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Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

Smotrich vs. Sanctions: USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents

The USA has significantly reduced the sanctions it imposed on residents of Judea and Samaria following Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's threats of economic sanctions against Palestinian Authority banks.

Smotrich vs. Sanctions: USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents

Top US general:

Top US general: Israel hasn't received every weapon it asked for

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff comments on US aid to Israel: We've been supporting them with capability, but they've not received everything they've asked for.

Top US general: Israel hasn't received every weapon it asked for

Report:

Report: US in talks on peacekeeping team in Gaza

Biden administration officials reportedly in preliminary conversations on proposal to help fund either a multinational force or a Palestinian Arab peacekeeping team in post-war Gaza.

Report: US in talks on peacekeeping team in Gaza

Springing forward:

Springing forward: Daylight Saving Time begins in Israel

Clocks moved forward by one hour at 2:00 a.m. Daylight Saving Time will be in effect until October 27, 2024.

Springing forward: Daylight Saving Time begins in Israel

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sent to 25 years in prison

Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud on hundreds of thousands of customers that unraveled with the collapse of FTX.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sent to 25 years in prison

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll share and tell world of Hamas crimes against humanity'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says it is difficult to watch and publish video of Hamas terrorist admitting to rape, but it is the military's duty to ensure the world knows what happened.

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll share and tell world of Hamas crimes against humanity'

US to Israel:

US to Israel: Banks don't need to close accounts of sanction targets

US letter to Finance Ministry says Biden Admin. sanctions against 7 settlers over alleged violence were not meant to seize all of their assets or close their bank accounts.

US to Israel: Banks don't need to close accounts of sanction targets

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'Head of Hamas supplies killed at Shifa Hospital'

Raad Thabet, one of the top Hamas leaders in Gaza, eliminated in operation at Shifa Hospital.

IDF Spokesman: 'Head of Hamas supplies killed at Shifa Hospital'

Live updates:

Live updates: IDF eliminates nine terrorists in Lebanon

As war enters 25th week, IDF and ISA forces under the command of the 98th Division begin operation in Al Amal, western Khan Yunis, in order to continue dismantling terrorist infrastructure and eliminating terrorist operatives in the area.

Live updates: IDF eliminates nine terrorists in Lebanon

Halevi to Bedouin soldiers:

Chief of Staff to Bedouin soldiers: 'Those who came to attack didn't spare Muslims'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visited the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion on the occasion of Ramadan, spoke with the battalion's commanders and soldiers, and heard about their significant efforts during the war.

Chief of Staff to Bedouin soldiers: 'Those who came to attack didn't spare Muslims'

Is a Palestinian Arab-run factory building the IDF's bomb shelters?

Otniel residents were surprised to discover the bomb shelter factory outside their village. According to them the contractor, who works for the military, is a Palestinian Arab. The IDF and Defense Ministry deny those claims.

Is a Palestinian Arab-run factory building the IDF's bomb shelters?

Jordan Valley attack:

Jordan Valley attack: Terrorist a PA security officer

IDF forces are continuing to search for the terrorist and have completely surrounded the village of Ouja and the city of Jericho.

Jordan Valley attack: Terrorist a PA security officer

PM to hostages' families:

PM to hostages' families: 'I won't leave anyone behind'

Netanyahu meets families of soldiers held hostage by Hamas, says he is " committed to returning everyone, all of them."

PM to hostages' families: 'I won't leave anyone behind'

Attorney General:

Attorney General: Prepare to begin drafting haredim on April 1st

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara submitted her answer to the Supreme Court regarding the draft law, saying that since the law has expired, nothing prevents the enlistment of yeshiva students.

Attorney General: Prepare to begin drafting haredim on April 1st

Rabbis, imams in Morocco:

Rabbis, imams in Morocco: 'Iran trying to create religious war'

Delegations of rabbis, Imams gather for interfaith conference in Morocco, emphasize need for Muslim-Jewish alliances and friendships after October 7.

Rabbis, imams in Morocco: 'Iran trying to create religious war'

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

In continuation of South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the International Court of Justice has imposed additional provisional measures on Israel.

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

Brother of hostage joins Border Police

Yair Mor, whose brother, Eitan, is in Hamas captivity, enlisted in the Border Police. His father, Zvika: 'We are all obligated in this mandatory war for the defense of the nation.'

Brother of hostage joins Border Police

'The devil took over me'

'The devil took over me' | Terrorist details rape committed during October 7th massacre

Manar Mahmoud Muhammad Kasem, an operative of the naval force of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization gave a chilling description to his interrogators of the atrocities committed on October 7th.

'The devil took over me' | Terrorist details rape committed during October 7th massacre

Israel Prize award ceremony to be held in Sderot this year

Education Minister Kisch announces 1st Israel Prize award ceremony since massacre to be held in southern Israel in solidarity with the heroic residents who are rebuilding after October 7.

Israel Prize award ceremony to be held in Sderot this year

Chief Rabbi to yeshiva students:

Chief Rabbi to yeshiva students: 'Increase your studies during vacation'

Ahead of the Passover vacation, Rabbi David Lau called on students to strengthen the Torah, especially at a time when the soldiers are sacrificing their lives on the battlefield.

