Labor Party leader holds secret meeting with PM’s wife
During their meeting, Labor Party leader, MK Michaeli, offered to make connections with the US Democratic Party to promote release of the hostages.
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Watch:
Watch: Aircraft eliminates terrorist in tunnel shaft near IDF troops
The IDF and ISA are continuing to conduct precise operational activities in the Shifa Hospital and the Al Amal area.
Haredi basic training camp:
Haredi basic training camp: Special IDF plan for recruiting Haredim
A senior IDF officer notes that the special corps planned for the haredim in the army are not yet full, and says that an accelerated Haredi recruitment program 'will require concessions from the secular society.'
Iran:
Iran: Anti-Israel protest outside Mordecai and Esther's tomb
Demonstrators gathered at the Jewish holy site waving Palestinian flags and chanting 'Death to Israel.'
Calls for boycotts
Calls for boycotts and embargos | Amnesty Israel summonsed to defend tax benefits
The Israeli branch of Amnesty International was summonsed to a hearing by the Finance Ministry before its tax benefits are revoked for echoing its parent organization's calls to boycott Israel.
New research:
New research: Most young Alzheimer patients in Israel are of Eastern origin
New Israeli research found that most patients in Israel under age 65, suffering from Alzheimer or other dementia diseases, are of Eastern origin. NIH awarded Beilinson NIS 53 million grant to expand research.
Macron to Netanyahu:
Macron to Netanyahu: Transfer of people from Rafah would constitute a war crime
French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses his opposition to an Israeli operation in the Gazan city of Rafah.
IDF Spokesperson:
IDF Spokesperson: Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari provides update on the IDF's operation in Shifa Hospital: Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital and hides behind the sick and injured, waging war from inside Shifa Hospital.
Because of Jewish actor
Fans call for boycott of James Bond movie because of Jewish actor
Fans of James Bond films threaten to boycott the next movie if Jewish actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson is named to the role.
Jordan:
Jordan: Police clash with protesters marching on Israeli embassy
Riot police fire teargas to push back hundreds of Jordanian demonstrators marching on the Israeli embassy in Amman in protest over Israel’s operation in Gaza.
Moscow terror attack:
Two suspects in Moscow terror attack appear in court to face terror charges
The first two suspects in the deadly Moscow concert hall attack appear in Russian court and are charged with participating in a terrorist attack.
New York:
Protesters in New York's Central Park call for hostages to be released
Demonstrators wear Batman masks and black capes, in honor of four-year-old Ariel Bibas and his baby brother Kfir, who were kidnapped on October 7.
Journalist and author on 10/7:
Journalist claims Hamas was on way to Tel Aviv, but was hit by surprise
Journalist and author, Ilan Kfir, describes the October 7th attack and reveals new information about Hamas' plans in his new book.
Outrageous:
Outrageous: Leftists erect Gaza solidarity encampment
Amid the war in Gaza, far-left activists erected a mock-up of the displaced persons' camp in Rafah to show solidarity with Gazans.
Monday in Jerusalem:
Jerusalem Purim Procession to be led by hostages' families
The "United in Purim" parade in Jerusalem will be led by a display honoring the hostages held in Gaza for 171 days, alongside 134 yellow cranes representing each hostage.
Israel considers distribution of guns to leaders in Gaza
Security sources claim that it will be impossible to form a governmental alternative to Hamas, without armed groups in Gaza that are not affiliated with Hamas.
Fatah claims responsibility for shooting attack near Dolev
Fatah terrorist organization, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, claims responsibility for the shooting attack near Dolev, in which Duvdevan combat soldier, Sergeant Major Ilay Garfinkel was killed.
Helmet-cam footage:
Helmet-cam footage: Terrorist hurls grenades at IDF - and is eliminated
IDF soldiers search Shifa Hospital building, eliminate terrorist who hurled grenades at them.
Israeli official claims:
Israeli official claims: Israel to release 700 terrorists in exchange for 40 hostages
Israeli official says Israel agreed to release 100 terrorists serving life sentences in exchange for less than one-third of the hostages still in Gaza.
