Should Sinwar be killed? Arab MK evades question
MK Ayman Odeh refuses to answer question on whether he supports elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, insists 'war must end immediately.'
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Shifa Hospital operation: Over 150 terrorists eliminated
IDF, ISA, continue precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital, retaliate for launch towards Be'eri by striking operational tunnel shaft, military compound.
With Smotrich's approval:
With Smotrich's approval: Land in Jordan Valley recognized as State land
About 8,000 dunam earmarked for the construction of hundreds of housing units near Moshav Yafit, alongside an area earmarked for a industrial and commercial zone.
Nearly 4 hours of battle:
Shooting attack in Binyamin region: Terrorist opens fire towards Israeli vehicle
Terrorist opens fire towards Israeli minibus near the communities of Dolev and Talmon; Israeli severely injured after shots fired at military ambulance. Battle and pursuit of terrorist are ongoing.
The Hague:
Burning object thrown at Israeli embassy in The Hague, suspect arrested
Dutch police arrest person suspected of throwing a burning object at Israel's embassy in The Hague.
Report:
Report: Houthis agreed not to attack Chinese and Russian ships
Bloomberg reports that the Yemen-based Houthis have told China and Russia their ships can sail through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without being attacked.
US official:
US official: Pier off Gaza should be ready by May 1
Chief of Staff of the National Security Council says the US military is working hard to ensure pier that will facilitate transfer of aid to Gaza is ready by the target date.
Senator Menendez:
Senator Menendez: I will not run for reelection
Sen. Bob Menendez, who is facing bribery charges, says he will not run for reelection in the Democratic primary but may run as an independent candidate.
EU calls for 'immediate pause' in Gaza fighting
European Union’s 27 leaders urge Israel not to launch a major ground offensive in the city of Rafah.
The 'day after'
The secret meeting between Israeli and PA officials to discuss the day after
The Coordinator for Government Activities in Territories and a very high-up Shin Bet official reportedly met with a senior member of the Fatah party in secret. It is unclear if Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the meeting.
Ticking bomb:
Terrorist planning suicide bombing arrested near Jericho
For 2nd time this month, a plot to carry out a suicide bombing attack in the immediate time-frame has been stopped.
IDF Spokesperson:
IDF Spokesperson: We captured significant Hamas leaders in Shifa
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reported that during the operation at the hospital, 'significant leaders' in the terrorist organizations were captured, but their identities will only be published after their investigation is completed.
Sa'ar planned to leave coalition, was persuaded to stay
The New Hope Party Chairman informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he was leaving the government, but the former asked him for more time to meet Sa'ar's demands to join the War Cabinet.
South African Jews 'fight back' on Human Rights Day
As their government aligns with Hamas and Iran, South African Jews turned several Johannesburg suburbs yellow by tying yellow ribbons around trees in support of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Lod
Who is threatening a Lod rabbi?
A masked man left a bloody corpse at the door of Rabbi Mordechai Silman, a rabbi in the Ganei Ayalon neighborhood in Lod, this morning. Lod Mayor: 'Shocked by the vile act'
Hebron doctor arrested for incitement, calling to destroy Israel
Doctor who praised Hamas massacre, called for destruction of Israel, arrested. He had worked at Ichilov Hospital.
Per hostages' families' request
Jerusalem Purim parade to undergo changes following hostages' families' request
This year's Purim parade will be called 'Purim United' and the music during the parade will be at a lower volume.
Shifa hospital:
Hamas leaders arrested, Islamic Jihad terrorists surrender at Shifa Hospital
600 terrorists arrested, 140 eliminated in operation at Gaza's Shifa Hospital this week, IDF says.
Israel Prize:
Human rights expert awarded Israel prize for work raising global awareness of Hamas crimes
Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, head of the Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children and a human rights law expert at Hebrew University, was awarded the Israel Prize in the field of Solidarity (Arvut Hadadit) for her work to raise worldwide awareness of the atrocities committed by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7.
For the first time
For the first time | 1000 mishloach manot delivered to Ukrainian soldiers on front lines
The 'Federation of Jewish Communities in Ukraine' (FJCU) oversaw the distribution of the parcels to soldiers and civilians across the country ahead of Purim.
