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Blinken:

'Saudi-Israel normalization before Gaza ceasefire is possible'

Secretary of State says it could be possible to roll out a framework for the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia along with a two-state solution proposal before a Gaza ceasefire is in place.

'Saudi-Israel normalization before Gaza ceasefire is possible'

Israel to Egypt:

'One last chance for hostage deal before Rafah invasion'

Axios reports that Israeli officials told their Egyptian counterparts that Israel is ready to give hostage negotiations "one last chance" to reach a deal with Hamas, but if there isn't progress soon it will move forward with a ground invasion of Rafah.

'One last chance for hostage deal before Rafah invasion'

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IDF eliminates terrorist who cooperated with Hamas in Lebanon

IAF aircraft eliminate Mosab Khalaf, a senior terrorist in the Jamaa Islamiya terrorist organization who advanced a large number of terror attacks against Israel.

IDF eliminates terrorist who cooperated with Hamas in Lebanon

Truck driver working for IDF killed by anti-tank missile

Sharif Suad, a resident of Ras al-Ein in northern Israel was killed during infrastructure work in the area of Har Dov.

Truck driver working for IDF killed by anti-tank missile

Released teen hostage:

'The terrorist brought me a ring'

18-year-old Noga Weiss recounted how one of her captors wanted to marry her.

'The terrorist brought me a ring'

Released 9-year-old hostage comes full circle

Ohad Munder watched Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Israel State Cup semi-final victory from the stands. While in captivity, he learned that the team had sent him birthday wishes.

Released 9-year-old hostage comes full circle

US campus protests:

At least 33 people detained at Indiana University campus

At least 33 people detained following protest in which demonstrators called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

At least 33 people detained at Indiana University campus

Sanders to Netanyahu:

'It is not antisemitic to criticize your government'

Vermont Senator criticizes Israel's conduct in Gaza: Do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government.

'It is not antisemitic to criticize your government'

Freed hostage recalls:

'The terrorist brought me a ring'

18-year-old Noga Weiss, who was kidnapped to Gaza and freed after 50 days, shares the story of how the Hamas terrorist who held her captive said he wanted to marry her.

'The terrorist brought me a ring'

Exchange of fire in the north:

Anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon, IDF returns fire

Two anti-tank missile launches identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Har Dov in northern Israel. IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon.

Anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon, IDF returns fire

Israeli official:

'As far as Israel is concerned, the offer is for 33 hostages'

Israeli official comments on reports that the latest offer to Hamas involves the release of only 20 hostages.

'As far as Israel is concerned, the offer is for 33 hostages'

Should you bear?

The right to bear arms wasn’t meant to hunt a bear or bear injustice or cruelty. It was meant to make sure that nobody can mess with your right to live free on your own land, raise your family on a safe ground and worship the Almighty like your forefathers did for hundreds of generations. Op-ed.

Should you bear?

'Israel will pay a heavy price' in new hostage deal proposal

Israeli negotiating team presents to Cabinet proposal in which Hamas would release 20 hostages and in exchange, Israel would permit residents to return to northern Gaza and other concessions.

'Israel will pay a heavy price' in new hostage deal proposal

Ben-Gvir opposes visits to captured Hamas terrorists

Minister Ben-Gvir to the Prime Minister: 'The British probably did not internalize that the mandate has ended - their demand for an inspector's visit is an infringement on state sovereignty'.

Ben-Gvir opposes visits to captured Hamas terrorists

Two brigades pulled out of Gaza:

IDF completes preparations for Rafah operation

IDF continues targeted operations in central Gaza Corridor.

IDF completes preparations for Rafah operation

Egypt to Israel:

Freeze Rafah operation - in exchange for renewing hostage talks

New report: Egypt proposes one-year ceasefire in exchange for cessation of attacks on Israel - as precondition for restarting hostage talks.

Freeze Rafah operation - in exchange for renewing hostage talks

Report: Israel attacking deep in Lebanon

Truck driver injured after shrapnel hits fuel truck near Baalbek, Lebanon.

Report: Israel attacking deep in Lebanon

After 6 months of war

IDF to examine ways to honor hostages and civilian heroes

The advisory committee will examine the appropriate way to show recognition and appreciation, including the need to change the existing guidelines, in light of the unique cases of October 7th and its aftermath.

IDF to examine ways to honor hostages and civilian heroes

Hamas official: These are the conditions under which we'll disarm

Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya tells AP the terror group's military arm will 'dissolve' if Israel agrees to 'right of return' to pre-1967 Israel, plus two-state solution along pre-1967 borders.

Hamas official: These are the conditions under which we'll disarm

IAF eliminates terrorists trying to launch rockets at Israel

Fighter jets strike two terrorists attempting to launch rockets toward Israeli territory; an additional Hamas terrorist cell eliminated in the area of Nuseirat.

