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Despite Netanyahu's promise:

Despite Netanyahu's promise: Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

The Palestinian Authority is operating the Rafah Crossing between Israel and Gaza, alongside international bodies. 'The Prime Minister caved in.'

Despite Netanyahu's promise: Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

Supreme Court Justices' proposal to coalition rejected outright

Supreme Court Justices asked coalition representatives to submit names of two district judges to replace Esther Hayut and Anat Baron.

Supreme Court Justices' proposal to coalition rejected outright

Giving thanks for hostages' release:

Thai delegation visits Western Wall, giving thanks for hostages' release

After release of Thai hostages from Hamas captivity, Thailand's Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff, pay emotional visit to the Western Wall.

Thai delegation visits Western Wall, giving thanks for hostages' release

Israel building outposts in Syria, report says

Satellite imagery shows military bases and a new road in southern Syria, the Washington Post reports.

Israel building outposts in Syria, report says

Disclosed:

Hamas attack order conveyed two weeks before massacre

Disclosed document shows order for Hamas massacre conveyed to organization's leaders on 9/23, Mohammed Deif led attack.

Hamas attack order conveyed two weeks before massacre

Employed his captor

Rescued hostage's lawsuit against US nonprofit that employed his captor dismissed

Federal judge in Seattle dismisses a lawsuit filed by Almog Meir Jan, Israeli hostage who was rescued during Operation Arnon, against US-based pro-Palestinian Arab media company which employed his Hamas captor.

Rescued hostage's lawsuit against US nonprofit that employed his captor dismissed

Hezbollah announces 'grand public funeral' for Nasrallah

The funeral for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was eliminated by Israel, is scheduled for February 23, the group's current chief Naim Qassem announces.

Hezbollah announces 'grand public funeral' for Nasrallah

Minister Miki Zohar:

Minister Miki Zohar: There is a conflict between the goals of the war

Culture and Sports Minister admits that the continuation of the hostage deal is not guaranteed. "If Hamas entrenches itself in its position that it continues to control and manage the Gaza Strip, we will resume the war."

Minister Miki Zohar: There is a conflict between the goals of the war

Minister Porush to European powers: Stop protecting UNRWA

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush criticizes statement by the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany blasting Israel’s ban on UNRWA activities in eastern Jerusalem.

Minister Porush to European powers: Stop protecting UNRWA

Under new government

Belgium adopting pro-Israel policy under incoming government

According to the coalition agreements, Belgium will impose sanctions against Palestinian Arab incitement, support the fight against the Iranian nuclear program, and work to stop Hamas funding within its territory.

Belgium adopting pro-Israel policy under incoming government

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Zvi Yehezkeli: IDF's operation doesn't bother the terrorists in Jenin

Zvi Yehezkeli responds to Operation Wall of Iron, explains why the IDF's operation in northern Samaria won't eradicate terror in the area.

Zvi Yehezkeli: IDF's operation doesn't bother the terrorists in Jenin

Samaria Shooting:

Samaria Shooting: 'Sentence is a mockery that condones the incident'

After being questioned by the police and released to six-day house arrest, the officer who fired at several Israeli youths in Samaria was reassigned. The families of the youths criticize this as insufficient.

Samaria Shooting: 'Sentence is a mockery that condones the incident'

Jordan to extradite Sbarro terrorist

Jordan to remove terrorist Ahlam al-Tamimi, who helped carry out the Sbarro pizzeria bombing in 2001, from its territory tonight, reports say.

Jordan to extradite Sbarro terrorist

Calderon family: Ofer came back to us weak, but on his feet

The family of Ofer Calderon, released Saturday from Hamas captivity, spoke to the media, asking for time and privacy. 'Now we can recover, we are whole.'

Calderon family: Ofer came back to us weak, but on his feet

Emily Damari returns to home she was kidnapped from

Emily Damari, recently released from Hamas captivity, returns to her home in Kfar Aza, from which she was kidnapped on the morning of the October 7 massacre.

Emily Damari returns to home she was kidnapped from

Terrorist who murdered soldiers 17 years ago indicted

Military Prosecutor's Office indicts Ali Dandis, responsible for death of Staff Sergeant David Rubin and Corporal Ahikam Amichai in 2007, one month after Dandis' arrest.

Terrorist who murdered soldiers 17 years ago indicted

Over 35 terrorists eliminated in northern Samaria operation

IDF forces destroy hundreds of explosive devices, arrest over 100 wanted individuals in antiterror operation in northern Samaria.

Over 35 terrorists eliminated in northern Samaria operation

Search for missing man in Jerusalem region

A 24-year-old man has been missing for several days in the Jerusalem region and is considered to be in danger.

Search for missing man in Jerusalem region

Bibas family:

Bibas family: 'Yarden feels good, he's strong and amazing'

Bibas family issues statement following Yarden Bibas' release from Hamas captivity, thanks public for support. 'We can finally breathe.'

Bibas family: 'Yarden feels good, he's strong and amazing'

IDF Rabbinate premiers tactical Holy Ark

The new invention allows a Torah scroll to be safely and respectfully carried into the field and can quickly convert into a table for reading the Torah.

IDF Rabbinate premiers tactical Holy Ark

Police investigating:

Police investigating after remains of body parts found near Kibbutz Re'im

Police investigating after human remains are found in open area near Kibbutz Re'im, at the scene of a fire.

