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IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes in Lebanon following missile launches towards northern Israel.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF eliminates terrorists freed in 2011 'Shalit deal'

IDF eliminates three Hamas terrorists, including two released in 'Shalit deal' and head of Gaza City's rocket unit.

IDF eliminates terrorists freed in 2011 'Shalit deal'

IDF strikes terror cell transporting weapons

Terrorists identified transporting weapons eliminated in central Gaza, secondary explosions follow; IDF helicopter strikes military compound the terror cell exited.

IDF strikes terror cell transporting weapons

Britain:

Britain: Iranian TV host stabbed outside his London home

A presenter for London-based Iran International, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition, stabbed outside his home in the city's south.

Britain: Iranian TV host stabbed outside his London home

Israeli man with firearms arrested in Malaysia

Malaysian police say the Israeli, who was arrested on March 27, claimed he entered the country in order to kill a relative, but "we are not buying his story".

Israeli man with firearms arrested in Malaysia

After rocket launches:

After rocket launches: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon, including military compounds and terrorist infrastructure.

After rocket launches: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

To secure aid in Gaza

Progress on multinational force from Arab countries securing humanitarian aid in Gaza

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant achieved significant progress this week, during his visit to Washington, on the initiative that would consist of armed elements from three Arab countries in the region.

Progress on multinational force from Arab countries securing humanitarian aid in Gaza

Painful Day for Egoz:

Painful Day for Egoz: One special forces soldier dead, six wounded

Sergeant major Alon Kudriashov, 21, from Modiin, was killed in action in southern Gaza today. 16 more soldiers were wounded.

Painful Day for Egoz: One special forces soldier dead, six wounded

Following dawn prayers

Muslims chant Pro-terror slogans on Temple Mount after dawn prayers

Afternoon prayers on the third Friday of Ramadan were held without incident. Police arrested 11 suspects in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Muslims chant Pro-terror slogans on Temple Mount after dawn prayers

IDF General:

IDF General: 'We are determined to repel Hezbollah'

The commander of the Northern Command reassures residents of the north that the IDF will restore security to the region.

IDF General: 'We are determined to repel Hezbollah'

US to Israel:

US to Israel: 'We understand your demands'

The US has sent a message to the Israelis that they understand their demands to remain in the humanitarian corridor and not to allow unlimited passage of Gazans from the south to the north.

US to Israel: 'We understand your demands'

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

Smotrich vs. Sanctions: A second victory for Israel's Finance Minister

The clarification from the USA weakening the sanctions against Israelis in Judea and Samaria is the second time that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has outmaneuvered American policy.

Smotrich vs. Sanctions: A second victory for Israel's Finance Minister

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Senior Hezbollah official responsible for rocket launches eliminated

The IDF has confirmed that the Hezbollah leader responsible for rocket attacks on Israel was eliminated in an airstrike on a car in Bazourieh.

IDF confirms: Senior Hezbollah official responsible for rocket launches eliminated

'Justice must be done'

'Justice must be done' | Residency posthumously granted to tragically slain Arab convert

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel has accepted the residency request of David Ben-Avraham, who was tragically killed by an IDF soldier who suspected him of being a terrorist.

'Justice must be done' | Residency posthumously granted to tragically slain Arab convert

Shaarei Tzedek: Newborn dies after home birth

Baby declared dead at hospital one day after being born at home in Gush Etzion.

Shaarei Tzedek: Newborn dies after home birth

Haredi Draft:

Haredi Draft: Granddaughters of haredi MKs enlist in the IDF

Two granddaughters of two MKs from the party most strongly against the drafting of haredim are serving at a military base in the center of the country, where they are working on intelligence projects.

Haredi Draft: Granddaughters of haredi MKs enlist in the IDF

Terrorists who fired at military post arrested

Hours after shooting attack, suspects arrested in Shechem, weapon used in attack seized.

Terrorists who fired at military post arrested

State Department official resigns because of US support for Israel

Annelle Sheline goes on media tour accusing US of "horrific policy," Israel of "genocide" after resigning from State Department, does not criticize genocidal actions or ideology of Hamas.

State Department official resigns because of US support for Israel

Gaza war:

Gaza war: Rockets aimed at Israel destroyed

Operation at Shifa Hospital continues as collection of rockets prepared for barrage located and destroyed in central Gaza.

Gaza war: Rockets aimed at Israel destroyed

Gideon Sa'ar:

Gideon Sa'ar: War Cabinet seat for supporting haredi draft law

MK Sa'ar claims that he was offered a seat in the war cabinet in exchange for supporting the new haredi draft law.

Gideon Sa'ar: War Cabinet seat for supporting haredi draft law

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

Smotrich vs. Sanctions: USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents

The USA has significantly reduced the sanctions it imposed on residents of Judea and Samaria following Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's threats of economic sanctions against Palestinian Authority banks.

