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Russian opposition leader dead in prison

Authorities claim Alexei Navalny went out for a walk, felt unwell, and died shortly thereafter.

Russian opposition leader dead in prison

Israeli and German Presidents meet in Berlin

President Isaac Herzog met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin as part of his state visit.

Israeli and German Presidents meet in Berlin

Watch:

Watch: Dog locates terrorist who is then killed by troops

IDF commandos continue to attack targets throughout Khan Yunis.

Watch: Dog locates terrorist who is then killed by troops

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

Growth report shows significant growth of Israeli populations in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

Simon Wiesenthal Center:

Simon Wiesenthal Center: Fire UN rapporteur who said Oct. 7 not antisemitic

Wiesenthal Center calls for dismissal of Francesca Albanese after she objected to the French president's statement that October 7 was an antisemitic massacre.

Simon Wiesenthal Center: Fire UN rapporteur who said Oct. 7 not antisemitic

20 Oct. 7 terrorists arrested at Nasser Hospital

Dozens of terrorists arrested, mortar shells grenades and other weapons found during operation at Khan Yunis hospital used by Hamas for terrorist activity.

20 Oct. 7 terrorists arrested at Nasser Hospital

Rocket strikes chicken coop in north

Many chickens killed in rocket attack from Lebanon on town of Margaliot.

Rocket strikes chicken coop in north

Senior security commentator:

Senior security commentator: Don't believe Hamas shows, it is collapsing

Security commentator Alon Ben-David says IDF encountering exhausted terrorists who surrender after not hearing from their commanders for weeks. 'This is what a collapsing military looks like.'

Senior security commentator: Don't believe Hamas shows, it is collapsing

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists identified by drone and eliminated

IAF strikes numerous Hamas targets throughout Gaza. 12 terrorists killed during battles in Khan Yunis.

Watch: Terrorists identified by drone and eliminated

Chief Rabbi of Police:

Chief Rabbi of Police: 'Officers fought literally to their last bullet'

Rabbi Rami Berachyahu shares the story and sacrifice of Israel Police officers on October 7th.

Chief Rabbi of Police: 'Officers fought literally to their last bullet'

Indiana:

FBI arrests Indiana man who promised to 'kill every Jew'

Local Jewish leaders question why they were not alerted to the threat sooner.

FBI arrests Indiana man who promised to 'kill every Jew'

Staff sergeant Noam Haba fell in southern Gaza

Staff sergeant Noam Haba, 20, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in southern Gaza. Several soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Staff sergeant Noam Haba fell in southern Gaza

Amid surge in antisemitism:

Jewish Canadian MP receives police protection amid surge in antisemitism

Jewish Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, whose Toronto-area office was vandalized, among several federal Canadian politicians to receive police protection on Parliament Hill.

Jewish Canadian MP receives police protection amid surge in antisemitism

Matisyahu:

Matisyahu: My shows in New Mexico and Arizona were cancelled for political reasons

Popular Jewish singer says his planned shows were cancelled not for security reasons, as was claimed, but because staff were unwilling to work due to his pro-Israel stance. Tucson venue says his show is still on.

Matisyahu: My shows in New Mexico and Arizona were cancelled for political reasons

White House reveals:

White House reveals: Russia obtained ‘troubling’ anti-satellite weapon

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby clarified that the weapon was not operational and could not be used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction on Earth.

White House reveals: Russia obtained ‘troubling’ anti-satellite weapon

Hezbollah vows 'response' to IAF airstrikes

Lebanese terror group vows to retaliate to Israel's retaliation of its killing of 1, wounding of 8 in barrage on Tzfat yesterday.

Hezbollah vows 'response' to IAF airstrikes

'They haven't learned'

'They haven't learned' | Gaza fence being rebuilt - by Palestinian Arabs

Hundreds of Palestinian Arab laborers from Judea and Samaria are being employed by the defense establishment to rebuild the fence destroyed by Hamas on October 7th.

'They haven't learned' | Gaza fence being rebuilt - by Palestinian Arabs

Kibbutz Nir Oz:

Kibbutz Nir Oz: Hostage Yair Yaakov was murdered by Hamas

Kibbutz announces one of its residents who was kidnapped on October 7, 59-year-old Yair Yaakov, was murdered that day. His partner and 2 kidnapped children were released during hostage deal in November.

Kibbutz Nir Oz: Hostage Yair Yaakov was murdered by Hamas

Hamas terrorist admits:

Hamas terrorist admits: Dozens of terrorists hid in Nasser Hospital

IDF Spokesman Hagari says while IDF has intelligence about hostages' bodies being held in the hospital, they have yet to be found.

Hamas terrorist admits: Dozens of terrorists hid in Nasser Hospital

During meeting with CIA chief

Netanyahu demands from CIA Director to know if hostages received medications

A diplomatic source clarified that 'the Prime Minister's 'maximum pressure' policy is the only way to cause the Hamas terror organization to back down from its insane demands and to free the hostages.'

Netanyahu demands from CIA Director to know if hostages received medications

Recording:

Recording: IDF warns hospital director to evacuate

IDF releases a recorded conversation between the Head of the Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) to Gaza and the director of the Nasser Hospital, calling on civilians to evacuate the area.

