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Erdan to UN:

Erdan to UN: You are complicit in Hamas rapes

Israel's ambassador to the UN screens testimonies from witnesses to Hamas' atrocities on October 7, demands end to international silence and difference on the mass rape of Israeli women.

Erdan to UN: You are complicit in Hamas rapes

Second administrative order for right-wing activist

Right-wing activist Elisha Yered must once again leave Judea and Samaria for half a year, just three days after returning from the exile imposed by a previous administrative order.

Second administrative order for right-wing activist

1st female Air Force base commander appointed

Lt. Col. G. was appointed today to be the Commanding Officer of the Ovda Air Force Base and will be promoted to the rank of Colonel.

1st female Air Force base commander appointed

PA Official:

PA Official: 'Hitler had obvious reasons for the Holocaust'

A Palestinian official claimed that he was 'no fan of Hitler', but that there were nonetheless 'obvious reasons' for causing the Holocaust.

PA Official: 'Hitler had obvious reasons for the Holocaust'

US Supreme Court restores Trump to Colorado ballot

Court unanimously finds Colorado court erred in striking former president from the ballot, allows Trump to run in all states during Super Tuesday tomorrow.

US Supreme Court restores Trump to Colorado ballot

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: Intensify fighting even during Ramadan

National Security Minister says Hamas dragging out hostage negotiations, hopes to use Ramadam to exert international pressure on Israel while inciting violence among PA, Israeli Arabs.

Ben-Gvir: Intensify fighting even during Ramadan

806 civilians murdered since Oct. 7

The National Insurance Institute has released statistics on the number of Israeli civilians killed or injured since the October 7th massacre.

806 civilians murdered since Oct. 7

Dozens of parliamentarians:

'Jews have right to live in peace and security in Judea and Samaria'

Delegation of over 20 parliament members came to the Binyamin region on a special visit, during which they signed a covenant stating that Jews in Binyamin and Judea and Samaria have the right to live in peace and security.

'Jews have right to live in peace and security in Judea and Samaria'

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Security forces foil ISIS IED attacks in Hebron

Israeli forces arrested four individuals who had manufactured bombs and procured weapons to attack Israeli forces in the Hebron region.

Cleared for publication: Security forces foil ISIS IED attacks in Hebron

Near Ramallah:

Border Police officer injured by gunfire near Ramallah

In six-hour operation near Ramallah, two wanted suspects are arrested; Border Police officer suffers light injuries from gunfire.

Border Police officer injured by gunfire near Ramallah

Northern Israel:

Northern Israel: Antitank fire leaves one dead, at least 7 injured

Foreign worker killed, at least seven others injured, after antitank missiles are fired at northern Israel.

Northern Israel: Antitank fire leaves one dead, at least 7 injured

Senior IDF officer:

Senior IDF officer: 'General Staff has forgotten to take responsibility'

Senior officer furious about Chief of Staff decision to appoint IDF colonels during a war – without assuming severe outcome of October 7th.

Senior IDF officer: 'General Staff has forgotten to take responsibility'

Watch:

Watch: IDF operating in neighborhood where many terrorists fled

The 98th Division initiated a divisional operation in Khan Yunis' Hamad neighborhood, where intelligence estimates many terrorists fleeing from fighting in other areas may be hiding.

Watch: IDF operating in neighborhood where many terrorists fled

CENTCOM commander meets Israel's Defense Min.

'We are fighting to defend our freedom and our common values,' Defense Min. Gallant says following meeting with CENTCOM commander General Kurilla.

CENTCOM commander meets Israel's Defense Min.

Nahal Haredi founder:

Founder of Nahal Haredi and Netzah Yehuda: ‘Find an amicable way to recruit haredim’

Brigadier General (res.) Yehuda Duvdevani: ‘Whoever isn’t studying, someone should put a hand on their shoulder and tell them to go do something good for the IDF.’

Founder of Nahal Haredi and Netzah Yehuda: ‘Find an amicable way to recruit haredim’

Without coordinating with the IDF:

Without coordinating with the IDF: Dozens of Breslov hasidim enter Shechem

Terrorists fire at minibus carrying around 20 Breslov hasidim; none injured. 'Entry into Area A dangerous for Israelis,' IDF stresses.

Without coordinating with the IDF: Dozens of Breslov hasidim enter Shechem

Discovered in nature reserve:

Discovered in nature reserve: Rare coin from Bar Kohba Revolt

Rare coin from the time of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, engraved with the name of 'Eleazar the Priest' in ancient Hebrew script, discovered in the Judean Desert; three additional Revolt coins bearing the name Simeon, were also found.

Discovered in nature reserve: Rare coin from Bar Kohba Revolt

Report:

Report: Biden not speaking to Netanyahu following Gaza stampede

Sky News Arabic reports US Pres. Biden, Israeli PM Netanyahu, not speaking after Gaza stampede. Netanyahu's office clarifies: Fake news.

Report: Biden not speaking to Netanyahu following Gaza stampede

Yellow head covering - for the hostages

Neta Ben-Ami, a midwife at the Assuta Hospital in Ashdod and resident of Kibbutz Sa'ad, decided to wear a yellow head covering until all hostages have been brought home.

Yellow head covering - for the hostages

Spine-chilling recording:

Spine-chilling recording: 'Help, hostages. We’re under the stairs'

Kan News reveals recording from the scene where hostages were hiding. They begged for help after their captors were killed by IDF fire. Hostage families: 'IDF leaking this, terrorizing us psychologically, like Hamas.'

