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Ceasefire violation in Gaza - again

IDF troops identified approaching terrorists, neutralized threat, military statement confirms.

Ceasefire violation in Gaza - again

IRGC seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf

Vessels carrying over one million liters of fuel overtaken by IRGC, report says.

IRGC seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf

Indictment filed against Bezalel Zini for smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

State Prosecutor’s Office files two indictments involving smuggling goods into Gaza. Zini's attorney: 'These were only cigarettes - allegations of aiding the enemy are unfounded.'

Indictment filed against Bezalel Zini for smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

Lebanon concerned: Syria to aid Israel in next war?

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says his country has not forgotten its 'revenge' against Lebanon.

Lebanon concerned: Syria to aid Israel in next war?

Haredi composer: 'Weddings have become discos'

'Weddings have become nightmares, people wait for the music to end so they can run home,' haredi composer Rabbi Hillel Paley says.

Haredi composer: 'Weddings have become discos'

18-year-old killed in fatal road accident in Elad

18-year-old yeshiva student Yitzhak Hamadi was killed in a head-on crash in Elad; family members in the other vehicle were injured. Police are investigating.

18-year-old killed in fatal road accident in Elad

Yeshiva student who spied for Iran sentenced to prison

Eliezer Stern, haredi involved in espionage for Iran, sentenced to three years in prison.

Yeshiva student who spied for Iran sentenced to prison

IDF upgrades helicopters with new Israeli technologies

Defense Ministry inks $130m deal with Elbit Systems to integrate Israeli systems on CH-53K helicopters.

IDF upgrades helicopters with new Israeli technologies

Bereaved father celebrates son's bar mitzva

Rabbi Avigdor Hayut, who lost his eldest son in the Meron tragedy, celebrates with former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

Bereaved father celebrates son's bar mitzva

Satmar to set up a community in north

For the first time in the history of the Satmar movement, a group from the Hasidic sect is leaving the boundaries of Bnei Brak and establishing a community on Har Yona in Nof HaGalil.

Satmar to set up a community in north

Haredi woman forced to remove head covering in Czech Republic

Hasidic woman flying out of Prague is shamed at passport control, forced to remove head covering.

Haredi woman forced to remove head covering in Czech Republic

Analysis:

Analysis: Acquittal in Elbit factory case raises deep concerns for British Jewry

Official statements stress that antisemitism will not be tolerated, but recent developments cast serious doubt on that claim

Analysis: Acquittal in Elbit factory case raises deep concerns for British Jewry

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Former US Ambassador Dan Shapiro shares his expectations of the US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday.

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Amid fears of terrorist retaliation:

IDF to significantly expand senior officers’ protection unit

After eliminating terror leaders in the war, IDF boosts security for senior officers and military delegations.

IDF to significantly expand senior officers’ protection unit

The message a Muslim country's rabbi sent to the haredi MKs

Baku Sephardic rabbi visits Knesset, highlights Azerbaijan’s commitment to Jewish community security.

The message a Muslim country's rabbi sent to the haredi MKs

Over detention

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike over Iran detention

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi begins a hunger strike to protest her detention and harsh conditions in Iran, with her family warning her health and safety are in serious danger.

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike over Iran detention

Canada:

Canadian Jewish groups warn Carney government after antisemitism envoy eliminated

Prime Minister Mark Carney replaces Canada’s antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys with a new national unity council, prompting Jewish groups to warn the government not to weaken efforts against rising antisemitism.

Canadian Jewish groups warn Carney government after antisemitism envoy eliminated

Mamdani picks head of left-wing organization to lead NYC antisemitism office

New York City Mayor selects Phylisa Wisdom of the New York Jewish Agenda to lead NYC’s antisemitism office, prompting concern from Jewish leaders.

Mamdani picks head of left-wing organization to lead NYC antisemitism office

Man who tried to assassinate Trump sentenced to life

Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, with prosecutors calling the plot “heinous" and the judge condemning it as “evil."

Man who tried to assassinate Trump sentenced to life

Murderer of Israeli diplomats in DC hit with new terror charges

Elias Rodriguez, accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers, now faces new terrorism charges, with prosecutors saying the attack was an act of terror and could carry a mandatory life sentence.

Murderer of Israeli diplomats in DC hit with new terror charges

Late‑night Knesset drama:

Late‑night drama in the Knesset: Haredi parties block budget-related bill, vote postponed

Haredi parties halt the split of the Arrangements Bill and demand progress on the Draft Law. Vote postponed to Monday after no solution reached.

