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Hostage released from Gaza:

Hostage released from Gaza: 'I didn't know if I would get out - or if they would kill me'

Hostage recounts harrowing days in Hamas captivity: 'Terrorists said Bibi doesn't care about you, I thought they had forgotten about me.'

Hostage released from Gaza: 'I didn't know if I would get out - or if they would kill me'

Widow of fallen soldier:

Widow of fallen soldier: 'Rabbi Druckman taught us we are living in a miracle'

Widow of Rabbi Elisha Levinshtern, who fell in Gaza, shares belief in goodness despite personal pain, which she learned from Rabbi Druckman.

Widow of fallen soldier: 'Rabbi Druckman taught us we are living in a miracle'

Stabbing victim:

Stabbing victim: ‘I felt a strong blow, I chased the terrorist’

Victim of stabbing attack in Binyamin: 'Hamas is also close to us in Judea & Samaria.'

Stabbing victim: ‘I felt a strong blow, I chased the terrorist’

Haredi rabbi: This is why yeshiva students don't visit injured

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading haredi rabbi, explains why yeshiva students do not pay hospital visits to those injured in war.

Haredi rabbi: This is why yeshiva students don't visit injured

Journalist on criticizing Netanyahu: 'Better late than never'

On criticism of Netanyahu for supporting Oslo, journalist Amit Segal says, 'Shame no one accused Peres in real time and it took 30 years.'

Journalist on criticizing Netanyahu: 'Better late than never'

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: IDF doesn't shoot a person who raises their hands

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with commanders & soldiers in Gaza, urges soldiers to use their heads, do the right thing going forward.

Chief of Staff: IDF doesn't shoot a person who raises their hands

Hostage recalls time in Gaza:

Released hostage recalls time in Gaza: 'You have no hope, you are not protected'

Young woman who returned from Hamas captivity said that she was afraid that she would be sexually assaulted.

Released hostage recalls time in Gaza: 'You have no hope, you are not protected'

The writing on the wall:

The writing on the wall: Hostages used leftover food to scrawl call for help

IDF publishes photos of graffiti scrawled on buildings, says hostages may have been there for some time.

The writing on the wall: Hostages used leftover food to scrawl call for help

Biden admin discussing re-activating PA security forces in Gaza after the war

Biden also wants 87-year-old Abbas to inject "new blood" into the PA leadership.

Biden admin discussing re-activating PA security forces in Gaza after the war

MK Danny Danon presents proposal for the day after the war

MK Danny Danon, former Amb. to the UN, presents five-point plan for Gaza after the war, rejects Palestinian Authority as ruling body.

MK Danny Danon presents proposal for the day after the war

Mother of fallen soldier:

'These guys gave their lives. Let’s be worthy of the sacrifice'

Mother of fallen soldier calls for unity: 'Let’s remove differences and disputes. Each one must do good in his own little box.'

'These guys gave their lives. Let’s be worthy of the sacrifice'

Security sources: Beit Aryeh terrorist is affiliated with Hamas

Terrorist Rami Balut, 21, is a resident of Kafr Rantis, and wrote a will before stabbing a father of seven at a gas station.

Security sources: Beit Aryeh terrorist is affiliated with Hamas

Family of Biala Rebbe asks public to pray for his recovery

The 89-year-old Biala Rebbe, Rabbi Bezalel Simcha Menachem Benzion Rabinowitz, is suffering great weakness and needs prayers, family says.

Family of Biala Rebbe asks public to pray for his recovery

IDF: Staff sergeant Boris Dunavetski fell in battle in Gaza

Staff sergeant Boris Dunavetski, a resident of Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in northern Gaza.

IDF: Staff sergeant Boris Dunavetski fell in battle in Gaza

Hostage shot by IDF won't be recognized as fallen IDF soldier

Shamriz, kidnapped to Gaza and survived 70 days in captivity, was shot dead by IDF soldiers along with Yotam Haim and Samer Fuad al-Talalka.

Hostage shot by IDF won't be recognized as fallen IDF soldier

Father of 7 wounded in stabbing attack near Samaria gas station

Terrorist approached IDF officer from behind, stabbed him, and escaped the scene into a nearby Arab village.

Father of 7 wounded  in stabbing attack near Samaria gas station

400 meters from Erez Crossing:

400 meters from Erez Crossing: IDF reveals Hamas' longest terror tunnel

Sinwar’s subterranean tunnel system: IDF exposes the biggest Hamas tunnel found in Gaza, just 400 meters from the Erez Crossing.

400 meters from Erez Crossing: IDF reveals Hamas' longest terror tunnel

'Sowing Sovereignty in Gaza' - in the Gush Katif Museum

Sovereignty Movement hosts seminar in Gush Katif Museum, aiming to imbue future Israeli leadership with awareness of heartland's importance.

'Sowing Sovereignty in Gaza' - in the Gush Katif Museum

Gallant:

Gallant: If Hezbollah rachets things up 1 level, we'll go up five

Defense Minister holds situational assessment in the north as attacks from Belabon continue.

