocaust

MK Almog Cohen announced that he is seeking the ouster of MK Ofir Cassif who posted a photo of Jews in line to be deported from Nazi Germany and compared it to the voluntary relocation of Gazans.

Knesset member compares Gazans' voluntary relocation to Holocaust

Poll:

Poll: Majority of Israelis fear massacre in Judea and Samaria

A survey reveals that 62% of Israelis fear an attack similar to the October 7th massacre from Palestinians in Judea and Samaria.

Poll: Majority of Israelis fear massacre in Judea and Samaria

Egypt's alternative plan for the Gaza Strip

Egypt's proposal to counter President Trump's plan would see Gazans temporarily relocated to 'secure areas' in Gaza and the creation of a 'Palestinian administration,' unaligned with Hamas or the PA.

Egypt's alternative plan for the Gaza Strip

Uman prepares for holidays despite war

Representatives of the Uman Jewish community met with the regional governor, Ihor Ivanovych Taburets, to negotiate preparations for Jewish holidays.

Uman prepares for holidays despite war

Northern Arrows:

Northern Arrows: IDF withdraws from Lebanon, retains five key positions

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect today. The IDF completed its withdrawal from southern Lebanon's Shiite villages but retained five installations in Lebanese territory.

Northern Arrows: IDF withdraws from Lebanon, retains five key positions

Infiltration into Lebanon:

Infiltration into Lebanon: Hassidim attempted to 'annex' the tomb of 4th-century sage

A number of Breslov Hassidim moved the border fence between Israel and Lebanon, so that the entire gravesite of Rabbi Ashi, which until now was divided, would be included in Israeli territory.

Infiltration into Lebanon: Hassidim attempted to 'annex' the tomb of 4th-century sage

Police arrest suspect for alleged hate crime in Jewish area of London

Man arrested following reports that he targeted Jewish-owned businesses and attempted to assault pedestrians in the Golders Green neighborhood in London.

Police arrest suspect for alleged hate crime in Jewish area of London

In an Israeli hospital:

In an Israeli hospital: Nukhba terrorist received the desired test - within hours

A Nukhba terrorist, who complained of headaches and dizziness, transferred to Kaplan Hospital in Rehovot, where he underwent a head CT scan and an MRI within hours.

In an Israeli hospital: Nukhba terrorist received the desired test - within hours

Steve Witkoff:

Steve Witkoff: We are not leaving anybody behind

Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East speaks at Miami event marking the closing of exhibit in memory of the victims of the Nova Music Festival, reiterates administration's commitment to securing the release of all the hostages.

Steve Witkoff: We are not leaving anybody behind

Noa Argamani in Miami:

Noa Argamani in Miami: We have to bring an end to this nightmare

Noa Argamani, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, speaks at exhibit in Miami in memory of the victims of the Nova Music Festival, calls for implementation of phase 2 of the hostage deal.

Noa Argamani in Miami: We have to bring an end to this nightmare

Aviva Siegel reveals:

Aviva Siegel reveals: The terrorist pointed a gun at Keith and threatened to kill him

Aviva Siegel, wife of freed hostage Keith Siegel, describes at a rally in Tel Aviv the unimaginable suffering of those being held in Gaza.

Aviva Siegel reveals: The terrorist pointed a gun at Keith and threatened to kill him

Poll:

Poll: 68% support Trump's plan for Gaza

According to a new poll published by Channel 12 News, 68 percent of the Israeli public supports US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza.

Poll: 68% support Trump's plan for Gaza

One dead, one wounded in shooting in northern Tel Aviv

Witnesses report seeing motorcycle fleeing scene of shooting.

One dead, one wounded in shooting in northern Tel Aviv

Oct. 7th Investigation:

Oct. 7th Investigation: Terrorists got lost on the way to Netivot, found festival site

An IDF investigation into the massacre at the Supernova festival reveals the Hamas force intended to attack Netivot, but reached the festival instead due to a navigation error.

Oct. 7th Investigation: Terrorists got lost on the way to Netivot, found festival site

Cold front to hit later, snow still expected in Jerusalem on Saturday

The cold front that was expected to begin on Thursday is now expected to begin on Saturday. Jerusalem could see first snow in 3 years on Saturday and Sunday.

Cold front to hit later, snow still expected in Jerusalem on Saturday

Former hostage Iair Horn:

Former hostage Iair Horn: 'I need only 1 thing, bring back my brother and all hostages'

Hamas captivity survivor Iair Horn, who was released this past Saturday, asked to share a video message at the rally currently taking place at the Hostages Square marking 500 days.

Former hostage Iair Horn: 'I need only 1 thing, bring back my brother and all hostages'

President Herzog to visit Hungary, Italy

The family of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his home in Nahal Oz on October 7, will join the President's State Visit to Hungary marking 80 years since the Holocaust of Hungarian Jewry.

President Herzog to visit Hungary, Italy

US Senators:

US Senators: 'Four questions to be answered in this region'

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), along with a group of other Senators, told a press conference this evening about how Israel and America should proceed regarding Iran, the Palestinians, and Saudi Arabia.

US Senators: 'Four questions to be answered in this region'

First sign of life from hostage David Cunio

Family members of David Cunio say that they received the first sign of life for him from former hostages who were recently released.

First sign of life from hostage David Cunio

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'President Trump has a fresh plan, let's try to change reality'

President Isaac Herzog met today with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations on the 500th day since the October 7 attacks.

President Herzog: 'President Trump has a fresh plan, let's try to change reality'

Jewish Agency provides $24 million to terror victims since 10/7

500 days after October 7, The Jewish Agency’s fund submitted its report to First Lady Herzog, reviewing the scope of the damage since the beginning of the Swords of Iron War.

