At the Nitzana Crossing:
Trucks carrying aid blocked from entering Gaza
Hundreds of protesters arrived at Kerem Shalom on Tuesday morning, aiming to stop humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. 'No logic in passing aid directly to Hamas terrorists.'
Hundreds of protesters arrived at Kerem Shalom on Tuesday morning, aiming to stop humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. 'No logic in passing aid directly to Hamas terrorists.'


Activist Ayelet Lash was summoned for a hearing regarding tweets against Arab terrorism three years ago.

Former ISA director Yaakov Peri explains why he lied about his military service.

Winter storms bring 25cm of snow to Mount Hermon, raise Kinneret water level by 5cm.
A prisoner exchange deal could still be possible despite Hamas demanding a complete end to the war and Israeli withdrawal, something Israel has already defined as a deal-breaker.

Learning from the 9/11 experience, a joint Israeli-American effort launches to provide pro bono legal advice to victims of Hamas massacre.

Axios reports that Israel Security Agency director Ronen Bar visited Cairo and met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abbas Kamel.

Chabad photographer Dov Ber Hechtman with a somber documentation of the destruction in Kibbutz Be'eri, about four months after Hamas' attack.

The family of fallen soldier Amitai Zvi Granot welcomed a new son today in a festive ceremony in the Yeshiva directed by Amitai's father.

Freed hostages and massacre survivors returned to the ruins of Kfar Aza and shared their many ordeals since October 7th. During the visit, Amit Soussana, released after 55 days in Hamas captivity, spoke for the first time since her release.

Prime Minister's Office denies reports that Israel agreed to a deal that would see the firingof thousands of terrorists in return for the remaining Israeli hostages.

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the family of fallen Bedouin soldier Ahmad Abu Latif and urged the nation to adopt Ahmad's value of unity.

During a meeting with US Ambassador and Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs, the Defense Minister stressed the buffer zone would be temporary and for security purposes only.

The 55th Brigade left Khan Yunis last night after 55 days of fighting. The 71st Battalion, the first reserve battalion to arrive in Kfar Aza on the day of the Hamas attack, went to the kibbutz for an emotional ceremony.

Sima Hasson, leader of the struggle to end aid to Gaza and mother of two IDF soldiers, is arrested at the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Elkana Libman, brother of Elyakim who was taken hostage in Gaza, at the Knesset education committee: “The only way to bring my brother home is to defeat Hamas.”

Trip includes visit to site of Nova music festival and kibbutzim near the Gaza border.

Yossi Elmaliah, 60, left Gaza yesterday: 'As long as I can carry my MAG, I will continue giving all I can to the country.'

Sarit Zussman, mother of Ben, who fell in battle in Gaza: 'Our insistence on life compels us to choose the good and rein in the Israeli spirit that pulsates through all of us.'

Former head of the Gaza Coast Council, Tzvi Hendel, supports the re-establishment of Jewish communities in Gaza, but estimates that this will not happen in the near future, due to a lack of public consensus.

Amit Mizrahi, IDF soldier and resident of Maaleh Adumim, killed in traffic accident.

Knesset House Committee will discuss the request to oust MK Ofer Cassif after he joined the lawsuit against Israel at the ICJ.

During the Shiva week of mourning: Family of Elkana Yehuda Sfez, killed in the building tragedy in Gaza, planted an olive tree in his memory outside their home in Kiryat Arba.

New York Times reports that Israel presented the US with a dossier containing details on UNRWA employees involved in October 7 attack.

Former Prime Minister when asked why Israel exposes Gazan civilians to its strikes: When someone fires upon your family and hides in a house, that home becomes a terrorist base.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: We have to decide - do we once again run away from terrorism or do we settle the land, control it, fight terrorism and bring security to the entire State of Israel.

Daniel Weiss of Kibbutz Be’eri, who lost both parents in the Oct. 7th attack, tells how he finds solace in music and talks about the change he believes needs to happen in Israeli society.