IAF eliminates terrorists trying to launch rockets at Israel

PA to Biden:

'Prevent an operation in Rafah'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' spokesman accuses the US administration of complicity in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

'Prevent an operation in Rafah'

PM's incoming military sec.:

Israel should control Gaza Strip after the war

Brig. Gen. Roman Gofman suggested in an internal and classified document that Israel continue controlling the Gaza Strip and its civilian population after the war.

Israel should control Gaza Strip after the war

State Department:

FBI investigating veracity of Hamas hostage video

Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department, Vedant Patel, says the Biden Administration 'will not rest a single minute until Hersh Goldberg-Polin is reunited with his family.

FBI investigating veracity of Hamas hostage video

After Hamas hostage video

Families: Hostages' time is running out, must be top priority

Family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin gives permission to share video Hamas published of their loved one who has been held hostage for over 200 days.

Families: Hostages' time is running out, must be top priority

Sderot house damaged in rocket attack from Gaza

Multiple people treated for anxiety after home struck by debris from interception of rocket.

Sderot house damaged in rocket attack from Gaza

Rafah op. getting closer?

IDF Chief of Staff and ISA Chief visit Cairo

An Israeli source told Reuters that the IDF is prepared to begin operations in Rafah and is waiting for the green light from the political echelon.

IDF Chief of Staff and ISA Chief visit Cairo

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Unusually large strike in Lebanon, dozens of targets hit

Sites that were struck included storage facilities, weaponry, terror infrastructures, and additional targets used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the area.

Unusually large strike in Lebanon, dozens of targets hit

Intelligence sources confirm:

Sinwar has left his tunnel

The Hostage Families Forum said the fact that the Hamas leader was able to walk the streets of Gaza 'is the picture of Israeli failure.'

Sinwar has left his tunnel

Bereaved Father:

'They took my son to fight in Gaza – we must continue fighting'

We gave – with trepidation. We gave – with care. We gave – in silence. We gave – and our hearts skipped a beat. We gave – and this unspoken fear hung in the air. But we gave. We gave – because the mission has not yet been completed. Op-ed.

'They took my son to fight in Gaza – we must continue fighting'

Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu an 'obstacle' to the two-state solution

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demands Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu resign his position, calls him 'obstacle' to two-state solution.

Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu an 'obstacle' to the two-state solution

Homes damaged by missiles fired towards northern Israel

Two homes hit by missiles fired towards Avivim in northern Israel, nearby caravan caught fire, Merom Galil Regional Council reports.

Homes damaged by missiles fired towards northern Israel

After comprehensive training:

Two brigades join fighting in Gaza

IDF mobilizes two reserve brigades for defensive and tactical missions in the Gaza Strip.

Two brigades join fighting in Gaza

Minister of Diaspora:

‘US not displaying strength under Biden’s leadership’

Diaspora Min. Amichai Chikli comments on campus protests, relationship between the US government and Israel: ‘Biden is a true friend of Israel, but he is under immense pressure. If I were an American citizen with the right to vote, I would vote for Trump and the Republicans.’

‘US not displaying strength under Biden’s leadership’

Gazans used as human shields

IDF strikes rocket launchers set up in Gaza humanitarian zone

IDF precisely strikes Hamas rocket launchers located in a humanitarian zone in southern Gaza and continues to operate in the central Gaza corridor.

IDF strikes rocket launchers set up in Gaza humanitarian zone

Columbia University pres. calls for end of anti-Israel encampment

Columbia University President Nemat Shafik promises the university ‘will not tolerate intimidating, harassing, or discriminatory behavior.’

Columbia University pres. calls for end of anti-Israel encampment

Turkish attempt to influence war in Gaza thwarted

Turkey offered several Arab countries to devise a plan for deploying joint forces in Gaza on the day after the war, but they refused.

Turkish attempt to influence war in Gaza thwarted

Nova massacre survivor:

I feel guilty that my friends were abducted & I didn't save them

Marking 200 days since the war began, hostages' friends and relatives call for unity and action.

I feel guilty that my friends were abducted & I didn't save them

Expressing our appreciation and gratitude on Passover

Leah Shpitz, mother of severely injured soldier who recently regained consciousness, talks about his first holiday at home.

Expressing our appreciation and gratitude on Passover

IDF preparing for Rafah operation in the near future

Evacuation of Rafah population expected to last three weeks - unless Hamas prevents it, report says. Rafah ground operation expected to last six weeks.

IDF preparing for Rafah operation in the near future

Before and during the holiday

Netzach Yehuda Battalion operates in northern Gaza

During the operation, the battalion's soldiers dismantled several terrorist infrastructure and shafts in the area.

