Report:
Report: Hamas courier assisted Israel in elimination of Mohammed Deif
Al-Arabiya reports that the courier revealed the location where Deif and Rafa’a Salameh met before their elimination.
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300 days of war:
300 days of war: Israel preparing for Iranian attack
Israel's Aerial Defense Array is on high alert ahead of expected retaliation for death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's second-in-command Fuad Shukr.
IDF spokesman:
IDF spokesman: Eliminated terrorist was responsible for the massacre in Majdal Shams
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari after the elimination of terrorist Fuad Shukr: We do not seek a war, but we are well prepared for it.
Cabinet authorizes:
Cabinet authorizes: Netanyahu and Gallant will decide on response to Majdal Shams massacre
Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich abstain from voting on authorizing Netanyahu and Gallant to decide on the response to the Majdal Shams massacre.
During US visit:
During US visit: Noa Argamani visits Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite
Rescued hostage Noa Argamani, visiting the US with families of hostages still in Gaza, arrives at gravesite of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
Israeli officials estimate:
Israeli officials estimate: Despite eliminations - hostage talks will continue
Based on Hamas' response, Israeli diplomatic sources estimate that the negotiations for a hostage and ceasefire deal will continue despite the strike on Hamas's military commander.
'Thwarting a Palestinian state'
'Thwarting a Palestinian state': Planning Committee approves thousands of new homes
The Planning Committee is expected to approve over 5,300 new housing units in Judea and Samaria. Another 500 units will be approved to go on market.
Thomas Friedman:
Thomas Friedman: 'Joe Biden is a good President, he must bow out of the race'
New York Times commentator Thomas Friedman, who is considered close to Joe Biden, admitted that in the debate against the former President Donald Trump, Biden looked bad.
Two women die of West Nile Virus in Israel
The Israeli Ministry of Health announced that until now 21 patients have been diagnosed with West Nile Virus - 17 of the patients were hospitalized with neurological symptoms and two have died.
'Raise your hands if you're a Zionist!'
'Raise your hands if you're a Zionist!': Police hunt for pro-Palestinian protester
New York Police are searching for a pro-Palestinian activist who took control of a subway car and shouted: 'Zionists, hands up! This is your chance to get out!'
Former Ntnl. Sec. Council head:
Former National Security Council head: 'Ending the war will hurt Israel and help Hamas'
Former National Security Council head, Meir Ben-Shabbat, estimates that Israel is making achievements in Rafah, calls to exact a price from Lebanon as well, and is concerned by the discourse on ending the war.
Israel to Hague:
Israel to Hague: There are 50 tunnels between Rafah and Egypt - with hostages in them
Israeli delegation responds to South Africa's claims of genocide at the Hague, anti-Israel woman screams 'Liars!' at the Israeli delegation - and is removed from the room.
Finally:
Finally: UN Security Council to discuss advancement of hostage release
Following a prolonged effort by Ambassador Erdan, the Security Council will convene on Thursday for a special discussion on the situation of the hostages and the promotion of ways to release them.
Saudi Arabia takes action against Israel defamers online
Saudi Arabia has launched a wave of arrests of citizens who attacked Israel and identified with Hamas on social networks amid the Gaza war.
President Biden:
President Biden: Freed 4-year-old former hostage "is remarkable"
US President posted a photo from his meeting with 4-year-old Avigail Idan, who was freed from Hamas captivity. "She is recovering from unspeakable trauma."
Special Interview
Special Interview with Amb. Friedman: 'There is a path forward - full Israeli sovereignty'
Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman analyzes the course of the war and the hopes for the future of the Middle East in a special interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News.
US will veto PA bid for full UN member status
Security Council debates resolution admitting 'Palestine' as a full member state as US announces its opposition to the measure.
Anti-Defamation League:
Anti-Defamation League: New record in antisemitic incidents in the US
A massive spike was recorded after the events of October 7; the number of campus incidents tripled, threats to blow up Jewish institutions increased tenfold.
PM Netanyahu:
PM Netanyahu: 'Iran is behind Hamas, Hezbollah, and others - we are determined to win'
PM Netanyahu meets new recruits to Golani, Givati brigades, offering encouragement and support. 'The most important thing we have is our spirit, and I see it in your eyes.'
Six months since massacre:
Six months since the massacre: Pope to meet hostages’ families
The Pope responded to request of Foreign Minister Israel Katz to meet with hostages’ families: ‘to ensure that any ceasefire is conditional on the release of the hostages.’
