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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

Israel aid included in Senate's new budget proposal

US Senators release $118 billion package that includes, among other things, $14 billion in military aid to Israel.

Israel aid included in Senate's new budget proposal

Pundit:

Pundit: We are not on the verge of a hostage deal, the gap is large

Channel 12 News’ Middle Eastern affairs commentator Ehud Yaari says Hamas insists on the end of the war and the withdrawal of the IDF as a condition for any release of hostages.

Pundit: We are not on the verge of a hostage deal, the gap is large

Biden's spokesman denies

Biden's spokesman denies | Report: Biden cursed Netanyahu in closed talks

Politico reports that Biden privately called Netanyahu a “bad f***ing guy.” Biden spokesperson: The president did not say that, nor would he.

Biden's spokesman denies | Report: Biden cursed Netanyahu in closed talks

Canada to impose sanctions on 'extremist settlers' and Hamas leaders

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed that the Canadian government was 'actively on' passing sanctions on Israelis who 'incite violence' in Judea and Samira.

Canada to impose sanctions on 'extremist settlers' and Hamas leaders

Fmr. IDF Chief of Staff:

Fmr. IDF Chief of Staff: 'Israel's shrinking, We're losing whole territories'

Former IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi criticized the evacuation of communities in northern and southern Israel during the war.

Fmr. IDF Chief of Staff: 'Israel's shrinking, We're losing whole territories'

'Go talk rubbish on the BBC'

Fmr. British union boss calls Israel, Britain terrorist states and is removed from studio

British host James Whale kicks the keffiyeh-clad National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers' former senior Assistant General Secretary, Steve Hedley, out of the studio after he calls Israel, US, and Britain 'terrorist states'.

Fmr. British union boss calls Israel, Britain terrorist states and is removed from studio

The 'most dangerous terrorist'

The 'most dangerous terrorist' | Hamas to demand the release of Ibrahim Hamed

One of the terrorists that Hamas will demand is Ibrahim Hamed, defined as one of the most dangerous terrorists, serving 54 life sentences in an Israeli jail.

The 'most dangerous terrorist' | Hamas to demand the release of Ibrahim Hamed

Berlin:

Grandson of Munich Massacre victim assaulted in Berlin

A pro-Palestinian activist assaulted pro-Israel activist Lahav Shapira, the grandson of Amitzur Shapira, breaking several bones in his face.

Grandson of Munich Massacre victim assaulted in Berlin

US pressing:

US pressing: Extended ceasefire for Saudi normalization deal

According to the proposed two-stage deal, Israel will stop fighting for at least four months and release a large number of terrorists in return for the release of the remaining hostages and a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

US pressing: Extended ceasefire for Saudi normalization deal

Sinwar's brother's office

Sinwar's brother's office | IDF raids Hamas Khan Yunis Brigade headquarters

The Givati Brigade conducted a targeted raid on the "Al-Qadsia" compound, which serves as the main base of the Khan Yunis Brigade.

Sinwar's brother's office | IDF raids Hamas Khan Yunis Brigade headquarters

Trump:

Trump: 'Israel disappeared at the last moment'

Former President Donald Trump told Fox News that Prime Minister Netanyahu had a part in planning the elimination of Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani, but pulled out two days before the strike.

Trump: 'Israel disappeared at the last moment'

After being targeted by US sanctions:

Israeli bank freezes accounts of farmer targeted by US sanctions

Yinon Levi, who was one of four Israelis to be targeted by US sanctions was notified by Bank Leumi that his bank accounts have been frozen.

Israeli bank freezes accounts of farmer targeted by US sanctions

Watch:

Watch: Terrorist eliminated from the air before he could fire

Soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade operate against terrorists in the Al-Amal area of Khan Yunis.

Watch: Terrorist eliminated from the air before he could fire

Minister of Defense:

Minister of Defense: ‘We are ready for battle. Our planes face north’

Minister of Defense visited the Tel Nof Air Force base. 'Every attack in Lebanon pushes us further to change the security situation on the northern border. We have not depleted all our abilities.'

Minister of Defense: ‘We are ready for battle. Our planes face north’

Shabbat Retreat Rescue:

Shabbat retreat rescue: EMTs and Physician save woman from severe allergic reaction

United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Yehuda Levi was resting at home when his son informed him that someone at the door needed assistance. He quickly ran over, immediately recognizing that the young woman was experiencing a severe anaphylactic episode.

Shabbat retreat rescue: EMTs and Physician save woman from severe allergic reaction

Watch:

Watch: Sky News joins preparations for war with Hezbollah

Sky News journalist Alistair Bunkall joins IDF paratroopers in northern Israel as they prepare for the possible confrontation with Hezbollah.

Watch: Sky News joins preparations for war with Hezbollah

'Taken off because we're Jewish'

Haredi couple: ‘We were taken off our flight because we are Jewish’

Haredi couple are suing JetBlue for $40 million, claiming they were removed from their Aruba-New York flight because they are Jewish.

