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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

Report:

Report: Biden considering using weapons sales to pressure Israel

US gov't considering leveraging Israeli requests for military aid to force reduction of attacks on Gaza, report says.

Report: Biden considering using weapons sales to pressure Israel

Reservist suspended for protest using IDF vehicles

A reservist has been suspended from duty for half a year for displaying protest signs on IDF vehicles leaving Gaza.

Reservist suspended for protest using IDF vehicles

France announces decision to suspend UNRWA funding

No plans for UNRWA funding during first half of 2024, French Foreign Min. says.

France announces decision to suspend UNRWA funding

30-year-old stolen basketball trophy found in Khan Yunis

Akiva Halfon found a trophy from 1994 belonging to one Eli Yifrah in a house in Khan Yunis. He found the owner through Facebook and promised to return it upon his return from the front lines.

30-year-old stolen basketball trophy found in Khan Yunis

Turkey:

Turkey: Gunmen open fire in church leaving one dead

Authorities are investigating two masked assailants who entered a church in Istanbul and opened fire on congregants, killing one and wounding others.

Turkey: Gunmen open fire in church leaving one dead

Holocaust survivor to Sky News:

100-year-old Holocaust survivor: 'We see it could happen again - because it did'

Since October 7th, 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert has been subjected to death and rape threats. Her great-grandson warns that antisemitism 'did not die with the liberation of Auschwitz.'

100-year-old Holocaust survivor: 'We see it could happen again - because it did'

Bedouin fallen soldier's family:

Family of fallen Bedouin soldier: 'Not one Arab MK has visited'

The family of a Bedouin soldier killed in the Gaza building collapse noticed one group in particular missing from the many who came to console them.

Family of fallen Bedouin soldier: 'Not one Arab MK has visited'

German companies consider 4-day work week

A new pilot project by 45 German companies would see workers on the job only four days a week, while retaining their previous salaries, to boost efficiency during the remaining days.

German companies consider 4-day work week

Watch:

Watch: Snow falls in northern Israel, day of rain expected

Cold temperatures and continual rain are expected for at least the next 24 hours in most parts of Israel.

Watch: Snow falls in northern Israel, day of rain expected

Despite attempts to stop them:

Demonstrators block Gaza crossing despite attempts to stop them

Demonstrators against the supply of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip say the IDF is preventing them from reaching the Kerem Shalom Crossing after they blocked it last week.

Demonstrators block Gaza crossing despite attempts to stop them

Report:

Report: Only 20% of Hamas tunnels destroyed

A new report claims that Hamas still has the vast majority of its tunnel network despite months of fighting.

Report: Only 20% of Hamas tunnels destroyed

Intensive battles in the area of Khan Yunis continue

The Paratroopers Brigade combat team continues to strike terror targets in the Khan Yunis area. The troops also eliminated terrorists and located large quantities of weapons.

Intensive battles in the area of Khan Yunis continue

In Pictures:

In Pictures: IDF operations in north and south

The IDF spokesman's office has published new photos of recent operations on Israel's northern and southern borders.

In Pictures: IDF operations in north and south

Canadian synagogue vandalized, police investigating

Multiple windows of a New Brunswick synagogue were shattered. Police are investigating the possibility of a hate crime.

Canadian synagogue vandalized, police investigating

UN Secretary-General pleads not to end UNRWA funding

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UNRWA staff involved in the October 7th massacre will be held accountable but asks nations not to suspend funding. Israeli Ambassador: 'Proves again that Israeli lives are not really important to him.'

UN Secretary-General pleads not to end UNRWA funding

Entrepreneur Brock Pierce:

Entrepreneur Brock Pierce to Arutz Sheva: 'It is a war of information today'

Visionary philanthropist Brock Pierce shares insights on how modern innovations are helping shape the war against Hamas.

Entrepreneur Brock Pierce to Arutz Sheva: 'It is a war of information today'

EJA chairman:

EJA chairman: 'Never Again is now'

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, chairman of the EJA, summarizes the organization's conference in Poland: 'Europe is ready to be much more serious against antisemitism."

