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Israeli joined Hamas, trained with Nukhba force

State prosecutors have indicted Juama Abu Ganima from southern Israel for entering Gaza and training with Hamas between 2016 and 2021.

Israeli joined Hamas, trained with Nukhba force

Closing the circle:

Closing the circle: IDF troops eliminate terror cell which planned attack

IDF troops eliminated a terrorist cell that planted explosive devices near the troops in western Khan Yunis.

Closing the circle: IDF troops eliminate terror cell which planned attack

Defense Min.:

Israeli Defense Min. offers condolences after deaths of 5 US Marines

Defense Min. Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Austin on progress in war against Hamas, as well as terror group's weapons stockpiles, funds, and other findings.

Israeli Defense Min. offers condolences after deaths of 5 US Marines

Israel, Argentina, sign innovative software agreement

Argentinian President Javier Milei signs agreement with the Israel Latin America Network (ILAN) on developing innovative software and technologies.

Israel, Argentina, sign innovative software agreement

Hundreds of bodies brought to Israel for examination

Over 350 bodies have been brought from Gaza to Israel for the purpose of searching for bodies of hostages.

Hundreds of bodies brought to Israel for examination

'Sid, you are great!'

Trump praises Arutz Sheva interview: 'Sid, you are great!'

NY radio host Sid Rosenberg praises former US president Trump in Arutz Sheva interview. Trump responds: 'You are GREAT.'

Trump praises Arutz Sheva interview: 'Sid, you are great!'

Putin:

Putin: Deal to free Wall Street Journal reporter can be reached

Russian President says he believes a deal can be reached to free Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on charges of espionage since last year.

Putin: Deal to free Wall Street Journal reporter can be reached

Canada:

Letter-writing campaign urges Canadian Government to blacklist the Houthis

B’nai Brith Canada launches letter-writing campaign urging the Government of Canada to follow in the footsteps of the US and list the Houthis as a terrorist entity.

Letter-writing campaign urges Canadian Government to blacklist the Houthis

US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

US army says it struck four Houthi unmanned surface vessels and seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared to be launched.

US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

After Special Counsel's report

Biden responds to Special Counsel's report: My memory is fine

Biden fires back at Special Counsel who probed his use of classified documents and said the President is "an elderly man with a poor memory".

Biden responds to Special Counsel's report: My memory is fine

Minneapolis calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Minneapolis City Council overrides mayoral veto, approves resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US military funding to Israel.

Minneapolis calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Special Counsel:

Special Counsel: Biden is an elderly man with a poor memory

Special Counsel releases report on Biden's handling of classified documents, says no charges will be brought forward while calling out President's memory issues.

Special Counsel: Biden is an elderly man with a poor memory

Watch:

Watch: UN chief insists there are no double standards when it comes to Israel

Channel 12 News correspondent presses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on his criticism of Israel, to which he replies: Even when there are human shields, there is an obligation to protect civilians.

Watch: UN chief insists there are no double standards when it comes to Israel

US intelligence:

US intelligence: Israel not close to eliminating Hamas

New York Times reports that US officials have raised doubts about whether the destruction or elimination of Hamas is a realistic objective.

US intelligence: Israel not close to eliminating Hamas

Rocket barrage from Lebanon

At least 30 rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel

The rockets explode in open areas, no reports of injuries or damages.

At least 30 rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel

Guns stolen from Gaza hidden in Hadera school

Reservist allegedly stole multiple rifles and other items from Hamas terrorists and hid them in the school where he works.

Guns stolen from Gaza hidden in Hadera school

IAF Commander:

IAF Commander: 'Hezbollah will continue to pay'

The Israeli Air Force held an operational conference at the Palmachim Airbase during which the IAF's central work plan for 2024, defined as a year of warfare, was presented.

IAF Commander: 'Hezbollah will continue to pay'

Suspected terror incident:

Suspected terror-related incident: Passenger attempts to breach cockpit on EL AL flight

An EL AL security guard managed to grab hold of the passenger, who was apparently an Arab and cuffed him. The plane was forced to land in Greece.

Suspected terror-related incident: Passenger attempts to breach cockpit on EL AL flight

Rabbi in the reserves:

Rabbi in the reserves: 'This is what Gazan hatred for Israel looks like'

Rabbi S.Y. Levy shares materials found in Gaza during 4 months of combat. 'The desire is not better conditions - but that Israel not exist.'

Rabbi in the reserves: 'This is what Gazan hatred for Israel looks like'

Report:

Report: Contact with Sinwar cut off, Hamas leadership making decisions without him

Sources in the security establishment said that contact with the Hamas leader has not only been cut off from his organization's members but also from the mediators in the hostage negotiations.

Report: Contact with Sinwar cut off, Hamas leadership making decisions without him

Following cancer diagnosis:

Following cancer diagnosis: UK Chief Rabbi composes prayer for King Charles

The prayer beseeches G-d to prolong the King's days, 'so that he may continue to rule over our nation in good health and happiness.'

