For the Abraham Accords
Israel Heritage Foundation presents Trump with an award for the Abraham Accords
Rabbi David Katz, IHF executive director: The President was very excited to see us. He is very much in favor of Israel having to win the war.
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Report:
Report: Southern Command general canceled vacation on Oct. 6
Due to evidence from the ISA, General Yaron Finkelman and ISA director Ronen Bar both made their way to their headquarters before the invasion, but no additional troops were moved south.
Israel submits report on war to ICJ
Following hearing on South Africa's lawsuit against Israel, Israel submits report to International Court of Justice, detailing the steps it is taking to minimize harm to Gaza civilians.
Palestinian Authority official rejects Netanyahu's Gaza plan
Nabil Abu Rudeineh, Palestinian Authority information chief, calls Netanyahu's 'day after' plan an attempt to exile 'Palestinians' from Gaza, insists it lacks a political future.
Social media:
Social media watchdog flags over 150,000 posts for antisemtism in 2023
Report notes increase in platforms' moderation efforts through increased rates of removal of antisemitic content.
Kiryat Shmona mayor:
Kiryat Shmona mayor: 'I will physically prevent residents from returning'
Avichai Stern, mayor of the northern Israel city of Kiryat Shmona, says that his residents will not be allowed to return to the city without a change in the security situation.
IAF aircraft strike Hezbollah launch site in Lebanon
IDF strikes Hezbollah site from which dozens of missiles were launched towards Israel.
Ben-Gvir denies intention to leave government
The National Security Minister claims he is not currently planning to leave the government, but there are reasons for which he would.
Supreme Court to State:
Supreme Court orders State to explain: Why not enlist yeshiva students?
Supreme Court justices demand State explain why yeshiva students should not enlist, freezes reduction of military service for haredim.
Senior Hezbollah commander killed in airstrike
Hassan Hossein Salami, the Hezbollah terrorist responsible for the Hajir region, eliminated in a strike in southern Lebanon.
Lord Jacob Rothschild passes away at 87
He is remembered as one of the most prominent members of the famous banking dynasty, a patron of the arts, and a philanthropist who supported many causes in Israel.
Gallant:
Gallant: Residents won't return to northern Gaza until all hostages freed
Defense Minister meets families of the hostages held in Gaza, reiterates if a temporary ceasefire is reached Israel will still resume fighting to eliminate Hamas and free hostages.
Gantz presents plan for haredi draft
The new 'Israeli service law' will require nearly universal conscription, while opening numerous new destinations for enlisted youth.
Erdan:
Erdan: UN chief sees others' flaws, is blind to his own
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan accuses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of responsibility for the UN's failure to condemn Hamas massacre and agencies' support for the terrorist organization.
Husband of 'Rachel from Ofakim' passes away
The couple became a viral sensation online with the story of how Rachel served Hamas terrorists cookies while waiting for security forces to rescue them.
Tunnel went under hospital, university
10-kilometer long tunnel from northern to southern Gaza uncovered by the IDF.
Government approves support for massacre survivors
The new plan will include a number of initiatives to benefit survivors, as well as providing a single authority to which survivors can apply for help.
Bank of Israel won't raise interest rates
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron decides to keep interest rate at 4.5% in 2nd decision not to change interest rates since the start of the war.
Police Commissioner supports Kaplan officers
Commissioner Kobi Shabbtai praised the officers who dispersed the protest in Tel Aviv on Saturday night for their handling of a complex situation.
Israel's new strategy to combat global antisemitism
Foreign, Diaspora Ministries agree on new joint plan to identify and combat antisemitic entities and individuals while presenting Israel's case internationally.
Only hours before the massacre:
Only hours before the massacre: Hundreds of terrorists changed phones to Israeli SIM cards
Just hours before the surprise attack on Israel on the morning of October 7th, hundreds of terrorists switched their phones to Israeli SIM cards
Stormy Knesset meeting:
Stormy Knesset meeting: Brother of hostage refused to remove yellow badge.
