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US primaries:

US primaries: Trump and Biden register more primary wins

Both Trump and Biden have already clinched their respective parties’ presidential nomination.

US primaries: Trump and Biden register more primary wins

Amid tensions with Biden:

Amid tensions with Biden: Netanyahu to speak to Senate Republicans

Prime Minister Netanyahu is tentatively scheduled to speak virtually to Senate Republicans during their regular lunch meeting on Wednesday.

Amid tensions with Biden: Netanyahu to speak to Senate Republicans

Jared Kushner:

Jared Kushner: A Palestinian state is a super bad idea

Former US President Donald Trump's son-in-law suggests that Gazans should be moved to the Negev in order to allow the IDF to complete its military campaign against Hamas.

Jared Kushner: A Palestinian state is a super bad idea

US Air Force tests hypersonic weapon

US Air Force says it conducted a successful test of an air-launched hypersonic weapon in the Pacific Ocean. The test was carried out on Sunday.

US Air Force tests hypersonic weapon

'Wrong, harmful and dangerous'

Lapid slams Canada's suspension of arms exports to Israel: Wrong, harmful and dangerous

Opposition leader Yair Lapid also blames the Israeli government’s conduct for Canada's decision to stop arms exports to Israel.

Lapid slams Canada's suspension of arms exports to Israel: Wrong, harmful and dangerous

For the first time:

For the first time: Cruise missile from Yemen fell near Eilat

IDF confirms that a cruise missile fired from Yemen on Sunday night fell near the city of Eilat. IDF investigating why the missile was not intercepted.

For the first time: Cruise missile from Yemen fell near Eilat

Schumer:

Schumer: I considered calling on Netanyahu to step down

Senate Majority Leader on his controversial speech: I considered saying Netanyahu should step down, but that is telling Israel what to do.

Schumer: I considered calling on Netanyahu to step down

300 suspects arrested at Shifa Hospital

Dozens of prominent terrorists in the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations who were involved in directing terror in Judea and Samaria, arrested at Shifa Hospital.

300 suspects arrested at Shifa Hospital

Canada to stop arms exports to Israel

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Trudeau government intends to comply with non-binding resolution calling for the end of arms sales to Israel.

Canada to stop arms exports to Israel

Olympics 2024:

Russia and Belarus banned from Olympic Games opening

IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony.

Russia and Belarus banned from Olympic Games opening

After diplomatic incident

Israel advocacy superstar Eylon Levy suspended after diplomatic incident

UK government enraged after Israeli government spokesman says Foreign Secretary Cameron 'factually incorrect' in appeal for more trucks to enter Gaza.

Israel advocacy superstar Eylon Levy suspended after diplomatic incident

Political analyst:

Political analyst: 'I agree; bring weapons production lines back to Israel'

Minister Amihai Eliyahu demanded to bring weapons production lines back to Israel. Ben Caspit, political analyst, agreed: "Without doubt, Minister Eliyahu's idea is correct."

Political analyst: 'I agree; bring weapons production lines back to Israel'

Report:

Report: Hamas police chief killed in Gaza

Nuseirat camp police chief reportedly killed in airstrike in Gaza.

Report: Hamas police chief killed in Gaza

Two soldiers injured in barrage in north

Two IDF soldiers lightly and moderately injured; IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compounds.

Two soldiers injured in barrage in north

New law to recognize fiancees as relatives of fallen

Those engaged to the fallen will be eligible for various benefits, with a total estimated value of several hundred thousand shekels.

New law to recognize fiancees as relatives of fallen

New 'Heharim' Brigade to operate on northern border

As part of the operational response to the situation on the northern border and in accordance with the situational assessment, the "Heharim" (The Mountains) Brigade, a new IDF brigade that will operate on the Syria-Lebanon border, was established.

New 'Heharim' Brigade to operate on northern border

2 wounded in shooting attack in Gush Etzion

Shin Bet operatives named as victims in shooting between Gush Etzion Junction and Migdal Oz. Terrorist neutralized.

2 wounded in shooting attack in Gush Etzion

Cincinnati:

Cincinnati: 'Save Ireland from the Jews' signs cause outrage

Antisemitic signs hung over overpass during St. Patrick's Day parade in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati: 'Save Ireland from the Jews' signs cause outrage

The ambulance Hezbollah uses for terrorism

IDF's Arabic language spokesperson reveals evidence showing Hezbollah and Amal using an ambulance for terrorist activities in Lebanon.

The ambulance Hezbollah uses for terrorism

Will Israel face Egypt in the Olympics?

The Israeli team will find out tomorrow if they are to face Arabic countries as their soccer team moves towards the Paris Olympics.

Will Israel face Egypt in the Olympics?

Israel Prize awarded to heroes of Be'eri

Menachem Kalmenson and Itiel Zohar have been declared the winners of the Israel Prize for their rescue mission to Be'eri on October 7th.