Defense Min. takes off for US visit
Defense Min. takes off for official visit to the US, promises to focus on preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge, achieving common goals of victory over Hamas, returning hostages home.
Watch live:
Watch live: Megilla reading at Yeshivat Hakotel in Jerusalem
Ahead of the reading of Megillat Esther, Rabbi Baruch Wieder, dean of Yeshivat Hakotel, gives special Purim class highlighting the war with Hamas.
Kamala Harris won't rule out 'consequences' for Rafah operation
US has 'got to continue to enforce' priorities in Gaza war, won't rule out 'consequences' if Israel goes ahead with Rafah operation.
Watch: Tehran Jewish community reads Purim megilla
Jewish community in Tehran gathers to read Megillat Esther on Purim - in the land where the miracles took place.
Watch: Senior Hamas terrorist arrested near Ramallah
In joint operation, senior Hamas terrorist is arrested in broad daylight near Ramallah.
At Ben Gurion Airport:
Over the course of years: Suspect had cameras in women's bathrooms at Ben Gurion Airport
Man in his 40s is arrested on suspicion of placing cameras in women's bathrooms at Ben Gurion International Airport; evidence shows he taped various places over the years.
Shocking footage:
Elderly man left in serious condition after being attacked in Jerusalem
Man indicted after being filmed shoving elderly Jewish man to ground in Jerusalem assault, leaving victim in serious condition as he fled the scene.
Why did a right-wing MK call for a Palestinian state?
MK Tzvi Succot went further than clothes for his costume as a left-wing activist.
Survey:
Survey: 57% of Jewish citizens see settlements as security asset
New survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute shows over 90% of coalition voters see settlements as enhancing Israeli security, while over 70% of opposition voters have the opposite opinion.
Nearly 300 children rescued from Nigerian kidnappers
The mass abduction took place as part of an attempt to extort $690,000 in ransom money. The kidnappers had threatened to kill the children if they were not paid.
ISA:
ISA: Be careful not to publish Yair Netanyahu's location
The Jewish Department of the ISA contacted an activist in California to tell him not to publish details of the location of the family of the Prime Minister.
Hostage's Brother:
Hostage's Brother: 'He said 'Shema Yisrael, they've captured us''
The brother of hostage Ohad Ben-Ami was exchanging text messages with Ohad when Hamas terrorists breached their home.
Khan Yunis:
Grenades, RPGs, mortar shells found in UNRWA bags in Khan Yunis
IDF soldiers identified terror infrastructure and weapons belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization, eliminated terrorists at close range using tank fire, and neutralized threats positioned near the fence.
Watch:
Watch: Hundreds read the Book of Esther at scene of attack
Several hundred residents of the Binyamin region held prayers and the reading of the Book of Esther where a terrorist fired on an Israeli minibus and killed an IDF soldier on Friday.
Gallant won't support Draft Law
Defense Minister reiterates he will not support any Draft Law that does not have the support of all parties in the government as bill set to be presented this week.
Ashdod:
Woman killed by shooter in IDF uniform in Ashdod
3 shot, 1 killed, in Ashdod apartment. Witnesses say shooter wore an IDF uniform.
IDF captures Gaza drone manufacturing facility
65 terrorist targets struck in northern Gaza, 480 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists apprehended at Shifa Hospital as war continues.
Investigation:
Investigation: Terrorist spent hours preparing for attack
The terrorist who attacked an Israeli minibus on Friday was equipped with a tactical vest and sniper rifle, and spent hours creating protected firing positions to engage Israeli forces responding to the attack.
After deadly attack:
Emergency bypass road to Dolev approved after deadly attack
Central Command head approves construction of bypass road following 5-hour firefight with sniper who murdered a soldier on Friday.
Two additional Hamas leaders arrested in Shifa Hospital
Both served on the Hamas emergency boards in various parts of Gaza City.
Report:
Report: Israel demanding return of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul in hostage deal
Israel seeking return of bodies of soldiers murdered and kidnapped 10 years ago, rejects Hamas demand 30 terrorists be freed for every freed female soldier.
