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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.

Gaza war continues: Terrorist armed with RPG eliminated

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.

Exhibition for evacuees at Dead Sea

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.

Protesters call for Gantz to push for elections

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.

Shin Bet reveals: These are the terrorists responsible for shooting attack

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.

Sirens in Eilat, missile successfully intercepted over the city

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.

US to ICJ: Israel should not be forced to withdraw from 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.

Israeli pilot program: Civilian management of population in northern Gaza

Biden lashes out at Putin during San Francisco fundraiser

US President says Russian President is a "crazy SOB" as he warns about a possible threat of a nuclear conflict.

Biden lashes out at Putin during San Francisco fundraiser

Watch:

Watch: UK House of Commons erupts into chaos over Gaza ceasefire vote

UK House Speaker Lindsay Hoyle comes under fire after allowing a Labour motion on the Gaza ceasefire to be voted on.

Watch: UK House of Commons erupts into chaos over Gaza ceasefire vote

Over Rafah operation

UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel if Rafah operation takes place

The Guardian reports that, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened, diplomatic pressure has been mounting on the UK to suspend arms exports to Israel.

UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel if Rafah operation takes place

State Department:

State Department: 'Our diplomatic efforts are focused on a Palestinian state'

US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller reiterated the Biden Administration's goal of the establishment of a Palestinian state, but says Israel will make its own decisions as a sovereign state.

State Department: 'Our diplomatic efforts are focused on a Palestinian state'

Concern in the IDF:

Concern in the IDF: Munitions stolen during war

IDF officials suspect that soldiers and civilians who gained access to ammunition during the war stole frag grenades, bullets, and antitank missiles, some as souvenirs and some to sell to criminal organizations.

Concern in the IDF: Munitions stolen during war

Same time as Navalny:

Russian pilot who defected found murdered in Spain same week Alexei Navalny died

Body of helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year found riddled with bullets, run over the same week Russian opposition leader mysteriously died in prison. Suspects burned the car used in the assassination.

Russian pilot who defected found murdered in Spain same week Alexei Navalny died

Islamic Jihad releases footage of explosive attack in Samaria

The footage shows the explosive attack on a Jewish vehicle that was traveling from Homesh to Shavei Shomron. One individual was wounded in the attack.

Islamic Jihad releases footage of explosive attack in Samaria

IDF considering:

IDF considering not promoting general who ordered the shelling of house in Be'eri

IDF considering revoking the appointment of Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram to Gaza Division commander. Hiram ordered the shelling of a house in which terrorists were entrenched in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7th which led to the deaths of 12 hostages.

IDF considering not promoting general who ordered the shelling of house in Be'eri

France claims 45 hostages received medications

French govt. echoes claims by Qatar that some hostages in Gaza have finally received medications after 4 months in captivity, but no evidence has yet been provided.

France claims 45 hostages received medications

Mother of 10/7 victim:

Mother of 10/7 victim: 'An UNRWA worker kidnapped my son'

The body of Yonatan Samerano who was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7th was abducted to Gaza by a terrorist who was later confirmed to be a UNRWA employee.

Mother of 10/7 victim: 'An UNRWA worker kidnapped my son'

Gantz:

Gantz: Unilateral recognition of PA state would reward terrorism

National Unity party chairman says it would be a mistake for other countries to force the establishment of a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7.

Gantz: Unilateral recognition of PA state would reward terrorism

IDF eliminates terrorist who launched mortars into Israel

An aircraft eliminated the terrorist and struck the launcher from which the mortar shells were fired.

IDF eliminates terrorist who launched mortars into Israel

Family of accidentally slain armed civilian demand state inquiry commission

The family of Yuval Kestelman, who was killed after being mistaken for a terrorist, called the current investigation into the incident a 'joke.'

Family of accidentally slain armed civilian demand state inquiry commission

IDF destroys tunnel used by senior Hamas officials

Kilometer-long tunnel used by Hamas leadership in Khan Yunis uncovered and destroyed.

IDF destroys tunnel used by senior Hamas officials

Deadly Ra'anana ramming:

Ra'anana attacker plotted to assassinate IDF Arabic spokesman

Terrorist who killed 1 and wounded 13 in stabbing and ramming attack last month admits to plotting to kill the IDF's Arabic language spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee.

Ra'anana attacker plotted to assassinate IDF Arabic spokesman

Eurovision considering disqualifying Israel's song for being 'too political'

The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation is holding a dialogue with the EBC regarding the song titled 'October Rain,' which was chosen to represent Israel in the competition.

