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Municipal elections results:

Municipal elections results: Who will be Israel's new mayors and governors?

The polling stations in municipal elections closed and counting has begun. The voter turnout, without the “double envelopes” which contain the votes of IDF soldiers and reservists, is 49%.

Municipal elections results: Who will be Israel's new mayors and governors?

Following launch on Ashkelon:

Following launch on Ashkelon: IDF strikes eight major targets near Gaza launch site

IDF troops continue to eliminate terrorists and locate weapons in Khan Yunis and Zaytun.

Following launch on Ashkelon: IDF strikes eight major targets near Gaza launch site

US shoots down five UAVs in Red Sea

UAVs originating from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen determined to present 'imminent threat to merchant vessels' and US, coalition, ships in Red Sea, CENTCOM says.

US shoots down five UAVs in Red Sea

US and Britain sanction Houthi supporters

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted in sanctions imposed by the US and the UK.

US and Britain sanction Houthi supporters

Father of freed 9-year-old:

Father of freed 9-year-old: If we don't finish the job, it'll happen again in 10 years

Thomas Hand, father of nine-year-old Emily who was freed from Hamas captivity after 50 days, says Israel must “finish the job” against Hamas.

Father of freed 9-year-old: If we don't finish the job, it'll happen again in 10 years

2024 US elections:

2024 US elections: Trump, Biden win Michigan primaries

US networks project that Donald Trump has won the Michigan Republican primary, while Biden won Michigan for the Democrats, despite resistance by some Arab American Democrats.

2024 US elections: Trump, Biden win Michigan primaries

Tunisia:

Old synagogue in Tunisian city of Sfax set on fire

Unknown individuals set fire to synagogue Tunisia's second largest city. Fire limited to courtyard, no one injured

Old synagogue in Tunisian city of Sfax set on fire

Report:

Report: US wants Israeli written assurances on using US weapons in Gaza

Officials tell Axios that Biden administration gave Israel until mid-March to sign letter that provides assurances that it will abide by international law while using US weapons in Gaza.

Report: US wants Israeli written assurances on using US weapons in Gaza

Former Military Intelligence head:

Former Military Intelligence head: I thought it was right to eliminate Sinwar

Tamir Hayman, former head of the Military Intelligence Directorate, says he wanted to eliminate Hamas leader after Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Former Military Intelligence head: I thought it was right to eliminate Sinwar

Report:

Report: US deal would free 40 hostages for 400 terrorists

Leaked document from Paris talks shows proposal in which Israel would free 10 terrorists for each hostage freed from Hamas' clutches, 90 hostages would remain in captivity.

Report: US deal would free 40 hostages for 400 terrorists

Haifa:

Haifa: 6-year-old girl dies after contracting flu

Rambam hospital says child's cause of death not known after she passes away in emergency room and tested positive for the flu.

Haifa: 6-year-old girl dies after contracting flu

Major Yiftah Shahar killed in battle in Gaza Strip

The Middle Arava Regional Council announced that Major Yiftah Shahar, resident of Moshav Paran, a company commander in the Givati Brigade, was killed in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Major Yiftah Shahar killed in battle in Gaza Strip

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff on the Northern Border: 'Hezbollah will pay a very heavy price'

Chief of the General Staff conducts situational assessment at the northern border. 'We are taking the right steps.'

Chief of Staff on the Northern Border: 'Hezbollah will pay a very heavy price'

Video captures last time missing 9-year-old girl was seen

9-year-old Haymanut Kasau has been missing since Sunday night when she disappeared after distributing election leaflets in Tzfat.

Video captures last time missing 9-year-old girl was seen

Samaria activist given three more months detention

Ariel Danino, who coordinated civilian reports of alleged Palestinian Authority terrorism, was supposed to be released from administrative detention after 4 months. Instead, he will remain in prison for another 3 months.

Samaria activist given three more months detention

Our best answer to terrorism

Our best answer to terrorism: A new community in Gush Etzion - "Mishmar Yehuda"

Major General Yehuda Fuchs, commander of the central command, authorized a new community in Gush Etzion - Mishmar Yehuda. Council head Shlomo Neeman: 'This is a huge gift to the residents of Gush Etzion'.

Our best answer to terrorism: A new community in Gush Etzion - "Mishmar Yehuda"

US Poll:

82% support Israel in conflict with Hamas

A survey conducted online within the United States found major support for Israel.

82% support Israel in conflict with Hamas

PM responds to Biden:

PM responds to Biden: My efforts to curb pressure to end war are working

Netanyahu responds to US President's claims in interview that right-wing makeup of Israel's government is eroding international support for the Jewish state.

PM responds to Biden: My efforts to curb pressure to end war are working

Gallant:

Gallant: Hamas, Iran want Ramadan to be phase 2 of 10/7

Defense Minister warns Hamas seeks to turn Muslim holy months 'into the second phase of their plan that began on October 7,' with the support of Hezbollah and Iran.

