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Wife of senior religious Zionist rabbi:

Wife of senior religious Zionist rabbi: Dr. Sara Druckman passed away at the age of 90

The widow of the late Rabbi Chaim Druckman, Sara Druckman was one of the first religious female medical doctors in Israel.

Wife of senior religious Zionist rabbi: Dr. Sara Druckman passed away at the age of 90

Netanyahu in Eli:

Netanyahu: 'We will not withdraw the IDF - we will not release thousands of terrorists'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Bnei David Institutions and addressed reports of a hostage deal.

Netanyahu: 'We will not withdraw the IDF - we will not release thousands of terrorists'

'Part of future Palestinian state'

'Part of future Palestinian state' | UK against plans for Jewish 'resettlement of Gaza'

The UK Foreign Office published a statement expressing alarm over the conference held in Jerusalem which called to restore Jewish communities in the Gaza Strip.

'Part of future Palestinian state' | UK against plans for Jewish 'resettlement of Gaza'

Serious computer malfunction:

Serious computer malfunction: Patients at Israeli hospitals wrongfully medicated

Due to a computing malfunction an incorrect list of regular medications was recorded in the medical records of some patients at several Israeli hospitals.

Serious computer malfunction: Patients at Israeli hospitals wrongfully medicated

Biden may order drastic retaliation for drone strike

US officials claim that the attack has crossed US President Biden's 'red line', but that the US will still not risk open war with Iran.

Biden may order drastic retaliation for drone strike

Biden campaign set for record-breaking ad budget.

The campaign is expected to start following primaries in August, and to include a historic budget for television and digital advertising.

Biden campaign set for record-breaking ad budget.

Former Pakistani PM sentenced to 10 years in prison

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan was charged with displaying classified documents during a rally.

Former Pakistani PM sentenced to 10 years in prison

Blinken to visit Israel on Friday

US Sec. of State says situation in Middle East most volatile 'since at least 1973,' announces trip to Israel.

Blinken to visit Israel on Friday

In the heart of Khan Yunis:

In the heart of Khan Yunis: Terrorists eliminated, rocket infrastructure destroyed

IDF reveals drone footage of operations against terrorists by the 4th Brigade in Khan Yunis.

In the heart of Khan Yunis: Terrorists eliminated, rocket infrastructure destroyed

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'Irresponsible deal? No government'

The National Security Minister tweeted this afternoon to warn against the most recent proposals for prisoner exchange agreements with Hamas.

Ben-Gvir: 'Irresponsible deal? No government'

At the Nitzana Crossing:

At the Nitzana Crossing: Trucks carrying aid blocked from entering Gaza

Hundreds of protesters arrived at Kerem Shalom on Tuesday morning, aiming to stop humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. 'No logic in passing aid directly to Hamas terrorists.'

At the Nitzana Crossing: Trucks carrying aid blocked from entering Gaza

Hamas leader:

Hamas leader: 'Open to any proposal that leads to end of war'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says terror group received Paris summit proposal, has not rejected it outright.

Hamas leader: 'Open to any proposal that leads to end of war'

Right-wing activist summoned for hearing

Activist Ayelet Lash was summoned for a hearing regarding tweets against Arab terrorism three years ago.

Right-wing activist summoned for hearing

Former ISA Director:

Former ISA Director: 'I lied because I hadn't been in the IDF'

Former ISA director Yaakov Peri explains why he lied about his military service.

Former ISA Director: 'I lied because I hadn't been in the IDF'

IDF hits rocket launchers used to fire on Tel Aviv

IDF strikes, destroys, the launchers used to fire rockets at central Israel; military operations continue in northern and central Gaza.

IDF hits rocket launchers used to fire on Tel Aviv

Snow piles up on Mount Hermon

Winter storms bring 25cm of snow to Mount Hermon, raise Kinneret water level by 5cm.

Snow piles up on Mount Hermon

Israel optimistic about deal despite Hamas demands

A prisoner exchange deal could still be possible despite Hamas demanding a complete end to the war and Israeli withdrawal, something Israel has already defined as a deal-breaker.

Israel optimistic about deal despite Hamas demands

First Neuralink chip implanted in human

Elon Musk, who owns Neuralink, says the project is intended to allow quadriplegics to move their limbs, and eventually to expand to controlling computers by thought.

First Neuralink chip implanted in human

New initiative:

New initiative offers pro bono legal advice to victims of October 7 attacks

Learning from the 9/11 experience, a joint Israeli-American effort launches to provide pro bono legal advice to victims of Hamas massacre.

New initiative offers pro bono legal advice to victims of October 7 attacks

Dressed as women & medical staff

Security forces breach hospital - dressed as women and medical staff

Footage from Jenin shows security forces entering hospital dressed as women, medical staff, in operation which led to the deaths of three terrorists.

Security forces breach hospital - dressed as women and medical staff

Normalization with Saudi Arabia - in exchange for not defeating Hamas?