Eurovision considering disqualifying Israel's song for being 'too political'

Report:

Report: Brazil Pres. considering clarifying Hitler-Israel comparison

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva's associates say he may speak to Jewish community to clarify his remarks saying Israel behaving the same as Hitler if controversy does not die down, but refuses to apologize.

Report: Brazil Pres. considering clarifying Hitler-Israel comparison

Hostage coordinator:

Hostage coordinator: 'We'll have to pay a heavy price to return hostages'

Gal Hirsch tells the Conference of Presidents that Israel is writing a previously unwritten textbook on handling a hostage negotiation situation.

Hostage coordinator: 'We'll have to pay a heavy price to return hostages'

99 votes in favor:

With 99 votes, Knesset overwhelmingly rejects imposition of Palestinian state

Majority of opposition MKs join coalition in supporting govt. statement rejecting foreign attempts to declare a Palestinian state while the war continues.

With 99 votes, Knesset overwhelmingly rejects imposition of Palestinian state

Arkansas Senator seeks answers on Biden’s sanctions of Israelis

Senator Tom Cotton says he sent a letter to President Biden requesting clarification of February 1, 2024, executive order imposing sanctions on Israelis 'in the West Bank.'

Arkansas Senator seeks answers on Biden’s sanctions of Israelis

Document reveals:

Document reveals: Hamas leader promised Hezbollah would join 7/10 attack

Yahya Sinwar was certain that Hezbollah would begin attack on northern Israel parallel to October 7 massacre in southern Israel, documents found in Khan Yunis show.

Document reveals: Hamas leader promised Hezbollah would join 7/10 attack

Interior Minister grants residency to 7/10 hero

Interior Min. Arbel grants permanent residency to religious Muslim who lost his pregnant wife in the October 7 massacre, and then proceeded to save dozens of IDF soldiers.

Interior Minister grants residency to 7/10 hero

Defense Min. to Jewish leaders:

Defense Min. to Jewish leaders: Sinwar has turned from a leader to a fugitive

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant tells Conference of Presidents: 'Our goal is simple – victory. Only victory against Hamas will allow us to achieve normalization and regional integration.'

Defense Min. to Jewish leaders: Sinwar has turned from a leader to a fugitive

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Three Hezbollah command centers hit in series of strikes

In southern Lebanon, IAF fighter jets scramble to military compound, strike while terrorists are inside; IDF hits three terror command centers.

Lebanon: Three Hezbollah command centers hit in series of strikes

El Al competition returns:

El Al competition returns: Airline giant expected to return to Israel

United Airlines has informed the Israel Airports Authority that it will resume flights in early March 2024, after suspending Israel operations following the outbreak of war.

El Al competition returns: Airline giant expected to return to Israel

Yair Lapid:

Yair Lapid: 'Path to victory starts with commitment to hostages'

MK Yair Lapid, opposition leader, addresses Jewish group, says, 'Path to victory starts with our commitment to the hostages, anyone who thinks that commitment is a weakness, doesn't understand Jewish principle of mutual responsibility.'

Yair Lapid: 'Path to victory starts with commitment to hostages'

US to propose:

US to propose: Hostage release in exchange for Ramadan ceasefire

Ceasefire proposal would see cessation of fighting during Ramadan in exchange for release of hostages, report says.

US to propose: Hostage release in exchange for Ramadan ceasefire

Israel's Ambassador to the UN:

Israel's Ambassador to the UN: 'United Nations is collaborating with Hamas'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, sharply criticized the UN’s response to the Gaza war and called Secretary-General Guterres 'the head of the snake.'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN: 'United Nations is collaborating with Hamas'

Report: Two killed in Israeli attack in Damascus

Israeli strikes in Damascus targeted Iranian figure, command centers of Iranian militias, reports claim.

Report: Two killed in Israeli attack in Damascus

The horrifying report on the 7/10 rapes and massacre

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel published a report portraying how Hamas terrorists acted to increase the victims’ suffering.

The horrifying report on the 7/10 rapes and massacre

In the City of David:

In the City of David: 2,000-year-old rare stone box discovered

Rare enigmatic stone box from the Second Temple period discovered during City of David excavations was used for commercial activity, then burnt – evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago.

In the City of David: 2,000-year-old rare stone box discovered

Dozens of terrorists killed near Gaza City

IDF troops conduct targeted raid in the Zaytun area in northern Gaza, killing dozens of terrorists and locating numerous weapons; troops also intensified activities in Khan Yunis.

Dozens of terrorists killed near Gaza City

Egyptian sources:

Egyptian sources: Yahya Sinwar did not escape to Sinai

Hostages held by Gaza are safe, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar did not escape to Egypt with hostages, report says.

Egyptian sources: Yahya Sinwar did not escape to Sinai