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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.

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

Day 119:

Day 119: IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target from Gaza

IDF troops killed over 20 terrorists in western Khan Yunis primarily during close-quarters combat. Israeli Naval troops struck terror targets across the Gaza Strip coastline as part of the effort to assist the troops operating on the ground.

Day 119: IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target from Gaza

'No shame'

'No shame' | Minister of Labor lambasts employers who fired reservists

Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur discussed the issue of IDF reservists being fired from their jobs after returning from the battlefield: 'Do they not have compassion?'

'No shame' | Minister of Labor lambasts employers who fired reservists

Liberman:

Liberman: 'Netanyahu wants to make peace with Saudis and to retire'

According to MK Avigdor Liberman, the Prime Minister wants to have a deal with Saudi Arabia by October, and for the US to be part of the deal before the elections it has to happen by June.

Liberman: 'Netanyahu wants to make peace with Saudis and to retire'

British Foreign Secretary:

British Foreign Secretary: We could recognize a Palestinian state after Gaza ceasefire

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron hints his country could officially recognize a Palestinian state without waiting for Israel-PA negotiations.

British Foreign Secretary: We could recognize a Palestinian state after Gaza ceasefire

BBC employee in hot water over antisemitic posts

BBC scheduler discovered to have called Jewish people “Nazis” who t funded a “holohoax” on social media.

BBC employee in hot water over antisemitic posts

US Defense Secretary:

US Defense Secretary: Time to further disable the Iran-backed militias

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the US is preparing to take significant action in response to the deaths of three service members in Jordan.

US Defense Secretary: Time to further disable the Iran-backed militias

White House:

White House: No plans to sanction Israeli government officials

White House spokesperson John Kirby on sanctions against Israeli "settlers": A signal to the world that Biden takes settler violence seriously.

White House: No plans to sanction Israeli government officials

Despite updated guidelines

Despite updated guidelines | Schools in communities near Gaza won't reopen

Ministry of Education clarifies that even though the guidelines allow a return to school on Sunday next week - this will not happen anytime soon.

Despite updated guidelines | Schools in communities near Gaza won't reopen

Nine hours later:

Nine hours later: Hostages held at Turkish plant freed

Turkish police free a group of hostages taken by a gunman at a plant near Istanbul owned by US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble.

Nine hours later: Hostages held at Turkish plant freed

'The Bar Kokhva of modern day Israel'

Major (res.) Yitzhar Hofman laid to rest: 'The Bar Kokhva of modern day Israel'

Major (res.) Yitzhar Hofman (36), a hero of the battle at Kibbutz Be’eri, killed in combat in northern the Gaza Strip, was laid to rest at the Har Herzl military ceremony.

Major (res.) Yitzhar Hofman laid to rest: 'The Bar Kokhva of modern day Israel'

'Disgrace to free world's values'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions | 'Disgrace to free world's values'

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions | 'Disgrace to free world's values'

Report:

Report: Deri pressured Lapid confidante to join government

Claims have been made that Arye Deri is increasing pressure on Yesh Atid chairman and is also trying to encourage Avigdor Liberman to join the emergency government. Deri denies all accusations.

Report: Deri pressured Lapid confidante to join government

Lakewood, NJ:

Lakewood, NJ: Man confesses to series of severe antisemitic assaults

Dion Marsh pleaded guilty to several counts of federal hate crimes for which he is eligible to receive a life sentence.

Lakewood, NJ: Man confesses to series of severe antisemitic assaults

ADL and Jewish Agency partner to fight Antisemitism

ADL will support the Jewish Agency’s emissaries, with programs and training sessions about antisemitism to support their work with Jewish communities throughout the US.

ADL and Jewish Agency partner to fight Antisemitism

Radio hosts leave left-wing activist speechless

Left-wing activist was asked about the possibility of a hostage deal that would include conditions for Netanyahu to remain in power. He was speechless: "I do not have an answer.”

Radio hosts leave left-wing activist speechless

Gallant in Khan Yunis:

Gallant in Khan Yunis: 'Pressure on Hamas enabling return of the hostages'

Defense Minister Gallant visited Khan Yunis where he was briefed on operational efforts above and below the ground in the area.

Gallant in Khan Yunis: 'Pressure on Hamas enabling return of the hostages'

IDF Southern Commander:

IDF Southern Commander: 'We are again operating in the heart of Gaza City'

MG Yaron Finkelman held a situational assessment and conversation with commanders and soldiers in the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF Southern Commander: 'We are again operating in the heart of Gaza City'

'Mow them down':

'Mow them down' | Wounded reservist's plea to Netanyahu

Elisha Medan, an IDF reservist who lost both his legs, met the PM and asked him not to stop the fighting against Hamas and asked that Israel not return to the pre-war reality.

'Mow them down' | Wounded reservist's plea to Netanyahu

'Because of the war in Gaza'

'Because of the war in Gaza' | Man takes hostages in P&G plant in Turkey

In a photo from the scene, the hostage taker is seen on the backdrop of a wall spray-painted with Turkish and PLO flags.