Family of hostage Avinatan Or dedicates Torah scroll in town of Shiloh, praying for his immediate release from Hamas captivity.

Seven protesters arrive at the Nitzana Crossing, successfully halting attempt to transfer aid to Gaza.

'Reality cannot be ignored: Gazans were involved in the slaughter, in the looting, and in the riots of October 7; crowds in Gaza cheered at the sight of Israelis being slaughtered and their bodies mutilated,' Israeli Pres. Herzog notes.

Following protests against humanitarian aid to Gaza, Commander of IDF's Southern Command declares Kerem Shalom Crossing to be closed military zone.

Passages Christian leaders donate $500,000 to affected communities in the Gaza border region.

IDF soldier critically injured in Gaza met the blood donor who donated the whole blood that saved his life.

Akiva Halfon found a trophy from 1994 belonging to one Eli Yifrah in a house in Khan Yunis. He found the owner through Facebook and promised to return it upon his return from the front lines.

In a controversial decision, students will not be required to learn about the Holocaust this year due to the October 7th massacre.

The family of a Bedouin soldier killed in the Gaza building collapse noticed one group in particular missing from the many who came to console them.

Cold temperatures and continual rain are expected for at least the next 24 hours in most parts of Israel.

Demonstrators against the supply of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip say the IDF is preventing them from reaching the Kerem Shalom Crossing after they blocked it last week.

The Paratroopers Brigade combat team continues to strike terror targets in the Khan Yunis area. The troops also eliminated terrorists and located large quantities of weapons.

Finance Minister in TV interview: Anyone who undertakes to bring all the hostages back alive is not telling the families the truth.

New York Times report: American-led negotiators are edging closer to an agreement in which Israel would suspend Gaza war for about two months in exchange for release of hostages.

Clashes break out between police officers and protesters at conclusion of demonstration at Paris Square calling for release of hostages.

Minister for Social Equality May Golan released a strongly-worded declaration for International Holocaust Day.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir donned a disguise and false identity to observe how ordinary citizens are treated when filing police reports.

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini denounces decisions to defund UNRWA, calls it 'collective punishment.' Foreign Min. Israel Katz responds with a demand: 'Resign.'

Adir Ahrak went from fighting for his country to fighting for his life during his IDF service. He passed away over the course of Shabbat.

PM Netanyahu speaks during press conference, displays copy of 'Mein Kampf' found in home of Gaza civilians. 'This is what they teach their children.'

Families of Righteous Among the Nations urge Gaza residents to save hostages' lives.

The former Prime Minister and the Minister of National Security traded denunciations this evening over claims that Ben-Gvir was attempting to destroy the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria.

Every year, Tu B'shvat begins the planting season in Israel. This year is more important than ever before.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a scathing denunciation of the agency and called for it to be replaced.

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant praises US decision to pause funding for UNRWA, calls for 'major changes' so that international donations, humanitarian aid, won't fuel Hamas terror.

El Al Israel Airlines announces it will be suspending its route to Johannesburg at the end of March: Israelis don't want to fly to South Africa.

Hamas releases propaganda video showing three women in captivity: Karina Ariev, 19, Doron Steinbrecher, 33, and Daniela Gilboa, 19.

In the same week that a ZAKA hero learned of the death of the soldier who protected him, he was also thrown out of his home. Join Jews worldwide in making sure he is provided for.

Prime Minister Netanyahu responds to the ICJ verdict.

Israeli officials have dismissed the ICJ ruling as antisemitism, stating that the court seeks only to prosecute Israel.

Rabbi Dov Lior rules: Civilians may continue protesting transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza - even if it entails desecrating Shabbat.

Ruth Haran, who survived both the Holocaust and the October 7th massacre, leads viewers on a chilling journey showing the similarities between the two.

Major Judaica collection amassed by Yemenite Jewish butcher donated to the National Library of Israel.
