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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.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant first class (res.) Shimon Yehoshua Asulin fell in Gaza

Major General (res.) Shimon Yehoshua Asulin, 24, from Beit Shemesh, was killed on Saturday in a battle in the south of the Gaza Strip.

US forces down Houthi missile in the Red Sea

The incident occurred hours after the US and Britain announced they had struck 36 targets of the Iranian-affiliated Houthis in Yemen.

Member of Lebanon War Commission: Israel created the weapon of kidnapping

Professor Yehezkel Dror, a member of the commission which probed the Second Lebanon War, points out the Israeli mistakes in its handling of the war in Gaza.

Hamas' demands:

Hamas' demands: One hostage freed per day, release of Nukhba terrorists

Hamas demands release of murderous terrorists who took part in October 7 attack, and to set four stages for the hostage release deal.

Berlin:

Berlin: Jewish student attacked by pro-Palestinian Arab student during argument

23-year-old pro-Palestinian Arab student beats 30-year-old Jewish student in Berlin, causing him to require hospitalization.

Biden wins South Carolina primary

US President wins Democratic primary, defeating longshot candidates Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips.

US, Britain strike targets in Middle East

The US and Britain announce they struck 36 targets of the Iranian-affiliated Houthis in 13 locations in Yemen.

Cousin of Hostage:

Cousin of Hostage: 'Are we talking about Sinwar or Netanyahu?'

The cousin of hostage Ofer Kalderon sparked a storm of criticism with a pointed remark during a recent interview.

Composer of 'Pharaoh in Pajamas' passes away

Rabbi Alter Tzvi Aryeh Yachnes, known as 'Rebbe Alter,' passed away Friday night at a Jerusalem hospital.

Israel, Egypt, weigh moving Rafah Crossing

Israel and Egypt discuss moving Rafah Crossing to where Egypt, Gaza, and Israel borders meet, near Kerem Shalom.

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: 'We will reshape the face of northern Israel'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari claims that more than 200 Hezbollah terrorists have been killed since the start of the war, and warns that anyone attacking Israel will be targeted.

Stolen sheep located in Bedouin encampment

An Israeli farmer noticed several head missing from his flock after being intimidated by Bedouin. Security forces found them in the Bedouin encampment an hour later.

Watch:

Watch: Houthis practice conquering Israeli town

A new video released by the group shows advanced live-fire exercises simulating a raid on an Israeli town, including the taking of hostages and the destruction of IDF defenses.

Live Updates:

Live Updates: Sirens in southern Israel, fire from Hezbollah

For the first time in nearly a month, rocket sirens sounded in locations across central Israel.

Teen freed from Hamas:

Teen freed from Hamas: 'We saw burned houses and bodies'

Released hostage Hila Rotem Shoshani: 'Truthfully I thought the whole kibbutz was either taken hostage or killed.'

Footage reveals:

Footage shows Hamas beating civilians waiting for aid

IDF spokesman reveals footage from Khan Yunis showing Hamas terrorists beating Gazan civilians waiting in line for aid, preventing them from evacuating to humanitarian zone.

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Oct. 7th Massacre: 81-year-old woman escaped by jumping from window

Jacqueline, 81, fled Hamas on October 7th by jumping from her own window while100 terrorists were still in her town.

Former Mossad chief:

Former Mossad chief: Prisoner swap? Only in one stage

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen warns prisoner swap may 'never end' if it is spread over more than one stage.

Teen killed after drawing knife on security squad

A Bedouin teenager who climbed the fence of a Negev town attacked forces responding to the intrusion with a knife. He was shot and fatally wounded on the spot.

Hamas delaying response to prisoner swap offer

Arab media reports: Hamas inclined to accept prisoner swap deal, even though it does not include cessation of fighting.

Three missiles from Lebanon land in northern Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including a military command center.

Terrorists eliminated after firing at IDF tank

Dozens of terrorists were eliminated, terror cell transferring weapons is taken out by IDF aircraft.

1,500 wounded soldiers evacuated:

1,500 wounded soldiers evacuated: Footage of a special unit's operations in Gaza

IDF's Operational Mobility School conducts hundreds of evacuations of wounded soldiers in Gaza.

IDF discovers tunnel route with underground elevator

IDF's 5th Brigade, IAF, and Yahalom Unit destroy tunnel shaft leading to a hideout room containing underground elevator.

Trudeau:

Trudeau: Canada mulling sanctions on extremist settlers

Canadian Prime Minister confirms his government is considering imposing sanctions on “extremist Israeli settlers” after the US took similar action.

Following deaths of its soldiers

US launches military strikes in Syria in response to deaths of its soldiers

US begins retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias for drone strike that killed three US service members.

Over the Red Sea

Arrow system intercepts missile that approached Israel in Red Sea area

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for firing the missile towards Israel.

US sanctions Iran's ballistic missiles programs

Treasury announces sanctions targeting Iran's ballistic missile and drone procurement programs as well as officials involved in hacking US infrastructure.

Gallant:

Gallant: We won't stop fighting against Hezbollah, even if a ceasefire is reached in Gaza

Defense Minister makes clear fighting in north will continue until such time where residents of the north can be safely returned to their homes.

Dramatic video:

Dramatic video: Israeli commandos kill terrorists, raid weapons lab

Israeli commando units continue to fight terrorists within their own strongholds in Khan Younis.

Canadian province bans sex-change below 17

The Canadian province of Alberta has adopted a new policy forbidding sex-change operations on anyone below the age of 17.

IDF Central Command passes 3000 arrests

IDF reservists have carried out thousands of operations in Judea and Samaria since the war began, arresting more terrorists than over the entire preceding year.

118 days later:

118 days later: Israel Dog Unit continues to search for Oct. 7 victims

Searches are still underway to determine the fate of the October 7th massacre victims.

Day after US sanctions:

Day after US sanctions: Farmer served administrative restriction order

A farmer in the Binyamin region was given an administrative restriction order two months after it had been signed and claims the delay was intended to use the order for political gain.

Shin Bet reveals:

Shin Bet reveals photos from preparations for undercover operation in Jenin

Photos published by the Shin Bet show agents applying makeup in preparation for the undercover operation to eliminate three terrorists in a hospital in Jenin.

IDF troops raid Hamas bank vaults in Gaza

In the area of Nuseirat, IDF soldiers located a compound for manufacturing rocket shells using civilian and multi-purpose machinery, which was converted by the Hamas terrorist organization for its terrorist activity.

Bennett on CNN:

Bennett on CNN: 'If Bin Laden was in hospital you’d go and kill him'

Former Prime Minister Bennett spoke to CNN and was asked about the special operation in a Jenin hospital to eliminate three terrorists.

Protesters block Israel-Egypt border crossing

Dozens of activists and family members of hostages blocked the Nitzana crossing to prevent the passage of trucks carrying aid for Gaza.

Three arrested:

Three arrested for stealing 84 computers from displaced children from southern Israel

The suspects, from Dimona and Be'er Sheva, allegedly stole computers that were used by the children for their studies from the Royal Hotel by the Dead Sea.