Smotrich vs. Sanctions: USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents

Top US general:

Top US general: Israel hasn't received every weapon it asked for

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff comments on US aid to Israel: We've been supporting them with capability, but they've not received everything they've asked for.

Top US general: Israel hasn't received every weapon it asked for

Report:

Report: US in talks on peacekeeping team in Gaza

Biden administration officials reportedly in preliminary conversations on proposal to help fund either a multinational force or a Palestinian Arab peacekeeping team in post-war Gaza.

Report: US in talks on peacekeeping team in Gaza

Springing forward:

Springing forward: Daylight Saving Time begins in Israel

Clocks moved forward by one hour at 2:00 a.m. Daylight Saving Time will be in effect until October 27, 2024.

Springing forward: Daylight Saving Time begins in Israel

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sent to 25 years in prison

Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud on hundreds of thousands of customers that unraveled with the collapse of FTX.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sent to 25 years in prison

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll share and tell world of Hamas crimes against humanity'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says it is difficult to watch and publish video of Hamas terrorist admitting to rape, but it is the military's duty to ensure the world knows what happened.

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll share and tell world of Hamas crimes against humanity'

US to Israel:

US to Israel: Banks don't need to close accounts of sanction targets

US letter to Finance Ministry says Biden Admin. sanctions against 7 settlers over alleged violence were not meant to seize all of their assets or close their bank accounts.

US to Israel: Banks don't need to close accounts of sanction targets

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'Head of Hamas supplies killed at Shifa Hospital'

Raad Thabet, one of the top Hamas leaders in Gaza, eliminated in operation at Shifa Hospital.

IDF Spokesman: 'Head of Hamas supplies killed at Shifa Hospital'

Halevi to Bedouin soldiers:

Chief of Staff to Bedouin soldiers: 'Those who came to attack didn't spare Muslims'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visited the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion on the occasion of Ramadan, spoke with the battalion's commanders and soldiers, and heard about their significant efforts during the war.

Chief of Staff to Bedouin soldiers: 'Those who came to attack didn't spare Muslims'

Is a Palestinian Arab-run factory building the IDF's bomb shelters?

Otniel residents were surprised to discover the bomb shelter factory outside their village. According to them the contractor, who works for the military, is a Palestinian Arab. The IDF and Defense Ministry deny those claims.

Is a Palestinian Arab-run factory building the IDF's bomb shelters?

Jordan Valley attack:

Jordan Valley attack: Terrorist a PA security officer

IDF forces are continuing to search for the terrorist and have completely surrounded the village of Ouja and the city of Jericho.

Jordan Valley attack: Terrorist a PA security officer

PM to hostages' families:

PM to hostages' families: 'I won't leave anyone behind'

Netanyahu meets families of soldiers held hostage by Hamas, says he is " committed to returning everyone, all of them."

PM to hostages' families: 'I won't leave anyone behind'

Attorney General:

Attorney General: Prepare to begin drafting haredim on April 1st

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara submitted her answer to the Supreme Court regarding the draft law, saying that since the law has expired, nothing prevents the enlistment of yeshiva students.

Attorney General: Prepare to begin drafting haredim on April 1st

Rabbis, imams in Morocco:

Rabbis, imams in Morocco: 'Iran trying to create religious war'

Delegations of rabbis, Imams gather for interfaith conference in Morocco, emphasize need for Muslim-Jewish alliances and friendships after October 7.

Rabbis, imams in Morocco: 'Iran trying to create religious war'

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

In continuation of South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the International Court of Justice has imposed additional provisional measures on Israel.

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

Brother of hostage joins Border Police

Yair Mor, whose brother, Eitan, is in Hamas captivity, enlisted in the Border Police. His father, Zvika: 'We are all obligated in this mandatory war for the defense of the nation.'

Brother of hostage joins Border Police

'The devil took over me'

'The devil took over me' | Terrorist details rape committed during October 7th massacre

Manar Mahmoud Muhammad Kasem, an operative of the naval force of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization gave a chilling description to his interrogators of the atrocities committed on October 7th.

'The devil took over me' | Terrorist details rape committed during October 7th massacre

Israel Prize award ceremony to be held in Sderot this year

Education Minister Kisch announces 1st Israel Prize award ceremony since massacre to be held in southern Israel in solidarity with the heroic residents who are rebuilding after October 7.

Israel Prize award ceremony to be held in Sderot this year

Chief Rabbi to yeshiva students:

Chief Rabbi to yeshiva students: 'Increase your studies during vacation'

Ahead of the Passover vacation, Rabbi David Lau called on students to strengthen the Torah, especially at a time when the soldiers are sacrificing their lives on the battlefield.

Chief Rabbi to yeshiva students: 'Increase your studies during vacation'

National Security Council:

Increased threat to Israelis abroad ahead of Passover, National Security Council warns

Counterterrorism official advises Israelis traveling abroad not to reveal they are Israelis due to increased threat level during war and ahead of Passover.

Increased threat to Israelis abroad ahead of Passover, National Security Council warns