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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

Gallant to reservists:

Gallant to reservists: '50% of Hamas's terrorists are out of commission'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke with Artillery Corps reservists near Gaza and told them that it would take months to eliminate Hamas.

Gallant to reservists: '50% of Hamas's terrorists are out of commission'

Prime Minister's Office:

Prime Minister's Office: 'Reports of hostage deal are incorrect'

Prime Minister's Office denies reports that Israel agreed to a deal that would see the firingof thousands of terrorists in return for the remaining Israeli hostages.

Prime Minister's Office: 'Reports of hostage deal are incorrect'

Beitar Ilit adds security dog to city defenses

The predominantly haredi city of Beitar Ilit is the latest Israeli locality to benefit from the Israel Dog Unit's security dog program.

Beitar Ilit adds security dog to city defenses

'There is brotherhood here'

'There is brotherhood here' | Prime Minister consoles family of Bedouin soldier

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the family of fallen Bedouin soldier Ahmad Abu Latif and urged the nation to adopt Ahmad's value of unity.

'There is brotherhood here' | Prime Minister consoles family of Bedouin soldier

Report:

Report: Defense Minister Gallant promised US not to let Jews return to Gaza Strip

During a meeting with US Ambassador and Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs, the Defense Minister stressed the buffer zone would be temporary and for security purposes only.

Report: Defense Minister Gallant promised US not to let Jews return to Gaza Strip

Under Khan Yunis cemetery:

Troops find terror tunnel with command offices under a cemetery in Khan Yunis

The tunnel, dug by the Hamas terrorist organization, is part of a complex underground labyrinth, about a kilometer long and 20 meters deep.

Troops find terror tunnel with command offices under a cemetery in Khan Yunis

Jerusalem area checkpoint:

The 'surprise' waiting for officers in the trunk of a car at a Jerusalem area checkpoint

Border and Military police officers at the al-Zayim Checkpoint found five illegal infiltrators hidden in the trunk of a car driven by a resident of eastern Jerusalem.

The 'surprise' waiting for officers in the trunk of a car at a Jerusalem area checkpoint

Haifa:

Man seriously wounded in combined terror attack in Haifa

The terrorist, an Israeli Arab, at first carried out a ramming attack, injuring the man and hitting the fence of the Naval Base. Afterward, he exited the vehicle armed with an axe and was neutralized by a naval officer at the scene.

Man seriously wounded in combined terror attack in Haifa

Officer apologizes when leaving Gaza

Officer apologizes when leaving Gaza: 'We failed, we didn’t get there fast enough'

The 55th Brigade left Khan Yunis last night after 55 days of fighting. The 71st Battalion, the first reserve battalion to arrive in Kfar Aza on the day of the Hamas attack, went to the kibbutz for an emotional ceremony.

Officer apologizes when leaving Gaza: 'We failed, we didn’t get there fast enough'

Report:

Report: 10% of UNRWA staff affiliated with terror groups

Around 1,200 UNRWA employees in Gaza are affiliated with Hamas or Islamic Jihad, intelligence reports show.

Report: 10% of UNRWA staff affiliated with terror groups

Egypt's unusual demand from the Houthis

Egyptian government attempts to calm tensions in the Red Sea, Houthis reject proposal.

Egypt's unusual demand from the Houthis

Leader of anti-aid protest arrested at Gaza border

Sima Hasson, leader of the struggle to end aid to Gaza and mother of two IDF soldiers, is arrested at the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Leader of anti-aid protest arrested at Gaza border

77 WABC Morning:

77 WABC Morning host Sid Rosenberg broadcasts live from Israel

Trip includes visit to site of Nova music festival and kibbutzim near the Gaza border.

77 WABC Morning host Sid Rosenberg broadcasts live from Israel

Oldest MAG shooter in the IDF:

Oldest MAG shooter in the IDF: 'I feel sorry for the terrorists that try fight me'

Yossi Elmaliah, 60, left Gaza yesterday: 'As long as I can carry my MAG, I will continue giving all I can to the country.'

Oldest MAG shooter in the IDF: 'I feel sorry for the terrorists that try fight me'

Benny Gantz to residents of southern Israel:

Benny Gantz to residents of southern Israel: The war could last an entire generation

In closed meeting with residents of Gaza border region, Min. Benny Gantz stresses hostages need to take priority, warns war against Hamas may last years.

Benny Gantz to residents of southern Israel: The war could last an entire generation

Attempted stabbing attack in Gush Etzion

Terrorist reported neutralized following attempted stabbing attack in Tekoa.

Attempted stabbing attack in Gush Etzion

IDF soldier killed in traffic accident

Amit Mizrahi, IDF soldier and resident of Maaleh Adumim, killed in traffic accident.

IDF soldier killed in traffic accident

Two IDF soldiers injured by Hezbollah fire

Hezbollah takes responsibility for three attacks, two during the night and one in the morning.

Two IDF soldiers injured by Hezbollah fire

IDF takes out terrorists in central, northern Gaza

IDF operating against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in Khan Yunis and Gaza City.