Spine-chilling recording: 'Help, hostages. We’re under the stairs'

MK Liberman:

MK Liberman: Strip draft dodgers of daycare subsidies

MK Avigdor Liberman says he will submit a bill to strip yeshiva students who do not do mandatory service of multiple rights and benefits, including the ability to leave Israel or receive daycare subsidies for their children.

MK Liberman: Strip draft dodgers of daycare subsidies

In under 30 minutes:

In under 30 minutes: IDF eliminates terrorists who fired towards southern Israel

In central Gaza, IDF eliminates terrorists who fired towards Kibbutz Be'eri and Kibbutz Hatzerim; Nahal Brigade soldiers eliminate 15 terrorists.

In under 30 minutes: IDF eliminates terrorists who fired towards southern Israel

Ahead of Oct. 7 investigations:

Ahead of Oct. 7 investigations: IDF officers consulting with lawyers

The military defense is currently providing legal advice to IDF personnel due to be interrogated regarding the murderous Hamas attack.

Ahead of Oct. 7 investigations: IDF officers consulting with lawyers

Jordan requests that Israel extend water agreement

Israel weighing options after Jordan request to extend increased water supply agreement.

Jordan requests that Israel extend water agreement

Gazan reveals: What do US aid packages contain?

In addition to four nutritious meals, aid packages include candies. A Gazan videoed the package.

Gazan reveals: What do US aid packages contain?

Iran:

Iranian conservatives secure victory in parliamentary election

Iranian conservatives secure the bulk of seats in elections for Assembly of Experts and the national legislature. Voter turnout was just 41 percent.

Iranian conservatives secure victory in parliamentary election

During activity in Shechem:

During IDF activity in Shechem: Home of Dee family murderer demolished

Meanwhile, unusual incident reported in which worshipers entered Joseph's Tomb without coordination with the IDF, and were safely removed from the city.

During IDF activity in Shechem: Home of Dee family murderer demolished

Israel submits new entry for Eurovision Song Contest

The song "Hurricane" will replace "October Rain", which was disqualified due to the fact that it contained political messages.

Israel submits new entry for Eurovision Song Contest

First victory:

First victory: Nikki Haley wins Washington, DC primary

Former South Carolina Governor wins Republican presidential primary in Washington, DC, two days before Super Tuesday.

First victory: Nikki Haley wins Washington, DC primary

Head of CENTCOM visited Israel last week

US Central Command says its Commander, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, visited the Middle East, including Israel, where he met Defense Minister Gallant and Chief of Staff Halevi.

Head of CENTCOM visited Israel last week

Poll:

Poll: New party led by Gallant would win 9 seats

Channel 13 News poll finds that in the event that Defense Minister establishes a new party, it would win 9 seats. A Labor-Meretz union led by Yair Golan would win 8.

Poll: New party led by Gallant would win 9 seats

Syrian report:

Syrian report: Grandson of Hezbollah leader eliminated

Terrorist belonging to Imam Hossein Division, a grandson of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in strike, reports in Syria say; IDF unaware of kinship between the two.

Syrian report: Grandson of Hezbollah leader eliminated

In central Gaza

Terrorist who recruited operatives to Hamas eliminated in central Gaza

Terrorist Mahmoud Muhammad Abd Khad, who was responsible for recruiting new Hamas terrorist operatives, eliminated in an aerial strike in central Gaza.

Terrorist who recruited operatives to Hamas eliminated in central Gaza

Council of Torah Sages:

Eldest member of Council of Torah Sages: ‘No one can abandon the Torah’

The eldest member of the Council of Torah Sages, Rabbi Bergman, clarified that he objects to any legislation that will force yeshiva students to recruit to the IDF.

Eldest member of Council of Torah Sages: ‘No one can abandon the Torah’

Ishay Ribo:

Ishay Ribo: 'We feel confident that light overcomes darkness'

In the shadow of antisemitism in Boston, Ribo on his concert at Harvard U.: 'We want our brothers and sisters overseas to know that they are never alone.'

Ishay Ribo: 'We feel confident that light overcomes darkness'

Source:

Source: Sinwar prioritizing condemnation of Israel over Gazans' welfare

Hamas decided not to provide any details on two central issues: an updated list of hostages, and the number of terrorists to be released in any prisoner swap deal, source says.

Source: Sinwar prioritizing condemnation of Israel over Gazans' welfare

March heads off with local showers

Cloudy skies and light local rainfall predicted throughout the week.

March heads off with local showers

Defense Min.:

Defense Min.: 'We will not end this war without eliminating Hamas'

Defense Min. Gallant speaks with IDF soldiers on the Gaza border, promises. 'There is no one who will help the terrorists. It is only a matter us deciding what we will deal with first or second.'

Defense Min.: 'We will not end this war without eliminating Hamas'

Pres. Herzog to Pres. Embaló:

Pres. Herzog to Pres. Embaló: You showed true friendship

For the first time since October 7, President Herzog hosts a state visit of a president from Africa.

Pres. Herzog to Pres. Embaló: You showed true friendship

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists hiding in ambulance eliminated in airstrike

IAF aircraft strikes a terrorist cell, terrorists escape and hide in an ambulance.

Watch: Terrorists hiding in ambulance eliminated in airstrike