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Poll: Most Israelis support military action against Hezbollah

Sixty-eight percent of Israelis support military operation to remove Hezbollah from the Israel-Lebanon border.

Poll: Most Israelis support military action against Hezbollah

Terrorist eliminated after threatening IDF with RPG

Terrorist who aimed an RPG at the troops is identified by aircraft, killed by tank before he was able to fire.

Terrorist eliminated after threatening IDF with RPG

Captain (res.) Harel Sharvit fell in battle in Gaza

Captain (res.) Harel Sharvit, resident of Kokhav Ya'akov, to be laid to rest on Friday morning.

Captain (res.) Harel Sharvit fell in battle in Gaza

Bennett admits: Israel attacked Iran in 2022

Former PM Naftali Bennett admits in WSJ op-ed that Israel attacked Iran in 2022, hints at successful assassination in Tehran.

Bennett admits: Israel attacked Iran in 2022

Watch:

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters shut down entrance to World Trade Center

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters wave PLO flags and chant "Free Palestine" during latest anti-Israel demonstration.

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters shut down entrance to World Trade Center

Difficult conversation

Report: In difficult conversation, Biden told Netanyahu to solve PA taxes issue

Sources tell Axios Biden held a difficult conversation with Netanyahu over Israel's decision to withhold some of PA's tax revenue.

Report: In difficult conversation, Biden told Netanyahu to solve PA taxes issue

Nikki Haley on Hamas: Finish them

Republican presidential candidate blasts Hamas after confirmation its terrorists murdered US citizen Judith Weinstein Haggai on October 7.

Nikki Haley on Hamas: Finish them

Maine removes Trump from 2024 ballot

The decision makes Maine the second state to disqualify Trump, after last week's Colorado Supreme Court ruling.

Maine removes Trump from 2024 ballot

Terrorist admits:

Islamic Jihad terrorist admits: My squad committed rape

Terrorist who was arrested in Gaza gives details that could identify the victim, specifies that his squad committed murder and rape.

Islamic Jihad terrorist admits: My squad committed rape

PM to hostages' families:

PM Netanyahu to hostages' families: 'We are holding negotiations even at this very moment'

PM Netanyahu met with families of hostages and listened to their questions and concerns.

PM Netanyahu to hostages' families: 'We are holding negotiations even at this very moment'

President Biden 'devastated' to learn of Judi Weinstein's murder

US President releases statement in response to murder of elderly couple who were American citizens by Hamas terrorists.

President Biden 'devastated' to learn of Judi Weinstein's murder

Poll:

Poll: Likud crashes to 16 seats, Gantz in the lead

The poll found that a party led by Naftali Bennett would receive 15 seats, while a Likud led by fmr. Mossad Director Cohen would get 23.

Poll: Likud crashes to 16 seats, Gantz in the lead

2 wounded in stabbing attack south of Jerusalem

Young woman seriously wounded, young man moderately wounded in stabbing attack at the Mizmoria Checkpoint.

2 wounded in stabbing attack south of Jerusalem

Rashida Tlaib calls Netanyahu a 'genocidal maniac' in attack on pro-Israel Democrats

Palestinian American Congresswoman says 'we will never ever forget' politicians who support Israel during the war with Hamas.

Rashida Tlaib calls Netanyahu a 'genocidal maniac' in attack on pro-Israel Democrats

Investigation:

Investigation: Soldiers did not hear orders during accidental shooting of 3 hostages

Chief of Staff concludes killing of 3 hostages by IDF forces could have been prevented, but soldiers acted according to their understanding.

Investigation: Soldiers did not hear orders during accidental shooting of 3 hostages

Jewish Iranian MP threatens revenge

MP Homayoun Sameh said the assassination of Razi Mousavi will not remain unanswered, and Israel 'will pay a heavy price for this action.'

Jewish Iranian MP threatens revenge

Benny Gantz in southern Israel

Benny Gantz in southern Israel: 'We are ready for the next stage of the war'

Minister Gantz visited the IDF Southern Command and met with local leaders from the western Negev.

Benny Gantz in southern Israel: 'We are ready for the next stage of the war'

New October 7th footage:

New October 7th footage: Single neighborhood guard fights terrorists in Kibbutz Re'im

Footage shows terrorists descending on the kibbutz in trucks brandishing heavy weapons as part of their assault against civilian targets.

New October 7th footage: Single neighborhood guard fights terrorists in Kibbutz Re'im

Brooklyn:

Brooklyn: Palestinian Arab restaurant under fire for 'openly genocidal' menu

Residents furious after new restaurant prints 'From the River to the Sea' in large letters on menu along with other anti-Israel material.

Brooklyn: Palestinian Arab restaurant under fire for 'openly genocidal' menu

Maps of tunnels and bombs:

Maps of tunnels and bombs: How the Document and Technical Means Collection Unit works

The IDF has collected over 65 million Hamas files and half a million documents, operational plans, and combat methods.

