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Three injured after Hezbollah fires antitank missile towards northern Israel

Residents of Kiryat Shmona discover antitank missile in their town following Hezbollah fire.

Three injured after Hezbollah fires antitank missile towards northern Israel

Sky News journalist enters Hamas tunnel in Khan Yunis

Sky News' Alistair Bunkall enters Hamas tunnels, as one of the first journalists to be given access to Khan Yunis.

Sky News journalist enters Hamas tunnel in Khan Yunis

After two weeks of rain, Israel's sun comes out again

Two-week stretch of rainy weather added 1.3 meters to the Kinneret's water level, Water Authority says.

After two weeks of rain, Israel's sun comes out again

Haredi neighborhoods vulnerable to Arab infiltration

Residents of neighborhoods in Modi'in Illit warn of danger due to large concrete tunnels connecting their homes to the Palestinian Authority town of Bil'in.

Haredi neighborhoods vulnerable to Arab infiltration

Finance Min. cancels UNRWA tax benefits

The move comes as Prime Minister Netanyahu urged the US to find alternatives for the organization in light of its participation in the October 7th massacre.

Finance Min. cancels UNRWA tax benefits

Apprehended:

IDF apprehends terrorist who participated in 7/10 massacre

IDF troops apprehend terrorists that participated in the October 7th massacre, continue operations in Khan Yunis.

IDF apprehends terrorist who participated in 7/10 massacre

PM promised: No operation in Rafah without Egypt

Prime Minister Netanyahu told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel would not launch an operation in Rafah before coordinating with Egypt.

PM promised: No operation in Rafah without Egypt

Paris attacker transferred from Belgium to France

Salah Abdeslam, who was sentenced to life in jail over 2015 Paris attacks, removed from his Belgian prison cell and transferred back to France.

Paris attacker transferred from Belgium to France

Chicago:

33 arrested during anti-Israel protest in suburban Chicago

Police in suburban Chicago arrest 33 people who blocked streets outside company protesters say has a role in the deaths of thousands of civilians in Gaza.

33 arrested during anti-Israel protest in suburban Chicago

Texas:

Palestinian Arab-American stabbed in bias-motivated crime in Texas

Police say the stabbing of a Palestinian Arab-American man in Austin, after he took part in a pro-Gaza rally, was a “bias-motivated incident".

Palestinian Arab-American stabbed in bias-motivated crime in Texas

Canada:

B’nai Brith Canada urges universities to cancel speaker who praised October 7 attack

Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator who praised the Hamas massacre on October 7, scheduled to speak at several universities in Canada.

B’nai Brith Canada urges universities to cancel speaker who praised October 7 attack

Proposal:

Proposal: Gaza aid will be shipped from Cyprus

US military team arrived in Israel with the goal of creating a mechanism that would bypass Hamas and allow humanitarian aid to reach Gazan civilians.

Proposal: Gaza aid will be shipped from Cyprus

Iraq:

US airstrike kills high-ranking Iranian-backed terrorist in Iraq

Local sources give conflicting reports of target and death toll. CENTCOM confirms a strike in Iraq killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander responsible for attacks on US forces in the region.

US airstrike kills high-ranking Iranian-backed terrorist in Iraq

Blinken:

Blinken: 'Daily toll on innocent civilians is still too high'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses the press in Tel Aviv after meeting with President Herzog, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and members of Israel's war cabinet.

Blinken: 'Daily toll on innocent civilians is still too high'

Parents are concerned:

Parents are concerned: Schools are close to Arab construction workers

Parents in Jerusalem's Har Homa neighborhood claim that the construction of local schools are a security risk to hundreds of students because of Palestinian workers

Parents are concerned: Schools are close to Arab construction workers

After four-hour gunbattle

After four-hour gunbattle: Senior terrorist killed in Nur al-Shams refugee camp

Military Police and IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria killed a senior terrorist and two others in Nur al-Shams refugee camp.

After four-hour gunbattle: Senior terrorist killed in Nur al-Shams refugee camp

PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: 'US sanctions severe and inappropriate - harms law-abiding citizens'

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the humanitarian aid to Gaza and said that up to 60% of the humanitarian aid that enters Gaza is taken by Hamas.

PM Netanyahu: 'US sanctions severe and inappropriate - harms law-abiding citizens'

The Green Prince:

The Green Prince: Son of Hamas founder joins Israel's public diplomacy efforts

Mosab Hassan Yousef together with IDF Arabic Spokesperson Lt.-Col. Avichay Adraee toured the Western Negev and visited the kibbutzim that were attacked during the October 7 massacre, as well as the area of the party at Re'im.

The Green Prince: Son of Hamas founder joins Israel's public diplomacy efforts

Enough unity?

Enough unity? Anti-government groups to renew demonstrations

The anti-government Kaplan Force has announced an 'evening of awakening' to call for elections.

Enough unity? Anti-government groups to renew demonstrations

Herzog to Blinken:

Herzog to Blinken: 'Biden following footsteps of giants such as Truman'

President Herzog met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken who is in Israel for the 6th time since the October 7th massacre.

