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Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: Putin trying to shift the blame for Moscow attack

Ukrainian President blasts Russian President who claimed that the four terrorists arrested for deadly attack on concert hall were traveling toward Ukraine.

Zelenskyy: Putin trying to shift the blame for Moscow attack

Bernie Sanders:

Bernie Sanders: Netanyahu government should not receive another penny from US taxpayers

Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes appropriations bill which froze the US assistance to UNRWA and includes US military aid to Israel: This will only intensify the already horrific situation in Gaza.

Bernie Sanders: Netanyahu government should not receive another penny from US taxpayers

Security Council to vote on resolution demanding humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The resolution is backed by Russia and China. A vote is expected on Monday.

Security Council to vote on resolution demanding humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

2024 US elections:

2024 US elections: Biden and Trump win Louisiana primaries

Biden and Trump collect more delegates after already having clinched their party nominations.

2024 US elections: Biden and Trump win Louisiana primaries

Former Shin Bet chief:

Former Shin Bet chief: Give them a state? That would be a catastrophic disaster'

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen warns against a Palestinian state: We need to explain to the world that we are dealing with a population that behaves in barbaric and sadistic manners.

Former Shin Bet chief: Give them a state? That would be a catastrophic disaster'

Psychological terror:

Psychological terror: Hamas claims hostage has died

Hamas spokesman claims one of the hostages died as a result of a lack of medicine and food. In accordance with the family's request, we refrain from publishing his name.

Psychological terror: Hamas claims hostage has died

Live updates:

Live updates: IDF retaliates following launches towards northern Israel

Soldier seriously injured in Gaza as war enters 24th week.

Live updates: IDF retaliates following launches towards northern Israel

IDF strikes the launchers

50 rockets fired from Lebanon, IDF strikes the launchers

Earlier, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah manufacturing site in the area of Baalbek.

50 rockets fired from Lebanon, IDF strikes the launchers

Administrative detainee:

Administrative detainee: 'It was like Guantanamo Bay'

A Palestinian Arab prisoner claims that he was subject to severe degradation and abuse by Israeli forces while in administrative detention. The Israeli forces claim to be investigating his complaint.

Administrative detainee: 'It was like Guantanamo Bay'

Following ISIS attack:

Following ISIS attack: Russia chief rabbi calls off Purim concerts

As Russian Jews celebrate Purim in the shadow of a mass ISIS attack on Moscow, Rabbi Berel Lazar calls off musical events, urges unity. 'When the forces of good are united, the forces of evil, hatred, and fanaticism will be completely defeated.'

Following ISIS attack: Russia chief rabbi calls off Purim concerts

Candace Owens leaves Daily Wire

The popular commentator broke with Ben Shapiro's publication after a series of critiques of Israel.

Candace Owens leaves Daily Wire

Former Minister:

Former Minister: 'We hope our fallen son supports a deal'

Former Minister Izhar Shay asked permission this evening from his son, killed in action on October 7th, to support a prisoner exchange deal.

Former Minister: 'We hope our fallen son supports a deal'

Earthquake felt in northern, central Israel

Earthquake measuring 3.4 felt near Hadera, no reports of injuries or damage.

Earthquake felt in northern, central Israel

Hadash-Ta'al MK blames Moscow attack on Israel

MK Ahmed Tibi liked a tweet stating that Israel had directed the ISIS attack that left more than 130 dead in Moscow.

Hadash-Ta'al MK blames Moscow attack on Israel

At rally for hostages' release, rabbi reads Purim megilla

Tens of thousands attend rally for hostages' release, hear Purim megilla. 'History is repeating itself, and it is in our hands to save our brothers and sisters.'

At rally for hostages' release, rabbi reads Purim megilla

Rally for hostages: 'They won't return without a deal'

Released hostages Adina Moshe speaks at rally for hostages' release, claims PM Netanyahu 'abandoned' her.

Rally for hostages: 'They won't return without a deal'

New details emerge on potential hostage swap

Israel agreed to allow residents of northern Gaza to return home as part of prisoner swap deal, report claims.

New details emerge on potential hostage swap

Deadly battle:

Drone had eyes on shooter for an hour, battery died before helicopter arrived

Drone from nearby settlement had visual contact with terrorist who murdered Sergeant First Class Ilay David Garfinkel for an hour, but the chance to end attack without casualties was lost when the batteries died before a combat helicopter could arrive.

Drone had eyes on shooter for an hour, battery died before helicopter arrived

Defense Minister to take off for official US visit

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant to pay official visit to US Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin, discussing hostage release, defense cooperation.

Defense Minister to take off for official US visit

Foreign Minister:

Foreign Minister: UN became antisemitic, terror-supporting under Guterres

Foreign Minister Israel Katz lashes into UN Secretary-General after Guterres visits Egypt, calls line of trucks waiting to enter Gaza a 'moral outrage.'