Haredi couple: ‘We were taken off our flight because we are Jewish’

IDF soldiers leave behind live ammunition in Gaza

An Arab journalist reported that he found shells left behind by IDF soldiers in northern Gaza. IDF confirmed two shells were indeed left behind.

IDF soldiers leave behind live ammunition in Gaza

Swastikas sprayed on Netherlands synagogue

Police investigating after 2 swastikas spray-painted on synagogue in city of Middelburg. The Netherlands has seen 800% increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7.

Swastikas sprayed on Netherlands synagogue

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'I don't need help with international relations'

Prime Minister Netanyahu rebuked National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for criticizing US President Joe Biden in a recent interview.

Netanyahu: 'I don't need help with international relations'

Watch:

Watch: New application helps IDF medics treat casualties

A mobile application developed during the war allows medical personnel to pass information more easily between caregivers.

Watch: New application helps IDF medics treat casualties

Jonathan Pollard:

Jonathan Pollard: We must not agree to deals with Hamas

Pollard speaks to students at Or Vishua yeshiva in Haifa on the war between Israel and Hamas, cautions against deals to free hostages that could prove dangerous.

Jonathan Pollard: We must not agree to deals with Hamas

Bereaved Brother:

Bereaved Brother: 'I don't know how the bullets went through him'

The brother of fallen soldier Shimon Asulin mourns his brother as someone who tried everything to return to combat as fast as possible.

Bereaved Brother: 'I don't know how the bullets went through him'

Namibian President Hage Geingob dead after cancer diagnosis

Hage Geingob dies in hospital days after cancer diagnosis revealed. Last month he defended South Africa's attempt to charge Israel with genocide for defending itself from Hamas.

Namibian President Hage Geingob dead after cancer diagnosis

Wexner Foundation sues for 1M for defamation

The nonprofit claims that a user made hundreds of fake X profiles to spread lies about its involvement in the October 7th massacre.

Wexner Foundation sues for 1M for defamation

Watch:

Watch: Illegal arms dealer arrested in Jerusalem

Undercover police arrest a man from the Shuafat refugee camp for selling handguns illegally.

Watch: Illegal arms dealer arrested in Jerusalem

Wounded soldier chased protester out of hospital

A soldier who lost a leg in Gaza confronted a protester against Prime Minister Netanyahu, and eventually chased him out of the hospital's rehabilitation ward while hopping on his remaining leg.

Wounded soldier chased protester out of hospital

Widow of IDF Legend:

Widow of IDF Legend: Choosing life after a loved one's death

Maya Ohana Moreno, widow of legendary IDF officer Emanuel Moreno, publishes a new children's book about carrying on after tragedy.

Widow of IDF Legend: Choosing life after a loved one's death

Man pulled lifeless from Golan spring

MDA medics attempted CPR but eventually declared him dead at the scene. Police claim the incident was not criminally motivated.

Man pulled lifeless from Golan spring

Gantz, Lapid respond:

'Ben-Gvir harms Israel's foreign relations with Biden criticism'

National Unity, Yesh Atid leaders condemn National Security Minister for WSJ interview claiming that the US would be more supportive of Israel if Trump is reelected.

'Ben-Gvir harms Israel's foreign relations with Biden criticism'

Ben-Gvir to WSJ:

Ben-Gvir to WSJ: Biden gives aid which goes to Hamas

Israeli National Security Minister tells Wall Street Journal US would be more supportive of Israel if Donald Trump is reelected.

Ben-Gvir to WSJ: Biden gives aid which goes to Hamas

Northern cities most affected economically by war

Sderot, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem on road to economic recovery from outbreak of war, while northern communities of Kiryat Shmona and Shlomi have not begun to recover.

Northern cities most affected economically by war

IDF raids building used by Khan Yunis Brigade commander to direct military operations

AK-47s found in building used by Hamas commander to direct terrorist group's war against Israel.

IDF raids building used by Khan Yunis Brigade commander to direct military operations

Businesses found selling lottery tickets to minors

An undercover operation by the Israel Police found eight businesses in southern Israel illegally selling lottery tickets to minors.

Businesses found selling lottery tickets to minors

Released child hostage Emily Hand still suffering nightmares

9-year-old Emily Hand's father talks about how his nine-year-old daughter is still struggling with her ordeal.

Released child hostage Emily Hand still suffering nightmares

Former Trump official killed in DC carjacking

Mike Gill dies 5 days after being shot during a carjacking spree which saw multiple people murdered and at least 3 vehicles stolen by the same man in 1 day.

Former Trump official killed in DC carjacking

House Speaker:

House Speaker: House will vote on Israel aid bill next week

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill. White House: A ploy which does nothing.

House Speaker: House will vote on Israel aid bill next week

Australian Prime Minister:

Australian Prime Minister: We're probing the claims against UNRWA

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government wants to make sure the accusations against UNRWA are "fully examined" before aid is restored.

Australian Prime Minister: We're probing the claims against UNRWA