Hostages' families:
Hostages' families: Stop negotiations, enter Rafah now
Tikva Forum, an organization representing families of hostages, says Hamas toying with Israel and the loved ones of the hostages in the negotiations.
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Poll:
Poll: 70% of Israelis call for change to haredi draft law
A new poll shows that only in haredi society does the majority still believe that the existing draft exemption can continue.
13 Arab Israelis arrested for plotting terror attacks
Shin Bet, police uncover plot to commit terror attacks by squad of Israeli Arabs from the north with the support of Hamas.
Fallen Colonel's handgun found in Gaza
The gun belonged to Colonel Yehonatan Steinberg, and was found alongside other belongings of hostages.
Chilling testimony:
Chilling testimony: Hamas terrorist admits to deliberately murdering child
In footage from interrogation published by journalist Zvi Yehezkeli, Nuhkba Force terrorist says his job was to "kill everyone" when asked about his murder of a child.
Foreign Minister Katz:
Foreign Minister Israel Katz: 'USA supports war goals'
Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that despite criticism, the US still supports the war in Gaza, and its alliance with Israel will carry on.
Terrorist who killed Major Amishar Ben David eliminated
13 terrorists eliminated over last day during battles in Gaza, including terrorist who killed IDF major.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan
Prime Minister Netanyahu has demanded that the IDF clarify its policy for checkpoints over Ramadan after the IDF acted in opposition to his previous decision on the matter.
IDF equips underground parking lots as shelters
In preparation for war with Hezbollah, the IDF has begun stocking underground parking lots in northern Israel with the supplies needed to serve as mass bomb shelters.
Bennett responds to Biden:
Bennett responds to Biden: Real problem with humanitarian aid is Hamas
Former PM rejects US President's accusation that Israel is using humanitarian aid as a "bargaining chip" when Hamas steals the aid and sells it at massively inflated prices.
Israeli professor:
Israeli professor: Columbia University is probing me as an act of retaliation
Israeli-born Columbia University professor Shai Davidai, who ripped the school's failure to address campus antisemitism, says he is under investigation for his pro-Israel advocacy.
UNRWA claims:
UNRWA claims: Israel coerced employees to admit Hamas ties
UNRWA report claims some of its employees who were released into Gaza from Israeli detention said they were pressured into falsely stating the agency has Hamas links.
US dispatches vessel to provide aid to Gaza
CENTCOM announces that USAV General Frank S. Besson has departed for the Mediterranean, where it will provide humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Netanyahu and his administration are today’s Nazis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires back after Turkish President again lashes out at Israel: Erdogan supports the mass murderers and rapists of Hamas.
Biden:
Biden: Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line
US President tells MSNBC that Netanyahu "must, must, must" pay more attention to preventing civilian casualties in Gaza. "He hurts Israel more than he protects her. This is a mistake."
Chief Rabbi:
Chief Rabbi: 'If they force us to enlist, we will leave Israel'
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef drew a wave of controversy when he stated that under no circumstances should the government force yeshiva students to serve in the IDF.
London counter-protest organizer:
London counter-protest organizer: 'We’ve had enough of those anti-Israeli hate marches'
Inaugural counter-protest held against anti-Israel hate marches sees a score of attendees, organizers say 'enough is enough' to inflammatory anti-Israel hate marches.
Watch:
Watch: Evacuation of casualties from Samaria bombing
Samaria leader Yossi Dagan calls for drastic action 'to keep northern Samaria from becoming southern Lebanon.'
IDF spokesman:
IDF spokesman: 'We're preparing for all possible scenarios'
Israel coordinating with US to create temporary floating pier, provide Gazans with additional humanitarian aid; plans for continued fighting in southern Israel approved by top brass.
Officer suspended for beating Samaria protester
A Border Police officer has been suspended after he was filmed using unnecessary force against a protester at a checkpoint in Samaria.
Released hostage at rally:
Released hostage at rally: Those in captivity are still experiencing horrors
Massive rally demands return of hostages: '19 women held hostage by Hamas - Women's Day 2024.'
Matisyahu concert canceled due to fear of protests
The sold-out event scheduled at the Chicago House of Blues was called off just hours before it was set to start due to fears that pro-Palestinian protesters would attempt to disrupt the performance.
Highest tower in Rafah attacked
IDF carries out precise attack against Hamas military site in Rafah; reports say that the tower was used to plan terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF forces.
Psychological terrorism:
Psychological terrorism: Hamas claims seven hostages killed by Israeli fire
The communications officers accompanying the families of the hostages claim that there is no evidence to support Hamas' story.
Breach in Jordan-Israel border fence discovered
Six people caught crossing border from Jordan into Israel seeking employment.
Major (res.) Amishar Ben David killed in Gaza
IDF soldier Amishar Ben David was killed in action in Gaza over Shabbat. He is the eighteenth student from the Eli premilitary academy in Samaria to fall in this war.
Commander:
Commander: Israel constantly strengthening readiness for Lebanon offensive
Commanding Officer of the Northern Command tells security coordinators in Western Galilee: 'We are constantly strengthening our readiness to launch offensive in Lebanon, I'm committed to changing security situation to bring residents home.'
Israel to Canada & Sweden:
Israel to Canada & Sweden: Reinstating funding to UNRWA is a serious mistake
Decision to reinstate funding to UNRWA 'constitutes tacit agreement and support' by Canadian and Swedish governments for UNRWA employees' involvement in Oct. 7 massacre, Foreign Ministry says.
IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Lebanon
IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures, command centers, in southern Lebanon.
Live updates:
Live updates: IDF striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Rocket fire from Lebanon continues as IDF continues to make progress against Hamas in Gaza.
Mossad:
Mossad: 'Hamas uninterested in deal, aims to ignite region'
Mossad chief David Barnea meets CIA chief William Burns, in attempt to advance prisoner swap deal, free hostages.
Central Gaza:
Central Gaza: IDF strikes military posts from which missiles were launched towards Sderot
IDF troops kill terrorists in Hamad, continue targeted raids and eliminations of threats in northern and central Gaza.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: The next election will be my last
Turkish President says local elections scheduled for March 31 would be his last vote.
Attack foiled:
Attack foiled: Peru arrests two men who planned to attack Israeli
Peruvian police say they captured an Iranian and a Peruvian national who formed a terrorist cell and were planning an attack on an Israeli person at APEC later this year.
'False and misleading'
Israel Heritage Foundation seeks apology from Harris over 'false and misleading' comments
Israel Heritage Foundation calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to apologize after appearing to blame Israel for the “inhumane” conditions in Gaza.
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah targets after rockets are fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel.
Seven IDF soldiers injured in Samaria attack
IDF clears for publication that three soldiers were moderately injured and four were lightly injured in IED attack near Homesh. Searches continue for the terrorists responsible.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'We must do more to integrate women in the IDF'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant marked International Women's Day by meeting with a group of women serving as officers in the IDF and discussing their contributions to the war effort.
Four injured in IED attack in Samaria
Terrorists detonated an IED near a group of Israelis close to the Samaria town of Homesh. A large IDF force, including a helicopter, has been rushed to the scene.
Religious Zionist MK joins protest at checkpoint
MK Zvi Sukkot made a statement from the protest to Defense Minister Gallant: 'We expect this Ramadan to be the most painful ever for Arab society. Close the checkpoint."