Gallant: Hamas, Iran want Ramadan to be phase 2 of 10/7

Report:

Hezbollah will stop shelling Israel if ceasefire reached with Hamas

Sources tell Reuters Hezbollah will abide a temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after months of constant attacks on the north.

Hezbollah will stop shelling Israel if ceasefire reached with Hamas

Watch:

Rocket lands on road in north; car drives on

Passengers documented rockets falling on main road in northern Israel. 'Drive faster, listen to the booms,' they shouted.

Rocket lands on road in north; car drives on

7 students from Yeshivat HaGolan wounded in Gaza

The yeshiva announced that several of its students were wounded in combat in Gaza this morning.

7 students from Yeshivat HaGolan wounded in Gaza

Biden:

Biden: 'Israel risks losing intl. legitimacy with Ben-Gvir'

US President laments right-wing nature of current Israeli government in NBC interview, says country's survival depends on creation of a Palestinian state.

Biden: 'Israel risks losing intl. legitimacy with Ben-Gvir'

Be'er Sheva:

Be'er Sheva: Heavy metal object thrown and seriously injures 9-year-old boy

The boy was given initial treatment and taken by ambulance to hospital in serious condition, where he underwent emergency surgery.

Be'er Sheva: Heavy metal object thrown and seriously injures 9-year-old boy

Pro-Palestinian protest:

Pro-Palestinian protest: Boycott Ishay Ribo's concert at Harvard University

Singer Ishay Ribo is scheduled to perform near Harvard University. Pro-Palestinian organizations are trying to cancel the concert. The organizers: ‘Music will win.’

Pro-Palestinian protest: Boycott Ishay Ribo's concert at Harvard University

Idan Amedi joins Bank Leumi campaign

Well-known Israeli singer who made miraculous recovery after being seriously wounded in combat in Gaza will see his song used by Israeli bank in new campaign.

Idan Amedi joins Bank Leumi campaign

Chief Rabbinate refuses to give easier tests

Students for Rabbinical Ordination will not be given any leniencies on their tests due to lengthy periods of reserve service.

Chief Rabbinate refuses to give easier tests

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: We'll get Sinwar, dead or alive

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari attends WZO conference on challenges facing global Jewry in Jerusalem, addresses whereabouts of Hamas' Gaza leader.

IDF Spokesman: We'll get Sinwar, dead or alive

Report: Hamas examining proposed prisoner swap deal

Second stage of hostage deal to be negotiated separately from first stage; first stage to see release of just 40 hostages.

Report: Hamas examining proposed prisoner swap deal

Watch:

Watch: IDF soldiers eliminate terrorists who tried to hit them

After intensive combat with terrorists, IDF soldiers recovered footage from a Hamas terrorist’s camera, raid building from which terrorists fired at them.

Watch: IDF soldiers eliminate terrorists who tried to hit them

Jewish leaders meet in Rome amidst antisemitism crisis

European governments are not standing behind their commitments to Jewish communities, European Jewish leaders say. 'The test is now, and European governments are failing it so far.'

Jewish leaders meet in Rome amidst antisemitism crisis

Following missile barrage:

Following missile barrage: IDF destroys Hezbollah military site

IDF destroys Hezbollah military site, military infrastructure, following missile barrage on northern Israel.

Following missile barrage: IDF destroys Hezbollah military site

Bennett: Stop comparing Israel to Hamas

Piers Morgan claimed that Israel's response to the Hamas invasion had been disproportionate. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett sharply rebuffed the assertion.

Bennett: Stop comparing Israel to Hamas

Israel limits UNRWA aid shipments

The majority of aid to Gaza is now being directed to other organizations.

Israel limits UNRWA aid shipments

Hezbollah: We attacked Israeli military base

Dozens of rockets fired towards Meron in northern Israel, Hezbollah claims responsibility for 'retaliatory' attack.

Hezbollah: We attacked Israeli military base

9-year-old girl missing in Tzfat

Widespread search efforts are underway for a girl who disappeared two days ago from her house in southern Tzfat.

9-year-old girl missing in Tzfat

IDF apprehends terrorists attempting to flee with civilian population

IDF troops continue operations against Hamas terrorist operatives and infrastructure in Gaza.

IDF apprehends terrorists attempting to flee with civilian population

Israel estimates:

Israel estimates: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in Gaza

In Israel's estimation, Hamas leader Yahya SInwar is still hiding in tunnels beneath Khan Yunis, but killing him risks lives of 'human shields' hostages.

Israel estimates: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in Gaza

New Hope Minister:

New Hope Minister: No to elections, they will lead to unnecessary chaos

Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton at the Jerusalem conference: I would like elections, but not right now, as they will only tear us apart from the inside.

New Hope Minister: No to elections, they will lead to unnecessary chaos

Amid the war

Israel holding municipal elections amid the war

Over 11,000 polling stations will operate in 242 municipalities across the country. Voting among soldiers and reservists began already last week.

Israel holding municipal elections amid the war