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Haredim seek Supreme Court injunction against drafts during case

The 'Union of Yeshivot in Israel' submitted an urgent request for an interim order to prevent the drafting of haredim for military service until a final decision in the case regarding the haredi draft law.

Haredim seek Supreme Court injunction against drafts during case

The bereaved mother's plea to the President

Ruhama decided to go straight to the President to ask him to work to unite the nation again. To her surprise, he requested the same thing of her.

The bereaved mother's plea to the President

Meet the new Police Commissioner

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has selected the officer to replace Commissioner Kobi Shabbtai at the head of the Israel Police.

Meet the new Police Commissioner

Condition of soldier critically wounded in shooting improves

19-year-old woman conscious and breathing on her own a day after she and a civilian were wounded in a terrorist shooting attack in Samaria, hospital says.

Condition of soldier critically wounded in shooting improves

Gallant:

'We're prepared to make difficult decisions to get hostages back'

Defense Minister meets new soldiers, says 'we're at an opportune moment' to achieve a deal to free the hostages.

'We're prepared to make difficult decisions to get hostages back'

Israeli arrested for calling for Netanyahu's assassination

Resident of central Israel arrested for incitement to terrorism posted on social media.

Israeli arrested for calling for Netanyahu's assassination

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

'Only the cabinet has the authority to make decisions in war'

Finance Minister sent a letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to meet with the expanded Security Cabinet to discuss the current situation of the war.

'Only the cabinet has the authority to make decisions in war'

Released hostage tells CNN:

I learned my sister-in-law was abducted from Gaza TV

Yarden Roman-Gat, whose sister-in-law Carmel Gat is still hostage in Gaza, speaks with CNN about her own experiences and the family's worry for Carmel.

I learned my sister-in-law was abducted from Gaza TV

Tragedy:

Israeli killed while hiking in Australia

Israeli hiking in Queensland dies after slipping while rock-climbing at the Isabella Falls in Cairns.

Israeli killed while hiking in Australia

Following troop withdrawal

Government's right flank threatens Netanyahu

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says the Prime Minister would lose his mandate to rule if he did not attack Rafah. Minister Smotrich calls urgent party meeting to show displeasure with troop withdrawal and ceasefire proposal.

Government's right flank threatens Netanyahu

Israel fears:

ICJ may issue order to halt war

While a majority of judges in the court ruled against such an order, it was a thin majority of only two, and even those who ruled against it criticized the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

ICJ may issue order to halt war

Rainy weather returns, to last throughout the week

After a streak of sunny, warm weather, temperatures to drop as forecasters predict rain, thunderstorms, and flooding.

Rainy weather returns, to last throughout the week

Emotional meeting between Sara Netanyahu and hostages' families

The Prime Minister's wife heard in a recording of the meeting saying to the families: "The messages that Sinwar hears in the Israeli media - strengthen him."

Emotional meeting between Sara Netanyahu and hostages' families

Poll:

At least 50% of Israelis believe elections should be moved up

Poll indicates that the Israeli public is not satisfied with the conduct of the war and the accusing finger is pointed at the Prime Minister.

At least 50% of Israelis believe elections should be moved up

Father of fallen soldier:

'I would happily send my sons to Gaza to search for hostages'

Hagai Luber, the father of the fallen soldier Elisha Yehonatan Luber, addressed the hostages' families and thanked them for calling for mutual responsibility.

'I would happily send my sons to Gaza to search for hostages'

Chief Rabbi approves:

Tragically slain convert to be buried in Jewish grave

David Ben-Avraham, a Palestinian-born convert to Judaism, was shot by an IDF soldier who suspected him of being a terrorist.

Tragically slain convert to be buried in Jewish grave

Released hostage:

'Terrorists try to convince hostages state abandoned them'

Released hostages Itay Regev and Agam Goldstein were among those to address the approximately 50,000 participants who gathered to mark six months of Hamas captivity.

'Terrorists try to convince hostages state abandoned them'

New bill:

Full sovereignty to be imposed over Jordan Valley next October 7

According to the bill, introduced by MK Dan Illouz, the imposition of sovereignty will come into effect on October 7th, 2024, a year after the massacre. 'A true victory will be possible only when the enemy feels that October 7th was a mistake.'

Full sovereignty to be imposed over Jordan Valley next October 7

Chief Rabbi composes Passover prayer for release of hostages

The new prayer, to be recited at the Seder before the recital of 'Vehi Sheamda,' beseeches G-d for the release of the hostages and asks for unity.

