Report:
Report: Iran asked Hezbollah to avoid war in the north
Officials tell The Washington Post that Iran cautioned Hezbollah that war with Israel would risk precious gains in the region.
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Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: I urge you to press Qatar to press Hamas, because we want our hostages released
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents of the Major American Jewish Organizations: I hope we can achieve a deal soon, but deal or no deal, we have to finish the job.
Re'em junction attack
Re'em junction attack | Terrorist reported just days before murderous attack
Only a few days before the terrorist attack at the Re’em junction, the terrorist who wanted to be a martyr was reported to the police – but the person reporting the complaint was sent by the dispatcher to file a complaint at the local police station.
Date set for Gaza envelope residents return
According to the timetable that will be approved by the IDF, the return will be possible as of 1 March 2024. Those who choose to remain in hotels will be able to stay there until 7 July 2024.
US Ambassador to Israel:
US Amb. to Israel: 'Israel will be grateful for the nudge to adhere to our shared morals'
Ambassador Jacob Lew spoke to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and emphasized that US support of Israel has not wavered.
Tehran:
Tehran: New mural with threats against Israel unveiled
The mural consists of phrases in Hebrew and Farsi stating: "We are stronger and more determined than ever. Are you ready for 2 million displaced people?", along with depictions of missiles.
Ramadan amid war:
Israeli Muslims to be limited on Temple Mount during Ramadan
The limits will be on the age and number of visitors, but an exact number has yet to be decided.
Nasser Hospital:
Nasser Hospital: IDF locates medications meant for hostages and Israeli vehicles
During the IDF forces' activity in the hospital, troops found boxes of medications with the names of Israeli hostages. The packages of medications that were found were sealed and were not given to the hostages.
'Immoral distortion of history'
'Immoral distortion of history' | Herzog condemns Brazilian President
President Herzog commented on President Lula da Silva's comparison of Israel's war to the Nazai atrocities. "Just yesterday, I presented a book found in Gaza praising and glorifying Hitler’s ideology and the Holocaust.'
Defense Minister Gallant:
Defense Minister Gallant: 'Hamas leadership in Gaza is unresponsive'
Minister Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Southern Command HQ and stated that 200 terrorists had surrendered at Nasser Hospital and dozens had surrendered at the Amal Hospital.
Israeli security forces' request from Gaza residents
Gaza residents promised cash reward for providing information about Israeli hostages. Residents receive text messages saying: 'Don't hesitate. Contact us at this number.'
US researcher:
US researcher finds that 'more than 50% of buildings in Gaza are damaged'
According to the data presented by Jamon Van Den Hoek, 69.3%-81.9% of the buildings in the north of the Gaza Strip, 51.9%-64.8% of the buildings in Khan Yunis, and 30.9%-43% of the buildings in Rafah were damaged.
IDF Northern Commander:
IDF Northern Commander: 'An attack will be launched with great intensity'
MG Ori Gordin met with the security coordinators of communities in northern Israel and told them they are 'the protective force and an integral part of our defensive systems.'
US identifies and eliminates Houthi unmanned underwater vessel
This is the first observed Houthi employment of a UUV since the attacks began. CENTCOM also eliminated three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles and one unmanned surface vessel.
Home of terrorist who murdered two at Re’em Junction sealed off
Police and IDF forces have sealed off the home of the terrorist who murdered two and injured others at the Re’em junction last Friday.
One billion NIS that Israel transfers to PA goes to terrorists
A court hearing revealed that close to one billion NIS that is transferred every year to the Palestinian Authority, ends up in the hands of terrorists and their families.
Border Police officer found shot on highway
First Sergeant Or Ohad, a father of two, was found shot on Sunday morning on Route 6 southbound.
Navalny mourners clash with police
Hundreds were arrested as Russian citizens took to the streets to pay their respects to the late opposition leader, whom many suspect was murdered.
EL AL flight:
Hostile factors attempt to take over EL AL flight's communications network
An EL AL flight from Phuket, Thailand to Israel received suspicious instructions to fly off course. There is serious suspicion that whoever was behind the instructions was attempting to damage the aircraft or cause it to enter dangerous areas.
