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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.

Minister Sa'ar: I'm in favor of early elections, but we will deal with it after the war

Report:

Report: Netanyahu reprimanded the head of the Mossad

TV report says Prime Minister scolded the head of the Mossad and the negotiating team that had returned from Paris: That's not how you conduct negotiations, you have to be tough.

Report: Netanyahu reprimanded the head of the Mossad

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the war

Ukrainian President for the first time confirms the number of the country's losses since the start of Russia’s war on February 24, 2022.

Zelenskyy: 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the war

IDF Spokesperson in WSJ:

IDF Spokesperson in WSJ: Our mission is to dismantle Hamas and bring our hostages home

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari publishes op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, outlines the difference between Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields, and the IDF which tries to prevent harm to civilians.

IDF Spokesperson in WSJ: Our mission is to dismantle Hamas and bring our hostages home

Watch:

Watch: Israeli flags fly at pro-Bolsonaro rally in Brazil

Israeli flags flown at rally in support of former Brazilian President, following outrageous anti-Israel comments by the current President.

Watch: Israeli flags fly at pro-Bolsonaro rally in Brazil

Dozens of Nukhba terrorists who participated in 7/10 massacre arrested in Khan Yunis

The terrorists were interrogated by IDF intelligence and Shin Bet and provided information on how they held the hostages in Gaza.

Dozens of Nukhba terrorists who participated in 7/10 massacre arrested in Khan Yunis

Cabinet to decide:

Cabinet to decide: Merchandise to northern Gaza? Only as part of a deal

Harsh criticism leads War Cabinet to rescind decision to approve humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, instead tying it to a prisoner swap deal.

Cabinet to decide: Merchandise to northern Gaza? Only as part of a deal

MK Ohad Tal:

MK Ohad Tal: 'Establishing Palestinian state would endanger Israel'

At NRB conference, MK Ohad Tal appeals to hundreds of media members in the USA, urging them to stand by Israel and help her protect her borders and win the war against Hamas.

MK Ohad Tal: 'Establishing Palestinian state would endanger Israel'

IDF captain tells how Hamas abused a 4-year-old girl

Captain Yigal Dilmoni tells how Hamas abuses Gaza civilians: ‘They pulled a little girl out of a shaft to test our alertness. They sacrificed her.’

IDF captain tells how Hamas abused a 4-year-old girl

Defense Min.:

Defense Min.: We will increase firepower against Hezbollah

Hezbollah is seeking replacements for their operatives - and not finding any, Defense Min. Yoav Gallant says.

Defense Min.: We will increase firepower against Hezbollah

Ayelet Shaked:

Ayelet Shaked: 'Unthinkable that during a war, the haredim won't serve'

Former Justice Min. Ayelet Shaked says that passing humanitarian aid to Gaza is 'mother of all sins,' haredim should serve in IDF during wartime.

Ayelet Shaked: 'Unthinkable that during a war, the haredim won't serve'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Min. Bezalel Smotrich at Jerusalem Conference: ‘Hostage deal? Only under better terms’

Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke at the Jerusalem Conference about the attempt to pressure Israel into agreeing to a Palestinian state: ‘I would like to hear Benny Gantz object to this.’

Min. Bezalel Smotrich at Jerusalem Conference: ‘Hostage deal? Only under better terms’

Watch:

Watch: Singer Shlomi Shabat performs for released hostage

Singer Shlomi Shabat promised to sing to Louis Har after his release from Hamas captivity. On Sunday, Har's 71st birthday, he came to keep his promise.

Watch: Singer Shlomi Shabat performs for released hostage

Lebanon:

Lebanon: IDF strikes terror cell exiting military structure

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into Israel, strikes terror cell and military compounds in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon: IDF strikes terror cell exiting military structure

PM to CBS News:

PM Netanyahu to CBS News: 'We’re going to enter Rafah to achieve total victory over Hamas'

PM Netanyahu to CBS News: 'We’re going to enter Rafah. We will win this war and we will not stop until we achieve victory.'

PM Netanyahu to CBS News: 'We’re going to enter Rafah to achieve total victory over Hamas'

Hamas prioritizing a ceasfire over new government

A Hamas spokesman says that the organization has been pushing for an Israeli ceasefire and withdrawal instead of planning the new Palestinian government.

Hamas prioritizing a ceasfire over new government

Sergeant Oz Daniel was murdered in 7/10 massacre

Sergeant Oz Daniel was murdered on October 7; his body is still held captive by Hamas.

Sergeant Oz Daniel was murdered in 7/10 massacre

Eiffel Tower reopens following workers' strike

The tower had been shutdown due to disagreements about its operation. The workers agreed to reopen it after 380M euros were committed to the maintenance budget.

Eiffel Tower reopens following workers' strike

Nobel Prize Winner:

Nobel Prize Winner: 'Hamas is playing the ultimatum game'

Nobel Prize Winner Professor Yisrael Aumann explains why Hamas is negotiating the way it is, and what the result is likely to be.

