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Governor of Bank of Israel:

BOI governor on downgrade of credit rating: 'Government must address the economic issues'

Bank of Israel governor, Prof. Amir Yaron: 'We knew how to recover from difficult times in the past and quickly return to economic stability. The Israeli economy has the strength to ensure that this will happen this time as well.'

BOI governor on downgrade of credit rating: 'Government must address the economic issues'

Military operation in Beit Ummar: Hamas terrorists arrested, explosive devices lab located

From the start of the war more than 3,060 wanted persons have been arrested in Judea and Samaria – more than 1,350 are members of Hamas.

Military operation in Beit Ummar: Hamas terrorists arrested, explosive devices lab located

Serious indictment:

Northern resident accused of sending intelligence to Hamas

Resident of Ein Mahil in northern Israel arrested for sending intelligence on security site to Hamas so that it would be attacked, working to recruit Israeli Arabs to Hamas.

Northern resident accused of sending intelligence to Hamas

Watch:

Watch: IAF strikes terrorists who fired missile at soldiers

In central Gaza, IDF soldiers direct aircraft to strike terrorists who fired anti-tank missile at them.

Watch: IAF strikes terrorists who fired missile at soldiers

IDF soldier died of medical complications

IDF soldier, Sergeant Yuval Peretz, died over the weekend from medical complications. Hospital did not give details, due to considerations of patient privacy.

IDF soldier died of medical complications

Israeli musician:

Was there even one Righteous Gentile on Oct. 7th in Gaza?

Israeli singer, Idan Raichel, responds to MK Ahmad Tibi's attack: 'Most Gazans are involved, just like many Germans who saw Jews disappearing from the streets and did nothing. They were also involved.'

Was there even one Righteous Gentile on Oct. 7th in Gaza?

Netanyahu to ABC News:

Netanyahu to ABC News: Israel making detailed evacuation plan for Rafah

PM says in interview with George Stephanopoulos that 'victory is within reach' as Israel prepares to engage Hamas battalions in Rafah while attempting to limit civilian casualties.

Netanyahu to ABC News: Israel making detailed evacuation plan for Rafah

In Hague:

Hostages' families to file complaint against Hamas in Hague

Delegation from Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters to travel to The Hague this week to file complaint in ICJ against Hamas to secure arrest warrants against Hamas leaders, pressure terrorists to release hostages.

Hostages' families to file complaint against Hamas in Hague

Ozzy Osbourne vs. Kanye:

Ozzy Osbourne rips Kanye West: He's an antisemite, I want no association with him

Black Sabbath lead vocalist blasts controversial rapper for using a sample of his music without permission: He is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many.

Ozzy Osbourne rips Kanye West: He's an antisemite, I want no association with him

Iran seeks to ban Israel from world soccer

Iran's soccer federation asks FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, to suspend Israel's due to the war in Gaza.

Iran seeks to ban Israel from world soccer

Syria:

US troops halt drone attacks against US base in Syria

Air defense systems operated by US-led coalition troops halt six drone attacks targeting their base at the Conoco oil field.

US troops halt drone attacks against US base in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister:

Iranian Foreign Minister: An escalation in Lebanon will mark Netanyahu’s last day

Despite threat to Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian also says a political solution is the only way to end the Gaza war.

Iranian Foreign Minister: An escalation in Lebanon will mark Netanyahu’s last day

Erdan to UNRWA chief:

Erdan to UNRWA chief: Take responsibility and resign today!

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN fires back after UNRWA Commissioner-General claims the UN agency “did not know” there were Hamas terrorist tunnels under its Gaza headquarters.

Erdan to UNRWA chief: Take responsibility and resign today!

Live updates:

Live updates: Rocket fire on northern Israel continues

Attacks by Hezbollah terrorist organization continue as war between Israel and Hamas enters 18th week.

Live updates: Rocket fire on northern Israel continues

UNRWA chief:

UNRWA chief: UNRWA 'didn't know' what was under its Gaza HQ

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says organization didn't know Hamas tunnels ran under building, IDF spokesman shoots back: 'You have to be very naive to think that the UNRWA personnel did not know what was happening under their feet.'

UNRWA chief: UNRWA 'didn't know' what was under its Gaza HQ

IDF forces thwart terror attack on Jewish community

Three terrorists attempt to infiltrate Makuk Farm, are arrested by IDF forces.

IDF forces thwart terror attack on Jewish community

Khan Yunis:

IDF providing medical equipment to Khan Yunis hospital

IDF facilitated delivery of 20 oxygen tanks, additional medical equipment, to Al Amal Hospital in Khan Yunis.

IDF providing medical equipment to Khan Yunis hospital

South Africa: Jewish students sing 'Am Israel Chai'

Students and staff at King David High School in Johannesburg sing Eyal Golan's Am Yisrael Chai song in gesture of support for Israel. Watch.

South Africa: Jewish students sing 'Am Israel Chai'

Soldier, 20, dies of meningitis

Hours after being brought to Hadassah Medical Center, a 20-year-old soldier died of meningitis.

