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Tehran residents speak out:

Happy Israel attacked, despite the chaos

Two residents of Iran's capital spoke with I24News about their joy, hopes, and fears as Israel attacks the Islamic regime. 'We must erase the black stain that began in 1979.'

IAEA head

'Iran told me they'd build a nuke if they are attacked'

In his first interview with Israeli media, International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi tells i24NEWS an attack on Iran's nuclear program could have catastrophic consequences.

Israeli Druze leaders to meet Syrian govt. officials

Senior officials from the Druze community will meet in the UAE with representatives from the new Syrian government, sources tell i24NEWS Middle East Correspondent Ariel Oseran.

i24NEWS: Telling the story of the Holocaust using AI

A new documentary combines archive footage and AI simulations to highlight the less-familiar story of the doomed Jewish uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto, which began in January 1943.

Michael Rapaport:

'I will continue to fight on behalf of Jews'

In interview with i24NEWS, Jewish American actor Michael Rapaport shares his emotional meeting with freed hostage Yarden Bibas, condemns the hypocrisy surrounding the conflict and expresses solidarity with Jews worldwide, vowing to continue fighting for Israel.

Former Justice Minister:

This is how the law allowing ISA chief's dismissal was born

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon recalls how then-Deputy Attorney General Meni Mazuz insisted that the Israeli government be able to dismiss an ISA chief - even without stating a reason for the dismissal.

Gazan peace activist:

'Campus protests suppress voices like mine, it's about fantasies'

Palestinian Arab peace activist and former Gazan resident Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib speaks with i24NEWS about his journey, his work countering the wave of campus antisemitism, and what he wants Israelis to know about Gazans.

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Former Palestinian national team player held Gilad Shalit hostage

Former Palestinian national team player was one of the terrorists who held Gilad Shalit captive. After Shalit's release, an attempt was made for them to meet, but Hamas prevented it.

Senator Lindsey Graham:

'Destroy Hamas, as we destroyed the Germans and Japanese'

Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about the possible failure of negotiations and said, 'There is no future for the Palestinians until Hamas is gone.'

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IDF soldiers protecting Israel on peak of Mount Hermon

At an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, in extreme weather conditions and snow sometimes reaching meters high, IDF soldiers guard Israel's border on Mount Hermon.

October 7th massacre exposed:

Exclusive footage reveals shocking truth, the Ta'asa family story

Exclusive footage from Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre documents the atrocities in the Ta'asa family home on October 7th and the full story behind them.

Israeli-made "Firedome" could help prevent future wildfires

In interview with i24NEWS, Gadi Benjamini talks about his "Firedome" system, which is modeled on the Iron Dome system, and is designed to protect areas from wildfires.

Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir:

'The public didn't like it - there are red lines'

MK Boaz Bismuth says he forgave Minister Ben Gvir for forcing him to come to the Knesset while sitting shiva for his mother: "Decide, my friend, whether you are in the coalition or in the opposition."

Rebel commander in Syria:

'We're fighting against a common enemy'

Commander of Syrian rebels in Aleppo tells Israeli journalist that they 'expect cooperation in order to eliminate the enemy.'

Jonathan Pollard: US interrogators wanted me to betray my team

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard speaks to i24NEWS, revealing details about his interrogation, how the Israeli government betrayed him, the US' attitude towards Israel, and how he predicted the October 7th massacre.

Rubio in Israel:

If Hamas survives, it will encourage Israel's enemies

Senator Marco Rubio, in an interview with i24NEWS, emphasized his dedication to Israel's security and how what happened to the Gaza border can never be allowed to happen in the north.

The unsung heroes of Ofakim on October 7

i24NEWS visits the southern town and meets Israel Police officer Itamar Illouz who recaps the events of October 7th from his unimaginable experience

Wounded soldiers use shooting ranges as recovery method

i24News correspondent Matthias Inbar met two soldiers who lost their legs in battle and returned to shoot as part of their rehabilitation process. Watch.

Poll:

A party led by Bennett causes Lapid and Gantz to crash

i24NEWS poll finds: In a scenario where Naftali Bennett runs as leader of a new party, his party wins 29 seats at the expense of National Unity and Yesh Atid.

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Egypt delaying appointment of a new Israeli ambassador

i24NEWS reports that amid tensions between Israel and Egypt over Israel’s insistence on keeping IDF troops on the Philadelphi corridor, Israel has not had an ambassador in Egypt for the past two weeks.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'I warned it would happen and it can happen again'

Zvi Yehezkeli, expert, author and i24NEWS senior commentator, says solution to current conflict is 'to see the Middle East in the same way that they see themselves, and not the way we see them.'

Poll:

Religious Zionist Party continues to gain strength

New i24NEWS poll finds that the largest party is the Likud with 22 seats. Smotrich's party continues to gain strength. If former PM Naftali Bennett were to run, he would win 27 seats.

MK Benny Gantz avoids question on price of prisoner swap deal

MK Benny Gantz is asked whether he would agree to withdrawing the IDF from the Philadelphi Corridor - but avoids the question. 'Rafah was conquered in 45 minutes, we can do it again.'

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Israel attacks in Beirut - full coverage

Watch i24NEWS special coverage of Israeli strike in Lebanon

Ben Gvir:

'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'

National Security Minister warns that a cessation of the war in Gaza or a political settlement without attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon would cause his party to leave the government.

Bennett: What does 'eradicate Hamas' actually mean?

Former PM speaks to i24NEWS about what the goals of the war against Hamas are.

Gaza border communities struggle to sustain farms amid the war

Farmers in the south, near the Gaza Strip, are being aided by groups of volunteers. i24NEWS Correspondent Uri Shapira reports.