Israel’s Ambassador to UN:
Israel’s Ambassador: ‘UN actively attempting to cause mass amnesia’
Israel's Ambassador Erdan spoke at UN ceremony: ‘We are now seeing a “massacre denial” while the wounds of October 7th are still open.’
Suspicious envelope at Israeli embassy in Portugal
Security forces called to Israeli embassy in Lisbon after receiving a suspicious envelope. Estimated that this is a threat because of Gaza war.
Six missiles from an F-35:
Six missiles from an F-35: This is how the top Iranian official was eliminated
Israeli officials acknowledge to The New York Times that Israel carried out the strikes on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.
The British plan to end the war
Deportation of Hamas leaders | The British plan to end the war
A Lebanese newspaper claims that the plan presented by Foreign Secretary David Cameron during a visit to Oman includes Israel-Saudi normalization in return for a diplomatic process to create a Palestinian state.
PM reads Megilla with soldiers:
Netanyahu reads Megilla with soldiers: ‘We eliminated Haman, we will eliminate Sinwar too’
Prime Minister Netanyahu participated in the Purim Megilla reading with soldiers of the Military Police Corps’ Erez Battalion: "We will enter Rafah and achieve complete victory"
Netanyahu to hostage families:
Netanyahu to hostage families: 'We are starting to see Qatar's pressure on Hamas'
PM Netanyahu met with representatives of the hostage families: "Until now we haven’t received a real response from Hamas."
Defense Minister Gallant:
Defense Minister Gallant: 'Hezbollah is responsible for worsening the situation'
Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, spoke to IDF soldiers in the north of the country: ‘We will have to decide what will be considered a safe situation for the citizens to return home.’
Survey:
Survey: 1/4 of Americans hold antisemitic prejudices
Twenty-seven percent find it acceptable that a family member supports Hamas.
Watch:
Watch: Biden eats ice cream while discussing hostages in Gaza
US Pres. Biden is asked about hostage deal - while eating ice cream. 'National Security Adviser tells me that we're close.'
Foreign Min. to Brazil Amb.:
Foreign Min. to Brazil Amb.: Tell your president he is a persona non grata in Israel
Comparing Israel to Nazis is 'an embarrassment and disgrace and a serious antisemitic attack,' Foreign Min. Israel Katz tells Brazil's Amb. Federico Mayer.
President of Brazil:
'Israel performing genocide like Hitler'
President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, compared IDF actions in Gaza to Hitler’s actions against Jews in WW2. Following this statement Brazil’s Ambassador in Israel was called for a disciplinary hearing.
4 months since massacre:
4 months since massacre: British MPs show support for Gaza hostages
Israel’s Embassy in London initiated a show of support and dozens of Parliament members wore hostage dog tags commemorating four months since the Hamas attack on southern Israel
Russian FM calls Israeli ambassador for reprimand
Russian Foreign Min. says Israeli Amb. Simona Halperin made 'unacceptable' statements in an interview with Russian media.
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
Prime Minister Netanyahu: We are working on hostage release deal, but not at any cost
Prime Minister in a statement: I have red lines - we will not end the war, we will not remove the IDF from the Strip, and we will not release thousands of terrorists.
Hint to Turkey:
Hint to Turkey: Israel strengthening ties with Cyprus
Israel announced that the submarine electric cable project to directly connect to Cyprus and Europe will be launched this year.
Paris summit:
Paris summit: Progress in discussions; differences still wide
Israel is demanding to put additional pressure on Hamas to reduce its demands and agree to an outline of a two-month ceasefire, in exchange for the release of the hostages.
Israel estimates:
Israel estimates temporary ruling from ICJ won't demand end to fighting
International Court of Justice to announce decision on South Africa's suit against Israel; Israel prepares to respond.
As rebuttal in The Hague:
Israel declassifies War Cabinet protocols as rebuttal in The Hague
The New York Times reports that Israel has revealed the orders to bring fuel and water into Gaza and more than 30 classified documents were submitted to the tribunal.
Foreign Ministry:
Foreign Ministry: Russia harming the victims of the Holocaust
Foreign Ministry blasts Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, who criticized Germany for supporting Israel in the lawsuit against it at the International Court of Justice.
102 days of war:
102 days of war: Hostages' pictures shown on Bild newspaper's building
German Bild newspaper with another gesture calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