Tulkarem:
Tulkarem: Security forces eliminate wanted terrorist. Officer seriously wounded
Border Police special forces eliminated Ahmad Ofi, who was allegedly involved in shooting attacks toward IDF soldiers and Israeli communities and in the murder of Tulkarem residents suspected of cooperating with the Israeli security forces.
New Israeli marathon record set in Spain
Israeli runner Gashau Ayale has become the first Israeli to finish a marathon below 2:05:00, securing himself a place on the Israeli Olympic team in the process.
Freed Hostage:
Freed Hostage: 'I heard my son had been murdered on the radio'
Freed hostage Ruthi Munder tells how she heard about the fate of her family while in Hamas captivity.
Gantz to US Jewish leaders:
Gantz to US Jewish leaders: Path to peace not through 1-sided recognition of PA state
National Unity party chairman addresses Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organization, says ' There has not been a more just war' than the current war against Hamas.
UK:
UK: Jewish MP suspended for calling Hamas 'Islamist death cult'
Midland Heart Housing Association suspends House of Lords Peer Ian Austin over tweet criticizing UNRWA for claiming to not know of Hamas digging tunnels under its facilities.
Egypt publishes documents from Yom Kippur War
The new cache of documents contains extensive details about the strategic preparations for the war and correspondence between military commanders.
Govt. unanimously rejects imposition of Palestinian state
Cabinet uninanimously approves declaration brought by PM Netanyahu rejecting foreign attempts to impose a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7.
Jerusalem couple robbed in front of their child
2 Arabs from eastern Jerusalem to be charged with breaking into home, threatening and robbing couple in front of their son, stealing a luxury car, and running over a policeman.
Netanyahu seeks govt. declaration against Palestinian state
In response to foreign pressure to force a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7, Netanyahu says at Cabinet meeting he seeks a government declaration opposing such a move.
Mistaken Identity:
Mistaken Identity: Israeli in car like terorrists' killed by IDF
A man in a car similar to that used by terrorists during the Hamas invasion was killed by Israeli special forces. the IDF has refused to recognize him as an IDF casualty.
Antisemitic protests near Disney World
Protesters with swastika flags and antisemitic signs gathered in multiple locations near Disney World and in Orlando, Florida, over Saturday.
Campus antisemitism crisis
Stanford Jewish students 'fear for their lives' amid campus antisemitism crisis
Mobs of anti-Israel protestors harass, threaten Jewish students and faculty during forum on antisemitism as teaching assistant not punished for calling for assassination of Biden and US Jews to be treated like Hamas hostages.
Son of colonel fallen in Intifada injured in Gaza
Dror Weinberg was killed in action responding to a terrorist attack during the Second Intifada. Now, his son Ori has been seriously wounded in Gaza.
German FM:
German FM: 'Iran is the worst violator of human rights'
The German Foreign Minister explains why Iran is still not listed as a terrorist country in the EU, and what the European Union has done against it instead.
Shoulder-mounted missile seized in north
Police find Matador missile, grenades, and ammunition in vehicle in the Galilee in effort to stop illegal weapons trade and smuggling.
Munich Security Conference:
Munich Security Conference: Foreign Ministers call to increase aid to Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, alongside the Foreign Ministers of India and germany, said that Israel's attempts to ease humanitarian suffering in Gaza have been insufficient.
Dozens of terrorists killed in Khan Yunis
IDF special forces are continuing to operate in the Nasser Hospital and areas adjacent to it in Khan Yunis, where they located additional weapons.
Despite claims of financial woes:
UNRWA looking for employees to fill senior positions despite claims of financial woes
UNRWA leaders say loss of Western support following revelations of ties to Hamas, participation in massacre threaten organization's existence, but it is still looking to hire new employees.
PM reportedly considering:
PM reportedly considering Palestinian state in exchange for Saudi recognition
A new report claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu will agree with US recognition of a Palestinian state in exchange for breakthroughs in negotiations with Saudi Arabia.
Hostage coordinator:
Hostage coordinator: Hamas’ demands are delusional
Israel’s Coordinator for the Captives and the Missing, Gal Hirsch, to CNN: We want a deal, but Hamas’ demands are disconnected from reality.
Blinken:
Blinken: 'Extraordinary opportunity' for Israel to normalize ties with Arab countries
US Secretary of State: Virtually every Arab country now genuinely wants to integrate Israel into the region to normalize relations.