'Because of the war in Gaza' | Man takes hostages in P&G plant in Turkey

'Antisemitic lie':

'Antisemitic lie': Biden considered sanctions against Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

President Biden is expected to sign off on sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents involved in violent attacks against Palestinians. Minister Smotrich responds.

'Antisemitic lie': Biden considered sanctions against Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Watch:

Watch: 55th Brigade in intense battles in Khan Yunis

The 55th Brigade has left Khan Yunis after two months of operations in the town during which 70 tunnel shafts were dismantled and numerous terrorist operatives were eliminated.

Watch: 55th Brigade in intense battles in Khan Yunis

Report:

Report: US to strike Iranian targets after Jordan drone strike

The US has reportedly approved plans for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for Iranian-back militants' strike on US bases.

Report: US to strike Iranian targets after Jordan drone strike

Haaretz daily attacks Min. of Finance:

Haaretz daily calls Min of Finance the most dangerous politician in Israel after Netanyahu

Haaretz journalist Yasmin Levy explained that Smotrich "is not just any minister, but the most dangerous and sly politician in Israel, after Netanyahu."

Haaretz daily calls Min of Finance the most dangerous politician in Israel after Netanyahu

Leading Zionist rabbis:

Leading Zionist rabbis rule: 'Do not employ laborers who pose a security threat'

Rabbis call on government to prevent the entry of Palestinian Arab laborers who may pose a threat into Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Leading Zionist rabbis rule: 'Do not employ laborers who pose a security threat'

'New record of audacity'

Haredi minister explained need for early IDF draft and caused outrage

Minister Meir Porush explained the need to draft students in pre-military programs early. Many were outraged that such calls came from a minister whose constituents do not serve.

Haredi minister explained need for early IDF draft and caused outrage

Smotrich rebukes Ben-Gvir for threats to coalition

The Finance Minister warned that continual threats to leave the government were not the way to build a partnership or run the country.

Smotrich rebukes Ben-Gvir for threats to coalition

Watch:

Watch: Israelis confront anti-Israel activists at Columbia University

A delegation of Israeli women on a public diplomacy visit to Columbia University found themselves in a verbal confrontation with anti-Israel protesters on campus.

Watch: Israelis confront anti-Israel activists at Columbia University

Defense Min. to UN ambassadors:

Defense Min. to UN ambassadors: 'UNRWA is Hamas with a facelift'

'UNRWA lost legitimacy to exist in current form, funds from countries globally are used to strengthen terror infrastructure, pay terrorists,' Defense Min. Gallant stresses.

Defense Min. to UN ambassadors: 'UNRWA is Hamas with a facelift'

Israeli pride:

JNF-Canada & KKL-JNF Award Prizes to Israeli Scientists at Top Academic Institutions

$1 million Breakthrough Climate Solutions Prize Awarded to Three Israeli Research Projects: Largest Incentive Prize in Israel’s History

JNF-Canada & KKL-JNF Award Prizes to Israeli Scientists at Top Academic Institutions

Students demand:

Students demand: Terror supporters must not study with us

At Ben Gurion University in southern Israel, students protest decision to leave terror-supporting student in school. 'Those who dance on the blood of our loved ones, can not sit with us in class.'

Students demand: Terror supporters must not study with us

'Gaza Strip will flourish as center of Jewish life'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf promises to support government in resettling Gush Katif: 'War was forced upon us, I'll support correcting terrible injustice.'

'Gaza Strip will flourish as center of Jewish life'

IRGC forces begin withdrawal from Syria

Iranian forces have been recalled from Syria following multiple casualties from Israeli airstrikes.

IRGC forces begin withdrawal from Syria

Man attempted attack on Haifa refinery for Hamas

Police and ISA forces arrested the suspect before he was able to carry out a planned arson attack against the Haifa refinery and a police station.

Man attempted attack on Haifa refinery for Hamas

New prisoner swap?

New prisoner swap? 150 terrorists for each female soldier, 6-week ceasefire

Reports say new prisoner swap deal would see Gaza hospitals, bakeries, reopen, and give Gazans freedom of movement throughout entire Strip.

New prisoner swap? 150 terrorists for each female soldier, 6-week ceasefire

Congress bans Hamas from entering USA

A bill barring anyone who took part in the October 7th massacre or participating organizations passed by a vote of 422 to 2, with one abstention.

Congress bans Hamas from entering USA

Zuckerberg apologizes to bereaved families

Mark Zuckerberg gave a personal apology to families whose children had been harmed by social media during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting titled 'Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis.'

Zuckerberg apologizes to bereaved families

At Ashdod port, dozens protest Gaza aid

Protesters block entry and exit from Ashdod port, in attempt to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza.

At Ashdod port, dozens protest Gaza aid

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Top Defense Min. official visits towns affected by Hezbollah attacks

Defense Min. Director General visits towns affected by Hezbollah attacks, assessing damage and coordinating initial rehabilitation efforts where security conditions permit.

Top Defense Min. official visits towns affected by Hezbollah attacks