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French MP:

French MP: 'International institutions shine with their anti-Israelism'

French MP Philippe Juvin attacked the ICC's decision to issue warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant and called on his country not to execute them if the Israeli officials enter the country.

French MP: 'International institutions shine with their anti-Israelism'

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Ready to launch anti-tank missile and UAV found and destroyed

IDF troops continue to operate to dismantle a significant Hezbollah terrorist center, which includes combat compounds, anti-tank positions, numerous weapons storage facilities containing grenades, firearms, combat equipment, observation posts, and more.

Lebanon: Ready to launch anti-tank missile and UAV found and destroyed

Hungarian PM:

Hungarian PM: 'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to denounce the ICC warrants and invite him on an official visit to Hungary.

Hungarian PM: 'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

In Depth:

In-Depth: Administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. What was this practice, and how will the decision change Israel?

In-Depth: Administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria

'Staunch supporter of Israel'

United Hatzalah congratulates Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary

United Hatzalah congratulated Howard Lutnick who has donated millions of dollars to the organization.

United Hatzalah congratulates Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary

Shabbat Hebron - despite the war

Large crowds are expected to visit Hebron this Shabbat to read the Torah portion regarding Abraham's purchase of the Cave of the Patriarchs in the cave itself.

Shabbat Hebron - despite the war

IDF neutralizes explosive traps in Jabaliya

So far, approximately 300 structures, rigged with hundreds of explosives as ambushes against IDF troops have been located and neutralized.

IDF neutralizes explosive traps in Jabaliya

Defense Minister Katz ends use of administrative detention against Jewish settlers

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Defense Minister Katz ends use of administrative detention against Jewish settlers

Islamic Jihad rocket unit commander eliminated

Khalid Abu Daqqa, Commander of the Islamic Jihad's Rocket Unit, eliminated while operating inside the Humanitarian Area in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

Islamic Jihad rocket unit commander eliminated

Report:

Report: Trump team already preparing measures against ICC

Hebrew media reports President-Elect's people have begun preparing to impose sanctions on ICC officials responsible for the warrants against Israeli leaders 2 months before Trump's inauguration.

Report: Trump team already preparing measures against ICC

J Street defends ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Self-proclaimed 'pro-Israel, pro-peace' organization claims ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders is not antisemitic, says move is sign Israel needs to change course and end war with Hamas.

J Street defends ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic, illegitimate' ICC decision

US House Speaker Mike Johnson condemns International Criminal Court's (decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, calls on Biden to act against ICC.

House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic, illegitimate' ICC decision

Israeli wins gold in international karate tournament

A 9-year-old from Mazkeret Batya won first place despite having joined the competition almost at the last minute.

Israeli wins gold in international karate tournament

Kim Jong Un:

Kim Jong Un: Korean peninsula facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war

North Korean leader accuses the United States of escalating tensions and provocations, says the Korean peninsula is facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war.

Kim Jong Un: Korean peninsula facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war

Ambassador Herzog:

Ambassador Herzog: ICC decision is a mockery of the court

Israel’s Ambassador to the US denounces ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The world has turned on its head.

Ambassador Herzog: ICC decision is a mockery of the court

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

Trump nominates former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General of the United States after Gaetz's withdrawal due to fallout from investigation against him.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

Nighttime barrage on Haifa:

Nighttime barrage on Haifa: Five rockets fired, some of them intercepted

Sirens sounded in Haifa and the area. IDF says five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted.

Nighttime barrage on Haifa: Five rockets fired, some of them intercepted

'A dark day for justice'

IHF denounces ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders: A dark day for justice

Israel Heritage Foundation Executive Director Rabbi David Katz says "the ICC's actions undermine its credibility and demonstrate a disturbing disregard for Jewish life."

IHF denounces ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders: A dark day for justice

Ambulances spotted at Mar-a-Lago turn out to be a false alarm

Concerns raised for the safety and health of Trump after reports that two ambulances and several vans full of Secret Service officers had driven out of Mar-a-Lago, but the vehicles were part of Vance’s motorcade.

Ambulances spotted at Mar-a-Lago turn out to be a false alarm

A-G condemns ICC decision:

A-G condemns ICC decision: Israel is considering its next legal steps

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara condemns ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The decision is baseless, regrettable and fundamentally wrong.

A-G condemns ICC decision: Israel is considering its next legal steps

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants and said it was made by 'a rogue prosecutor who is trying to extricate himself from sexual harassment charges, and by biased judges who are motivated by antisemitic sentiments.'

Netanyahu: 'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

A special search day was held this week for the missing Yoram Fliter after the discovery of some of his personal effects in a national park.

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

White House:

White House: 'US rejects ICC decision, process was flawed'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre explains that the ICC Chief Prosecutor did not give Israel a fair chance, calling into question the credibility of the investigation and the court's decision.

White House: 'US rejects ICC decision, process was flawed'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants against him and former Defense Minister Gallant: 'This is an antisemitic move.'

Netanyahu: 'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

Finance Minister Smotrich is considering taking action in the against the Palestinian Authority due to their activities against Israel in international institutions.

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

Between antisemitism and antizionism - after October 7th

European Jewish Association officials explain the impacts of the war on antisemitism in Europe and the USA.

Between antisemitism and antizionism - after October 7th

Staff Sergeant Ron Epshtein fell in battle in Gaza

SSG Epshtein, 19 from Nesher, was a soldier in the Tzabar Battalion of the Givati Brigade. He was killed in a mortar strike in Jabaliya.

Staff Sergeant Ron Epshtein fell in battle in Gaza

New bill to ensure Israeli products are labeled as such

the Anti-BDS Labeling Act seeks to prohibit the Biden-Harris administration from reversing current guidelines that require Israeli goods produced in areas where Israel exercises the relevant authorities to be labeled as 'Made in Israel.'

New bill to ensure Israeli products are labeled as such

ICC Chief Prosecutor:

ICC Chief Prosecutor: 'I call on all countries to respect the court's decision'

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan summed up the proceedings which led to the issuing of warrants for Israel's PM and fmr. Defense Minister and wrote: 'Our collective mind and focus should be on the victims of international crimes in Israel and in the State of Palestine.'

ICC Chief Prosecutor: 'I call on all countries to respect the court's decision'

Report:

Report: Israel prepared list of actions against ICC for Trump admin

Israel has compiled a list of suggested actions and sanctions against both the court and even specific individuals in it.

Report: Israel prepared list of actions against ICC for Trump admin

With soldiers' help:

With soldiers' help: How settlement movement leader Daniella Weiss entered the Gaza Strip

A military jeep picked up Daniella Weiss, without authorization of the top brass, and took her into a closed military zone in Gaza where she scouted out potential locations for a Jewish community.

With soldiers' help: How settlement movement leader Daniella Weiss entered the Gaza Strip

'A dark day for justice'

'A dark day for justice' | Officials from Israel and the world condemn ICC decision

After the ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, elected officials in Israel and around the world respond.

'A dark day for justice' | Officials from Israel and the world condemn ICC decision

Live:

Funeral of Ze'ev (Jabo) Hanoch Erlich

The funeral of Ze'ev Erlich, scholar of the Land of Israel, resident of Ofra, who was killed in Lebanon, is taking place now.

Funeral of Ze'ev (Jabo) Hanoch Erlich

Military analyst:

Military analyst: Agreement between Israel and Lebanon is filled with holes

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua warns against proposed agreement with Lebanon, says he wishes Israel had a 'normal opposition.'

Military analyst: Agreement between Israel and Lebanon is filled with holes

The Cave of the Patriarchs: What's really inside?

OU Israel publishes special video detailing the history of Me'arat Hamachpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs, and the ancient gems of the holy city of Hebron, and why it is so important to the Jewish people. Watch.

The Cave of the Patriarchs: What's really inside?

Award-winning actor:

Award-winning actor: 'Let everyone in Gaza die of hunger until the hostages come home'

Israel should have paused all humanitarian aid to Gaza at the start of the war in order to release all the hostages, Israeli actor Uri Gavriel says.

Award-winning actor: 'Let everyone in Gaza die of hunger until the hostages come home'

Nine terrorists eliminated in Jenin

During a 48-hour Jenin-area counterterrorism operation: Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in ground and aerial strikes, destroy dozens of explosives, and arrest wanted suspects.

Nine terrorists eliminated in Jenin

ISA head to hostage families:

ISA head to hostage families: Protests might toughen Hamas position

Hostage families asked Bar about holding demonstrations against government ministers' claims that they were undermining negotiations. 'This could toughen Hamas' positions,' he said.

ISA head to hostage families: Protests might toughen Hamas position

3rd injury in battle:

3rd injury in battle: Heroic Golani commander injured in Lebanon

Golani Commander (res.) Yoav Yarom, who lost his leg in Lebanon in 1993 and was wounded by gunfire in Samaria in 2001, suffers moderate injuries in Lebanon.

3rd injury in battle: Heroic Golani commander injured in Lebanon

Disclosed:

Indictment filed against 3 terrorists who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir and his son

'I will continue to work towards stricter imprisonment conditions for terrorists, sovereignty in Israel, distribution of guns, and for the ultimate victory over our enemies - no terrorist will intimidate me,' says Ben Gvir.

Indictment filed against 3 terrorists who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir and his son