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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

Seven wounded after bus overturns near Mevo Beitar

Thirty passengers and bus driver exit from rear window after bus collides with private vehicle on highway.

Seven wounded after bus overturns near Mevo Beitar

Report:

Report: Egypt and Israel nearing agreement on key corridor

Israel and Egypt are nearing an agreement on how the Philadelphi Route will be controlled after the war with Hamas ends, sources say.

Report: Egypt and Israel nearing agreement on key corridor

In Khan Yunis:

IAF destroys long-range missile launcher in Khan Yunis

IDF destroys long-range missile launcher was located and struck by an IDF fighter jet, troops eliminate dozens of terrorists.

IAF destroys long-range missile launcher in Khan Yunis

Police:

Police: 'Computer malfunctioned, no invasion of town'

Videos published this morning show masses of Palestinian Arabs entering the town of Mishor Adumim, allegedly without security clearance.

Police: 'Computer malfunctioned, no invasion of town'

Economy Minister seeks to ban UNRWA from Israel

'It is unthinkable that the world should boycott UNRWA while Israel continues to allow it to operate from its capital.'

Economy Minister seeks to ban UNRWA from Israel

COGAT to US: No alternative for UNRWA at this point

UNRWA must quickly be replaced, but at this stage there is no alternative for distributing aid in Gaza, COGAT tells US government officials.

COGAT to US: No alternative for UNRWA at this point

By one vote:

By one vote: Chicago City Council approves resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

The measure came down to one single vote, that of Mayor Brandon Johnson's.

By one vote: Chicago City Council approves resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

Gantz and Eisenkot's surprising proposal

The two ministers proposed in closed discussions in recent days to limit the transfer of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Gantz and Eisenkot's surprising proposal

Georgia Governor signs new antisemitism law

Governor Brian Kemp signs law defining antisemitism in state law, after it was approved by lawmakers last week.

Georgia Governor signs new antisemitism law

State Department:

State Department: A Palestinian state is the best way to bring about lasting peace

State Department spokesperson says the United States is “actively pursuing” the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

State Department: A Palestinian state is the best way to bring about lasting peace

Gulf of Aden

US downs Houthi missiles and Iranian UAVs in the Gulf of Aden

CBS News correspondent reports that the United States struck 10 unmanned drones in western Yemen that were preparing to launch.

US downs Houthi missiles and Iranian UAVs in the Gulf of Aden

Former Shin Bet chief:

Former Shin Bet chief: The IDF only remains in Gaza because of the hostages

Former Shin Bet chief Carmi Gillon claims that "the military pressure in the Gaza Strip is the only thing that can bring the hostages home."

Former Shin Bet chief: The IDF only remains in Gaza because of the hostages

Lawsuit in the US

Israeli-Americans sue Iran in the United States over October 7 massacre

Dozens of victims and relatives of victims of Hamas' October 7 massacre file lawsuit in New York court, demand one billion dollars in compensation from Iran.

Israeli-Americans sue Iran in the United States over October 7 massacre

Movie set shooting case

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in movie set shooting case

Baldwin was charged for a second time with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in movie set shooting case

US sanctions Iranian, Hezbollah financial network

US sanctions three entities and one individual based in Turkey and Lebanon for giving "critical financial support" to financial network used by Quds Force and Hezbollah.

US sanctions Iranian, Hezbollah financial network

Report:

Report: Israel discussing Hamas demand to release October 7th terrorists

Israel considering demand brought up by Qatar and Egypt at the Paris Summit, to release terrorists who participated in Oct. 7 massacre, but hasn’t reached a decision yet.

Report: Israel discussing Hamas demand to release October 7th terrorists

Netanyahu to hostage families:

Netanyahu to hostage families: ‘If we get a good deal, I’ll accept it’

The hostage families demanded that the Prime Minister accept a new deal, even at the expense of dismantling the coalition. Netanyahu responded that if there is a good deal – he will even agree to pay this price.

Netanyahu to hostage families: ‘If we get a good deal, I’ll accept it’

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: 'Stop trucks to Gaza – it’s harming national unity'

National Security Minister called the Prime Minister and demanded to stop sending humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza and to schedule a further Cabinet discussion on the issue.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: 'Stop trucks to Gaza – it’s harming national unity'

Netanyahu to UN ambassadors:

Netanyahu to UN ambassadors: 'The world must understand that UNRWA's mission has to end'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors during which he condemned South Africa and UNRWA and told the ambassadors that "Israel is fighting the war of civilization against barbarism."

Netanyahu to UN ambassadors: 'The world must understand that UNRWA's mission has to end'

Footage from the battlefield:

Footage from the battlefield: Wounded soldiers evacuated by air from heart of Gaza Strip

Various IDF medical evacuation units working on the ground and in the air save the lives of soldiers in the field.