IDF takes out terrorists in central, northern Gaza

Iran: We executed four people spying for the Mossad

Four people suspected of working for Israel, plotting to bomb Defense Min. site, have been executed, Iran says.

Iran: We executed four people spying for the Mossad

Military UAV crashes in central Israel

IDF says crash caused due to technical issues, no concern of leaked information.

Military UAV crashes in central Israel

Kidnapping, handing out weapons

Kidnapping and handing out weapons: These are Israel's accusations against UNRWA workers

New York Times reports that Israel presented the US with a dossier containing details on UNRWA employees involved in October 7 attack.

Kidnapping and handing out weapons: These are Israel's accusations against UNRWA workers

'I’m not going anywhere'

'I’m not going anywhere': Haley vows to stay in the race at least through Super Tuesday

Despite losing in Iowa and New Hampshire, former US Ambassador to the UN says she expects to perform better in her home state of South Carolina.

'I’m not going anywhere': Haley vows to stay in the race at least through Super Tuesday

Watch:

Watch: Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting in Paris

Two environmental protesters hurl soup at the Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre in Paris.

Watch: Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting in Paris

Trump:

Trump: Attack on US Army is a result of Biden’s weakness and surrender'

Former US President says that if he were President, Hamas' attack on Israel and Sunday's drone attack on US troops would not have happened.

Trump: Attack on US Army is a result of Biden’s weakness and surrender'

Report:

Report: Soldiers not permitted to open fire at suspicious persons on Gaza border

IDF's rules of engagement do not make it possible to enforce new security zone that was announced at the beginning of the war.

Report: Soldiers not permitted to open fire at suspicious persons on Gaza border

Bennett on Al Arabiya:

Bennett on Al Arabiya: We destroy the terrorist bases threatening our people

Former Prime Minister when asked why Israel exposes Gazan civilians to its strikes: When someone fires upon your family and hides in a house, that home becomes a terrorist base.

Bennett on Al Arabiya: We destroy the terrorist bases threatening our people

Hezbollah claims responsibility

Two anti-tank missiles fired at northern Israel, Hezbollah claims responsibility

Two anti-tank missiles fired towards Shomera and Sasa in northern Israel. IDF fires back.

Two anti-tank missiles fired at northern Israel, Hezbollah claims responsibility

Nancy Pelosi condemned by US Muslims for Gaza ceasefire claim

US Muslim group condemns Pelosi for saying Gaza ceasefire protests have Russia link; Pelosi: "Some of these protesters are spontaneous, and organic, and sincere. Some I think are connected to Russia, their “financing should be investigated."

Nancy Pelosi condemned by US Muslims for Gaza ceasefire claim

MK Danny Danon:

MK Danny Danon: 'Shocking comparison between current situation in Gaza and the Holocaust'

MK Danon: 'In 2024, there should be no tolerance for news anchors who propagate antisemitism and draw inappropriate parallels between the democratic state of Israel and the Nazis.'

MK Danny Danon: 'Shocking comparison between current situation in Gaza and the Holocaust'

Three US Army soldiers killed in Jordan

At least two dozen injured, three killed, in attack on US post in Jordan, report says.

Three US Army soldiers killed in Jordan

Hezbollah takes aim at northern Israel, IDF strikes back

IDF launches interceptors towards aerial targets crossing into Israel, strikes at Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

Hezbollah takes aim at northern Israel, IDF strikes back

Pres. Herzog:

Pres. Herzog: 'Disgusted' by how my words were twisted in ICJ hearing

'Reality cannot be ignored: Gazans were involved in the slaughter, in the looting, and in the riots of October 7; crowds in Gaza cheered at the sight of Israelis being slaughtered and their bodies mutilated,' Israeli Pres. Herzog notes.

Pres. Herzog: 'Disgusted' by how my words were twisted in ICJ hearing

Watch:

Watch: 'Combat and rescuing injured soldiers under fire'

'Throw another grenade, be ready for rescue': the combat team of a paratrooper patrol unit encountered terrorists, and rescued soldiers and wounded under fire.

Watch: 'Combat and rescuing injured soldiers under fire'

After protests at site:

After protests at site: Kerem Shalom Crossing declared closed military zone

Following protests against humanitarian aid to Gaza, Commander of IDF's Southern Command declares Kerem Shalom Crossing to be closed military zone.

After protests at site: Kerem Shalom Crossing declared closed military zone

Christian delegation donates $500k to Gaza border communities

Passages Christian leaders donate $500,000 to affected communities in the Gaza border region.

Christian delegation donates $500k to Gaza border communities

Former Min. of Justice:

Former Min. of Justice: 'Hamas is hiding behind South Africa'

Prof. Daniel Friedmann believes that Hamas is behind the lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice: "Hamas is the hidden sender behind the lawsuit."

Former Min. of Justice: 'Hamas is hiding behind South Africa'

From MDA's blood services to the front line

IDF soldier critically injured in Gaza met the blood donor who donated the whole blood that saved his life.

From MDA's blood services to the front line