Smotrich announces end of Hebron Protocol
Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has stripped Hebron’s municipality of planning authority over the Jewish community and holy sites.
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Haredi leader orders mass protest cancelled
The protest planned to paralyze major roads was canceled following explicit instructions from haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando.
Minister Dudi Amsalem suffers heart attack
Regional Cooperation Minister David Amsalem's office updated that he suffered a heart attack and was discharged from the hospital this morning.
Music knows no borders
Music knows no borders | Watch: Flat fix in PA village turns into Jewish-Arab dance party
A rare moment of Jewish-Arab unity occurred in the Palestinian Arab village of Hizma, when members of the Israeli Jalle Band stopped to fix a flat tire and began entertaining locals.
Dramatic footage:
Dramatic footage: Suspect attempts to breach checkpoint and is shot
A suspected car thief is shot after breaching a police roadblock, ramming into police cars, and attempting to run over officers.
US begins reducing forces at Ben Gurion Airport
The United States military is preparing to withdraw some of the tanker aircraft stationed in Israel, which constitute about 20% of the fleet deployed in recent months at Ben Gurion and Ramon airports.
IAF commander reveals:
IAF commander reveals: Major strike on Iran halted an hour before take-off
Major General Omer Tischler revealed that the entire Air Force was preparing to take off for Iran, but was stopped as the pilots were being briefed due to US pressure.
Wave of blazes
Fire rages in Bat Ayin, third since week began
Fire crews worked to contain a fire that broke out in a complex that includes a grocery store and warehouse in the Gush Etzion community.
Bennett:
Bennett: 'Regime is destined to collapse, we must accelerate the process'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with Piers Morgan about the next steps Israel should take following the deal between Iran and the USA.
18 firearms and explosives lathes destroyed in Shechem
In a nighttime operation, Yahalom Unit and 967th Reserve Battalion raided Shechem's Balata Camp and the Ras al-Ein neighborhood to disable terrorist production infrastructure.
Anti-Israel Maine Senate candidate accuses Netanyahu of war crimes
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner accuses PM Netanyahu of international war crimes, drawing fierce backlash from critics who highlight Platner's own past Nazi tattoo.
'A win-win'
'A win-win': Vance details scope of new Iran accord
Vice President JD Vance praises the new deal with Iran, stating it immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz and prevents Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Report:
Report: CIA Director doubts Iran’s intentions on US deal
Axios reports that CIA Director Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Rubio have raised alarms over leaked intelligence showing Iran's internal discussions directly contradict its public peace promises.
Antisemitic flyers
South Carolina man hit with federal hate crime charges over antisemitic flyers
24-year-old faces up to 20 years in prison after being hit with federal hate crime charges for vandalizing a Charlotte Jewish community complex with Nazi symbols.
All 8 on board killed
B-52 bomber crashes minutes after takeoff from base, all 8 on board killed
US military B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California minutes after takeoff. All eight personnel on board killed.
Vance:
Vance: US-Iran peace memorandum is just 'a page and a half' long
Vice President JD Vance describes the US-Iran MOU as a general "page and a half" document requiring Tehran to stop funding regional terror proxies to get benefits.
'A carrot, not a handout'
Trump adviser slams 'Iran investment fund' rumors: It's a carrot, not a handout
Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz denies claims of an unconditional $300 billion handout to Iran as part of the deal with the US, clarifying that investment incentives depend on ending nuclear and terror programs.
In southern Lebanon
Southern Lebanon: Terrorist cells threatening IDF troops eliminated
IAF successfully intercepts rockets launched toward area in which IDF soldiers are operating, eliminating terrorists who posed a threat to the troops.
'Legitimizing nonexistent entity'
'Legitimizing a nonexistent entity' | MK Sukkot slams potential match against PA team
Chair of the Knesset Sports Committee reaches out to the Israel Football Association chairman following reports of a FIFA initiative to organize a match between the Israeli and PA teams.
Israel Dog Unit trains security teams in drone response
The Israel Dog Unit, a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs, search and rescue operations, and advanced locating technologies, has launched another training cycle for drone operators serving security and emergency response teams.