EJA chairman: 'Never Again is now'

Oil tanker safe after attack by Houthis

The British-linked Marlin Luanda was struck by a Houthi missile on Friday, causing a fire onboard.

Oil tanker safe after attack by Houthis

Britain:

Britain: We have considerable concerns about ICJ ruling

British government comments on ICJ ruling in South Africa's case: Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas.

Britain: We have considerable concerns about ICJ ruling

Trump:

Trump: I feel sharper now than I did 20 years ago

At rally in Nevada, former President says he agrees with Haley that presidential candidates should have to take a cognitive test.

Trump: I feel sharper now than I did 20 years ago

UN Humanitarian Chief:

UN Humanitarian Chief: Now is not the time to let the people of Gaza down

UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths urges countries to reconsider their decision to cut funding to UNRWA.

UN Humanitarian Chief: Now is not the time to let the people of Gaza down

Israeli-born singer to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision

23-year-old Tali Golergant, who was born Israel, chosen to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2024 Song Contest which will be held in Sweden.

Israeli-born singer to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision

Report:

Report: Israel and Hamas close to hostage deal that would halt Gaza war for two months

New York Times report: American-led negotiators are edging closer to an agreement in which Israel would suspend Gaza war for about two months in exchange for release of hostages.

Report: Israel and Hamas close to hostage deal that would halt Gaza war for two months

Jerusalem:

Police officer documented kicking a female protester during a demonstration in Jerusalem

Clashes break out between police officers and protesters at conclusion of demonstration at Paris Square calling for release of hostages.

Police officer documented kicking a female protester during a demonstration in Jerusalem

Minister May Golan:

Minister May Golan: 'We are only a blip on the map, but we are strong'

Minister for Social Equality May Golan released a strongly-worded declaration for International Holocaust Day.

Minister May Golan: 'We are only a blip on the map, but we are strong'

Undercover Boss:

Disguised Ben-Gvir visits Tel Aviv police station

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir donned a disguise and false identity to observe how ordinary citizens are treated when filing police reports.

Disguised Ben-Gvir visits Tel Aviv police station

Three more European countries suspend UNRWA funding

Germany, Netherlands, and Scotland pause funding to UNRWA following evidence that UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre.

Three more European countries suspend UNRWA funding

Foreign Min. to UNRWA chief: Resign

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini denounces decisions to defund UNRWA, calls it 'collective punishment.' Foreign Min. Israel Katz responds with a demand: 'Resign.'

Foreign Min. to UNRWA chief: Resign

IDF paratrooper dies of cancer

Adir Ahrak went from fighting for his country to fighting for his life during his IDF service. He passed away over the course of Shabbat.

IDF paratrooper dies of cancer

Netanyahu: We will eliminate the new Nazis

PM Netanyahu speaks during press conference, displays copy of 'Mein Kampf' found in home of Gaza civilians. 'This is what they teach their children.'

Netanyahu: We will eliminate the new Nazis

Canada calls for Hamas to surrender

A statement by the Canadian Foreign Minister in the wake of the ICJ ruling on the war calls for Hamas to lay down its weapons.

Canada calls for Hamas to surrender

Anti-Israel protest:

This is how Sen. Fetterman responded to anti-Israel protesters

Anti-Israel protesters show up in front of Sen. John Fetterman's office, chanting accusations of genocide. Here's how he responded.

This is how Sen. Fetterman responded to anti-Israel protesters

'Save the lives of hostages'

'Save the lives of hostages' | Righteous Among Nations families' message to Gazans

Families of Righteous Among the Nations urge Gaza residents to save hostages' lives.

'Save the lives of hostages' | Righteous Among Nations families' message to Gazans

Antitank missile strikes Israeli home

The missile did significant damage to the building targeted but no one was wounded.

Antitank missile strikes Israeli home