Washington state:
Trump’s name to remain on GOP ballot in Washington state
Washington state judge dismisses lawsuit that tried to disqualify former President from the ballot based on the 14th Amendment.
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Eisenkot against war in north
Eisenkot opposes war in the north: We prevented a very wrong decision
Minister Gadi Eisenkot in TV interview: Both sides are not interested in an all-out war. Nasrallah is very afraid of it, and is not desirable for us at this time.
Hunter Biden agrees to deposition before House Republicans
Son of US President will appear for closed-door deposition on February 28 as part of impeachment inquiry efforts into his father.
IDF takes bodies of suspected hostages from Gaza
IDF spokesman for foreign media confirms to NBC News that the IDF conducted search and rescue operations, including for the bodies of dead hostages, in a cemetery in Gaza.
For birthday of infant hostage
Chords Bridge in Jerusalem lit in orange, marking birthday of infant held by Hamas
Jerusalem Municipality illuminates Chords Bridge in orange to mark the first birthday of Kfir Bibas, the redheaded infant who is held captive by Hamas.
314 to 108 majority
By a 314 to 108 majority: US House votes to avoid government shutdown
House of Representatives votes to advance a short-term government funding extension. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden's desk.
Blocked Ayalon Highway
Blocked Ayalon Highway: 7 detained during protest, including family members of hostages
Families of hostages block Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv during protest. Police detain some of them for questioning.
Minister Kisch:
Minister Kisch: There is no intention to add Lapid to the government
Education Minister on reports that there were plans to expand the government: Lapid is not a party to the discourse. Liberman can join, but not at anyone's expense.
Europe's conditions for a permanent ceasefire
The European Parliament voted on a resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza on condition that Hamas is dismantled and the hostages are returned.
Smotrich's plan to resolve PA tax revenue crisis
Finance Minister proposes plan to transfer PA tax funds to third country, allow PA to receive all of the money on condition none of it is transferred to Gaza.
Days after swastika graffiti:
Man throws trash at Philly Holocaust memorial 2 days after swastika vandalization
Homeless man caught on video throwing significant amount of trash at America's oldest Holocaust memorial, 2 days after a vandal drew large swastika at the same memorial.
IDF reveals:
IDF reveals: Proof Gazan teachers worked for Hamas
In letters addressed to the head of the Gaza Education Directorate, the terror organization requests to make it easier for teachers to devote themselves to their work with the terror organization.
Amid the war:
Amid the war: Israel to give in to the Red Cross
Despite the organization not giving any information about the Israeli civilians held hostage by Hamas, Israel will disclose information to the Red Cross about Gazans in Israeli prisons.
First Lady Herzog at Davos:
First Lady Herzog at Davos: UN Women's silence on Hamas rapes due to who the victims were
First Lady Herzog speaks about rise of antisemitism since October 7 and gender-based violence during World Economic Forum at Davos, notes many deny Hamas atrocities despite it being the most filmed act of mass violence ever.
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Stopping war now will harm Israeli security for generations'
Prime Minister addressed the press and criticized those who claim Israel can not win the war.
Red Cross not providing medications to hostages
ICRC denies Hamas' claim it is in charge of ensuring medicines get to the Israeli hostages, leaving it unclear who will provide the medications to those who need them.
Panic in Jerusalem:
Panic in Jerusalem: Shooting at Central Bus Station - criminal related
MDA tended to and evacuated a 30-year-old male in serious condition. An additional individual was evacuated from the scene in light condition.
Rockets and ammo in tunnels:
Rockets in tunnels | Hamas' weapons manufacturing industry in the center of the Gaza Strip
IDF found that the area near Salah Al-Din Road consisted of weapons factories and lathes, both above and below ground, that were used to produce ammunition and weapons for Hamas operatives.
8 terrorists killed in 35-hour operation in Tulkarem
Border Police officer wounded by explosive in Qalqilya as counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria continue.
Fmr. Minister Amnon Rubinstein dead at 92
Prof. Amnon Rubinstein was the founder of the Shinui movement and a leader of the Meretz party. In 1999 the Knesset Speaker erroneously announced his death.
Freed hostage reveals:
Freed hostage reveals: Dozens of hostages were held at Gaza's Nasser hospital
Sharon Aloni Cunio, who was freed together with her 3-year-old daughters in November, describes to CNN the harsh conditions hostages faced in Khan Yunis hospital, fight to free her husband who is still captive.
Health Ministry instructs hospitals to receive wounded Gazans and Lebanese
Hospital directors were instructed to receive civilians who were wounded during the war and how to return them to Gaza following their treatment.
Vice presidential candidate?
Trump praises Elise Stefanik as "a killer" when she is suggested as his Vice President
Trump campaign reportedly has Rep. Elise Stefanik at the top of the list of possible running mates following Congressional hearing in which she grilled the heads of Harvard, UPENN, and MIT.
Report:
Report: Hostage deal proposal will include Palestinian state, normalization
Arab officials to propose a ceasefire and hostage release deal in which Israel will agree to 'irreversible steps' toward the foundation of a Palestinian state.
Arab attacks shepherd, is released hours later
A suspect arrested in the Hebron region had threatened both a shepherd and soldiers with a pickaxe, but was released on bail just a few hours after his arrest.
Families of hostages attempt to block aid trucks into Gaza
Dozens attend protest march near Kerem Shalom Crossing, aiming to stop trucks from bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'Unthinkable.'
Iran denies responsibility for Houthi attacks
The Iranian Foreign Minister claims that those attempting to help the Palestinian Arabs do not take orders from Tehran.
UN Secretary-General:
UN Secretary-General: 'I remember the hostages at every moment'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for the immediate release of all the hostages in a meeting with their families in the World Economic Forum.
Former Defense Minister:
Former Defense Minister: 'Netanyahu is sacrificing hostages for politics'
Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon claims that Netanyahu is preventing the IDF from operating due to political considerations.
New Hampshire primaries - Trump or Haley?
The second Republican primaries could be another easy win for Trump or a surprise tie for Haley.
Tank fire and aerial assistance:
Tank fire and aerial assistance: IDF releases footage from raid on Khan Yunis compound
IDF troops conducted a targeted raid on 'Martyrs Outpost,' Givati Brigade operating in the southernmost area of Khan Yunis.
Freed hostage to intl. leaders:
Freed hostage to international leaders: They are held underground, terrified & wounded
Unprecedented: Around 150 of the most senior CEOs in the global economy participate in a meeting with Hamas hostage survivors.
Tel Aviv:
Tel Aviv: Police not ruling out murder after woman dies in fire
Woman declared dead, dog revived, after fire breaks out in Tel Aviv apartment.
Israeli source:
Israeli source: Talks of new prisoner swap are not wrong
Negotiations for new prisoner swap moving forward, but Israel estimates chance of new deal still low, source says.
At Davos conference:
Israeli Pres. marks youngest hostage's birthday at Davos conference
At Davos economic conference, Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog holds photo of Kfir Bibas, youngest hostage held captive in Gaza, marking infant's birthday.
Pakistan launches missile attack against Iran
Pakistani authorities insist that the attack is targeted against terrorist bases, not as an act of war against Iran itself.
Jewish group:
Jewish group blasts 'abhorrent, antisemitic hate fest' held in Berlin
Under the guise of free speech, mass murder of Jews and rape of Israeli women legitimized at meeting in Berlin.
Banner voicing support for Israel hung in Tehran
In the heart of Tehran: Large banner reads, 'We stand with Israel' in support of Iranian opposition activist Vahid Beheshti, following his speech in the Knesset.
Putin lowers prison conditions to bolster enlistment
The Russian President has ordered amenities in prisons reduced to encourage convicts to join the army.
Arab prisoner attempts to strangle female guard
Arab prisoner attempts to strangle female prison guard, additional guards jump to her rescue, free her from the attacker.
