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Netanyahu interviews military secretary candidates

Two IDF generals are being considered for the role - the commander of the 99th Division and the commander of training and exercises.

Jonathan Pollard:

Jonathan Pollard: 'I am seriously considering entering politics'

'Something in this state needs to change, and I want to be a part of that change. I have no personal interests, only the land and people of Israel,' Pollard said in an interview.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: We killed Hamas' number 4, numbers 3, 2, and 1 are dead men

PM says Israel on path to 'absolute victory' in war against Hamas.

'What you're doing is very brave'

Michael Rapaport speaks to hostage families inflight | 'What you're doing is very brave'

The Jewish-American actor spoke over the radio with family members of hostages who were traveling to testify before the UN Security Council.

IDF destroys tunnel shaft with cement factory

IDF operates in Hamad, Khan Yunis, destroying attack piers and arresting dozens of terrorists.

Security forces demolish settlement of Or Ahuvya

Police forces destroy hilltop settlement of Or Ahuvya in Binyamin Region, where sister of teen killed by police lives.

Nefesh B'Nefesh launches international physician aliyah program

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Jewish Agency for Israel, and Israeli ministries inaugurate International Medical Aliyah Program in effort to solve Israel's physician shortage.

Families of hostages:

Families of hostages: 'Sexual violations by Hamas are an ongoing crime'

Released hostages and families leave for UN Security Council session on the UN sexual violence report.

Ben-Gvir refuses Turkish request to visit prisoners

The National Security Minister has refused to approve a request by Turkey to visit its citizens in Israeli prisons. 'First pressure Hamas to allow us to visit the hostages.'

Hamas investigates:

Hamas investigates: Did the IDF eliminate Marwan Issa?

Hamas terror group investigating whether IDF eliminated Mohammed Deif's deputy, who coordinated between Hamas' military, political arms.

Investigation:

Rabbinate investigated for approving overseas conversion courts illegally

Chief Rabbinate staff allegedly added two courts from overseas to the list of approved conversion courts despite them not completing the strict process to do so.

Report:

Report: CIA chief held secret Cairo meeting last week

CIA chief William Burns paid secret visit to Cairo before meeting with Mossad chief David Barnea, report says.

During Gaza fighting:

During Gaza fighting: Antitank missile fired towards soldiers

IDF troops struck terrorist operatives who endangered the forces in the central Gaza Strip, killing about 15 in a single day.

Watch:

Watch: Oscar winner criticizes Israel in speech

Writer/director Jonathan Glazer, who won Academy Award for best international feature for “The Zone of Interest”, asserts that Israel “weaponized” the Holocaust to commit “genocide” against Palestinian Arabs.

In Ramadan statement:

Biden notes 'suffering of the Palestinian people' in Ramadan statement

US President mentions Gaza war in statement released on the occasion of Ramadan: We'll insist that Israel facilitate more routes and open more crossings to get more aid to more people.

Protesters near Oscars call for Gaza ceasefire

Oscars begin six minutes late after pro-Palestinian Arab protesters stop traffic en route to the ceremony and call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Outside the Knesset

Protester bites policewoman during demonstration outside the Knesset

Group of protesters arrive near the Knesset and clash with police who tried to evacuate the illegal demonstration.

Municipal elections:

These are the results in the runoff of the municipal elections

The counting of the votes in the runoffs of the municipal elections has concluded. The voter turnout was 46.1%.

Elections in Ariel:

Elections in Ariel: Yair Chetboun defeats former MK Oren Hazan

Yair Chetboun, the Religious Zionist Party's candidate, defeats Likud candidate Oren Hazan by a margin of 2,038 votes.

After 15 years:

After 15 years: Efrat residents vote for change

In runoff, Dovi Shefler defeats incumbent mayor Oded Revivi, who has served in the role for the last 15 years.

Gantz ahead of Ramadan:

Gantz ahead of Ramadan: We will not allow Hamas to desecrate the houses of worship

National Unity chairman in remarks ahead of Ramadan: Our war is not against Islam.

