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Gallant claims:

Gallant claims: Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Gantz were against the maneuver

Former Defense Minister reveals that his plan to attack Hezbollah at the start of the war was thwarted. "The greatest security blunder since the establishment of the State of Israel."

Gallant claims: Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Gantz were against the maneuver

Huge explosion and thick smoke

Huge explosion and thick smoke: New footage from Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

Arab media published new footage on Thursday showing the elimination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah.

Huge explosion and thick smoke: New footage from Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

Amid earthquakes in Greece:

National Security Council discusses possibility of Tsunami in Israel

The council estimated that if a large earthquake in Greece set off a tsunami, Israelis would get a two-hour warning, and instructed government ministries to prepare accordingly.

National Security Council discusses possibility of Tsunami in Israel

New testimonies from captivity:

New testimonies from captivity: Hostages tell of severe physical, psychological violence

Released hostages say they were subjected to severe physical violence, forced to eat rotten food and were humiliated.

New testimonies from captivity: Hostages tell of severe physical, psychological violence

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with bipartisan Senate leadership

During the meeting, a reporter asked Netanyahu if he thought US troops were needed for the peaceful implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Gazans. Netanyahu answered: 'No.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with bipartisan Senate leadership

Following arrest warrants:

Following warrants against Netanyahu: Trump to sign sanctions against ICC

Following arrest orders against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, US President to sign an executive order sanctioning ICC with economic and entry limitations.

Following warrants against Netanyahu: Trump to sign sanctions against ICC

Due to Supreme Court ruling:

Due to Supreme Court ruling: Cabinet to discuss October 7th commission of inquiry

The Supreme Court gave the government 60 days to hold a discussion on the creation of a commission to inquire into the events of October 7th.

Due to Supreme Court ruling: Cabinet to discuss October 7th commission of inquiry

Jewish fmr. Canadian minister Irwin Cotler Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

President Herzog, Natan Sharansky, and others submit letters calling on the Nobel Peace Prize Committee to award the prize to the Jewish-Canadian for his 'steadfast courage, moral clarity, profound empathy and extensive achievements in support of universal human rights.'

Jewish fmr. Canadian minister Irwin Cotler Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

US issues sanctions against Iranian crude oil shipping network

According to the OFAC, the oil was shipped on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff (AFGS) and its sanctioned front company, Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars (Sepehr Energy).

US issues sanctions against Iranian crude oil shipping network

Sa'ar to Italian counterpart:

Sa'ar to Italian counterpart: 'Gaza is a failed experiment - we must take a new approach'

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar called on his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani to listen carefully to the new 'out of the box' ideas being proposed by President Trump.

Sa'ar to Italian counterpart: 'Gaza is a failed experiment - we must take a new approach'

Portland:

Portland Chabad House mezuzah desecrated

'We still have a lot of light and goodness to give to the world; motive is unclear, probably stems from ignorance about Judaism and Chabad activities,' says local Chabad rabbi.

Portland Chabad House mezuzah desecrated

Watch:

Watch: Israeli Navy successfully tests Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile

As part of the test, a missile was launched toward a vessel simulating an enemy ship. The success of this test strengthens the Israeli Navy's combat capabilities and enhances its readiness to face operational challenges.

Watch: Israeli Navy successfully tests Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile

Leaked documents case:

Leaked documents case: District Court to release Ari Rosenfeld to house arrest

District Court instructs the release of Ari Rosenfeld, accused in the classified documents leak from PM's Office, to house arrest under electronic monitoring.

Leaked documents case: District Court to release Ari Rosenfeld to house arrest

Watch: IDF troops continue to operate in Samaria

The 828th Brigade has been conducting counterterrorism operations in Tammun and Fara'a in the northern Jordan Valley.

Watch: IDF troops continue to operate in Samaria

Contiguous Jewish presence from Gush Etzion to Jerusalem

Dozens of residents move into their new home in Heletz, which ensures contiguous Jewish presence from Gush Etzion to the capital.

Contiguous Jewish presence from Gush Etzion to Jerusalem

Rocket explosion in IDF base:

Rocket explosion in IDF base: Officers suspended and punished

The IDF inquiry into the explosion at the Combat Engineering Corp revealed severe shortcomings, including failure to comply with safety protocols.

Rocket explosion in IDF base: Officers suspended and punished

Israeli satire show presents:

Israeli satire show presents: The Red Cross rideshare service

A recent sketch by the Israeli comedy program Eretz Nehederet, considered the Israeli SNL, criticized the Red Cross for not doing anything help the hostages.

Israeli satire show presents: The Red Cross rideshare service

Footage:

Footage: Border Police officers arrest four shooting suspects

Border Police raid hideout in Haifa, arrest four wanted individuals suspected of involvement in Akko shooting incident last month.

Footage: Border Police officers arrest four shooting suspects

Jordan Valley Shooting:

Jordan Valley Shooting: Terrorist Identified by Israeli forces

Mohammed Drajma, 23, a resident of Tubas, is the terrorist who killed two soldiers in a shooting attack in the Jordan Valley this week.

