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Festival Chief of Security:

Festival Chief of Security: 'They knew of a plan to invade during Sukkot'

The chief of security of the Supernova festival claims that a friend of his knew of a plan by Hamas to invade Israeli towns, but was forbidden from passing on the information.

Festival Chief of Security: 'They knew of a plan to invade during Sukkot'

PM Netanyahu to IDF:

PM Netanyahu orders IDF to find new alternatives to UNRWA within the week

Prime Minister Netanyahu has told Chief of Staff Halevi to find an alternative to UNRWA which currently receives all aid destined for Gaza.

PM Netanyahu orders IDF to find new alternatives to UNRWA within the week

'For the good of the country'

Trump says he wants to debate Biden immediately 'for the good of the country'

Biden when told Trump is calling for a debate: If I were him, I would want to debate me too.

Trump says he wants to debate Biden immediately 'for the good of the country'

In wake of threats:

Haley applies for Secret Service protection in wake of threats

Republican presidential candidate says “we’ve had multiple issues,” which led her to apply for Secret Service protection.

Haley applies for Secret Service protection in wake of threats

Pennsylvania:

More than 100 anti-Israel protesters arrested in Pennsylvania

Police arrest more than 100 people who were protesting the Pennsylvania state government's investments in Israel.

More than 100 anti-Israel protesters arrested in Pennsylvania

Gallant:

Gallant: Sinwar turned from the head of Hamas into a fugitive terrorist

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in statement on the war in the Gaza Strip: 3 of 4 Hamas battalions in Khan Yunis have been disbanded and the fourth will be disbanded very soon

Gallant: Sinwar turned from the head of Hamas into a fugitive terrorist

Biden threatens to veto House's Israel aid bill

The Biden administration opposes the legislation due to the fact that it supports a broader bill which provides assistance to both Ukraine and Israel while providing new funds for border security.

Biden threatens to veto House's Israel aid bill

Heroic sacrifice:

Heroic sacrifice: The Israel Police's battle for Ofakim

New footage and radio recordings detail how the outnumbered officers of the Ofakim police station fought the Hamas invasion on October 7th, many with only handguns against Kalashnikovs and RPGs.

Heroic sacrifice: The Israel Police's battle for Ofakim

Arieh King:

Arieh King: Demand that the Israeli government kick Hamas UNRWA out of Jerusalem

Hundreds of residents of Jerusalem participate in demonstration outside UNRWA headquarters in the Ma'alot Dafna neighborhood of Jerusalem, call for the closure of the organization's headquarters.

Arieh King: Demand that the Israeli government kick Hamas UNRWA out of Jerusalem

Former ISA Official:

Former ISA Official: 'We should have wiped them out long ago'

Former ISA official Micah Kobi warns against releasing terrorists, saying that Israel already knows where such a step leads.

Former ISA Official: 'We should have wiped them out long ago'

CNN:

CNN: Most Americans want Trump verdict before elections

A new poll shows that the majority of Americans want to hear the verdict in former President Donald Trump's trials before electing their next President.

CNN: Most Americans want Trump verdict before elections

Governors to PM:

Governors to PM: 'Dismiss soldier who wrote Israeli abduction drill'

Governors of several Judea and Samaria regional councils demand action against the parties responsible for a drill simulating the abduction of a PA citizen by Israelis.

Governors to PM: 'Dismiss soldier who wrote Israeli abduction drill'

Report:

Report: Netanyahu orders increase in aid allowed into Gaza

PM seeks to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza as some call for reduced aid in response to Hamas' failure to respond to proposal for new hostage deal.

Report: Netanyahu orders increase in aid allowed into Gaza

Hamas leader's family being treated in Israel

Family members of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh are reportedly being treated in Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva.

Hamas leader's family being treated in Israel

British Defense Minister:

British Defense Minister: 'Coalition attacks degrading Houthis capabilities'

The British Defense Minister delivers a report on the coalition attacks against the Houthis to protect shipping in the Red Sea.

British Defense Minister: 'Coalition attacks degrading Houthis capabilities'

Outrageous:

Outrageous: IDF exercise simulates kidnapping of Arab by settlers

Divisional exercise in Samaria simulates kidnapping of Arab man by 2 settlers. Minister Ben-Gvir accuses commander who approved exercise of cooperating with 'settler violence' blood libel.

Outrageous: IDF exercise simulates kidnapping of Arab by settlers

UN chief announces 'independent' UNRWA investigation

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announces former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna to head investigation into accusations UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre.

UN chief announces 'independent' UNRWA investigation

Likud Party Meeting:

Likud Party Meeting: 'We can smell the vodka you've been drinking'

Likud members Dudi Amsalem and Tali Gottlieb started a shouting match during today's party meeting.

Likud Party Meeting: 'We can smell the vodka you've been drinking'

COGAT to French MP:

COGAT to French MP: 'Israel does not limit humanitarian aid to Gaza'

After left-wing French MP Thomas Portes claims trucks at Rafah Crossing prove Israel is allowing thousands of Gazans to die of hunger, COGAT notes those trucks are not blocked by Israel but waiting for organizations to receive them in Gaza.