Report
Report: Bennett considering ending partnership with Lapid
“Together" party chairman Naftali Bennett held consultations and examined the possibility of canceling his political alliance with Yair Lapid. The party denies the report.
ZOA: Trump’s Iran deal gives Tehran time to rearm
The Zionist Organization of America praised President Trump’s military action but warned the emerging Iran deal could strengthen Tehran.
Senior US official
Senior US official: Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon not a condition for deal
A senior American official said that an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon is not a condition for the agreement between the US and Iran.
Haredi parties encourage
With encouragement from haredi parties: The next stage of the anti-draft protests begins
Senior officials in the haredi parties have approved a plan for a mass protest action in which convoys of vehicles from across the country will travel toward the military prison.
Haaretz demands release of doctor accused of being Hamas member
An editorial in Haaretz criticized the continued detention of the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital. Israeli officials say he is suspected of involvement in Hamas activities.
Bnei Brak
Shocking details revealed about murder of kollel student in Bnei Brak
New details have emerged about the dispute that led to the murder of the kollel student and about his unique character.
FIFA wants Israel to face Palestinian Arab team in opening match
According to a report, FIFA hopes Israel and the Palestinian Arab Under-15 teams will open its inaugural youth football festival in the US.
Provocative signs welcome drivers to Israeli cities
Haredi extremists hang anti-police signs at entrance to Jerusalem, Ashdod, and Modiin Illit, as tensions between the haredi community and the police continue amid arrests of draft dodgers.
Suspicion: Anti-anxiety medications found in baby food
The Health Ministry and police have launched an urgent investigation following the hospitalization of three babies from Jerusalem at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital with symptoms of apathy and weakness.
Why did the US Embassy demand Ben-Gvir's fingerprints?
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he chose the standard US visa process, including fingerprinting, instead of seeking special treatment.
Hezbollah congratulates Iran
Terrorist proxy praises Iran for the deal it reached with the US, warns Israel 'there will be no return to the situation before March 2.'
Fallen Soldier:
Fallen Soldier: 'This is to protect my comrades and my country'
The Education Corps released a filmed podcast with Capt. Eitan Lamberg, a company commander in Brigade 7, who was killed in action in Lebanon about a week and a half ago.
Political commentator:
Political commentator: 'Trump dumped Israel'
Political commentator Zvi Yehezkeli published a stark warning on the US-Iran agreement, criticizing US President Donald Trump, and claiming that he is rushing an agreement that could harm Israel’s security interests.
Three Issawiya residents arrested on suspicion of igniting a brush fire near IDF base
Police and Border Police arrest two adults and a minor on suspicion of causing a fire near a military base. Court extends detention of suspects until Wednesday.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: 'We preceeded Trump and will outlast him'
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu responded to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump and stressed that the people of Israel existed for thousands of years even without the support of any particular world leader.
Iranian activist links UK protests to Iran, calls for regime change
Iranian activist Dr. Laleh Tangsiri speaks at the Arutz Sheva Conference at the Israeli Real Estate fair in London about growing up in Iran, calling for international support for change of regime and hoping for future Iran-Israel ties.
One million shekels for girl vanished from Tzfat
The Jewish Agency and the family are offering a one million shekel reward for information leading to Hymanut Kassou - a nine-year-old girl vanished years ago in Tzfat.
Minister Strock honors service members with disabilities
The Minister of Settlement and National Missions attended an appreciation event for volunteers and thanked the director-general of the authority for leading efforts to integrate special populations into the National Civil Service.
Ambassador joins archaeological dig near Ancient Shilo
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited Ancient Shiloh, entered the excavation area and joined archaeologists searching for finds near the site where the Tabernacle once stood.
Nationalist motive ruled out:
Murder of Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko solved: Indictment to be filed against Arab minor
Indictment to be filed against an Arab minor on charges of the murder of Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko. A nationalist motive was ruled out, and the incident is considered criminal in nature.