Jewish Agency provides $24 million to terror victims since 10/7

Despite Ceasefire:

Despite Ceasefire: Israel to retain five bases in Lebanese territory

The IDF will remain in five bases in Lebanon for the foreseeable future despite the ceasefire agreement for Israeli forces to withdraw.

Despite Ceasefire: Israel to retain five bases in Lebanese territory

Report:

Report: Israel preparing to receive the bodies of 5 hostages this week

The bodies of 5 hostages who were killed in captivity could be returned as early as this Thursday, according to a new report. 3 more hostages are also scheduled for release on Saturday.

Report: Israel preparing to receive the bodies of 5 hostages this week

Released Hostage:

Released Hostage: 'I pray we will soon be together again'

Emily Damari prayed at the Western Wall for the release of hostages held by Hamas for 500 days, expressing hope and faith for their swift return.

Released Hostage: 'I pray we will soon be together again'

'Do a good deed for the hostages'

'Do a good deed for the hostages:' Agam Berger speaks for first time since her release

After returning from captivity, Agam Berger releases a video calling on the people of Israel to demonstrate unity and do good deeds for the sake of the hostages.

'Do a good deed for the hostages:' Agam Berger speaks for first time since her release

In The Knesset:

In The Knesset: MK berates bereaved sister

A heated confrontation occurred in the Knesset between Shira Lisha, sister of fallen Sergeant Dvir Lisha, and Knesset Member Debbie Biton.

In The Knesset: MK berates bereaved sister

Smotrich freezes additional PA funds

The Finance Minister has signed an order to take hundreds of millions of shekels from the Palestinian Authority for terror victims.

Smotrich freezes additional PA funds

Radwan Force underground terrorist infrastructure dismantled

The underground structure extended for dozens of meters and contained living quarters and combat equipment.

Radwan Force underground terrorist infrastructure dismantled

500 days since start of war:

500 days since start of war: US Congress. delegation visits Jerusalem Museum of Tolerance

On the 500th Day of War, a US Congressional delegation led by Senator Lindsey Graham tour museum's 6:29 – From Darkness to Light exhibition. Eight Senators met with hostage families and mother who lost her two daughters at the Nova Festival.

500 days since start of war: US Congress. delegation visits Jerusalem Museum of Tolerance

Minister Eli Cohen:

Minister Eli Cohen: My hand will be cut off before I sit with Mansour Abbas

Energy Minister Eli Cohen says he won't enter coalition with Ra'am party in the future, Israel should disconnect Gaza's electricity and end humanitarian aid if hostages aren't released in deal's second stage.

Minister Eli Cohen: My hand will be cut off before I sit with Mansour Abbas

Foreign Minister Sa’ar:

Foreign Minister Sa’ar: 'Iran increasing efforts to obtain nuclear weapons'

Foreign Minister Sa’ar warns senators and Deputy Envoy to Middle East, 'Iran compensating for regional weakening by increasing efforts to obtain nuclear weapons.'

Foreign Minister Sa’ar: 'Iran increasing efforts to obtain nuclear weapons'

Ohad Ben-Ami to Pres. Herzog:

Ohad Ben-Ami to Pres. Herzog: 'We were six people in six meters, 30 meters underground'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets freed hostage Ohad Ben-Ami, marking 500 days since the October 7 massacre. 'We have brothers and sisters still there in Gaza, and we want every last one of them home as soon as possible.'

Ohad Ben-Ami to Pres. Herzog: 'We were six people in six meters, 30 meters underground'

Battle over core studies:

Battle over core studies: NY Ministry of Education demands closing 3 haredi institutions

Order demands institutions notify students' parents within seven days to transfer their children to schools that meet core curriculum requirements.

Battle over core studies: NY Ministry of Education demands closing 3 haredi institutions

Report:

Report: IAF strike eliminated Hamas' head of operations in Lebanon

Israeli source says targeted elimination took out Muhammad Shaheen, Hamas' operations head in Lebanon, who was planning a terror attack.

Report: IAF strike eliminated Hamas' head of operations in Lebanon

Suspicion:

Suspicion: Foreign agent used teen to spray-paint hostile messages

Teen, 17.5, arrested on suspicion of spray-painting hostile messages in Gush Etzion, at the direction of a foreign agent who reached out through Telegram.

Suspicion: Foreign agent used teen to spray-paint hostile messages

Emily Hand's chilling conversation with AI

Ten-year-old Emily Hand, kidnapped from Kibbutz Be'eri on 10/7 and released in first hostage deal, speaks with AI, 'I haven't returned home yet, how can I think about tomorrow?'

Emily Hand's chilling conversation with AI

500 days; 8910 newborns:

Midwife sends message to Hamas terrorists: 500 days; 8910 newborn babies

Marking 500 days of the war, a midwife at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod, sends a message to Hamas in Arabic.

Midwife sends message to Hamas terrorists: 500 days; 8910 newborn babies

Jewish man opens fire at visiting Israelis, mistaking them for Palestinians

Florida police arrest Mordechai Brafman, 27, on suspicion of firing towards two Israeli men on Miami Beach.

Jewish man opens fire at visiting Israelis, mistaking them for Palestinians

Ofer Calderon's uncle: Hamas stuffed him ahead of his release

Shami Calderon, uncle of released hostage Ofer Calderon, says Hamas terrorists stuffed Ofer ahead of his release in ceasefire deal. 'Three months before his release he weighed 25 kilograms less.'

Ofer Calderon's uncle: Hamas stuffed him ahead of his release

Israeli Arab brothers planned to carry out terror attack

Two Hamas-affiliated brothers from the Arab city of Arraba in northern Israel planned to carry out a terror attack, police reveal.

Israeli Arab brothers planned to carry out terror attack