Jordan Valley Shooting: Terrorist Identified by Israeli forces

Soldier charged with abusing terrorists at Sde Teiman

Military court sentences reservist who allegedly abused security prisoners to seven months, demotes him to 'private.'

Soldier charged with abusing terrorists at Sde Teiman

Kindergarten teacher killed in traffic accident

Nurit Rahimi, a dedicated kindergarten teacher from Bat Yam, was tragically killed in a three-vehicle accident on Route 35.

Kindergarten teacher killed in traffic accident

Jerusalem:

Jerusalem: Arab dressed like a Jew and ransacked a synagogue

A Jerusalem resident in his 30s broke into vehicles and a synagogue. Stolen items included money, charity boxes, and other valuables.

Jerusalem: Arab dressed like a Jew and ransacked a synagogue

Lehava leader cleared of racism charges

The Jerusalem District Court acquits Lehava's chairman Bentzi Gophstein of incitement to racism charges - potentially allowing him to make another bid for the Knesset.

Lehava leader cleared of racism charges

Nadav Cohen and Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Nadav Cohen and Staff Sergeant Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in northern Gaza; eight other soldiers injured.

Nadav Cohen and Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in Gaza

Indictment:

Indictment: Suspect desecrated Torah scroll, plundered charity box

Indictment filed against Shechem resident who attempted to remove Torah scroll from Holy Ark, causing damage.

Indictment: Suspect desecrated Torah scroll, plundered charity box

Defense Minister:

'Defense Minister: 'Prepare to implement Trump's Gaza plan'

Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to prepare a plan for voluntary emigration of Gaza residents.

'Defense Minister: 'Prepare to implement Trump's Gaza plan'

Watch: Blanket of snow covers Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon, still considered a closed military zone, covered in blanket of snow in overnight storm.

Watch: Blanket of snow covers Mount Hermon

Minister Karhi estimates:

Minister Karhi estimates: Hamas won't complete hostage deal

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says Attorney General may be fired soon, Hamas unlikely to return the last of the hostages.

Minister Karhi estimates: Hamas won't complete hostage deal

Judge rules:

Judge rules Cooper Union must face lawsuit over alleged antisemitism

Federal judge in Manhattan rules that Cooper Union College must face a lawsuit alleging it failed to protect Jewish students who sought refuge in a library from pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators in October of 2023.

Judge rules Cooper Union must face lawsuit over alleged antisemitism

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

Iran's Supreme Leader appoints Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem as his official "representative" in Lebanon, says he will oversee "non-litigious matters" and "managing religious affairs".

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Trump's plan for Gaza is the first good idea that I've heard

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to Fox News about Trump's plan for Gaza: It's a remarkable idea. And I think it should be really pursued and done, because I think it will create a different future for everyone.

Netanyahu: Trump's plan for Gaza is the first good idea that I've heard

Canada on Trump plan:

Canada on Trump plan: We are committed to achieving a two-state solution

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly responds to Trump’s proposal for Gaza: We support Palestinians’ right to self-determination, including from being forcibly displaced from Gaza.

Canada on Trump plan: We are committed to achieving a two-state solution

Details of rescue operation

Details of rescue operation: The drama behind the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul

A special unit of the Shin Bet and Shayetet 13 acted hours before the Gaza ceasefire came into effect and managed to recover the body of Oron Shaul. Now, the details of the dramatic operation are being revealed.

Details of rescue operation: The drama behind the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul

'I'm finally home'

Daniella Gilboa comes home and plays the piano: I'm finally home

IDF lookout Daniella Gilboa returns to her home in Petah Tikva, after being released from Beilinson Hospital, where she had been since being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Daniella Gilboa comes home and plays the piano: I'm finally home

Standing Together:

Standing Together: Rep. Brian Mast meets fellow war amputee Ari Spitz

IDF soldier Ari Spitz, who lost his legs in Gaza, met today with fellow war amputee Brian Mast, who lost his legs in Afghanistan and now serves as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in Congress.

Standing Together: Rep. Brian Mast meets fellow war amputee Ari Spitz

New poll shows bleak future for Yesh Atid, Ben-Gvir gets stronger

The first poll after Netanyahu's meeting with Trump grants his party 26 seats. Lapid would only receive eight.

New poll shows bleak future for Yesh Atid, Ben-Gvir gets stronger

EU:

EU: 'Gaza is an integral part of the future Palestinian state'

The EU has rejected President Trump's plan for Gaza, reaffirming its commitment to a two-state solution.

EU: 'Gaza is an integral part of the future Palestinian state'

PA's proposal:

PA's proposal: Gazans to relocate to Judea and Samaria

Senior PA officials will propose to Chairman Abbas to resettle Arabs from Gaza in a new city that would be built west of Jericho.

PA's proposal: Gazans to relocate to Judea and Samaria

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'Trump's plan is a global responsibility'

Benny Gantz, chair of the National Unity party, praised President Trump's statements on Gaza's future and security of Israel and the region.

Benny Gantz: 'Trump's plan is a global responsibility'

Israel to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council

Following the US decision not to participate in the UN Human Rights Council, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar says Israel will follow suit and leave the council as well.

Israel to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council