Israel Prize awarded to heroes of Be'eri

Over 50 terrorists eliminated:

Over 50 terrorists eliminated as IDF continues operations at Shifa Hospital

IDF troops continue precise operations against Hamas terrorist infrastructure and operatives deliberately embedded in civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Over 50 terrorists eliminated as IDF continues operations at Shifa Hospital

Hebrew University:

Hebrew University: Professor who denied Oct. 7 massacre won't return to position

Dean of Hebrew University's school of social work says Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied October 7 rapes and murders will not return to her position until she apologizes for her denial.

Hebrew University: Professor who denied Oct. 7 massacre won't return to position

Reserve officer Sebastian Haion, 51, fell in Gaza

Warrant Officer (res.) Sebastian Haion from Rosh Ha'ayin fell in battle in northern Gaza, IDF says.

Reserve officer Sebastian Haion, 51, fell in Gaza

ISA threatens to close Yitzhar yeshiva

The dean of the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva in Yitzhar was summoned to a meeting with ISA personnel, who stated that he must either cooperate with them or lose his institution.

ISA threatens to close Yitzhar yeshiva

Knesset Approves:

Knesset Approves: Greater legal aid for Holocaust survivors

A new amendment will grant survivors free legal representation in a variety of fields with no need to prove financial eligibility.

Knesset Approves: Greater legal aid for Holocaust survivors

New approach offers hope for Alzheimer's patients

Nanoparticles activated by ultra-low-energy X-rays effectively halt the aggregation and toxicity of amyloid beta in preclinical models, new study shows.

New approach offers hope for Alzheimer's patients

Antisemitism legislation:

Indiana governor shoots down amended IHRA bill

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb vetoes HB 1002, reiterates state’s support for entire IHRA antisemitism definition.

Indiana governor shoots down amended IHRA bill

Hollywood:

Hollywood: Jewish professionals respond to Jonathan Glazer

An open letter signed by hundreds of Hollywood professionals denounced Glazer's Oscar acceptance speech.

Hollywood: Jewish professionals respond to Jonathan Glazer

Supreme Court appointments:

Justice Minister to support Yitzhak Amit for Supreme Court chief

Justice Min. Levin offers compromise on Supreme Court appointments, paving the way for Yitzhak Amit to become Chief Justice.

Justice Minister to support Yitzhak Amit for Supreme Court chief

Judea and Samaria:

Judea and Samaria: IDF creates tunnel detection team

The new team includes both military and civilian personnel and is intended to locate offensive tunnels from PA territory.

Judea and Samaria: IDF creates tunnel detection team

UN mission:

UN mission: Mahsa Amini's death was unlawful

Fact-finding mission mandated by the UN says the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran's morality police was unlawful and caused by violence.

UN mission: Mahsa Amini's death was unlawful

Ben Gvir, Smotrich announced:

Ben Gvir and Smotrich announced: If murderers are released, we will leave the government

TV report: Finance Minister and National Security Minister said in closed conversations that they would leave the government if terrorist murderers were to be released.

Ben Gvir and Smotrich announced: If murderers are released, we will leave the government

Jewish stars to Glazer:

Jewish Hollywood stars respond to Glazer: We refute our Jewishness being hijacked

More than 450 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals denounce director Jonathan Glazer’s anti-Israel remarks at his victory speech at the Oscars.

Jewish Hollywood stars respond to Glazer: We refute our Jewishness being hijacked

Likud MK:

Likud MK: Include Sa'ar in War Cabinet

MK Amit Halevi expresses support for the inclusion of Minister Gideon Sa'ar in the War Cabinet: Lapid and Liberman should also have been in the government.

Likud MK: Include Sa'ar in War Cabinet

Video showing kidnapping of IDF soldier located

IDF finds video of the kidnapping of soldier Oz Daniel. Hamas edited the video so that it would appear that Daniel was kidnapped while he was still alive.

Video showing kidnapping of IDF soldier located

IVF scandal:

IVF patients may have received embryos with genetic disease

The affected eggs were imported from Georgia and donated by women known to carry hemophilia; police investigate.

IVF patients may have received embryos with genetic disease

Trump:

Trump: Any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion

Former US President lashes out at the Democratic Party, says it hates Israel and that Jews who vote for that party "hate everything about Israel and they should be ashamed of themselves".

Trump: Any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef offered Israel Prize

Sephardi Chief Rabbi's office says Rabbi Yosef would not agree to accept the Israel Prize for Torah Literature, as in his opinion this is not the time for 'ceremonies and celebrations' due to the war.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef offered Israel Prize

Here's how a terrorist was interrogated in Shifa Hospital

Terrorist hiding in Shifa Hospital is interrogated at the scene; Shin Bet transfers information gleaned in real time.

Here's how a terrorist was interrogated in Shifa Hospital