Chief Rabbi composes Passover prayer for release of hostages

Netanyahu:

'A step away from victory. Israel will not surrender’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the Cabinet meeting and spoke of the achievements so far in the Gaza War: 'Surrendering to Hamas' demands will allow the terrorist organization to repeat the crimes of October 7th again and again, as they have promised to do.'

'A step away from victory. Israel will not surrender’

Shin Bet:

Iran possibly behind wreath sent to hostage's family

The family of hostage Liri Albag received a wreath with a note reading 'We all know that the state is most important.'

Iran possibly behind wreath sent to hostage's family

Watch:

Police target unsafe drivers near Tayibe

Israel Police tactical units and traffic patrols near Tayibe catch dangerous motorcycle and ATV riders.

Police target unsafe drivers near Tayibe

BDS forces McDonald's to buy back Israeli shops

The movement targeted McDonald's after Israeli shops began distributing free meals to members of security forces.

BDS forces McDonald's to buy back Israeli shops

Survey:

Just 29% of Israelis satisfied with current results of war

New poll shows large majority of Israelis not satisfied with current results of war in Gaza, strong divide between government supporters and opponents.

Just 29% of Israelis satisfied with current results of war

Car rams protesters in Tel Aviv, five injured

Political figures from all parties have denounced the ramming, calling for the public to refrain from violence and urging unity in light of war.

Car rams protesters in Tel Aviv, five injured

Kallner to Arbel:

Stop the destruction of Jewish settlement in Galilee

MK Ariel Kallner called for the Interior Minister to recognize a series of dangers posed by the proposed plan for new construction in the Galilee region.

Stop the destruction of Jewish settlement in Galilee

Singer Shlomi Shabat admitted to hospital

Singer Shlomi Shabat hospitalized after contracting influenza, will remain under observation through weekend.

Singer Shlomi Shabat admitted to hospital

Foreign Minister warns West:

If you don't support us now, you'll see terror in your streets

Foreign Min. Israel Katz shares: 'I tell Western foreign ministers that Islamic terror could reach them as well - our war is your war.'

If you don't support us now, you'll see terror in your streets

6 months of war

Pres. Herzog: 'We will heal, build, and rise again'

'Israeli citizens in the north and south have not yet returned to their homes - we must not to forget that it is a supreme national priority to return them to their homes and assist them in rehabilitation,' Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

Pres. Herzog: 'We will heal, build, and rise again'

Report

Biden warned Netanyahu: We won't be able to support you

Source says President Biden laid out an ultimatum to Netanyahu in their call on Thursday, telling him that If Israel doesn't change course in Gaza, "we won't be able to support you".

Biden warned Netanyahu: We won't be able to support you

Report:

Hamas rejects latest Israeli proposal for hostage release

Diplomat tell CNN that Hamas has rejected the most recent Israeli proposal for a hostage release deal.

Hamas rejects latest Israeli proposal for hostage release

How yeshiva students fooled protesters

Demonstrators near the Slabodka Yeshiva called for the dean to come out and hear their complaints about haredim not enlisting. The students made them think he had.

How yeshiva students fooled protesters

Ben-Gvir:

Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims that the vote to allow increased humanitarian aid to Gaza was held in his absence to prevent him from objecting.

Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

Help terror victims' families:

Zaka 360 reports astronomical deaths this year

After developing a personal connection with victims' families, ZAKA360 initiated multiple projects to help them.

Zaka 360 reports astronomical deaths this year

Foreign Min. slams Brazilian Pres.: 'Learn to count'

Brazil's Pres. da Silva claims Israel killed 12.3 million children in Gaza; Foreign Min. Katz urges law stipulating that 'every person who wishes to become president must learn to count.'

Foreign Min. slams Brazilian Pres.: 'Learn to count'

MSNBC host attacks Minister Barkat for funneling money to Hamas

MSNBC host questions Economy Min. Nir Barkat on Israel's policy of allowing funds to be funneled to Hamas prior to the October 7 massacre.

MSNBC host attacks Minister Barkat for funneling money to Hamas

MK Danon:

We made a mistake when we listened to the US on the war in Gaza

MK Danny Danon, member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, says Israel changed its modus operandi in Gaza - and now the world says the war is taking too long.

We made a mistake when we listened to the US on the war in Gaza

Report:

Despite Gaza war, talks on normalization with Saudi Arabia

During an upcoming trip to the US, Min. Ron Dermer will meet Saudi Arabia's US ambassador, discuss potential normalization deal, report says. Dermer's office has denied the report.