New proposal for prisoner swap offers promise of Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization - if Israel agrees not to dismantle Hamas.

Normalization with Saudi Arabia - in exchange for not defeating Hamas?

US officials:

US officials: Biden’s response to Jordan attack is likely to be powerful

President Biden is wary of triggering a war with Iran, but is likely to retaliate for attack which killed US service members, according to CNN.

US officials: Biden’s response to Jordan attack is likely to be powerful

Unusual incident:

Unusual incident: IDF eliminates three terrorists in Jenin hospital

PA sources report that IDF troops eliminated three wanted terrorists who were hiding in Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin.

Unusual incident: IDF eliminates three terrorists in Jenin hospital

Amid tensions:

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt amid tensions between the countries

Axios reports that Israel Security Agency director Ronen Bar visited Cairo and met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abbas Kamel.

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt amid tensions between the countries

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: We arrested terrorists in a tunnel, they are providing information

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF's 162nd Division operated on terror targets in Al-Shati in a surprise operation.

IDF Spokesperson: We arrested terrorists in a tunnel, they are providing information

Photos

Photos: Chabad photographer documents the destruction in Kibbutz Be’eri

Chabad photographer Dov Ber Hechtman with a somber documentation of the destruction in Kibbutz Be'eri, about four months after Hamas' attack.

Photos: Chabad photographer documents the destruction in Kibbutz Be’eri

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Jewish community

Massachusetts man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb local synagogues. If convicted, he could be sent to 10 years in prison.

Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Jewish community

White House spokesman:

White House spokesman: Israel is relying less on its Air Force in Gaza

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby comments on tensions between Netanyahu and Biden: They don't always agree on everything but they have the kind of relationship where they can be frank and honest.

White House spokesman: Israel is relying less on its Air Force in Gaza

'Israel must cease aggression'

Hamas rejects hostage release deal: Israel must cease the aggression

Hamas announces it is rejecting the deal which would see the remaining hostages released, together with phased pauses in the fighting and aid deliveries to Gaza, along with the release of prisoners.

Hamas rejects hostage release deal: Israel must cease the aggression

Bereaved family welcomes new son

The family of fallen soldier Amitai Zvi Granot welcomed a new son today in a festive ceremony in the Yeshiva directed by Amitai's father.

Bereaved family welcomes new son

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Area near border fence should be a kill zone

Bezalel Smotrich demands that soldiers be allowed to fire on anyone entering the area near the Gaza border fence immediately.

Smotrich: Area near border fence should be a kill zone

'You represent modernity':

'The rational people in the world support you' | Actor's message for the people of Israel

American actor Mark Pellegrino published a message of support for Israel. 'The rational people in the world support you.'

'The rational people in the world support you' | Actor's message for the people of Israel

After protesters were stopped:

After protesters were stopped: 129 trucks cross into Gaza through Kerem Shalom Crossing

After police managed to prevent protesters from blocking aid trucks, 129 crossed the border to deliver aid. Another 97 trucks entered the Strip through the Rafah Crossing.

After protesters were stopped: 129 trucks cross into Gaza through Kerem Shalom Crossing

Hamas document found in tunnel:

Hamas document found in tunnel: 'Put pressure on Gallant, blame Netanyahu"

A Hamas document found by IDF forces gives detailed instructions on how the organization conducts psychological warfare.

Hamas document  found in tunnel: 'Put pressure on Gallant, blame Netanyahu"

UN Sexual Violence rep.:

UN Sexual Violence rep.: 'Oct. 7th survivors - please break your silence'

Pramilla Patten, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, met with First Lady, Michal Herzog to discuss the sexual violence committed by Hamas.

UN Sexual Violence rep.: 'Oct. 7th survivors - please break your silence'

The IDF's birthday message to Hamas leader

The IDF's Arabic spokesman published a 'birthday card' denouncing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on his 62nd birthday.

The IDF's birthday message to Hamas leader

'I was beaten up really badly'

'I was beaten up really badly' | Released hostage speaks publicly for the first time

Freed hostages and massacre survivors returned to the ruins of Kfar Aza and shared their many ordeals since October 7th. During the visit, Amit Soussana, released after 55 days in Hamas captivity, spoke for the first time since her release.

'I was beaten up really badly' | Released hostage speaks publicly for the first time

Deep in terror tunnels:

Deep in terror tunnels | IDF locates Hamas leaders' quarters

So far, hundreds of tunnel shafts have been located and destroyed, some leading to significant strategic Hamas tunnels.

Deep in terror tunnels | IDF locates Hamas leaders' quarters

Haifa ax attack:

Haifa ax attack: 'I neutralized him quickly and safely'

The officer who stopped the ax-wielding terrorist this morning in Haifa recounts the incident.

Haifa ax attack: 'I neutralized him quickly and safely'

IDF reservist violently arrested for blocking aid to Gaza

The reservist was one of 13 individuals arrested while demanding that the government block shipments of aid into the Gaza Strip.

IDF reservist violently arrested for blocking aid to Gaza