Stormy Knesset meeting: brother of hostage refused to remove yellow badge. Committee Chairman Edelstein demanded that he remove the badge or leave. He refused and the meeting was ended.
Arab couple indicted for stabbing 12-year-old girl
Man lured Jewish minor to Haifa apartment where his partner stabbed her.
Fallen soldier's widow to MKs:
Fallen soldier's widow to Knesset: I am here also on behalf of victims of Schalit deal
During a discussion in the Knesset committee, bereaved families called to continue fighting until the defeat of Hamas and to avoid agreeing to a deal that would endanger more civilians.
Watch:
Watch: 'Future Beyond UNRWA' event in Geneva
UN Watch leads summit calling for abolishment of UN organization with ties to Hamas whose employees participated in the October 7 massacre.
Watch:
Violinist injured in Gaza in emotional performance with Eden Hason in Los Angeles
Mordechay Shenvald, a tank-crew man, who was wounded in Gaza and son of Rabbi Elazar Shenvald, head of the Hesder yeshiva in Modi'in, joined Eden Hason's US concert tour.
Herzog to hostages' families:
Herzog to hostages' families: Redeeming captives is the greatest commandment
Israeli President meets families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, says Israel will do everything possible to bring the hostages home.
Geert Wilders:
Geert Wilders: Expel Turkey from NATO over support for terrorism
Dutch politician who won November parliamentary elections says Turkish govt. should be kicked out of NATO alliance for supporting Hamas, providing financial haven for terrorist financing.
Is there a future beyond UNRWA?
'Future Beyond UNRWA' event held in light of UNRWA's participation in 7/10 atrocities
Ayelet Samerano, whose son Yonatan's body was kidnapped by an UNRWA social worker, will address the 'Future Beyond UNRWA' summit in Geneva, Switzerland.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Missile hit IDF UAV, downing it in Lebanon
Interceptor missile fired towards suspicious target crossing into Israel from Lebanon; video clip from Kfar Tavor shows fragments of interceptor near synagogue.
Ori Megidish, released from captivity, returns to IDF service
Ori Megidish, IDF lookout rescued from Hamas captivity, will return to military service - in the intelligence corps.
Leading haredi rabbi’s velvet robe on auction
Winner'S Auctions is offering Rabbi Aharon Shteinman’s velvet Shabbat robe to the highest bidder. ‘Proceeds are intended for upholding Torah studies.’
IDF testing air raid siren system in northern Israel
IDF testing siren systems in two locations in northern Israel. If an actual siren sounds, it will rise and fall.
Over 30 terrorists in a neighborhood: IDF operations continue in Gaza
IDF activities in Zaytun continue, as troops killed over 30 terrorists in one day, continue intensifying activities in Khan Yunis area.
IDF weighing yeshiva for haredi soldiers near border
New initiative aims to allow haredi soldiers to maintain religious lifestyle, regular Torah study, while protecting Israel's borders.
Fallen soldier's legacy:
Fallen soldier and principal of Jerusalem boys school leaves a legacy
Yossi Hershkowitz, who fell in Gaza, leaves a legacy with his students. 'Thank you Yossi for educating us. Thank you for making us who we are. Thank you for being our father, friend and principal. '
Forecasters predict spring weather - and showers
Warm temperatures, strong winds, and rain midweek to replace cold winter weather, forecasters say.
Washington, DC:
Man sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington, DC
Active-duty airman reportedly succumbs to his injuries after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy while shouting: "Free Palestine!".
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Officer and four soldiers seriously injured in battles in Gaza
IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that an officer and four soldiers were seriously injured in Gaza battles. They were evacuated to hospital for medical treatment.
Minister Sa'ar:
Minister Sa'ar: I'm in favor of early elections, but we will deal with it after the war
Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at the 21st Jerusalem Conference on the issue of control of Gaza after the war: We must realize the goal of destroying Hamas in order to have an alternative.