COGAT to French MP: 'Israel does not limit humanitarian aid to Gaza'

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir:'I hope Netanyahu chooses the path of Otzma Yehudit'

Itamar Ben-Gvir responds to backash from criticizing US government.

Ben-Gvir:'I hope Netanyahu chooses the path of Otzma Yehudit'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'War cannot end before we kill Hamas' leaders'

PM tells Likud faction meeting that Israel is pursuing 'total victory' against Hamas, war will take 'months, not years.'

Netanyahu: 'War cannot end before we kill Hamas' leaders'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'We've destroyed over half of Hamas' fighting force'

PM meets soldiers of the 8104th Battalion, says Israel pursuing 'total victory' in war against Hamas.

Netanyahu: 'We've destroyed over half of Hamas' fighting force'

Lebanese reports:

Lebanese reports: End of Hezbollah attacks expected in coming days

Lebanese newspaper reports deal to end months of Hezbollah attacks on nothern Israel close, parties waiting to see results of negotiations on hostage deal with Hamas.

Lebanese reports: End of Hezbollah attacks expected in coming days

Watch:

Watch: Terrorist with grenade, knife eliminated at close range

IDF releases footage from Khan Yunis showing soldiers' response to terrorist who threw a grenade at them and ran at them with a knife.

Watch: Terrorist with grenade, knife eliminated at close range

El Al ends flights to two more destinations

El Al announces: Flights to Dublin, Marrakesh, will not restart ahead of summer tourist season.

El Al ends flights to two more destinations

Footage from terror attack:

Footage from terror attack: Terrorist nears soldier, draws knife

Border Police commander praises soldiers who neutralized terrorist near Maaleh Adumim.

Footage from terror attack: Terrorist nears soldier, draws knife

In fallen soldiers' memory:

Tiberias first responders get new equipment in fallen soldiers' memory

‘In your blood you shall live’: Five defibrillators donated in memory of Tiberias fallen soldiers.

Tiberias first responders get new equipment in fallen soldiers' memory

Joining US sanctions:

Joining US sanctions | Israel Postal Bank closes account of David Chasdai

The Israeli bank account of David Chai Chasdai was sequestered and closed after the US announced that it would impose sanctions on him. Comm. Minister: 'If I indeed have the authority, I will order the account be reopened.'

Joining US sanctions | Israel Postal Bank closes account of David Chasdai

Sniper team commander:

Sniper team commander: 'One terrorist wore tzitzit, we made a split-second decision'

Major Yair recounts how Hamas terrorists sneak by IDF troops while wearing civillian cloths and then strike using weapons hidden in buildings.

Sniper team commander: 'One terrorist wore tzitzit, we made a split-second decision'

Attempted stabbing attack at entrance to Maaleh Adumim

A suspect being inspected by Border Police officers pulled out a knife and attempted to stab the officers, who responded with gunfire.

Attempted stabbing attack at entrance to Maaleh Adumim

Defense echelon weighing security accommodations for Ramadan

Israel's defense echelon to raise question of how many Palestinian Authority Muslims should be allowed into Jerusalem during Ramadan, in light of the war with Hamas.

Defense echelon weighing security accommodations for Ramadan

IDF estimates: Hamas still has around 1,000 rockets

Eliminating Hamas' rocket capabilities moved higher on IDF's priority list, report says.

IDF estimates: Hamas still has around 1,000 rockets

Egypt warns:

Egypt warns: Gazan refugees fleeing to Sinai will mean end of peace agreement

Egypt worries no country will accept large numbers of Gazan refugees, turning them into an 'Egyptian problem,' source says.

Egypt warns: Gazan refugees fleeing to Sinai will mean end of peace agreement

Reservists Protest organizer:

Reservists Protest organizer: 'We must win. When the IDF leaves Hamas returns'

Lieutenant (res.) Matan Wiesel told Arutz Sheva that his movement demands that Israel take a territorial toll on Hamas. 'Any terrorist must know that if he comes from a territory to murder Jews, that territory will no longer be his.'

Reservists Protest organizer: 'We must win. When the IDF leaves Hamas returns'

Eliminated: Five terrorists operating near IDF troops

Terrorist cell identified operating near IDF troops thwarted in joint ground, aerial, and naval operation.

Eliminated: Five terrorists operating near IDF troops

Kinneret water level rises 5.5cm due to rainfall

Rainfall and low temperatures expected to last through midweek.

Kinneret water level rises 5.5cm due to rainfall

'Death is near'

'Death is near' | Terror group threatens PM Netanyahu, Minister Ben-Gvir MK Succot

The Galilee Forces terror group published a video threatening to kill MK Tzvi Succot, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan.

'Death is near' | Terror group threatens PM Netanyahu, Minister Ben-Gvir MK Succot

Be'er Sheva:

Be'er Sheva: Suspected terror attack is criminal, police say

Police say suspect who tried to steal officer's weapon was under the influence of alcohol.

Be'er Sheva: Suspected terror attack is criminal, police say

Trump names potential running mates

Former President drops the names of Sen. Tim Scott and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, but says he won't be naming his running mate "for a while”.

Trump names potential running mates

London:

London: Dozens rally for women being held by Hamas

Several dozen rally in London to draw attention to the women still being held hostage by Hamas and to the issue of Hamas’ sexual violence.

London: Dozens rally for women being held by Hamas