Late‑night drama in the Knesset: Haredi parties block budget-related bill, vote postponed

Vance:

Vance: Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Vance: Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force

Authority for Jewish Identity:

Head of Auth. for Jewish Identity: 'Our life’s mission to extend a hand to our brothers'

At the conference of Religious Zionism school principals, the chairman of the Authority for Jewish Identity, Nir Orbach, spoke about the public’s desire for cohesion and unity.

Head of Auth. for Jewish Identity: 'Our life’s mission to extend a hand to our brothers'

After cancellation, US confirms:

After cancellation, US confirms: Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

The US administration has confirmed that it agreed to the request of Arab countries to hold talks with Iran on Friday in Oman, hours after initially announcing their cancellation.

After cancellation, US confirms: Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

Poll:

Poll: Coalition bloc passes Netanyahu’s opponents

Regardless of whether the Arab parties run together or not, poll finds that the coalition bloc will secure more seats than Netanyahu’s opponents.

Poll: Coalition bloc passes Netanyahu’s opponents

Melania Trump meets captivity survivor Keith Siegel

US First Lady Melania Trump held a private meeting with freed American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel in the White House today.

Melania Trump meets captivity survivor Keith Siegel

London:

London: Yeshiva head passes away at 104

Rav Elyakim Schlesinger, elderly head of haredi yeshivot and Rosh Yeshivas HaRama passes away at age 104 in London.

London: Yeshiva head passes away at 104

Terrorist who murdered hostage Noa Marciano eliminated

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, head of a Hamas terrorist cell, who murdered Corporal Noa Marciano in captivity.

Terrorist who murdered hostage Noa Marciano eliminated

Islamic Jihad Northern Gaza Commander eliminated

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Ali Raziana, who served as the Commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade in the Islamic Jihad terror organization.

Islamic Jihad Northern Gaza Commander eliminated

Talks blow up

Talks blow up: Planned meetings between the US and Iran canceled

The talks scheduled to take place between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have been canceled. U.S. reports indicate that Iran has backed out of the understandings.

Talks blow up: Planned meetings between the US and Iran canceled

Chief of Staff appoints special envoy to the Pentagon

While Defense Minister Katz is blocking the appointment of the military attaché in Washington, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir has appointed a special envoy for security coordination with the US.

Chief of Staff appoints special envoy to the Pentagon

New footage reveals

New footage reveals: How Hamas exploits emergency systems in Gaza for terror

During IDF operations in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, a cynical manipulation by Hamas was exposed, where they used ambulances to transport terrorists and weapons.

New footage reveals: How Hamas exploits emergency systems in Gaza for terror

Mob attack:

Students school trip ends in arrest after they were attacked by Arab mob

Yeshiva students from Shiloh on a trip in the north, were attacked by an Arab mob, but the police who were called to the scene arrested the attackers and the yeshiva head, according to Honenu.

Students school trip ends in arrest after they were attacked by Arab mob

Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway

Dairy farmers protest Finance Ministry's proposed reform, clash with police during highway demonstration.

Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway

This is how the smuggling network to Gaza operated

Israeli citizens and reserve soldiers among those charged in massive smuggling case which helped the Hamas terror group regain power during the US-brokered ceasefire.

This is how the smuggling network to Gaza operated

Ben-Gvir to ban use of 'skunk truck' in crowd control

Despite pressure from senior police officials, the Minister of National Security announced he will prevent the use of vehicles that deploy 'skunk' spray and tear gas.

Ben-Gvir to ban use of 'skunk truck' in crowd control

Supreme Court demands explanation why not to fire Ben-Gvir

An expanded panel of nine judges will hear petitions against the continuation of Ben-Gvir's tenure.

Supreme Court demands explanation why not to fire Ben-Gvir

Arab who wounded shepherd released despite footage of attack

A resident of a farm in Binyamin was struck in the head with a stone by an Arab rioter about a week ago. The attacker was released despite clear footage documenting the incident.

Arab who wounded shepherd released despite footage of attack

14th fatality:

14th fatality: Infant dies of measles

One-year-old infant brought to hospital with measles complications is declared dead.

14th fatality: Infant dies of measles

IDF thwarts Hezbollah's rebuilding efforts in southern Lebanon

IDF Unit 869 eliminates 60 Hezbollah terrorists, dismantles dozens of terror sites in southern Lebanon; new female combat company to join in March.

IDF thwarts Hezbollah's rebuilding efforts in southern Lebanon