Soldier, 20, dies of meningitis

Seven arrested as leftists riot in Tel Aviv

Leftist protesters and hostages' relatives block Ayalon highway for nearly an hour.

Seven arrested as leftists riot in Tel Aviv

Chief of Staff and ISA head:

Chief of Staff and ISA head: 'We want to see more senior terrorists eliminated'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, ISA chief Ronen Bar, visit Khan Yunis, speaking with soldiers in the field. 'Great success so far in fighting, but we are far from finished.'

Chief of Staff and ISA head: 'We want to see more senior terrorists eliminated'

Soccer club hosts soldiers wounded in Gaza

The club held a ceremony before the game to hear the soldiers' stories and honor their fallen comrades.

Soccer club hosts soldiers wounded in Gaza

Religious Zionist MK:

Religious Zionist MK: 'Haredim shouldn't apologize for Torah study'

MK Tzvi Succot says that the subsidies for Torah study are a positive thing, but that haredim should still enlist in the IDF.

Religious Zionist MK: 'Haredim shouldn't apologize for Torah study'

Gaza:

This is what the IDF found in UNRWA's central headquarters in Gaza

UNRWA offices served Hamas terrorists for terror activities. Beneath the refugee agency's office was a tunnel which shared electric infrastructure with Hamas.

This is what the IDF found in UNRWA's central headquarters in Gaza

Report:

Report: Iran recruiting British Muslims to spy on Jews

Iran is recruiting British Muslims on pilgrimages to spy on Jews and dissidents upon their return to the UK, the Daily Mail says.

Report: Iran recruiting British Muslims to spy on Jews

Health Ministry reports fourth measles case in Haifa

The child was kept home during the contagious period, and did not expose others to the virus.

Health Ministry reports fourth measles case in Haifa

Moody's issues historic credit downgrade for Israel

The credit rating agency has issued Israel's first-ever downgrade, citing higher defense spending, the consequences of the war with Hamas, and weakened governmental institutions.

Moody's issues historic credit downgrade for Israel

Hezbollah's disturbing footage:

Hezbollah's disturbing footage: Antitank missile hits Merkava tank

The missile in question is relatively new, and is a copy of the Israeli 'Spike' missile, report says.

Hezbollah's disturbing footage: Antitank missile hits Merkava tank

PM orders IDF to plan for Rafah operation

The Prime Minister has ordered the IDF to present its plan for collapsing the Hamas battalions operating out of Rafah.

PM orders IDF to plan for Rafah operation

Antitank missile hits building in central Kiryat Shmona

Without warning: Antitank missile fired from Lebanon hit building in central Kiryat Shmona, none injured.

Antitank missile hits building in central Kiryat Shmona

IDF strikes three Hezbollah military command centers

Three launches fall in northern Israel, IDF strikes source of fire in Lebanon and Hezbollah military command centers.

IDF strikes three Hezbollah military command centers

Senior Hamas operatives eliminated near Rafah

Two senior Hamas terrorists and one additional terrorist eliminated in IDF strikes in southern Gaza.

Senior Hamas operatives eliminated near Rafah

IDF continuing operations in northern, central Gaza

IDF forces eliminate terrorists, locate weapons, and strike terrorist infrastructure.

IDF continuing operations in northern, central Gaza

UN Secretary-General:

UN Secretary-General: If I were Israel's PM, my main priority would be the hostages

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres meets protesters calling for the release of hostages, says he is worried a deal will fall through because of statements by Hamas and Netanyahu.

UN Secretary-General: If I were Israel's PM, my main priority would be the hostages

IDF:

IDF: Hostage Yossi Sharabi likely killed as result of Israeli strike

IDF informs family of Yossi Sharabi, who was taken hostage by Hamas from Kibbutz Be’eri, of the details of investigation into the circumstances of his death.

IDF: Hostage Yossi Sharabi likely killed as result of Israeli strike

More than 40 rockets fired

More than 40 rockets fired towards the north, IDF destroys rocket launchers in Lebanon

IDF soldiers identify and destroy launchers used to fire rockets towards northern Israel. Hezbollah military compound struck as well.

More than 40 rockets fired towards the north, IDF destroys rocket launchers in Lebanon

Mean Tweets with Nikki Haley

Republican candidate Nikki Haley reads and retorts to some unflattering comments about herself on the internet, including from former president and current rival for nomination Donald Trump.

Mean Tweets with Nikki Haley

Northern Command chief:

Northern Command chief: 'We're preparing to expand the war & launch attack'

'Goal is to change the security situation in the north in a way that will allow the residents’ safe return,' commander of IDF's Northern Command says.

Northern Command chief: 'We're preparing to expand the war & launch attack'

Watch:

Watch: Rocket launchers found near kindergarten and mosque

Rocket launchers near a kindergarten and an underground tunnel route beneath a civilian water station.

Watch: Rocket launchers found near kindergarten and mosque

Kiryat Gat:

Torah scrolls thrown to floor in Kiryat Gat synagogue break-in

Police, forensic investigators, arrive at scene of Kiryat Gat synagogue break-in, aiming to identify suspects.

Torah scrolls thrown to floor in Kiryat Gat synagogue break-in