First time in more than 50 years:
US company lands spacecraft on the Moon, for the first time in more than 50 years
Houston-based company Intuitive Machines lands America's first spaceship on the Moon in more than 50 years.
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War Cabinet okays:
War Cabinet okays delegation to Paris for hostage release deal talks
The final approval for the delegation and granting of its powers will be done by the expanded cabinet. The delegation will be headed by Mossad chief David Barnea.
'You were an exemplary child'
'You were an exemplary child': Man murdered in shooting attack laid to rest
Matan Elmaliah, who was murdered in the shooting attack near Maaleh Adumim, laid to rest at the cemetery in Mishor Adumim.
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Jewish MP: I feel safer in Israel than in London
Tory MP Andrew Percy says in the House of Commons that 'Nobody in this house has any business telling Israel where to operate to rescue hostages.'
White House spokesman:
White House spokesman: No question Hamas is evil, it's not up for debate
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announces sanctions against Iran for supplying weapons to Russia, threatens more if Iran gives Russia ballistic missiles.
Eurovision:
Eurovision: Israel to change lyrics to song or be disqualified
The EBU confirmed to an Israeli official that Israel would have to change the lyrics to October Rain or forfeit the competition.
While their friends are at war:
While their friends are at war | Two IDF soldiers arrested for selling weapon to Arab
Two soldiers from the Nahal Brigade allegedly attempted to sell a stolen Micro-Tavor assault rifle to an illegal Arab infiltrator.
'From the river to the sea' projected onto London's Big Ben
Anti-Israel demonstration held outside Parliament during debate on ceasefire resolutions, with genocidal slogan projected onto iconic London landmark.
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Watch: Footage from Maaleh Adumim shooting attack
Police release footage showing an officer neutralizing one of the terrorists who opened fire on commuters on the road between Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim, murdering one and wounding others.
US Christian media group stops using term 'West Bank'
National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) endorses resolution calling to use 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank.'
General refused promotion:
General refused promotion: 'Whole command failed, and they punish 1 who acted?'
Soldiers from multiple units who support Brigadier General Barak Hiram to turn to Chief of Staff amid reports he will not be promoted to Gaza Division Commander due to shelling in Be'eri.
Due to war
Due to war: Israel to deport dozens of humanitarian aid workers
Since the Hamas massacre, the Ministry of Welfare has not sent recommendations to the Interior Ministry to extend the visas of humanitarian aid workers.
Israeli First Lady:
Michal Herzog: 'Jewish women felt betrayed by human rights organizations' silence'
First Lady Michal Herzog spoke to UCLA students about the new ARCCI report about Hamas' widespread and systematic use of rape and gender-based sexual violence.
IDF:
IDF: Residents near Gaza border can return home
The IDF has concluded that there is no security reason preventing the residents of several evacuated Gaza border communities from returning to their homes.
Gallant to Biden envoy:
Gallant to Biden envoy: Israel to give hostage negotiators greater authority
Defense Minister Gallant meets White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk, says IDF preparing for continuation of intense ground operations.
Ra'anana rammers charged with murder, conspiracy
The 2 terrorists carried out a stabbing and ramming attack after plotting to assassinate the IDF's Arabic language spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee.
Volunteer kept 10.7 terrorist's gun as a 'souvenir'
The 29-year-old suspect, who volunteered in the Gaza envelope after the massacre, was arrested after police found a Kalashnikov assault rifle, a magazine, 51 5.56 rounds, and a substance that is suspected to be drugs, in his possession.
Hamas demands:
Hamas demands: Release 3000 terrorists, soldiers won't be released
The terrorist organization has lowered the number of Palestinian prisoners it is demanding released but Israel still has not sent a negotiation team to respond.
Soldiers beat anti-Gaza aid protesters at border crossing
Minor protesters demonstrating against allowing humanitarian aid to reach Gaza suffered physical injury and property damage.
IDF destroys archterrorist's home in Gaza
IDF destroys home of archterrorist Yasser Arafat, which has been turned into a museum since his death.
IDF strikes Hezbollah compound in Maroun El Ras
IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure, removes threat in southern Lebanon, following missile attacks on northern Israel.
Officer recounts shooting attack near Maaleh Adumim
The officer who neutralized one of the terrorists in Thursday morning's shooting attack tells about how he noticed and responded, saving those around him in the process.
Belgian MP rebukes minister for Nazi comparison
Belgian MP Michael Freilich denounced a minister in his government for comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.
7/10 survivors sue AP for supporting terrorism
New lawsuit filed by October 7 massacre survivors, loved ones of victims, claims AP 'aided and abetted' Hamas terror group, provided 'material support' for terrorism.
Matan Elmaliah was murdered in Route 1 shooting attack
Man murdered in Route 1 shooting attack near Maaleh Adumim named as Matan Elmaliah, age 26 from Maaleh Adumim.
Foreign Min.:
Foreign Min.: 'In many Gaza homes, we found copies of Mein Kampf'
Foreign Min. Israel Katz says Hamas are the new Nazis, warns that if Israel does not win war against Hamas, 'it will harm Jewish communities all over the world.'
Son of media advisor killed terrorist despite wounds
A known Israeli media advisor has announced that his son was the one who engaged and killed one of the terrorists in the shooting near Maaleh Adumim, despite being shot twice in the process.
Israel preparing the ground for pilot project in Gaza
Israel is working to create civilian leadership in Gaza and remove Hamas from the area, in order to allow humanitarian aid to be transferred to Gaza's civilian population.
Report: Syrian official arrested by IDF
Israeli forces arrested a man crossing from Syria into Israel. Syrian media claims the suspect was a member of the Syrian ruling party.
New footage reveals moment of third terrorist's capture
Footage shows moment when third terrorist in Maaleh Adumim shooting is captured; two other terrorists who opened fire ten meters away from him were eliminated.
Near Jerusalem:
Shooting attack near Jerusalem leaves one dead, three critical
Man in his 20s murdered in shooting attack; pregnant woman in her 20s seriously injured. Security forces eliminate two terrorists, neutralize a third.
German youth applaud Final Solution results
German students applauded a slide at the end of film, 'The Wannsee Conference,' describing how many Jews were murdered in the Holocaust.
Yesha Council Chairman:
Yesha Council Chairman: 'Traffic jams have become death traps'
EU Amb. Tzantchev 'horrified' by shooting attack near Maaleh Adumim, says European Union 'strongly condemns terrorism.'
Gaza war continues:
Gaza war continues: Terrorist armed with RPG eliminated
IDF continues elimination of terrorists, targeted raids on terror targets; IAF and Israeli Navy troops continue to destroy terrorist infrastructure throughout the Gaza Strip.
Exhibition for evacuees at Dead Sea
Families evacuated from Israel's northern and southern borders were treated to a working dog exhibition by the Israel Dog Unit.
Protesters call for Gantz to push for elections
Demonstrators claimed that elections were needed to allow the people to put their faith in the government again.
Shin Bet reveals:
Shin Bet reveals: These are the terrorists responsible for shooting attack
Palestinian Authority Arab brothers from Bethlehem worked together in terror attack and were eliminated; third terrorist from Bethlehem was neutralized, Shin Bet says.
Sirens in Eilat
Sirens in Eilat, missile successfully intercepted over the city
Arrow system intercepts missile that was fired towards Eilat from the area of the Red Sea.
US to ICJ:
US to ICJ: Israel should not be forced to withdraw from Judea and Samaria'
US gives its views in ICJ case discussing Israel’s alleged “occupation” of Judea and Samaria.
Israeli pilot program:
Israeli pilot program: Civilian management of population in northern Gaza
Israel to test plan in which a Gazan citizen will manage the Zeitoun neighborhood instead of Hamas.