Police investigating after remains of body parts found near Kibbutz Re'im

Poll:

Poll: 71% of Israelis reject establishment of a Palestinian state

A recent poll shows that Israelis are overwhelmingly against the establishment of a Palestinian state, even more than a year after the October 7th massacre.

Poll: 71% of Israelis reject establishment of a Palestinian state

Witkoff to released hostages:

Witkoff to released hostages: 'President Trump could not be happier for your return'

The four hostages who returned last week met with US special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and thanked him and all those involved in securing their release.

Witkoff to released hostages: 'President Trump could not be happier for your return'

Argentinian Foreign Minister visits Western Wall

During his visit, the Foreign Minister donned tefillin and offered prayers for the peace and security of both Israel and Argentina.

Argentinian Foreign Minister visits Western Wall

Herzog to Thai FM:

Herzog to Thai FM: 'Thai hostages are our brothers'

President Isaac Herzog met with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. He welcomed the return of the five hostages and stressed his concern for all the remaining hostages.

Herzog to Thai FM: 'Thai hostages are our brothers'

Interior Min. awards residency status to released Thai hostages

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel announced at a meeting with Thailand's Foreign Minister, that he has decided to grant residency status to the five Thai hostages released from captivity.

Interior Min. awards residency status to released Thai hostages

Rabbi Elazar Meir Teitz, Rabbi of Elizabeth, NJ passed away at 89

Rabbi Teitz took up the position of the community's rabbi in 1994, succeeding his father Rabbi Pinchas Mordechai Teitz.

Rabbi Elazar Meir Teitz, Rabbi of Elizabeth, NJ passed away at 89

Released terrorist's surprising statement: 'Don't carry out armed actions against Israel'

Mohammed a-Tus was released after 40 years in Israeli prison as part of the hostage deal with Hamas. He implicitly criticized the terror organization's attack on October 7th.

Released terrorist's surprising statement: 'Don't carry out armed actions against Israel'

After his release from jail:

After his release from jail: Roman Zadorov to receive millions in state compensation

The state is due to compensate Roman Zadorov, whose conviction for the murder of Tair Rada was overturned after he had served many years in prison.

After his release from jail: Roman Zadorov to receive millions in state compensation

Lebanese media:

Lebanese media: IDF 'abducted' fisherman near border with Israel

Lebanese media reported that an 'Israeli enemy boat' arrested a Lebanese fisherman off the coast near the border between Lebanon and Israel.

Lebanese media: IDF 'abducted' fisherman near border with Israel

Poll:

Poll: 67% Jews against Arab party in coalition; most don't trust Arabs

A new poll shows that 72% of Jews do not trust Arabs, while 43% of Arabs do not trust Jews.

Poll: 67% Jews against Arab party in coalition; most don't trust Arabs

Gush Etzion:

Rioters violently assault Jewish shepherds in Gush Etzion

A young shepherd from the Kashuala Farm in Gush Etzion was moderately injured when Arab rioters attacked him and another shepherd.

Rioters violently assault Jewish shepherds in Gush Etzion

Mother of fallen soldier:

Mother of fallen soldier: 'He said 'I won't die for no reason, I will die for Israel''

Ayelet, the mother of Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi, who fell in a clash with terrorists in Jenin shared how her son's death saved the lives of other soldiers.

Mother of fallen soldier: 'He said 'I won't die for no reason, I will die for Israel''

Tragedy in southern Israel:

Tragedy in southern Israel: Eliav and Shahaf killed just four months before wedding

Eliav Abuksis and Shahaf Danino were killed in a fatal car accident while returning from a day out with friends. The two were scheduled to marry in four months.

Tragedy in southern Israel: Eliav and Shahaf killed just four months before wedding

Sovereignty and Security:

Sovereignty and Security: Smotrich conveys message to Netanyahu before meeting with Trump

'We must strengthen our hold and sovereignty over our homeland territories in Judea and Samaria,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expresses support for PM Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with US President Trump.

Sovereignty and Security: Smotrich conveys message to Netanyahu before meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Netanyahu appoints Caroline Glick as international relations advisor

Prime Minister appoints Caroline Glick as new advisor on international relations. Glick joins PM on visit to the US.

Prime Minister Netanyahu appoints Caroline Glick as international relations advisor

1000s request from President:

1000s request from President: Pardon Jewish prisoners in Israeli prisons

Thousands sign a petition calling on President Herzog to pardon Jewish prisoners, following release of hundreds of terrorists from Israeli prisons.

1000s request from President: Pardon Jewish prisoners in Israeli prisons

Little food and severe abuse:

Keith, Yarden, and Ofer were held in harsh conditions with little food

Hamas terrorists treated Ofer as if he were a reservist. Yarden underwent severe psychological abuse, with the terrorists constantly talking about his wife and young children.

Keith, Yarden, and Ofer were held in harsh conditions with little food

IDF strikes three terror cells in Samaria

Overnight IAF aircraft struck three terror cells in Samaria. In Qabatiya, the aircraft struck and eliminated a terrorist cell on its way to carry out an imminent terrorist attack.

IDF strikes three terror cells in Samaria

IRGC unveils new underground missile facility

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reveals underground missile facility along the country’s southern coast, claims it houses missile systems that are capable of being deployed swiftly.

IRGC unveils new underground missile facility