Watch:
Global hour of Jewish unity for the release of the hostages
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum will host a global hour of Jewish unity and prayer at the Western Wall and will end with the Shema prayer.
Ron Dermer:
Ron Dermer: Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back on us
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer says in podcast interview that Israel must go into Rafah to crush the last of Hamas's' military strength even if the world and the US opposes this.
Jewish visitors shocked
Jewish visitors shocked | PLO flag hung at gravesite of Mordecai and Esther
Iranian Jews made the traditional annual pilgrimage to the site believed to be the graves of the protagonists of the Purim story.
Czech Amb:
Czech Amb: Response to Oct. 7 shows world hasn't learned lessons of Holocaust
Czech Ambassador to Israel Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova condemns rush to blame Israel for war started by Hamas, says 'eruption' of global antisemitism shocked her.
Tragedy:
Tragedy: Palestinian convert killed as suspected terrorist
A Palestinian man killed by IDF reservist in Gush Etzion this morning has been found to be a convert to Judaism, and did not pose a threat. The soldier responsible is under investigation.
Sderot youth group returns home
Staff at Sderot's Ariel youth group hold reopening event featuring Purim fair and activities, marking homecoming after five months of exile.
Supreme Court:
Supreme Court: Lesbian partners can both register as 'mother'
A new decision rules that two women wishing to raise a child together may both be listed on official documents as the parents, instead of only the biological mother.
Watch:
Watch: IDF drone identifies armed terrorist hiding in room
Identifying an armed terrorist in a building using an IDF drone: Commando Brigade soldiers operate in dozens of terrorist infrastructures in the Hamad area.
Poll:
Poll: Archterrorist Marwan Barghouti would win Palestinian elections
Majority of Arabs in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza would vote for archterrorist Marwan Barghouti in elections, prefer Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to 'moderate' Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.
Hundreds of Purim events to focus on national unity in wartime
Over 700 free events to bring Purim joy to evacuees, IDF soldiers, and others.
New draft law to contain 'negative incentives'
In a break with several years of obstinence on the subject, the haredi parties have agreed to a law that would impose economic penalties on haredim who avoid army service.
Report:
Report: Israel creating secret plan for Gaza aid distribution
Plan for Gazans distributing humanitarian aid, assuming leadership at war's end, sparks backlash from Hamas and Israel's War Cabinet.
Unprecedented local initiative:
Unprecedented: Regional Council sets up radar system to warn of terrorist infiltration
Learning lessons from October 7 massacre, Kadima-Zoran Regional Council sets up radar system to alert of terrorist infiltration.
Britain's ultimatum:
Britain's ultimatum: Israel must allow Red Cross visits to terrorists
If the demand is not met, Britain will end arms sales to Israel and support a similar embargo for all of Europe.
Over 140 terrorists eliminated in Shifa Hospital operation
IDF, ISA, continue precise operational activity in Shifa Hospital, locating terror infrastructure, weapons storehouses, and eliminating over 140 terrorists during exchanges of fire.
Water Authority: Kinneret rose 3 centimeters in a day
Kinneret water level now 73cm beneath upper red line; additional rainfall, thunderstorms, expected through weekend.
Suspected attack in Gush Etzion:
Suspected attack in Gush Etzion: Knife-wielding suspect neutralized by IDF soldiers
Knife-wielding suspect neutralized by IDF troops after a knife was found in his possession.
RFK Jr.:
RFK Jr.: Israel is a moral nation, they didn't choose this war
Independent US presidential candidate offers staunch support for Israel: A ceasefire? I don't even know what that means right now.
Former US officials to Biden:
Former US officials to Biden: Be tougher on Israel
Nearly 70 former US officials, diplomats and military officers urge Biden to warn Israel of “serious consequences” if it denies civil rights and basic necessities to Palestinian Arabs and expands “settlement activity”.
Blinken:
Blinken: The gaps are narrowing, a hostage release deal is very much possible
Secretary of State optimistic that deal is close: If Hamas cares about the people it purports to represent, then it would reach an agreement.