Following cancer diagnosis: UK Chief Rabbi composes prayer for King Charles

In unanimous vote:

Council of Paris unanimously votes to grant honorary citizenship to all hostages

All party leaders, including the Communist Party and the Radical Party of the Left, voted in favor and demanded in their speeches the immediate release of all hostages.

Council of Paris unanimously votes to grant honorary citizenship to all hostages

For religious soldiers:

McDonald's, other chains switch to Glatt kosher meat to provide for religious soldiers

At initiative of IDF Rabbinate, Israel's three largest hamburger chains are switching to mehadrin-level kosher meat in light of the complications of food donations to the military during the war.

McDonald's, other chains switch to Glatt kosher meat to provide for religious soldiers

'He takes care of himself first'

'He takes care of himself first' | How Iranian cash gets to Sinwar's pocket

The Defense Minister says that out of millions of dollars transferred to Hamas, the Hamas leader takes one million. 'Out of tens of millions - he puts what he needs into his pocket.'

'He takes care of himself first' | How Iranian cash gets to Sinwar's pocket

Report:

Israeli drone strike kills Hezbollah regional commander

The Saudi news channel Alhadith reported that the vehicle contained three individuals, two of whom were taken to the hospital.

Israeli drone strike kills Hezbollah regional commander

Preparing for war:

Preparing for war: Troops who left Gaza begin training in the north

After completing an intense combat operation in the Gaza Strip, the 188th Brigade began a series of intensive exercises to strengthen the skills and preparedness of the brigade's soldiers.

Preparing for war: Troops who left Gaza begin training in the north

Khan Yunis:

Khan Yunis: Terrorists eliminated in face-to-face firefights

During operations in Gaza, Soldiers raid terrorist infrastructure and locate weapons, mortars, combat equipment, means for underground warfare, long-range missiles and RPG missiles.

Khan Yunis: Terrorists eliminated in face-to-face firefights

British PM:

British PM announces crackdown on violent, intimidating anti-Israel protests

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces series of measures police will be empowered to take if anti-Israel protests following October 7 turn intimidating or violent.

British PM announces crackdown on violent, intimidating anti-Israel protests

Employees at vegetable processing plant announce strike

Pri Hagalil employees say they will strike starting Sunday, protesting expected mass layoffs.

Employees at vegetable processing plant announce strike

'Victory March' to reach Jerusalem protest today

A protest march calling for decisive victory set out from the Gaza region on Sunday. This evening, it will arrive at a protest rally opposite the government offices in Jerusalem.

'Victory March' to reach Jerusalem protest today

US antisemitism envoy meets with leaders of Jewish group

'We need to speak up, educate ourselves, and build stronger communities to combat antisemitism,' US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt says.

US antisemitism envoy meets with leaders of Jewish group

"Like Holocaust atrocities"

Argentina Pres. horrified by tour of ravaged kibbutz

President Herzog and President Milei of Argentina tour Kibbutz Nir Oz, where 38 were massacred and 77 taken hostage.

Argentina Pres. horrified by tour of ravaged kibbutz

Minister Strock's program for Palestinian Authority Arab workers

The Minister of National Missions suggests an alternate approach to allowing Palestinian Authority Arabs to work in Israeli territory.

Minister Strock's program for Palestinian Authority Arab workers

Body of Manny Godard, murdered 7/10, held in Gaza

The family of Manny Godard of Kibbutz Be'eri receives update that his body is held captive in Gaza.

Body of Manny Godard, murdered 7/10, held in Gaza

Miracle in Samaria:

Miracle in Samaria: Reservist shot in helmet survives attempted attack

An IDF reservist was shot in the helmet by a terrorist this morning. He escaped unharmed, and his comrades killed the attacker.

Miracle in Samaria: Reservist shot in helmet survives attempted attack

Las Vegas adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

In ‘powerful statement against hatred,’ Las Vegas City Council adopts IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Las Vegas adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

'A true friend of Israel':

'A true friend of Israel': Argentina President plants a tree in Jerusalem

President of Argentina Javier Milei plants a tree in Jerusalem as a symbol of the deep connection between the countries.

'A true friend of Israel': Argentina President plants a tree in Jerusalem

Circumventing Red Sea attacks:

Yad Sarah airlifts emergency rehab supplies, circumventing Red Sea attacks

The first in a series of anticipated deliveries arrives as Yad Sarah replenishes critical inventory to support the recovery of thousands of soldiers and civilians hurt in Israel-Hamas war.

Yad Sarah airlifts emergency rehab supplies, circumventing Red Sea attacks

Bedouin town gets new security dog

In light of the continued conflict with Hezbollah on Israel's northern border, the Israel Dog Unit has stationed a security dog in the Bedouin town of Arab al-Aramshe.

Bedouin town gets new security dog

Norway adds funding to UNRWA

The Norwegian government will transfer the equivalent of 26M US dollars to the organization after several other countries stopped funding it.

Norway adds funding to UNRWA