Recording: IDF warns hospital director to evacuate

Watch:

Watch: Eyal Golan sings together with wounded soldier

Popular Israeli singer visits soldier wounded in Gaza who was unconscious for days and whose hand had to be amputated.

Watch: Eyal Golan sings together with wounded soldier

Yesha Council to PM:

Yesha Council to PM: Hold urgent meeting on foreign intervention

Yesha Council chair Shlomo Ne’eman says the sanctions recently imposed on Israelis constitute a severe oversight of Israeli sovereignty and severe political disregard based on blood libel.

Yesha Council to PM: Hold urgent meeting on foreign intervention

15 missiles, rocket fired at Kiryat Shmona

Live news broadcast interrupted by rocket barrage,projectile strikes power line, knocking out power in multiple communities.

15 missiles, rocket fired at Kiryat Shmona

SSgt. Rotem Sahar-Hadar fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Sahar-Hadar, a soldier in the Paratroopers Brigade Reconnaissance Unit, was killed in a confrontation with terrorists near the Nasser Hospital. Several additional soldiers were wounded.

SSgt. Rotem Sahar-Hadar fell in battle in Gaza

IDF eliminates terrorist who held Cpl. Noa Marciano hostage

IDF eliminated Ahmed Ghoul, a commander in Hamas' Shati Battalion who participated in the October 7th massacre and held 19-year-old IDF lookout Cpl. Noa Marciano hostage.

IDF eliminates terrorist who held Cpl. Noa Marciano hostage

Footage from Khan Yunis:

Alleyways, close-quarters combat, and sniper fire | IDF commandos operate in Khan Yunis

During the operations in the area, many terrorists were killed, and dozens arrested. Among them were terrorists who participated in the October 7th massacre.

Alleyways, close-quarters combat, and sniper fire | IDF commandos operate in Khan Yunis

Jlem Dep. Mayor at UNRWA HQ:

Jlem Dep. Mayor at UNRWA HQ: 'Be aware that great evil lurks in UNRWA'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Aryeh King, demanded the immediate eviction of the UNRWA-Gaza and its personnel from Jerusalem at the demonstration he organized in front of the Agency`s premises in the Capital’s neighborhood of French Hill.

Jlem Dep. Mayor at UNRWA HQ: 'Be aware that great evil lurks in UNRWA'

After leaving Gaza:

Soldiers recite thanksgiving blessing at Western Wall after leaving Gaza

After leaving the battlefields of the Gaza Strip, soldiers from the Givati Brigade visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem and recited the Hagomel blessing to thank G-d for their preservation in battle.

Soldiers recite thanksgiving blessing at Western Wall after leaving Gaza

Anti-Gaza aid protests

Anti-Gaza aid protests | IDF closes border crossing after protesters arrive

A short time after demonstrators arrived at the Nitzana Crossing on the Egyptian border the IDF closed the crossing and halted the entry of the trucks.

Anti-Gaza aid protests | IDF closes border crossing after protesters arrive

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Senior commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces killed in Israeli airstrike

Ali Muhammad Aldbas was amongst those who directed the terrorist attack at the Megiddo Junction in Israel in March 2023.

IDF confirms: Senior commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces killed in Israeli airstrike

Offensive raids on terrorists

Offensive raids on terrorists | Watch: Special operations in northern Gaza

During the operation, in which the 401st Brigade, the Nahal Brigade, the 5th Brigade, and special forces took part, the forces crossed Gaza City in less than two hours and gained operational control of the area within several hours.

Offensive raids on terrorists | Watch: Special operations in northern Gaza

Watch: Missile falls near Tzfat hospital

New footage shows security guard helping mother and young child exit vehicle, run for shelter, as missile lands near hospital entrance.

Watch: Missile falls near Tzfat hospital

Approved by the AG:

Approved by the AG: Hamas terrorist's residency to be revoked

In first since war started, process to revoke a terrorist's permanent residency advances.

Approved by the AG: Hamas terrorist's residency to be revoked

X providing premium services to terrorists

Individuals and organizations under US sanctions for terrorist activity have been found using X's paid premium accounts.

X providing premium services to terrorists

In effort to free hostages:

In effort to free hostages, Pres. Herzog to hold diplomatic meetings

Israel's Pres. Herzog, First Lady Michal, embark on two-day trip to increase international pressure for hostages' release.

In effort to free hostages, Pres. Herzog to hold diplomatic meetings

Putin endorses Biden for president in 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters that he believed US President Joe Biden's experience and approach made him the better candidate for the upcoming elections.

Putin endorses Biden for president in 2024

Gaza:

IDF apprehends multiple suspects in Gaza's Nasser Hospital

'Goal of the operation is to reach Hamas terrorist operatives, including those suspected of involvement in the October 7th massacre,' IDF emphasizes.

IDF apprehends multiple suspects in Gaza's Nasser Hospital

Police find Hamas motorcycle in private house

As part of the ongoing operation to find all remains of the October 7th massacre, the Israel Police have located a Hamas motorcycle and remains of Hamas weaponry in a private house in southern Israel.

Police find Hamas motorcycle in private house

National Unity MK:

National Unity MK: 'Netanyahu has exhausted the unity government'

MK Matan Kahana believe that the Prime Minister's behavior will drive members of his party to abandon the emergency government.

National Unity MK: 'Netanyahu has exhausted the unity government'