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Discovered at Tel Megiddo:

1,800-year-old ‘Iron Legion’ Roman legionary base exposed at the foot of Tel Megiddo

Architectural remains of the 1,800-year-old Roman VIth ‘Ferrata’ Iron Legion military base uncovered in a recent excavation in northern Israel.

1,800-year-old ‘Iron Legion’ Roman legionary base exposed at the foot of Tel Megiddo

Lebanese report:

Lebanese report: Israel proposed prisoner swap to free civilians and female soldiers

Israeli delegation to Cairo offered deal similar to November 2023 prisoner swap, report says.

Lebanese report: Israel proposed prisoner swap to free civilians and female soldiers

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Watch footage of missile falling in Tzfat.

Watch footage of missile falling in Tzfat: 1 dead, 7 injured

Watch footage of missile falling in Tzfat.

Terrorist who fired RPG identified and eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorist who fired RPG at the troops in Khan Yunis; takes out additional terrorists in central Gaza.

Terrorist who fired RPG identified and eliminated

On the path to demand justice:

On the path to demand justice: Hostages' relatives set off to make history at Hague

Hostages' relatives travel to ICC, promising to bring Hamas terrorists to justice - for the sake of the world. 'Just because it happened in Israel doesn't mean it won't happen tomorrow in Europe or the United States.'

On the path to demand justice: Hostages' relatives set off to make history at Hague

Will replace George Santos

Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York special election, will replace George Santos

Suozzi defeated Republican candidate Mazi Pilip, an American Israeli woman who was born in Ethiopia and was brought to Israel in 1991 during Israel’s “Operation Solomon”.

Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York special election, will replace George Santos

'He's harming the talks'

Lapid criticizes government, Likud fires back: He's harming the talks on hostage release

Opposition leader Yair Lapid blasts government following reports that Israel did not present a proposal for release of the hostages in Cairo.

Lapid criticizes government, Likud fires back: He's harming the talks on hostage release

Resumes full duties

US Defense Secretary released from hospital, resumes full duties

Defense Department announces Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after being treated for a bladder issue.

US Defense Secretary released from hospital, resumes full duties

Egyptian official:

Egyptian official: Cairo talks have been extended for three days

US official says the next two days of talks on a hostage release deal will involve lower-level officials, who will continue discussing a new framework for a deal.

Egyptian official: Cairo talks have been extended for three days

House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

House votes to impeach Mayorkas by a narrow majority of 214-213. The matter would next go to the Senate for a trial, but it may be indefinitely shelved to a committee.

House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

State Department:

State Department: US reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel in Gaza

State Department spokesman says US reviewing reports that Israel harmed civilians in Gaza, under guidelines aimed at ensuring countries receiving US arms conduct military operations in line with humanitarian law.

State Department: US reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel in Gaza

Jerusalem:

Protest in Jerusalem to demand removal of UNRWA headquarters

A demonstration, headed by Deputy Mayor Arieh KIng, will take place on Wednesday in the French Hill neighborhood in Jerusalem to demand the eviction of UNRWA headquarters from the neighborhood.

Protest in Jerusalem to demand removal of UNRWA headquarters

Moody's downgrades 5 Israeli banks' deposit ratings

3 days after downgrading Israel's sovereign credit rating over the war, Moody’s Investors Service downgrades short-term deposit ratings of Israel's 5 largest banks.

Moody's downgrades 5 Israeli banks' deposit ratings

IDF soldiers wounded on Oct. 7 battle campus antisemitism

Alon Elbaz and Osher Pardo, two IDF medics wounded by Hamas terrorists in the October 7 massacre, share their stories of loss and heroism with American college kids on campuses across the US.

IDF soldiers wounded on Oct. 7 battle campus antisemitism

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Watch: Former Sec. of State, Mike Pompeo dances with soldiers

Former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, was recently received by the soldiers of the Armored Corps’ 73rd Battalion with singing and dancing.

Watch: Former Sec. of State, Mike Pompeo dances with soldiers

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Watch: NYC Mayor Eric Adams shuts down anti-Israel protestors with 4 words

Pro-Palestine protester confronts Eric Adams, NYC Mayor, accusing him of being 'complicit in the genocide of Palestinian children.' Listen to his reply.

Watch: NYC Mayor Eric Adams shuts down anti-Israel protestors with 4 words

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Watch: Video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in tunnel

Hamas' leader in Gaza seen moving through tunnel with his family in Khan Yunis as IDF closes in. 'Hunt will not stop until we catch him,' says IDF Spokesman.

Watch: Video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in tunnel

New documentation from soldier’s helmet:

New documentation from soldier’s helmet: This is how Yamam rescued two hostages under fire

The Police have published dramatic documentation from the helmet of IDF soldiers who participated in the operation to free Fernando Marman and Louis Har.

New documentation from soldier’s helmet: This is how Yamam rescued two hostages under fire

Senate passes $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid bill

Bill likely dead due to opposition from Republicans the House of Representatives as parties continue to clash over aid to Israel and Ukraine and the southern border.