Maps of tunnels and bombs: How the Document and Technical Means Collection Unit works

Judi Weinstein, previously thought kidnapped, was murdered on October 7

Hopes of family crushed as couple believed kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz confirmed to have been murdered, their bodies held by Hamas.

Judi Weinstein, previously thought kidnapped, was murdered on October 7

Roman Abramovich, ZAKA sue Bank Mizrahi for blocking NIS 8 million donation

Bank refuses to allow Russian-Israeli billionaire to donate millions to rescue agency during war due to EU, UK sanctions.

Roman Abramovich, ZAKA sue Bank Mizrahi for blocking NIS 8 million donation

Lod: Man heard voices, killed toddler

Affected family recent immigrants from former Soviet Union, Lod mayor says.

Lod: Man heard voices, killed toddler

Ben-Gvir taps Kobi Yaakobi as acting Israel Prisons Service commissioner

Deputy Commissioner Yaakobi currently serves as the minister's security secretary and has served in various positions in the police.

Ben-Gvir taps Kobi Yaakobi as acting Israel Prisons Service commissioner

Honenu lawyer demands Ben-Gvir forbid confiscation of phones

Atty. Menashe Yado of Honenu says police confiscated phones to allow the use of violence for no reason and without repercussions.

Honenu lawyer demands Ben-Gvir forbid confiscation of phones

Dramatic footage: IDF destroys Nukhba force's command center

IDF soldiers in Khan Yunis locate tunnel shafts that were destroyed - and that served Hamas' Nukhba forces.

Dramatic footage: IDF destroys Nukhba force's command center

UK:

UK: Pro-Israel MP targeted in arson attack, told he 'deserves to burn'

Golders Green MP Mike Freer says suspected arson at his office likely due to his pro-Israel views, his security has been increased.

UK: Pro-Israel MP targeted in arson attack, told he 'deserves to burn'

Physician saves passenger during mid-flight medical crisis

Patient loses consciousness twice, flight makes emergency landing at recommendation of doctor traveling on the same flight.

Physician saves passenger during mid-flight medical crisis

Supreme Court to speed up ruling publication after leak to press

In light of a reported ruling on the Reasonableness Standard, the Supreme Court has decided to advance publication of the formal ruling.

Supreme Court to speed up ruling publication after leak to press

Justice Minister:

Justice Minister: Supreme Court shouldn't publish controversial ruling during times of war

Justice Min. Levin blasts Supreme Court for ruling on judicial reform: 'Act responsibly during wartime, don't create deep rift in nation.'

Justice Minister: Supreme Court shouldn't publish controversial ruling during times of war

2023:

2023: Record year for liver transplants at Schneider Children's Medical Center

The last two transplants were due to families' donations following the fall of soldiers in Gaza.

2023: Record year for liver transplants at Schneider Children's Medical Center

Otzma Yehudit MK: Supreme Court is calling for civil war

MK Almog Cohen warns against the Supreme Court ruling on the reasonability standard during wartime.

Otzma Yehudit MK: Supreme Court is calling for civil war

Tel Aviv:

Two arrested on suspicion of stealing donations intended for IDF soldiers

Police arrest two residents of central Israel, on suspicion of stealing equipment intended for donation to IDF soldiers.

Two arrested on suspicion of stealing donations intended for IDF soldiers

Watch: IDF forces operate in Khan Yunis

IDF forces return fire while evacuating injured comrades, use aerial strike to eliminate terrorists escaping mosque.

Watch: IDF forces operate in Khan Yunis

Minnesota woman seeks 50K for 5-hour dental surgery

Kathleen Wilson of Minnesota is suing her dentist for operating for 5 hours and performing more than 20 procedures in a single appointment.

Minnesota woman seeks 50K for 5-hour dental surgery

Former Mossad director:

Former Mossad director: 'I would not recommend assassinations on Qatari soil'

Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen discusses the war in Gaza, the international pressures surrounding it, and the day after.

Former Mossad director: 'I would not recommend assassinations on Qatari soil'

In special visit:

Next generation of Diaspora leadership shows solidarity in special visit to Israel

'These are the best among Jewish leadership, it's important that they how to tell the truth to he world,' WZO official says.

Next generation of Diaspora leadership shows solidarity in special visit to Israel

Police arrest Jerusalem Arab suspected of damaging vehicles

Teen suspect arrested, interrogated, on suspicion of damaging vehicles.

Police arrest Jerusalem Arab suspected of damaging vehicles

Analyst: Our preconceptions are delaying our victory

Zvi Yehezkeli warns against allowing Gazans to return to northern Gaza: 'Terrorists will return in civilian clothes, place RPGs on porches.'

Analyst: Our preconceptions are delaying our victory

Haredi man arrested in Moldova for smuggling ecstasy

The suspect is an Israeli man who agreed to take several boxes of drugs to Moldova in exchange for $500 and a plane ticket.

Haredi man arrested in Moldova for smuggling ecstasy