Despite Gaza war, talks on normalization with Saudi Arabia

Qatar fires back

Barkat: Qatar funds terror all over the world

Israel’s Economy Minister tells Bloomberg he doesn't trust Qatar to act as a mediator with Hamas. Qatari Foreign Ministry responds: Political recklessness and selfishness.

Barkat: Qatar funds terror all over the world

After Netanyahu-Biden call:

Cabinet approves increased humanitarian aid to Gaza

Israel to allow the temporary delivery of humanitarian aid through Ashdod and the Erez Crossing and the increase of Jordanian aid through Kerem Shalom.

Cabinet approves increased humanitarian aid to Gaza

After residents protest

IDF imposes lockdown on Jewish community

After residents of Yitzhar began to march to protest the opening of the road in the area to Arab traffic, IDF and police blocked the exit from the community.

IDF imposes lockdown on Jewish community

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'There's an attempt to ram a Palestinian state down our throats'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday with a Republican Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC and told it that Israel will get the job done faster if it is given the tools to do so.

'There's an attempt to ram a Palestinian state down our throats'

President Herzog:

'Internal division is the greatest motivator for our enemies'

President Isaac Herzog called for unity and said that while protests must be allowed, violence is a red line that can not be crossed.

'Internal division is the greatest motivator for our enemies'

Bereaved families:

'We won't allow extremists to burn down the country'

Families of people killed on October 7 and soldiers who fell in Gaza hold press conference at Mt. Herzl criticizing violence at recent anti-govt. protests.

'We won't allow extremists to burn down the country'

Haredi spiritual leader:

'Only Yeshiva students bear the burden'

Rabbi Dan Segal commented on the Supreme Court's decision regarding the non-recruitment of haredim to the IDF, arguing that only Yeshiva students truly bear the burden of defending the country.

'Only Yeshiva students bear the burden'

Netanyahu's diary from October 7 revealed

Following Supreme Court petition, PM's schedule during the first day of Hamas's attack on southern Israel has been published, revealing the first foreign leader he spoke to.

Netanyahu's diary from October 7 revealed

Lidor Levi, victim of stabbing attack, succumbs to his wounds

Lidor Levi, a 34-year-old software engineer, dies of his wounds following the Gan Yavne stabbing attack.

Lidor Levi, victim of stabbing attack, succumbs to his wounds

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem hotel hosting evacuees

Hundreds of evacuees are temporarily evacuated from the Cassia Hotel in Jerusalem, due to a fire at the site.

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem hotel hosting evacuees

MK Succot: 'Erase Ahmad Tibi's smile'

MK Tzvi Succot presents Arab MK Ahmad Tibi's double-speak and support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and acts of terror. 'Anyone who speaks or laughs with Tibi is spitting in the faces of IDF soldiers.'

MK Succot: 'Erase Ahmad Tibi's smile'

Poll:

60% of children harmed by internet content about the war

A survey by several services has revealed that nearly two-thirds of Israel's youth has been negatively impacted by social media content regarding the war.

60% of children harmed by internet content about the war

Minister Chikli to Schumer:

'You're more than welcome to immigrate to Israel'

Diaspora Affairs Minister responds to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after he again called for Israel to hold elections: The gates of Israel are open to you.

'You're more than welcome to immigrate to Israel'

Israeli reporter Barak Ravid wins White House award

Barak Ravid, who writes for Axios and Walla!, named winner of the White House Correspondence Association’s award for overall excellence in White House coverage.

Israeli reporter Barak Ravid wins White House award

Released hostage celebrates 85th birthday in hospital

Elma Avraham, who was released from Hamas captivity in serious condition, celebrated her birthday at the Soroka Medical Center rehabilitation department with the medical staff who cared for her since her release.

Released hostage celebrates 85th birthday in hospital

Bedlam in the Knesset

MK Cassif accuses IDF soldiers of war crimes

A scene of chaos erupted in the Knesset after MK Ofer Cassif claimed: 'As the forces leave the hospital, the difficult testimonies, the pictures of the ruin and destruction, and the horrific stories of the survivors begin to come out.'

MK Cassif accuses IDF soldiers of war crimes

'You feed the devil'

Hostage's sister-in-law confronts UNRWA employee

Tzofit Libman, the sister-in-law of the hostage Elyakim Libman cornered an employee of the aid organization outside its offices in Jerusalem.

Hostage's sister-in-law confronts UNRWA employee

Minister Cohen:

'If US doesn't back Israel it has nothing to do in the Mideast'

Minister of Energy Eli Cohen says the US changed its stance because of the upcoming elections.

'If US doesn't back Israel it has nothing to do in the Mideast'