Footage from the battlefield: Wounded soldiers evacuated by air from heart of Gaza Strip

Likud's tempting offer for Yesh Atid

A senior Likud minister offered to give up the Ministry of Justice to enable Yair Lapid to join the coalition. Chairman of Yesh Atid: 'I will join if Smotrich and Ben Gvir are out.'

Likud's tempting offer for Yesh Atid

Released hostage:

Released hostage: 'He told me that if the army came to save me, he would shoot me'

Maya and Itay, accompanied by their father, Ilan, told UN ambassadors their personal story starting from the moment of their abduction to Gaza and the more than 50 days they were kept hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Released hostage: 'He told me that if the army came to save me, he would shoot me'

Rabbi Dee:

Rabbi Leo Dee: 'I am proud of my son for supporting the hostages'

After his son was detained while protesting aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip, Rabbi Leo Dee says he understands why people go to protests. 'They are doing everything they can.'

Rabbi Leo Dee: 'I am proud of my son for supporting the hostages'

Netanyahu to hostages' families:

Netanyahu to hostages' families: 'The more efforts are quiet the better our chances'

Netanyahu said that efforts are currently being made to bring the hostages back to Israel but it is best not to publicize the details. 'The more that effort is publicized the further away it gets.'

Netanyahu to hostages' families: 'The more efforts are quiet the better our chances'

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Maj. Yitzhar Hofman from Ashchar fell in battle

Hofman, 36, was a company commander in the Shaldag Unit. He fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. He left behind his parents, siblings, his wife, Zohar, and two children.

Cleared for publication: Maj. Yitzhar Hofman from Ashchar fell in battle

Otzma Yehudit Minister:

Min. Eliyahu: 'We will not resign from government, even if we don’t return to Gush Katif'

Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu explained his plan for distributing aid in Gaza: 'Whoever wants to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinians must do it under the IDF’s supervision.'

Min. Eliyahu: 'We will not resign from government, even if we don’t return to Gush Katif'

Footage from Khan Yunis:

Footage from Khan Yunis: IDF locates and eliminates threats to soldiers

Since the ground operations began, Unit 414 has located over 100 terrorist tunnel shafts, destroyed about 200 enemy infrastructure, and dozens of rocket and mortar launchers.

Footage from Khan Yunis: IDF locates and eliminates threats to soldiers

Appeal filed against closed military zone at border crossings

Protesters have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Israel against the use of closed military zone orders to prevent protests against transferred to Gaza.

Appeal filed against closed military zone at border crossings

Samaria governor hosts rap stars

Yossi Dagan, the governor of Samaria, hosted Israeli rap stars Subliminal and Hatzel to film a music video dealing with the war.

Samaria governor hosts rap stars

Ben-Gvir's 'Goat Speech'

National Security Minister Itamamr Ben-Gvir denounced the reports of an approaching prisoner exchange agreement in a Knesset address entitled 'The Goat Speech'.

Ben-Gvir's 'Goat Speech'

Suspected attack attempt:

Suspected terror attack attempt: Grenade found outside Israeli Embassy in Sweden

Law enforcement was called to tend to a suspicious object outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm. The object was found to be a hand grenade that did not detonate after being thrown at the embassy's external fence.

Suspected terror attack attempt: Grenade found outside Israeli Embassy in Sweden

Shin Bet reveals:

Shin Bet reveals: How Hamas attempted to use Israeli Jews as couriers

The Shin Bet reveals that Israeli Jews were unknowingly in contact with Hamas terrorists from Gaza who gave them various tasks to complete and packages to transfer.

Shin Bet reveals: How Hamas attempted to use Israeli Jews as couriers

Intl. Holocaust Day at the UN:

International Holocaust Day at the UN: "We are Still Here" event against Antisemitism

A special event took place last week at the United Nations along with the inauguration of a special exhibition

International Holocaust Day at the UN: "We are Still Here" event against Antisemitism

Bereaved son and brother detained at Kerem Shalom Crossing

Large numbers of police officers prevent protesters from reaching crossing, ensure trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza.

Bereaved son and brother detained at Kerem Shalom Crossing

Young mother leaves Arab husband, returns to Judaism

Islamic convert who returned to Judaism says her return is her 'small contribution to the Jewish people.'

Young mother leaves Arab husband, returns to Judaism

Ben-Gvir applauds new exchange proposal

The National Security Minister called the deal 'proof that the War Cabinet is internalizing my opinion.'

Ben-Gvir applauds new exchange proposal

US Congressman introduces bill to disband UNRWA

'UNRWA has indoctrinated Palestinian children to hate all Jews,' Florida Rep. Brian Mast says.

US Congressman introduces bill to disband UNRWA

IDF declares Egypt crossing a closed military zone

Following protests against Gaza aid, IDF's Southern Command chief declares Nitzana Border Crossing a closed military zone.

IDF declares Egypt crossing a closed military zone