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Bereaved Israeli who met Biden speaks about the loss

Professor Yifat Bitton discusses losing two brother-in-laws in Hamas attacks against Israel and her short talk with President Biden

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War in Israel: Death toll rises to 1,300

The Palestinian Authority has a lot to gain from Israel's war with Hamas; this is what Sderot looks like days after the slaughter by Hamas.

In 1 town:

40 babies murdered, some decapitated, by Hamas butchers

IDF forces were not prepared for the extent of the horrors left behind by Hamas terrorists in Kfar Aza.

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The aftermath of the Hamas massacre up close

i24NEWS Correspondent Nicole Zedek describes the 'smells of death' while reporting from devastated Kfar Aza.

Tourism Minister Haim Katz:

'If there's peace with Saudi Arabia, it will be a warm peace'

Tourism Minister Haim Katz speaks to i24NEWS after arriving in Riyadh for United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference.

French Ambassador to Israel:

'France is gradually changing the way it looks at this region'

France’s new Ambassador to Israel speaks to i24NEWS: We always want to promote what is incredible in relations between France and Israel.

Zambian President:

'We're seeking closer ties with Israel'

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema says he wants to work with Israel to promote relations that will deliver values to both countries.

MK Rothman:

'The demonstrators are protesting democracy'

MK Simcha Rothman says demonstrators either "don't know what they're talking about or are just trying to deceive the public."

Alan Dershowitz:

'Netanyahu should be allowed to govern'

Renowned US attorney unimpressed by Arnon Milchan testimony in Netanyahu's case: All the charges against Netanyahu should be dropped.

Amb. Tom Nides:

Saudi-Iran rapprochement has no impact on Saudi-Israel relations

US Ambassador to Israel tells i24News Saudi-Iran rapprochement a good thing, Biden Admin. fully committed to Abraham Accords.

Israel's UAE Ambassador:

'More countries will join the Abraham Accords'

Ambassador Amir Hayek to i24NEWS: We have great relations with the Emiratis. We are moving forward.

Minister Barkat:

'Israeli entrepreneurs should look at ventures in Morocco'

Economy Minister hails opportunity for cooperation between the Israeli-Moroccan governments and their respective businesspeople.

MK Mansour Abbas:

'Violence should be condemned in all its manifestations'

Ra'am chairman to i24NEWS: Netanyahu's true face is already exposed.

New television program to tackle main issues of Jewish world

i24NEWS is premiering a new television program to give an in-depth look at the biggest questions of the day.

Iranian Crown Prince:

'It's my duty to honor Holocaust victims'

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi tells i24NEWS: The Iranian regime doesn't represent the Iranian people.

Senior MK: Antisemites at the UN won't tell us what to do

Likud lawmaker May Golan calls out the international community for pressuring Israel to make concessions to the PA.

Is Assad regime profiting from earthquake aid to Syria?

Foreign policy and security analyst Ömer Özkizilcik says Assad takes two-thirds of the 'spoils' from humanitarian aid from the West.

Is Iran smuggling weapons to Syria alongside earthquake aid?

Iran has been known to smuggle agents and weapons under the guise of Red Crescent operations. Is it up to its old tricks?

At least 55 PA Arabs killed in earthquake

i24NEWS speaks with PA security analyst, who says the Palestinian Authority has sent two rescue teams to Turkey and Syria.

Watch: Israel likely to face massive earthquake in near future

600,000 buildings in Israel are not equipped to survive a major quake - most of them in the country's north.

String of murders in Arab-Israeli towns: Should Israel act?

At least 12 Israeli Arabs murdered since the beginning of the calendar year; 5 of them under 30. What should the government do?

When push comes to shove:

Will American Jews stand behind Israel's government?

Lay leaders from across America's Jewish community addressed the government, with a list of complaints regarding its 'right-wing policies.'

ISIS on the comeback in Kurdish-controlled territories?

A raid last year claimed hundreds of lives amid a weeks-long standoff with the Islamist group.

Will Palestinian Authority rein in 'time bomb' terrorists?

Will the PA, largely supported by Israel and the US, take control of the situation or allow an escalation of terror attacks?

Arab medic on racist chants: I'm there to treat the patients

Fadi Dekaidek, the Israeli Arab first on the scene of both terror attacks, recalls the initial shock as he raced to help.

Iran threatens Israel after drone attack

Iranian officials have no doubt Israel was behind the attack, but Mossad says it can strike anywhere within Iranian territory.

Former Navy commander: Israel needs to strike Iran this year

The former commander of the Israeli navy Vice Admiral Eliezer Marom says the Jewish State has run out of options.

Is it a bird? A plane? Pentagon lists 350 new UFO sightings

Is an enemy state using advanced technology to spy on America or is it a whole different type of 'enemy' we should be worried about?

Watch: Doomsday Clock set to 90 seconds before midnight

The 'Armageddon' clock was moved the closest it's ever been to 'destruction point' due to increasing threats of nuclear war.

Netherlands arrests suspected ISIS security chief

Man had sought asylum from Syria and had been residing in the country for the past two years.

Watch: UAE to add Holocaust education to school curriculum

Rabbi to the Emirates says the country has provided all the necessary infrastructure for Jewish life.

Watch: Netanyahu warns Hezbollah - 'We will jog your memory'

The Prime Minister said Iran and Lebanon would get a 'reminder' of Israel's red lines if they tried to cross them.

Watch: Is Ben-Gvir trying to arrest opposition leaders?

Ben-Gvir has not shied away from accusing them of planning to take down the government.