Senate passes $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid bill

Dir.Gen. of Housing Min.:

Dir.Gen. of Housing Min. is optimistic: '20,000 foreign workers due to arrive in Israel.'

Yehuda Morgenstern: 'If we want workers here and now, we need the Palestinians. If we want them in the next few weeks, we can wait for the foreign workers.'

Dir.Gen. of Housing Min. is optimistic: '20,000 foreign workers due to arrive in Israel.'

Sinwar seen with his family in a Khan Yunis tunnel

Hamas leader apparently photographed on a security camera inside a Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip that the IDF reached in recent days.

Sinwar seen with his family in a Khan Yunis tunnel

Report:

Report: Smotrich stopping US grain from going to UNRWA

American officials reportedly furious after Finance Minister blocks aid shipment from going to UN refugee agency proven to have close ties to Hamas terrorist organization.

Report: Smotrich stopping US grain from going to UNRWA

Nasrallah:

Nasrallah: ‘We will exhaust Israel; We have reached a deterrent balance’

Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, hints that his organization will not reach any agreement with Israel and connects the fighting in the north to the war in Gaza.

Nasrallah: ‘We will exhaust Israel; We have reached a deterrent balance’

New details on battle in which three soldiers were killed

During activity, an explosive device was detonated in a booby-trapped building, killing the commander of the 630th Battalion, Lt. Col. (res.) Netanel Elkobi, and two other soldiers.

New details on battle in which three soldiers were killed

How did former PM Levi Eshkol's desk end up in Gaza?

Reserve soldier shocked to find desk with inscription saying it belonged to late Israeli Prime Minister in Khan Yunis home.

How did former PM Levi Eshkol's desk end up in Gaza?

Commissioner (ret.) Shachar Ayalon:

Comm. (ret.) Shachar Ayalon: “police counter terrorism unit displayed perfect abilities”

Former deputy chief of Police, Shachar Ayalon, gives a glimpse of the counter terrorism unit and talks about Israel’s strength that enables it to recover from tragedy.

Comm. (ret.) Shachar Ayalon: “police counter terrorism unit displayed perfect abilities”

The Accidental Politician:

The Accidental Politician: American-born Rabbi enters Jerusalem municipal races

Rabbi Haim Pear explains how he hopes to represent Jerusalem's immigrant population following the upcoming municipal elections in Israel's capital.

The Accidental Politician: American-born Rabbi enters Jerusalem municipal races

EU court upholds ban on halal, kosher slaughter

European Court of Human Rights says there is no discrimination in Belgium regions outlawing the forms of slaughter required for religious Jews and Muslims.

EU court upholds ban on halal, kosher slaughter

Hamas military leader arrested in Jenin

2 Border Police officers wounded during operation to arrest leader of Hamas military infrastructure in Jenin, 18 wanted persons arrested throughout Judea and Samaria.

Hamas military leader arrested in Jenin

'Gaza is gone. Turn over the hostages'

Israeli analyst Zvi Yehezkeli delivers a grim video message to the residents of Gaza.

'Gaza is gone. Turn over the hostages'

After US and Britain: France sanctions 28 Judea and Samaria residents

Paris has decided to impose sanctions against 28 residents of Judea and Samaria, after Britain and the US imposed a similar decision.

After US and Britain: France sanctions 28 Judea and Samaria residents

Kiryat Shmona:

Mother and son injured in missile strike on Kiryat Shmona

Missiles launched towards Israel land in northern town, injuring two.

Mother and son injured in missile strike on Kiryat Shmona

Girl barred from party for fifty-shekel gift

A fifth grade girl was uninvited from a birthday party because her mother could only afford a 50 shekel gift card as a present.

Girl barred from party for fifty-shekel gift

Running for the hostages in Gaza - in Daytona Beach, Florida

Eighteen boys and girls from Emunah Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home ran a half marathon in Daytona Beach, Florida, with the aim of raising awareness of the hostages in Gaza.

Running for the hostages in Gaza - in Daytona Beach, Florida

Likud members reject proposed Draft Law

Multiple figures from the Likud party wrote to the Prime Minister demanding that the Draft Law be temporary, until a more equal arrangement can be reached.

Likud members reject proposed Draft Law

Health Ministry reports four new measles cases

Measles infections reported in southern, northern Israel, bringing total number of recent infections to around 20.

Health Ministry reports four new measles cases

Belgian minister confirms Hamas operates in Belgium

The Belgian Justice Minister has confirmed that Hamas is allowed to operate in Belgium under the guise of organizations that do not directly expose its involvement.

Belgian minister confirms Hamas operates in Belgium

Special footage:

Special footage: Evacuating the wounded while under fire in northern Gaza

An IDF officer was hit by an antitank missile; his life was saved due to a special forces unit which rescued him under fire.

Special footage: Evacuating the wounded while under fire in northern Gaza

President Herzog to keep Shabbat on Germany visit

Following public outcry, the Director-General of the President's Residence has clarified that state business will not be conducted on Shabbat.

President Herzog to keep Shabbat on Germany visit

Israel to buy hundreds of armored vehicles

The purchase will reinforce civilian security squads in several regions of Israel.

Israel to buy hundreds of armored vehicles