Netzach Yehuda Battalion operates in northern Gaza

Father of 12

Salm Alkreshat fell in battle in Gaza

Alkreshat, 42 from the Abu Ruba'ya Bedouin tribe, was a tracker in the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division.

Salm Alkreshat fell in battle in Gaza

During the Seder:

Dozens of rockets fired towards Tzfat

Barrage of at least 35 rockets fired towards Tzfat as Israelis gather to celebrate the start of Passover. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Dozens of rockets fired towards Tzfat

Report:

Egypt updated on Israel's plans for Rafah operation

According to Egyptian officials, Israel intends to send troops to Rafah gradually and to concentrate on areas where the defense establishment believes Hamas leaders are hiding.

Egypt updated on Israel's plans for Rafah operation

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Jewish artists envelop in prayer

Some of today's leading artists in Jewish music: singers, cantors, and musicians, together with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra have come together to create this project, to raise spirits during these dark days.

Jewish artists envelop in prayer

Closure 3 years on

Terrorist who murdered Barel Hadaria Shmueli eliminated

The terrorist who shot from point-blank range at IDF soldier First Sergeant Barel Hadaria Shmueli has been eliminated in an airstrike in Gaza.

Terrorist who murdered Barel Hadaria Shmueli eliminated

Karnei Shomron welcomes wounded soldiers

Dozens of Karnei Shomron residents held a moving welcome ceremony for Ariel Galili, a local resident and student of the Golan Yeshiva, who was injured in the battle in Gaza.

Karnei Shomron welcomes wounded soldiers

Following massive failure:

IDF intelligence chief resigns position

Major General Aharon Haliva, head of IDF's Intelligence Directorate, is the first official to submit resignation due to the failures of October 7.

IDF intelligence chief resigns position

Special Interview

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.

Amb. Friedman: There is a path forward - full Israeli sovereignty

Kiryat Shmona resident:

'You don't know what you're waking up to, what's in the future'

Despite missiles and an evacuation order, the spit is still turning at this northern Israel shawarma shop.

'You don't know what you're waking up to, what's in the future'

Incident under review

IDF UAV downed in Lebanese territory

IDF says a surface-to-air missile was launched toward an IAF UAV that was operating in Lebanese airspace. The UAV was hit and fell in Lebanese territory.

IDF UAV downed in Lebanese territory

IDF spox. to hostages:

'If you can hear me - we will fight until you return home to us'

Rear Admiral Hagari told Israelis that while forces are deployed along the entire length of the borders of Israel, they must remain vigilant during the holiday.

'If you can hear me - we will fight until you return home to us'

Mother of hostage:

'I can't imagine celebrating Passover without my son'

Ahead of Passover, the mothers of hostages called on the world to press for a deal so they could celebrate the holiday with their loved ones.

'I can't imagine celebrating Passover without my son'

Hezbollah drone strike:

Maj. (Res.) Dor Zimel succumbed to wounds

Zimel, 27 from Even Yehuda, was severely wounded last week by launches from Lebanon that hit Arab al-Aramshe. Dor was engaged and scheduled to get married in June.

Maj. (Res.) Dor Zimel succumbed to wounds

PM Netanyahu:

'Hamas refused all deals, we will soon hit them hard'

In a pre-Passover address, the Prime Minister commented on US threats to sanction the Netzach Yehuda Battalion: 'I will fight it with all my might.'

'Hamas refused all deals, we will soon hit them hard'

A time for choosing - for Biden, Israel and the Middle East

Israel struggles with a diminishing capacity to defend itself. And Joe Biden is uniquely at fault.

A time for choosing - for Biden, Israel and the Middle East

Report:

Israel fears less than 1/3 of hostages are still alive

Of the 133 people still held hostage by Hamas, Israel reportedly fears just 40 still live.

Israel fears less than 1/3 of hostages are still alive

Son of Hamas:

'Biden administration: Win elections or win the war?'

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a senior figure in Hamas, tweeted admonishment to the US government for failing to prioritize national interests above party desires.

'Biden administration: Win elections or win the war?'

Just before his wedding:

Reserve captain severely injured by an explosive device

Reserve Captain Dor Zimel, a resident of Even Yehuda, was injured by an IED attack just a short while before his wedding.

Reserve captain severely injured by an explosive device

Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in southern Lebanon

IAF carries out airstrikes in Lebanon following repeated aircraft infiltration, missile strikes, from Hezbollah terror group.

Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in southern Lebanon

Nahal Brigade soldiers operating in Gazan corridor

Close-quarters encounters, closing the combat circle on terrorists and targeted raids by the Nahal Brigade combat team in the central Gaza Strip.

Nahal Brigade soldiers operating in Gazan corridor