Nobel Prize Winner: 'Hamas is playing the ultimatum game'

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'We must do everything possible to create unity'

President Isaac Herzog discusses the actions he has been taking to prevent the nation from returning to the public discourse of October 6th.

President Herzog: 'We must do everything possible to create unity'

Operation at Nasser Hospital concludes

200 terrorists arrested, many weapons found in operation at Gaza hospital. IDF facilitates resupply of hospital, provides generator.

Operation at Nasser Hospital concludes

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Ido Eli Zrihen fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ido Eli Zrihen, 20, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. He served in the Givati Brigade.

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Ido Eli Zrihen fell in battle in Gaza

Police prepare to clear border crossing

The Israel Police have prepared significant additional forces to clear the border crossings for humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Police prepare to clear border crossing

Watch:

Watch: Thousands sing 'Am Yisrael Chai' in Times Square

Jewish youths from all over the world gather at Chabad youth event in New York.

Watch: Thousands sing 'Am Yisrael Chai' in Times Square

Ehud Barak:

Ehud Barak: When the State is shut down, Netanyahu will resign

Former PM calls on 30,000 Israelis to encamp outside Knesset for 3 weeks to pressure PM Netanyahu to step down.

Ehud Barak: When the State is shut down, Netanyahu will resign

Report: Israel to present Egypt with Rafah plan

Israel ramping up dialogue with Egypt to prevent tensions over future Rafah operation.

Report: Israel to present Egypt with Rafah plan

Terrorists hiding behind evacuating civilians arrested

In Khan Yunis, IDF forces identify, arrest terrorists attempting to hide among civilians being evacuated from the combat zones.

Terrorists hiding behind evacuating civilians arrested

Gallant's message that angered Netanyahu

Defense Minister reportedly says he will support whatever Benny Gantz supports on the issue of haredi conscription.

Gallant's message that angered Netanyahu

'Shameful decision'

Blinken under fire for reversing policy on 'settlements': A shameful decision

Figures from the Republican Party blast Secretary of State who reversed predecessor Mike Pompeo's policy on Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Blinken under fire for reversing policy on 'settlements': A shameful decision

Italian PM:

Italian PM: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a precursor to Hamas attack on October 7

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni links between the war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago was the precursor to the Hamas attack on Israel.

Italian PM: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a precursor to Hamas attack on October 7

Haley defiant:

Haley defiant: I'm not giving up this fight

Former South Carolina Governor makes clear she intends to stay in the GOP nomination race despite losing to Trump in her home state. Trump: I'm really not thinking about Haley.

Haley defiant: I'm not giving up this fight

Brazilian President:

Brazilian President insists: What the Israeli government is doing is genocide

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva doubles down on his anti-Israel rhetoric.

Brazilian President insists: What the Israeli government is doing is genocide

Houthis claim:

Houthis claim: We targeted a US-owned oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden

US Central Command says it shot down one anti-ship ballistic missile launched into the Gulf of Aden from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen that was likely targeting the tanker.

Houthis claim: We targeted a US-owned oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden

2024 US elections:

2024 US elections: Trump projected to win South Carolina primary

Multiple networks project that former US President will defeat his rival, Nikki Haley, in her home state.

2024 US elections: Trump projected to win South Carolina primary

National Security Council chief:

National Security Council chief: We demand immediate release of all the women

National Security Council chief Tzachi Hanegbi says Israel demanding 'release of all hostages, and immediate release of all the women,' promises Israel will destroy 'all of Hamas' battalions.'

National Security Council chief: We demand immediate release of all the women

First time since Oct. 7:

First time since Oct. 7: Pumper truck used to clear protest in Tel Aviv

For the first time since the war began, police have deployed a pumper truck to clear a left-wing protest being held on Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv.

First time since Oct. 7: Pumper truck used to clear protest in Tel Aviv

Trump to Black voters: 'Biden is a racist'

Trump told Black voters in South Carolina that President Biden had proven himself to be a racist 'whether you like it or not.'

Trump to Black voters: 'Biden is a racist'

Live Updates:

Live updates: Hezbollah missiles expert reportedly killed in Israeli strike

Jafar Salah, one of Hezbollah's eminent missile experts, was eliminated in an IDF strike near Nabatieh.

Live updates: Hezbollah missiles expert reportedly killed in Israeli strike

Security guard arrested for incitement to terror

A guard at a Jerusalem hospital praised the attack at the A-Zaatim checkpoint and called for additional acts of terror against Israelis.

Security guard arrested for incitement to terror

Major Eyal Shuminov fell in battle in Gaza

Major Eyal Shuminov, 24 years old from Karmiel, fell in battle in northern Gaza, IDF says.

Major Eyal Shuminov fell in battle in Gaza