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.
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Lital Shemesh to Susan Sarandon:
Lital Shemesh to Susan Sarandon: You have lost touch with reality
News anchor Lital Shemesh responds to Susan Sarandon's call for Israel to end war in Gaza. 'Save your songs, they don't want a Palestinian state, they don't want peace, they want the destruction of the State of Israel.'
Russia issues arrest warrant for Navalny's brother
Russia issues warrant for the arrest of Oleg Navalny, younger brother of opposition leader who died in prison last week.
'Profoundly disrespectful'
WJC President condemns Brazilian President's remarks: They are profoundly disrespectful
WJC President Ronald S. Lauder issues forceful condemnation of Brazilian President's comparison of Israel's actions in Gaza to those of Nazi Germany.
State Department:
State Department spokesperson: We urge Israel to investigate UN allegations
US State Department spokesperson UN allegations that IDF soldiers raped Palestinian Arab women: I cannot independently confirm, we urge Israel to thoroughly and transparently investigate.
Talks on hostage release:
Talks on hostage release: Contacts underway for another summit in Paris
As Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo, diplomatic officials estimate that the upcoming month of Ramadan creates an opportunity for a deal to release hostages.
Poll:
Poll: Trump leads Biden among Jewish voters in New York
New poll by Siena College shows that former President has a 9-point lead over current President among Jews in New York state.
Poll:
Poll: Widespread support for Smotrich's position on the war
Poll conducted following Minister of Finance's interview that caused an uproar finds: A large majority supports his position that victory over Hamas is now Israel's main goal.
Kansas City:
Two men charged in Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting
Two men charged with murder in the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting that killed one woman and injured more than 20 people.
Erdan:
Erdan: Not condemning Hamas is a UN tradition
Israel's UN Amb. reacts to latest failed attempt to pass a Security Council resolution demanding Israel end its military operation against Hamas. 'In Gaza, Hamas is the UN, and the UN is Hamas!'
440 UNRWA workers are active members in Hamas military wing
9,500 of the 12,000 UNRWA employees have direct ties to Hamas – some are terrorists participating in active fighting against Israel.
US Jewish leaders meet with freed hostages and experts on Hamas sexual crimes
Leaders of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations heard from freed hostage Aviva Siegel at a panel focussing on the sexual crimes and gender-based violence perpetrated by Hamas.
Tourism Ministry chief:
Tourism Ministry chief: US airlines should restore flights to Israel
Tourism Ministry Danny Shahar meets Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations delegates, calls for airlines to resume flying to Israel.
Smotrich on hostage deal: Our main goal is to destroy Hamas
Minister Bezalel Smotrich clarified that Israel's most urgent task is the destruction and defeat of Hamas. He rejected the demand for a hostage deal 'at all costs.'
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: No pressure can stop us from achieving our goals'
PM visits IDF Artillery Corps’ elite Sky Riders Unit at Zikim Base, vows to resist international pressure to end the war and leave Hamas in power.
Weapons found in building adjacent to UN school, shelter
Paratroopers Brigade soldiers located large quantities of weapons inside a building adjacent to a UN school in Khan Yunis. The school had been used as a humanitarian shelter for Gazan residents.
Herzog to US Jewish leaders:
Herzog to US Jewish leaders: Israel always maintains freedom of religion on Temple Mount
President Herzog meets American Jewish leaders from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, vows to balance security considerations and freedom of worship on Temple Mount.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
US Ambassador to the UN says resolution calling for immediate ceasefire without condemning Hamas would be counterproductive.
5-year-old girl critically injured in Binyamin car crash
3 hurt, including 5-year-old girl in critical condition, in collision between 2 vehicles near Pedu'el. A woman is also in serious condition
Eurovision:
Eurovision: 'Israel allowed to participate in song contest'
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) last week emphasized that 'the Eurovision is an "apolitical" event, and that Israel meets all the conditions for taking part in the song contest.'
Bibas family members:
Bibas family members: I believe in humanity, but there's nothing humane about that video
Ofri Bibas-Levy, sister of Yarden Bibas, says she does not know if her sister and their family will ever get to see her unborn child after video of family in Gaza found.
Three basketballers test positive for drugs
Two men and one woman have been suspended pending a hearing after testing positive for cannabis and amphetamines.
IDF distributes newspapers with important message for Gaza residents
Newspaper distributed by IDF in Gaza bears photo of Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader, and an important message for Gaza's residents.
Appeal filed to stop Health Minister becoming mayor
The plaintiffs claim that Health Minister Uriel Buso is ineligible to run for office in Bnei Brak, having secured evidence that he really lives in Petah Tikvah.
'Like we were back in 1930's Germany'
The British Home Office is investigating the defacement of a birth certificate listing the father's place of birth as Israel.
Herzog praises Jewish group's activities: 'Sanctifying G-d's Name'
Israeli Pres. Herzog hosts Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce delegation at President's Residence in Jerusalem.
Brigade commander:
Brigade commander: 'Today the terrorists know that there is no safe hiding place'
Eliminating terrorists, destroying an underground tunnel route and locating weapons: How the 646th Reserve Brigade combat team operates in the Gaza Strip.
Israel foils diplomatic attack in African Union
An expansive diplomatic effort by the Foreign Minister prevented the AU from stripping Israel of its observer status and declaring that Israel had committed genocide.
Likud Minister delivers torrent of insults to MK
Minister May Golan used her time at the Knesset podium to give a lengthy tongue lashing to MK Merav Ben Ari.
Israeli tech cycling team secures historic win in Rwanda
'This is undoubtedly a great victory, there's no better way to start the season,' rider Itamar Einhorn says.
Revealed as fake news:
Mother whose daughter was barred from party revealed as fake news
Big Brother star Guy Eitan collects 84K for mother and daughter from birthday party rejection incident, decides to donate it to charity after discovering story is fake news.
PA: Limiting worshipers could lead to holy war
Palestinian Authority religious authorities claim that the limitations on the number of Muslim worshipers on the Temple Mount during Ramadan could cause increased tensions.
Following anti-aid protests:
Following anti-aid protests: Egypt-Israel border declared closed military zone
Activists arriving at Nitzana Crossing are blocked by police officers presenting 'closed military zone' orders. Protesters: Aid to Hamas a 'moral disgrace.'
Eliminated:
Dozens of terrorists attempting to harm IDF forces are eliminated
IDF troops continue operating in northern, central, and southern Gaza Strip, fighting the Hamas terrorist organization and eliminating a terrorist cell that attempted to attack the troops.
Report: Hamas leaders may have escaped to Egypt
Israeli officials are increasingly concerned that Hamas leaders have successfully fled to Egypt, taking hostages with them.
Hamas planned to attack prison, free terrorists
The attack was to include a series of explosive weapons used to destroy the prison fortifications. It failed when the terrorists became lost along the way.
Due to heavy rains:
Due to heavy rains: Degania Dam may be opened for first time in 30 years
The Kinneret is just over a meter below maximum capacity - but the rainy season is far from over, and the Water Authority is trying to avoid opening the dam.
Navalny's wife blames Putin for her husband's death
Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Alexei Navalny, says she will pick up her husband’s mantle following his death in Russian prison.
Paratrooper succumbs to wounds sustained in combat in Gaza
Staff sergeant Maoz Morell, of Talmon in the Binyamin region, has died of wounds sustained while fighting in southern Gaza.
'Despicable and unfounded'
UN experts claim IDF troops raped Palestinian Arab women, Israel: Despicable and unfounded
Israel’s UN mission denounces Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights which accused IDF soldiers of raping Palestinian Arab women and girls in detention.
