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Prime Minister's Office insists Palestinian Authority involvement relegated to passport stamps only, says crossing is being managed by Gazans not affiliated with Hamas.
Congressional Israel Allies Caucus hosted an important reception on Capitol Hill to celebrate its relaunch, bringing together distinguished leaders from both sides of the aisle and from around the world in support of Israel.
Captain A., an officer in the Armored Corps who lost his right hand while fighting in Gaza, recounts how he aimed to hit the Tel Aviv terrorist, says he plans to return to commanders' course immediately following his release from the hospital.
After US Presidential inauguration, Maale Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrach changes name of E-1 area to T-1, honoring Donald Trump.
Interior Ministry planning to change eligibility criteria for property tax discounts to examine 12 months' income instead of three months, as yeshiva students and families express concern over losing eligibility.
MK Israel Eichler insists: Agreement must apply to all Ofakim residents, including yeshiva students and guests who were in the city on the day of the October 7th massacre.
Israel has received just 60% of its average annual precipitation, a number which drops to 30% in southern Israel. 'Picture for the current winter season is worrisome.'
Harvard University agrees to enhance protections for Jewish students under a settlement resolving two lawsuits that accused the school of fostering an environment rife with antisemitism.
Hundreds of demonstrators rally outside Columbia University, chanting anti-Israel slogans. Separately, activists disrupt class on modern Israel and distribute anti-Israel flyers.
Air France to resume operations to Tel Aviv starting January 25. Transavia, the low-cost airline within the Air France-KLM Group, will restart flights to and from Israel beginning January 27.
Romi Gonen, who was freed after 471 days in Hamas captivity, posts her first story on Instagram: I wanted to stop and say thank you to the people of Israel, family and friends.
As part of ceasefire agreement, Egypt will take part in establishing the security inspection mechanism for those who cross the Netzarim Corridor.
Right-wing activists demonstrate at the entrance to Jerusalem, blocking roads. Police say 17 protesters arrested after throwing objects and injuring three police officers.
Hamas believed to have located the body of terrorist Mohammed Abu-Jasser, who murdered Border Police officer Barel Hadaria Shmueli in August 2021.
Attacker neutralized after stabbing multiple people in Tel Aviv. Victims moderately and lightly wounded.
President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday he’s not confident that Israel’s cease-fire deal with the Hamas terrorist group will hold through all three phases.
Senator Ted Cruz states he intends to reintroduce legislation allowing US citizens to sue international organizations like UNRWA and the WHO that support terrorism.
Minister of Communications calls on PM and Defense Minister to bring back three senior officers, saying: 'IDF needs brave leadership.'
After announcing his resignation, IDF Chief of Staff Herzzi Halevi says he decided to resign a while ago and now that a ceasefire is in place is the time to do so.
Newly-confirmed Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio delivers remarks to employees upon arrival at the Department of State.
Israeli President gives interview at World Economic Forum, says there is 'potential' for ceasefire deal to last through all 3 stages and the Iranian threat will be at the top of Trump's agenda.
Knesset plenum enacted law that denying October 7th massacre constitutes a criminal offense that carries a five-year prison sentence.
Smotrich congratulates Chief of Staff and criticizes his conduct during the war, hoping for a change in senior command and return to fighting, 'this time until complete victory.'
Rep. Stefanik, who has fought antisemitism on college campuses since the October 7 massacre, attends confirmation hearing for her nomination as US Amb. to the UN.
The National Digital Center in Sderot reports that the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has led to a new wave of hate speech and antisemitism on social media.
Three Major Generals in the IDF have been recommended as prominent candidates for the Chief of Staff position. One of them previously served as military secretary to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Member of a neo-Nazi group arrested after entering a Nashville Jewish Community Center disguised in a poorly designed Orthodox rabbi costume.
IDF Southern Command commander Major General Yaron Finkelman has informed Defense Minister Katz of his intention to resign from the IDF, following Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's announcement of his intention to step down.
Chief of Staff informs Defense Minister Katz of his intention to step down in less than 2 months 'because of my recognition of my responsibility for the IDF's failure on October 7th ,'
The stamp, part of a series on the heroes of the Swords of Iron war, is dedicated to the unit's special contributions and sacrifices.
During their meeting, President Herzog thanked the Qatari Prime Minister for his significant efforts in advancing the ongoing hostage deal.
Following the resignation of Otzma Yehudit, Aryeh Deri is demanding that Shas be given the now-vacant position of Ministry of the Negev and Galilee.
A heated discussion took place today at the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee regarding the haredi draft law.
IDF soldiers, including special operations, ISA, and Border Police personnel will operate in the coming days in the Jenin area.
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov says the terror group promised Moscow that it would release its citizen, Alexander Sasha Troufanov, in good health.
An IDF inquiry found that dozens of Israeli civilians arrived at the area of Al Funduq, instigated riots, set property on fire, and caused damage.
MK Ayman Odeh says that while it is unfortunate that people were hurt by the comparison between the hostages and the terrorists being released in the deal, 'I see and feel the suffering of two peoples.'
IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee tweeted a list of areas forbidden to Gazans, and added that they may return home next week if Hamas doesn't back out of the deal.
Yehuda, father of kidnapped Nimrod Cohen, will meet with Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the ICC, to push for using arrest warrants to advance the hostage deal.
Police who attempted to arrest a man suspected of sexual abuse of a minor were attacked by dozens of local residents. Five individuals were injured.