Chief Rabbi to yeshiva students: 'Increase your studies during vacation'

National Security Council:

Increased threat to Israelis abroad ahead of Passover, National Security Council warns

Counterterrorism official advises Israelis traveling abroad not to reveal they are Israelis due to increased threat level during war and ahead of Passover.

Increased threat to Israelis abroad ahead of Passover, National Security Council warns

Shameless:

Pic by man who accompanied Oct. 7 terrorists wins prestigious award

Photograph by AP photographer who crossed border with Hamas terrorists depicting terrorists celebrating over body of Shani Louk wins POY photojournalism competition's Team Picture Story of the Year.

Pic by man who accompanied Oct. 7 terrorists wins prestigious award

MK Danon:

MK Danon: 'I'm not sure Trump would have acted any differently'

MK Danny Danon says while the US wants the war to end before elections, Israel has to care only about its own interests. 'If we hadn't listened to the Americans for the past few months all this may have been behind us already.'

MK Danon: 'I'm not sure Trump would have acted any differently'

October 7th

October 7th | 12-year-old tried to speak with terrorists using Google Translate

Testimony of one of the October 7th massacre survivors tells how her son tried to negotiate with Hamas forces even while they shot his father.

October 7th | 12-year-old tried to speak with terrorists using Google Translate

Crown Heights Rabbis call for prayers against secular studies

Community leaders have asked all parents of students in Crown Heights haredi institutions to recite additional chapters of Psalms ahead of a court ruling on whether the schools must teach secular studies.

Crown Heights Rabbis call for prayers against secular studies

UK imposes sanctions on Hamas media network

Sanctions target two individuals active in promoting Hamas's public relations efforts.

UK imposes sanctions on Hamas media network

Suspicious aerial target intercepted over Tzfat

'Explosion heard throughout Tzfat result of activation of military bases' defense systems, no change in routine,' Tzfat municipality says.

Suspicious aerial target intercepted over Tzfat

The search continues:

Jordan Valley terrorist may have arrived on electric bicycle

Search for Jordan Valley terrorist who injured three is ongoing; terrorist likely to have arrived at scene on an electric bicycle.

Jordan Valley terrorist may have arrived on electric bicycle

Herzog to Democrats:

Herzog to Democrats: 'Alliance with America is stronger than ever and irreplaceable'

Israel's President met today with a delegation of US Congressmen and women from the Democratic Party, led by AIPAC.

Herzog to Democrats: 'Alliance with America is stronger than ever and irreplaceable'

Palestinian Authority Arab arrested after attempting to break through checkpoint

Reports of potential second terror attack in Jordan Valley proven unfounded, IDF clarifies: Suspect broke through security checkpoint, was arrested.

Palestinian Authority Arab arrested after attempting to break through checkpoint

Mother of 9 needs your help:

Mother of 9 needs your help: Husband of ALS patient reveals personal story on camera

After 8 years of tirelessly caring for his paralyzed wife, Yaakov Ghermiza shares on camera that he can no longer continue.

Mother of 9 needs your help: Husband of ALS patient reveals personal story on camera

Terrorists fire towards soldiers from Shifa ER

IDF and ISA continue precise operational activities against terrorists located in the Shifa Hospital and the Al Amal area, number of terrorists eliminated in Shifa rises to 200.

Terrorists fire towards soldiers from Shifa ER

Quarter of a million NIS saved

Quarter of a million NIS saved | Daylight savings time to begin in Israel this week

The clock change is expected to bring a number of benefits to the Israeli economy.

Quarter of a million NIS saved | Daylight savings time to begin in Israel this week

Jordan Valley attack:

Jordan Valley attack: Two wounded victims are left-wing activists

Two individuals who were wounded in the shooting attack in the Jordan Valley are activists in the Looking the Occupation in the Eyes organization who were traveling to assist Palestinian Arab shepherds.

Jordan Valley attack: Two wounded victims are left-wing activists

'Shoot and run':

'Shoot and run': Three injured after shots fired towards bus in the Jordan Valley

Three injured, one seriously, after gunshots fired towards bulletproof bus transporting schoolchildren and two cars near Jericho.

'Shoot and run': Three injured after shots fired towards bus in the Jordan Valley

Unauthorized:

Unauthorized: Supreme Court team working to find source of case leaks

Court employees claim that acting-President Uzi Vogelman is searching for the source of the leaks regarding the reasonability standard.

Unauthorized: Supreme Court team working to find source of case leaks

Working dog exhibition for evacuees from northern Israel

The Israel Dog Unit demonstrated its operational capabilities for those forced out of their homes by the war with Hezbollah.

Working dog exhibition for evacuees from northern Israel

Watch: Footage captures moment bullets hit bus

Bus shakes as bullets hit, driver asks, 'What's this?' and the schoolchild replies, 'I think they hurled rocks at us.'

Watch: Footage captures moment bullets hit bus

Iraqi who burned Quran in Sweden to leave the country

Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, who stoked outrage by burning Quran, says he will seek refuge in Norway after Sweden revoked his residency permit.

Iraqi who burned Quran in Sweden to leave the country

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82

Lieberman, who was the first Orthodox Jew to serve in the Senate and also the first Jewish candidate on the national ticket of a major party, dies due to complications from a fall.

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82