Gallant: If Hezbollah rachets things up 1 level, we'll go up five

Watch:

Watch: Gazans loot aid trucks at Rafah border crossing

New footage shows Gazans swarming trucks of humanitarian supplies only a short distance past the Rafah border crossing.

Watch: Gazans loot aid trucks at Rafah border crossing

Etzion Brigade seizes hundreds of thousands of Hamas shekels

Security forces found a massive amounts of money for terrorism in a variety of currencies spread through several Palestinian towns.

Etzion Brigade seizes hundreds of thousands of Hamas shekels

Yahya Sinwar's vacation home in Khan Yunis raided

7th Brigade gains control of Bani Suheila Square ares in heart of Khan Yunis in Gaza.

Yahya Sinwar's vacation home in Khan Yunis raided

Rocket debris found in Jerusalem kindergarten

Remains of rocket fired at capital on Friday night found in preschool yard and construction site.

Rocket debris found in Jerusalem kindergarten

Man seriously injured after touching rocket part in Ashkelon

Fragment of intercepted rocket explodes upon being touched. Police warn public to avoid pieces of downed rockets.

Man seriously injured after touching rocket part in Ashkelon

Netanyahu to families of fallen: 'We will fight to the end'

Prime Minister Netanyahu read a letter from the families of fallen soldiers to the Cabinet and promised to continue the war.

Netanyahu to families of fallen: 'We will fight to the end'

Poll:

Poll: 51% of young Americans support ending, giving Israel to Hamas

Harvard-Harris poll shows majority of young voters aged 18-24 majority say calls to commit genocide against Jews should be allowed.

Poll: 51% of young Americans support ending, giving Israel to Hamas

Families of the fallen:

Families of the fallen: 'You have no right to stop, this was the will of the fallen'

Families of IDF soldiers killed in action since October 7th sent a letter to the Cabinet demanding that the war continue until victory.

Families of the fallen: 'You have no right to stop, this was the will of the fallen'

Tunnel tunnel shaft found in children's room in Gaza

IDF continues operations against Hamas in Shejaiya, rocket manufacturing site found near school.

Tunnel tunnel shaft found in children's room in Gaza

Deborah Lipstadt:

Deborah Lipstadt: 'The war has given antisemitism a chance to show itself'

Deborah Lipstadt, the US special envoy to combat antisemitism, tells what she believes to be causing the rising antisemitism in the USA.

Deborah Lipstadt: 'The war has given antisemitism a chance to show itself'

UK, German FMs reject calls for immediate ceasefire

In joint Op-Ed, David Cameron and Annalena Baerbock say any ceasefire must be sustainable for many years, say too many civilians dying.

UK, German FMs reject calls for immediate ceasefire

Survey of haredim:

Survey of haredim: 70% say that a man who isn't learning Torah should enlist

A recent survey of haredi communities shows widespread and growing support for service in the IDF following the OCt. 7th massacre.

Survey of haredim: 70% say that a man who isn't learning Torah should enlist

Slain soldier's father:

Slain soldier's father: I didn't want to risk soldiers' lives to retrieve a body

Father of Ron Sherman, who was murdered while being held in Hamas captivity, reacts to retrieval of his son's body.

Slain soldier's father: I didn't want to risk soldiers' lives to retrieve a body

Antisemitic vandalism soars in NYC

Antisemitic property crimes have risen by 85% since the Oct. 7th massacre.

Antisemitic vandalism soars in NYC

British Airways refuses to air Jewish sitcom until after war

Airline says airing 'Hapless,' a show about a Jewish journalist in the UK, would violate 'neutrality' standards during Israel-Hamas war.

British Airways refuses to air Jewish sitcom until after war

IDF airstrike kills terrorists near Tulkarm

Alongside the war in Gaza, Israeli forces continue to fight terrorism in Judea and Samaria, arresting several suspects near Tulkarm.

IDF airstrike kills terrorists near Tulkarm

'Soup Nazi' goes on antisemitic tirade outside kosher restaurant, throws chairs

Woman throws soup at Manhattan restaurant employee filming her going on antisemitic tirade after seeing US-Israeli flag.

'Soup Nazi' goes on antisemitic tirade outside kosher restaurant, throws chairs

Ohio:

Teen who planned Ohio synagogue shooting receives unusual punishment

13-year-old accused of planning a mass shooting at a local synagogue ordered to spend a year on probation.

Teen who planned Ohio synagogue shooting receives unusual punishment

Amid Houthi attacks:

Two more shipping firms suspend activity in Red Sea amid Houthi attacks

Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA CGM announce they are suspending passage through the Red Sea.

Two more shipping firms suspend activity in Red Sea amid Houthi attacks

Mayim Bialik out as host of 'Jeopardy!'

Popular actress announces she was informed by Sony she would no longer be hosting “Jeopardy!”.

Mayim Bialik out as host of 'Jeopardy!'

Canada:

Canada: Ottawa youth charged over plot to attack Jewish community

Police in Canada charge youth in Ottawa with terrorism for allegedly plotting an attack against the local Jewish community.

Canada: Ottawa youth charged over plot to attack Jewish community