153 days later:
153 days later: Search for massacre victims still underway
Months later, victims of the October 7th massacre are still unaccounted for, and the search for them in the Gaza border region continues.
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Cyprus-Gaza aid corridor inaugurated
Cypriot initiative will allow increase of humanitarian aid to Gaza, security checks will be carried out in accordance with Israeli standards, Foreign Min. spokesman says.
Last Chance:
Last Chance: Just two days to win a luxury Jerusalem apartment!
Buy tickets now to help farmers near Gaza, find missing people, and support lone soldiers. The lucky winner will receive a luxury Jerusalem apartment valued at one million dollars!
Report: Five killed by aid packages airdropped by US
At least five dead, multiple injured, after suffering direct hits from humanitarian aid packages airdropped by the US.
ISA denies pretending to be detainee's lawyers
Security officials have dismissed as complete falsehood the claim that two ISA coordinators visited administrative detainee Ariel Danino while claiming to be his attorneys to question him before a court hearing.
Defense Min. to Lloyd Austin:
Defense Min. to Austin: Israel to intensify military efforts to ensure return of hostages
Israel working to intercept sources of tangible and digital currency transferred to Hamas, Defense Min. Yoav Gallant tells US Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Arab report claims:
Arab report claims prisoner swap negotiations stalled because of Israel
Negotiations for prisoner swap stalled after Israel insisted on hostage release happening first, Arab report claims.
Jerusalem Marathon:
Record-setting Jerusalem Marathon ends, winners announced
Noa Berkman named winner of Jerusalem Marathon women's race; Melkamu Jember, 33, wins men's race.
UN Security Council:
Members of UN Security Council demand emergency session to discuss Hamas rapes
US, UK, and France call for emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss Hamas sexual crimes on October 7.
Khan Yunis:
Khan Yunis: IDF takes out 15 terrorists hidden in tunnel shafts
IDF strikes source of rocket fire towards southern Israel, troops continue operations against terror infrastructure and operatives in the Hamad area of Khan Yunis.
Netanyahu opposes:
Netanyahu opposes: Defense echelon moving to arm Gazans
Defense echelon aiming to arm civilian Gazans who do not support Hamas, so that they can secure the humanitarian aid distribution.
Biden at State of the Union:
Biden at State of the Union: We will not rest until all the hostages are home
Biden officially announces mission to establish temporary pier that can receive large shipments of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Report:
Report: White House asks for list of Israel-bound weapons
The White House recently asked the State Department and the Pentagon for a list of all weapons transfers to Israel that are planned or are up for approval in the coming weeks.
Watch:
Watch: Soldiers rescue Gazan girl from rubble
IDF soldiers operating in Gaza rescue a girl who was trapped in the rubble and provide her with first aid.
It's official:
It's official: Israel to participate in Eurovision 2024
European Broadcasting Union officially announces that it has approved the participation of the Israeli song "Hurricane" in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Iran:
One dead in fire at oil refinery in port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran
One dead and three injured after furnace at refinery catches fire during repair.
House lawmakers advances bill banning TikTok
US House lawmakers vote to advance a bill that would ban TikTok from US app stores unless ByteDance divests the company.
Jewish singer Steve Lawrence dies at 88
Steve Lawrence, remembered for his work with wife Eydie Gorme as Steve & Eydie, dies from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.
New poll:
New poll: Bennett - 9 seats, Yoaz Hendel - 5, Yossi Cohen - 5
New poll examines what would happen if three separate parties led by Naftali Bennett, Yossi Cohen and Yoaz Hendel, run in the election. All of them cross the threshold.
After secret pregnancy
Gal Gadot announces birth of baby girl after secret pregnancy
Anti-Israel trolls heap scorn on Wonder Woman actress after Gadot posts picture of herself and her newborn daughter, commenting on the Israel-Hamas war.
Rabbi of Forensic Inst:
Rabbi of the Forensic Institute: ‘I thought I had seen everything’
Rabbi of the Institute of Forensic Medicine speaks about dealing with victims of the Meron disaster: ‘I can’t un-see what I have seen.’
Biden expected to announce new Gaza port for aid
US President reportedly to announce construction of offshore port for Gaza to increase humanitarian aid at State of the Union address later.
#NOVA
Israeli UN Mission Holds Screening of Film #NOVA
Israeli UN Mission, in Collaboration with Temple Emanu-El and YES Studios, Holds Screening of Film #NOVA about Nova Festival Massacre with UN Ambassadors and Diplomats in Attendance
Yesha Council head:
Yesha Council head: Reject Italy's intervention in ambassador appointment
Mayor of the Gush Etzion Regional Council and the Chairman of the Yesha Council, Shlomo Ne'eman, reacts to decision to cancel appointment of former Maaleh Adumim mayor Benny Kashriel as Ambassador to Italy.
VP of Ecuador in Samaria:
VP of Ecuador in Samaria: 'I support you, there is light in the darkness'
Head of the Samaria Council hosted the Vice President of Ecuador on her first visit to Judea and Samaria. "The beginning of a strategic relationship"
Breakthrough:
Breakthrough: Missing volunteer's car located near Beit Shemesh
Yoram Fliter vanished while volunteering to help victims of the October 7th massacre. A new discovery could help search teams find what became of him.
Report:
Report: Haniyeh accepted ceasefire deal, Sinwar rejected it
WSJ reports that Hamas' Gaza leader pushed for more Israeli concessions even as the terror group's most senior leader was ready to accept a 6-week ceasefire.
Olmert:
Olmert: Don't go into Rafah, Hamas already defeated
Former PM says Israel should focus on returning the hostages over all else and declare victory now without removing Hamas from power in Rafah.
International Women’s Day
Women’s Declaration on International Women’s Day – “We Believe You”
UN Report on Sexual Violence: Women’s Declaration on International Women’s Day – “We Believe You.”
From Nova Festival to Western Wall:
Heroes who saved dozens from Nova massacre recited 'Hagomel' blessing at Western Wall
Rami Davidian, who saved dozens from 10/7 massacre: 'For us, this marks the closure to thank the Almighty here for the miracle of being here and for the privilege of saving many youths.'
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas
PM says at officer's course graduation ceremony that anyone who tells Israel not to go into Rafah is telling Israel to lose the war.
IDF launches investigation into 10/7 failures
Chief of Staff announces investigation into the failure to predict and prevent the massacre of October 7 in letter to IDF commanders.
US Amb. Jack Lew:
US Amb. Jack Lew: 'Israel's healing can't begin with hostage crisis ongoing'
US Ambassador to Israel addresses annual Institute for National Security Studies held in wake of October 7 massacre., says hostage talk have not yet 'broken down.'
Russia: ISIS attack on Moscow synagogue foiled
Terrorists had planned to attack a synagogue with firearms and IEDs, but were found and neutralized by the Russian federal security service.
Brazil:
Brazil: President's approval tanks after attack on Israel
Following a tirade comparing Israel to the Nazis, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces his lowest approval ratings in almost a year.
Foreign Min.:
Foreign Min.: Hamas wants to destroy Israel because they want to destroy the Jewish people
Foreign Minister Israel Katz praises South Dakota adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition, says Hamas 'wants to destroy the State of Israel because they want to destroy the Jewish people.'
New report reveals:
New report reveals: Social media platforms allowing denials of Hamas rapes
Ahead of International Women's day, Cyberwell raises alarm on social media trend denying Oct. 7th rape by Hamas and allies.
Due to role in YESHA:
Due to role in YESHA: Italy refuses appointment of Israeli ambassador
Italy refuses to accept Benny Kashriel as ambassador, due to his role as the mayor of Maaleh Adumim in Judea and Samaria.
Fighting antisemitism in South Dakota:
South Dakota governor signs law requiring use of IHRA antisemitism definition
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signs bill into law codifying IHRA antisemitism definition.
Dozens of bodies sent back to Gaza after examination
The bodies were taken from the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis after suspicions were raised that the bodies were those of hostages.