Israel's Eurovision entry revealed

Israel's Eurovision entry, "Hurricane", shown for the first time in a special broadcast on Kan 11.

MDA mourns fallen volunteer

IDF Officer and MDA Volunteer Maj. (Res.) Amishar Ben David fell in battle over the weekend. 'He cared for the dozens of volunteers as though they were his children.'

Released hostage in NYC:

Released hostage in NYC: 'We don't know how much longer hostages can survive'

Over 3,000 demonstrators gathered in Central Park to call for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas.

Gallant aboard Navy ship:

Gallant aboard Navy ship: 'Maritime aid to Gaza will help overthrow Hamas'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant was briefed on the work undertaken to establish a naval pier and routes to enable the distribution of aid to Gazan civilians.

'Bibi, we are ready'

'Bibi, we are ready' |Pro-Israel signs hang at entrance to Tehran

Signs calling for Netanyahu to attack the Iranian regime were hung by anti-government activists in Tehran.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Inauguration of Holocaust museum met with violent protests

Demonstrators ignited fireworks and threw eggs at police and confronted pro-Israel counter-protesters as Israeli President addressed the event.

Watch:

Watch: Soldiers welcome Torah scroll in Gaza

After an extended period of protecting the various routes in the Gaza Strip, the soldiers received a Torah scroll to use during prayer services during the week and on Shabbat.

Sanders:

Senator Bernie Sanders: 'Hamas and Netanyahu must go'

Speaking with CBS News, Senator Bernie Sanders drew a comparison between the bloodthirsty terror group and the Israeli leader: 'Hamas cannot run Gaza and Netanyahu cannot run Israel.'

Oklahoma Gov.:

Oklahoma Governor: 'We can learn a lot from the Jewish community'

Following a wave of antisemitism flooding through New York, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Sitt, rolls out red carpet for Jews.

Watch:

Watch: Arabs stabbed Jew in Ramle market and released to house arrest

A week ago a Jew was attacked with pepper gas and stabbed by Arabs. Adv. Bleicher, representing the victim, believes that the motive is nationalistic.

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

Netanyahu responds to Biden: 'My policies are for Israel's interests'

The Prime Minister answered accusations that he is harming Israel, insisting the overwhelming majority of Israelis support his policies.

Heartbreaking:

Heartbreaking: Fallen soldier's sons recite Kaddish prayer

Major (res.) Amishar Ben David was laid to rest in Jerusalem. His father eulogized: 'You went up from the lower army to the army of heaven.'

Soldier volunteered and injured in war, arrested for illegally holding weapons

Haruv Unit soldier volunteered to serve in Gaza and was arrested by the Military Police for illegally taking weapons from the battlefield. His lawyer: 'He should not be detained.'

'A heart of gold'

'A huge smile and a heart of gold' | SFC Michael Gal fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

Gal, 29, from Jerusalem, served in the fire support company of the Bislamach Brigade's 450th Battalion.

Message to Hezbollah

Message to Hezbollah | IDF practices combat supply drops in northern Israel

Forces exercised the transportation of equipment, water, fuel, and ammunition in an emergency scenario to forces operating in the northern arena.

October 7th sexual violence:

Hostages' families to attend Security Council discussion on October 7th sexual violence

Foreign Minister Israel Katz will leave for New York together with a delegation of family members of hostages. 'The people of Israel will not accept what happened, and won't stop until the UN prescribes Hamas as a terror organization.'

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: 'Lebanese citizens - contact the Mossad'

The IDF's Arabic spokesman, Avichay Adraee, told Lebanese citizens that their best chance for a better future was to collaborate with Israel against Hezbollah.

First official broadcast of Israeli Eurovision entry

After significant scrutiny for being overly political and changes demanded by the contest organizers, the song Hurricane, performed by Eden Golan, will become Israel's entry into the 2024 contest.

London:

London: Man arrested for holding 'Hamas is terrorists' sign

Iranian activist in exile holds sign stating that Hamas are terrorists at an anti-Israel rally and is the only person arrested.