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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Terrorist reported neutralized following attempted stabbing attack in Tekoa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."

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.'

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

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

'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.

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

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

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

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."

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