Herzog to Blinken: 'Biden following footsteps of giants such as Truman'

Samaria inaugurates new firefighting station

The new station is expected to provide significantly reduced response times for a variety of incidents throughout Samaria.

Samaria inaugurates new firefighting station

Suspected assassination attempt:

1 killed in Petah Tikva car explosion, suspected assassination attempt

30-year-old man has succumbed to his wounds after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva.

1 killed in Petah Tikva car explosion, suspected assassination attempt

'For 4 months I didn't believe it'

'For 4 months I didn't believe it' |Hostage only learned of mother's murder after release

13-year-old released hostage, Alma Or shared on Instagram that while she was in Hamas captivity, she did not know that her mother Yonat had been murdered.

'For 4 months I didn't believe it' |Hostage only learned of mother's murder after release

Argentinian Pres. at Yad Vashem:

Argentinian President at Yad Vashem: 'It is here that we see the greatness of a people'

President of Argentina Javier Milei visited Yad Vashem where he participated in a solemn memorial ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance and signed the Yad Vashem guestbook outside the Hall of Remembrance.

Argentinian President at Yad Vashem: 'It is here that we see the greatness of a people'

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals tunnel used by Hamas officials to hold hostages

During searches in the tunnel, several rooms were discovered, including a barred cell where hostages were held, a bathroom, and a rest area used by terrorists holding the hostages.

IDF reveals tunnel used by Hamas officials to hold hostages

Israeli Ambassador warns:

Israeli Amb. warns silence in face of antisemitism could lead to attacks against Jews

Israel’s Ambassador to Portugal, Dor Shapira, and B'nai B'rith Portugal call out politicians' silence in face of growing number of antisemitic incidents.

Israeli Amb. warns silence in face of antisemitism could lead to attacks against Jews

'He wasn't supposed to be in the IDF'

Friends and family eulogize soldier who died of infected wounds.

'He wasn't supposed to be in the IDF'

Haredi Rabbi:

Haredi Rabbi: 'We will set the entire state on fire'

Violent protests against the autopsy of a 13-year-old boy found dead in his home are now in their second day.

Haredi Rabbi: 'We will set the entire state on fire'

Dozens of guns fall out of IDF truck

Citizen alerts security forces after finding guns strewn across road after soldiers fail to notice weapons falling from truck.

Dozens of guns fall out of IDF truck

Biden Admin official:

Biden Admin official: Hamas hostage release proposal 'generally positive'

Administration official says there is 'room to work with' after Hamas finally responds to hostage deal proposal, but they are still 'skeptical' a deal will be made.

Biden Admin official: Hamas hostage release proposal 'generally positive'

Iran denies planning October 7th massacre

The Iranian ambassador to the UN says his country provides extensive support to Hamas, but had no role in planning the attack.

Iran denies planning October 7th massacre

UNRWA's role in Hamas war

Dutch Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus discusses UNRWA's role in Hamas war

Leaders of the Dutch Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus together with the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) Europe host roundtable discussion at the Dutch House of Representatives focusing on "UNRWA's Role in Israel-Hamas Conflict" and the imperative to address the corruption within the UN body.

Dutch Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus discusses UNRWA's role in Hamas war

Haley polls below 'none of these' in Nevada

Republican candidate Nikki Haley has suffered a serious embarrassment in Nevada, ranking less popular than 'none of these candidates' in early polls.

Haley polls below 'none of these' in Nevada

Dozens of terrorists killed in Khan Yunis battles

IDF troops from the Paratroopers Brigade killed dozens of terrorists in Khan Yunis over the past 24 hours.

Dozens of terrorists killed in Khan Yunis battles

Report:

Report: This is Hamas' prisoner exchange proposal

The proposal calls for an immediate halt to all Israeli military activity in Gaza and the release of more than 1500 Palestinian prisoners.

Report: This is Hamas' prisoner exchange proposal

Daughter of Egyptian official treated in Israel

The 12-year-old girl was injured in a traffic accident and taken to the special ward for complex trauma in children.

Daughter of Egyptian official treated in Israel

PM agreed to ceasefire without informing Cabinet

Prime Minister Netanyahu authorized the Mossad to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza before informing the War Cabinet about the deal.

PM agreed to ceasefire without informing Cabinet

Seriously wounded soldier who contracted fungal infection dies

Experimental drug brought from Ireland fails to stabilize condition of Hanan Drori, who contracted a serious infection after being seriously wounded in an RPG attack in Gaza 2 months ago.

Seriously wounded soldier who contracted fungal infection dies

Protestors sleep in tents outside Gaza crossing

Activists protesting entry of aid trucks into Gaza while Hamas continues t hold over 100 hostages sleep next to Kerem Shalom crossing overnight.

Protestors sleep in tents outside Gaza crossing

Hamas condemns Argentina:

Hamas condemns Argentina: An infringement on the rights of our Palestinian people

Hamas livid after Argentine President Javier Milei announces he will move his country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Hamas condemns Argentina: An infringement on the rights of our Palestinian people