Foreign Minister: UN became antisemitic, terror-supporting under Guterres

IDF facilitating humanitarian aid to Shifa Hospital

IDF establishes dedicated treatment area for patients, supplying medical equipment and food.

IDF facilitating humanitarian aid to Shifa Hospital

Israel condemns 'barbaric' ISIS attack in Moscow

President Herzog, Foreign Minister Katz react to attack which left 133 people dead in Moscow. Foreign Ministry: Terror must be condemned and fought globally. Terrorism must not be tolerated.

Israel condemns 'barbaric' ISIS attack in Moscow

Binyamin shooting attack:

Sergeant First Class Ilay David Garfinkel named as victim of Binyamin shooting attack

A day after a deadly terror attack, IDF names soldier killed in battle to eliminate terrorist. Other officers and soldiers were injured in the attack.

Sergeant First Class Ilay David Garfinkel named as victim of Binyamin shooting attack

Southern Command chief:

Southern Command chief: Shifa operation will end only when last terrorist is in our hands

MG Yaron Finkelman, Southern Command chief, at the Shifa Hospital: 'We will finish this operation only when the last terrorist is in our hands - alive or dead.'

Southern Command chief: Shifa operation will end only when last terrorist is in our hands

Shifa Hospital operation:

Shifa Hospital operation: IDF questions over 800 suspects

IDF, ISA, continue precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital; dozens more terrorists eliminated in ground combat and aerial strikes in the Gaza Strip.

Shifa Hospital operation: IDF questions over 800 suspects

Terror in Russia

Terror in Russia: At least 133 dead in shooting and explosion in Moscow concert hall

11 detained after terrorists open fire and throw grenade at the Crocus City Hall. ISIS claims responsibility.

Terror in Russia: At least 133 dead in shooting and explosion in Moscow concert hall

Attack foiled

Attack foiled: Two armed suspects arrested in Jordan Valley

Two suspects armed with an AK-47 apprehended in the area of the community of Petzael and taken for questioning.

Attack foiled: Two armed suspects arrested in Jordan Valley

Hostages' relatives to Biden:

Hostages' relatives to Biden: Push all parties to agree to the deal

Relatives of 81 hostages being held by Hamas send letter to US President, urge him to press Netanyahu and all other parties to reach an agreement to secure the release of their relatives.

Hostages' relatives to Biden: Push all parties to agree to the deal

Kate Middleton announces she has been diagnosed with cancer

Princess of Wales reveals she has been diagnosed with cancer and is now undergoing preventative chemotherapy.

Kate Middleton announces she has been diagnosed with cancer

Ambassador Erdan:

Ambassador Erdan: 'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan spoke after the vote on a call for a ceasefire in the Security Council this morning, demanding that the world hold Hamas accountable for its part in the collateral damage in Gaza.

Ambassador Erdan: 'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Purim dog exhibition for special needs children

Special needs children and their families were treated to a particularly entertaining dog show during the Fast of Esther.

Purim dog exhibition for special needs children

Citizens take over after IDF withdraws from guardposts

After the IDF forces guarding the road through the Palestinian city of Huwara withdrew, residents of Samaria began to man the guardposts themselves.

Citizens take over after IDF withdraws from guardposts

Watch:

Watch: Binyamin terrorist eliminated

The IDF has published footage of the airstrike that killed the terrorist who shot at a minibus this morning in the Binyamin region.

Watch: Binyamin terrorist eliminated

IDF appeals to bar activist from Judea and Samaria

The appeal would overturn a decision to allow the activist to remain in his home at least until Purim.

IDF appeals to bar activist from Judea and Samaria

In first since 7/10:

In first since 7/10: US to call for ceasefire in UN Security Council

US administration to call for ceasefire, return of hostages, for first time since Hamas massacre on October 7.

In first since 7/10: US to call for ceasefire in UN Security Council

IDF retracts publication of senior terrorist's capture

One of the senior terrorists whose photo was published last night has not actually been arrested by Israeli troops.

IDF retracts publication of senior terrorist's capture

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

Israeli PM Netanyahu, US Sec. of State Blinken, meet in Tel Aviv; expanded meeting expected later on Friday.

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

Shooting attack in Binyamin:

Shooting attack in Binyamin: Terrorist named as former Palestinian Authority commander

Mujahad Barkaat Mansour, age 32, served as a commander in the Palestinian Authority chief's guard.

Shooting attack in Binyamin: Terrorist named as former Palestinian Authority commander

Los Angeles:

Los Angeles community rallies to support Israel’s volunteer first responders

United Hatzalah Los Angeles Gala raises $12 million to fund lifesaving in Israel.

Los Angeles community rallies to support Israel’s volunteer first responders

After Erdogan threatens Netanyahu:

After Erdogan threatens Netanyahu: Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand

'There is no God who will listen to those who support the atrocities and crimes against humanity committed by your barbaric Hamas friends,' Foreign Min. Israel Katz says.

After Erdogan threatens Netanyahu: Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand