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IDU holds special exercise in Gaza region

Working dogs and handlers trained for a variety of scenarios in sites simulating the wreckage of the October 7th massacre.

IDU holds special exercise in Gaza region

Riot at 770 as police seal secret tunnel

Chabad worshipers violently clashed with police who attempted to seal a tunnel dug under the historic 770 synagogue.

Riot at 770 as police seal secret tunnel

New report:

New report: All hostages in real and immediate danger of their lives

100 days in the tunnels: A new medical report from the Hostages Forum states: All hostages face immediate, life-threatening danger after three months in captivity.

New report: All hostages in real and immediate danger of their lives

Report:

Report: Two 'Israeli-owned' ships were attacked on Thursday

New report claims two ships sailing under Liberian flag and attacked near Maldives were owned by Israelis.

Report: Two 'Israeli-owned' ships were attacked on Thursday

After hospitalization saga:

Republican lawmaker seeks to impeach Secretary Austin after hospitalization saga

Rep. Matt Rosendale says he is introducing articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary.

Republican lawmaker seeks to impeach Secretary Austin after hospitalization saga

Pentagon:

Pentagon: No plans to withdraw troops from Iraq

Pentagon says it is not currently planning to withdraw its troops from Iraq, despite Baghdad's announcement it would begin removing the US-led military coalition.

Pentagon: No plans to withdraw troops from Iraq

Military echelon's warning:

Military echelon's warning: Judea and Samaria are on the brink

TV report: The military echelon explicitly warned Netanyahu and the Cabinet ministers about a slippery slope in Judea and Samaria.

Military echelon's warning: Judea and Samaria are on the brink

UN experts:

UN experts: Hamas' acts of sexual violence are war crimes

UN experts say crimes committed against civilians during Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel amounted to war crimes and could qualify as crimes against humanity.

UN experts: Hamas' acts of sexual violence are war crimes

Families of hostages to MKs:

Families of hostages to MKs: We support every decision to return the hostages

Members of the Tikva Forum of families of hostages visit Knesset, meet Speaker Amir Ohana and other MKs.

Families of hostages to MKs: We support every decision to return the hostages

White House:

White House: Harris reiterated our support for Israel in conversation with Herzog

White House releases readout of call between Vice President Harris and President Isaac Herzog: They discussed efforts to prevent the conflict in Gaza from spreading to the broader region.

White House: Harris reiterated our support for Israel in conversation with Herzog

Islamic Jihad publishes:

Islamic Jihad publishes new video footage of hostage Elad Katzir

The Islamic Jihad publishes new video of Israeli hostage Elad Katzir, son of Hanna who was kidnapped and released in the hostage release deal last month.

Islamic Jihad publishes new video footage of hostage Elad Katzir

The fifth time since October:

For the fifth time since October: Blinken lands in Israel

Secretary of State expected to push Israeli officials on the need to do more to protect civilians in the Gaza Strip.

For the fifth time since October: Blinken lands in Israel

Binyamin volunteers armor IDF vehicles near Gaza

A group of volunteers heard that IDF vehicles were being damaged and set out to make a difference.

Binyamin volunteers armor IDF vehicles near Gaza

Fauda star Idan Amedi seriously wounded in Gaza

Israeli singer and actor seriously wounded in combat in Gaza today, taken to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital for treatment.

Fauda star Idan Amedi seriously wounded in Gaza

VP Harris stresses steadfast support for Israel to Pres. Herzog

President Isaac Herzog spoke with US vice-president Kamala Harris this evening, who assured him the USA still stands with Israel.

VP Harris stresses steadfast support for Israel to Pres. Herzog

Amichai Chikli resigns as Social Equality Minister

Minister Chikli seeks resigns from Social Equality Ministry in light of budget issues, seeks to return to Knesset under Norwegian Law.

Amichai Chikli resigns as Social Equality Minister

IDF kills Hamas rocket director in Syria

Hassan Hakashah was a central figure in coordinating rocket fire by Hamas terrorists towards Israel from Syria.

IDF kills Hamas rocket director in Syria

NY high school:

High school basketball coach, player expelled for antisemitism

A coach and player for a Yonkers basketball team were dismissed from their school after shouting antisemitic comments at a Jewish opponent.

High school basketball coach, player expelled for antisemitism

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Biden speech in South Carolina church

Anti-Israel activists interrupt US President's speech in church where white supremacist murdered 9 to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Biden speech in South Carolina church

IDF:

IDF: Largest weapons-production facility since beginning of war found in Gaza

In tunnel 30-meters deep under Bureij, soldiers find facility used for the manufacturing of long-range rockets, explosives and accuracy enhancers for Hamas's mortar shells, light weapons and UAVs.

IDF: Largest weapons-production facility since beginning of war found in Gaza

Biden staffers demand President push for ceasefire

Campaign staff and White House interns have published open letters calling on US President Joe Biden to work more actively for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden staffers demand President push for ceasefire

Report:

Report: Photojournalists called on Gazans to join massacre on October 7

Photojournalists who work for international news agencies like Reuters joined Hamas terrorists, witnessed kidnappings in Sderot, and called on Gazans to participate, Honest Reporting investigation shows.

Report: Photojournalists called on Gazans to join massacre on October 7

PA report: 1,330 buildings demolished in 2023

A Palestinian report on Israeli activity over 2023 claims more than 12,000 attacks by Israelis against Palestinians and their property in Judea and Samaria.

PA report: 1,330 buildings demolished in 2023

Haredi soldiers begin first ground offensive in Gaza

Some of the soldiers have been in combat deployments for 90 consecutive days, both around Gaza and in Judea and Samaria.

Haredi soldiers begin first ground offensive in Gaza

Gaza civilians reveal:

Gaza civilians reveal: Hamas murdered civilian who sought help from UNRWA

In conversations with the IDF's Unit 504, Gaza civilians reveal how Hamas steals food and humanitarian aid from them and takes over their homes to use for military purposes.

Gaza civilians reveal: Hamas murdered civilian who sought help from UNRWA

Suspicious target shot down over northern Israel

The IDF intercepted the target shortly after it crossed into Israel from Lebanese territory. IDF soldier injured in anti-tank missile attack.

Suspicious target shot down over northern Israel

Netanyahu in the north:

Netanyahu in north: Hezbollah made a mistake in 2006 and again now

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells troops in northern Israel that Israel will do anything to bring back security to the north.

Netanyahu in north: Hezbollah made a mistake in 2006 and again now

IDF commander who survived Mercaz HaRav Massacre as a student killed in Gaza

Lieutenant Colonel Roi Yochai Yosef Mordechai, who survived the 2008 Mercaz HaRav massacre in 2008 when he was 16, fell in battle with Hamas in Gaza.

IDF commander who survived Mercaz HaRav Massacre as a student killed in Gaza

Hezbollah confirms:

Hezbollah confirms: Senior Radwan Force official eliminated in attack

Wissam Tawil, senior member of Hezbollah's Radwan Force, eliminated in attack on his vehicle, terror group confirms.

Hezbollah confirms: Senior Radwan Force official eliminated in attack

Hundreds of Christian students march for hostages' safe return

300 Christian students march to the U.S. Capitol to pray for the safe return of the Israeli hostages.

Hundreds of Christian students march for hostages' safe return

Sderot Hesder Yeshiva returns to assist in rebuilding of beleaguered town

Three months after terrorists ravaged the town, students at the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva have returned.

Sderot Hesder Yeshiva returns to assist in rebuilding of beleaguered town

IDF uncovers evidence:

IDF uncovers evidence: Gaza students trained with weapons

Tunnel shaft located near a school, evidence found of students training with weapons: 7th Brigade expands operations in southern Khan Yunis.

IDF uncovers evidence: Gaza students trained with weapons

'Don't forget them':

'Don't forget them': Daily Mail publishes photos of hostages

The British newspaper published photos of four hostages taken just hours after Hamas terrorists abducted them.

'Don't forget them': Daily Mail publishes photos of hostages

Haaretz caricaturist defends right-wing caricaturist

Amos Biderman defends Communications Min. Karhi, condemning court's demand to remove right-wing caricature. 'Right is absolutely correct, there is no justification for censoring this caricature.'

Haaretz caricaturist defends right-wing caricaturist

Jerusalem: Suspects steal mezuzahs, sell them - and are arrested

Police arrest two suspected of ripping mezuzahs off doorposts in Jerusalem, selling them to unsuspecting Judaica business.

Jerusalem: Suspects steal mezuzahs, sell them - and are arrested

'I felt unsafe':

Jewish UK Defense Secretary's daughter drops university course due to antisemitism

The daughter of Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says she felt unsafe following anti-Israel protests at the University of Leeds.

Jewish UK Defense Secretary's daughter drops university course due to antisemitism

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Israel is fighting an axis, we arent' going to give up'

'Iran is building up military power around Israel in order to use it,' Defense Min. Gallant tells the Wall Street Journal.

Defense Minister: 'Israel is fighting an axis, we arent' going to give up'

IDF eliminates 10 terrorists attempting to launch rockets

IDF identifies, targets, terrorist troops inside building, eliminates 10 terrorists attempting to launch rockets towards Israel.

IDF eliminates 10 terrorists attempting to launch rockets

Due to public pressure:

Due to public pressure: Prime Minister Netanyahu considering closing small ministries

Several ministries will be reportedly shuttered in a move to divert funds to the war effort.

Due to public pressure: Prime Minister Netanyahu considering closing small ministries

IDF strikes list of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF takes out rocket launchers, terror infrastructure in Lebanon.

IDF strikes list of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon