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Diplomatic incident:

Diplomatic incident: Spanish Prime Minister attacks Israel, ambassador to be reprimanded

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls Israel a "genocidal state" during a parliamentary debate. The country's ambassador to Israel has been summoned for a reprimand.

Diplomatic incident: Spanish Prime Minister attacks Israel, ambassador to be reprimanded

Netanyahu to wounded reservists:

Netanyahu to wounded IDF reservists: 'We are going all the way to destroy Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets wounded IDF reservists, vows to press forward with full force to defeat Hamas and secure the release of all hostages. 'We are going for absolute victory.'

Netanyahu to wounded IDF reservists: 'We are going all the way to destroy Hamas'

Netanyahu to Edan Alexander: 'All of Israel embraces you'

Freed soldier Edan Alexander speaks with PM Netanyahu and President Trump after release from Hamas captivity; US envoy praises Israeli leadership in emotional exchange.

Netanyahu to Edan Alexander: 'All of Israel embraces you'

Defense Min. Katz warns Iran:

Defense Minister Katz warns Iran: 'What we did to the Houthis – we'll do in Tehran'

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Iranian leadership amid ongoing Houthi threats, declaring the end of the 'proxy era' and vowing direct retaliation for any attacks.

Defense Minister Katz warns Iran: 'What we did to the Houthis – we'll do in Tehran'

Israel's ultimatum:

Israel's ultimatum: Hamas has until end of Trump's visit to reach hostage deal

Senior official provides details on 'Operation Gideon Chariots,' including that Hamas faces its final chance to reach a deal to accept the Witkoff outline.

Israel's ultimatum: Hamas has until end of Trump's visit to reach hostage deal

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

Prime Minister Netanyahu: We are going from raids to seizing territory in Gaza

Netanyahu said during the Security Cabinet meeting that he continues to advance President Trump's plan for the voluntary emigration of Gazans.

Prime Minister Netanyahu: We are going from raids to seizing territory in Gaza

Netanyahu mentions number of hostages, Sarah whispers ' fewer'

PM's wife whispers 'fewer' after Netanyahu notes 24 hostages still alive, during meeting with Independence Day torchbearers.

Netanyahu mentions number of hostages, Sarah whispers ' fewer'

Israel refuses proposal for five-year ceasefire

Senior Israeli source responds to proposal for five-year truce with Hamas, says Israel is trying to make the most of negotiations but its patience 'is not infinite.'

Israel refuses proposal for five-year ceasefire

Danon in Krakow:

Danon in Krakow: Antisemitism rising again under the guise of social justice

At March of the Living's Holocaust remembrance ceremony, Israeli UN Ambassador condemns the resurgence of antisemitism: "We will not apologize for defending ourselves. Am Israel Chai!"

Danon in Krakow: Antisemitism rising again under the guise of social justice

Ahead of 'Day of Rage':

Ahead of 'Day of Rage': NSC warns Israelis abroad of potential threats

National Security Council warns Israelis abroad that demonstrations may turn violent in light of planned pro-Palestinian 'Day of Rage' events around the world.

Ahead of 'Day of Rage': NSC warns Israelis abroad of potential threats

Minister Katz reveals:

Minister Katz reveals: Messages that prove Iran's support for October 7th Massacre

Minister Katz revealed documentation of contact between the Iranian regime and Hamas leaders Sinwar and Deif.

Minister Katz reveals: Messages that prove Iran's support for October 7th Massacre

Danny Danon slams UN Security council: You don't have courage

Ambassador Danny Danon plays recordings of anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza, calls on UN Security Council to heed the Gazans' cry.

Danny Danon slams UN Security council: You don't have courage

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Military pressure on Hamas is working'

At the start of the cabinet meeting, PM Netanyahu hit back against the allegations against him on the conduct of the war and the efforts to return the hostages.

Netanyahu: 'Military pressure on Hamas is working'

Why Trump's Ukraine policies have US Jews worried

Jewish People Policy Institute poll shows majority of US Jews fear President Trump's policy toward Ukraine will negatively impact Israel.

Why Trump's Ukraine policies have US Jews worried

House committees probe US funding to groups linked to anti-government protests in Israel

Two House committees investigating six organizations that received federal funding under the Biden administration, examining whether the grants were used to influence Netanyahu’s political standing during the judicial reform protests.

House committees probe US funding to groups linked to anti-government protests in Israel

Security Cabinet approves:

Sec Cabinet approves: Israel to manage administration for 'voluntary relocation' from Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves proposal to set up administration for 'voluntary relocation' administration from Gaza, 'We will assist any Gazan resident who wishes to relocate.'

Sec Cabinet approves: Israel to manage administration for 'voluntary relocation' from Gaza

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: If Hamas continues its refusal, Israel will take more land from Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs IDF to prepare to take over areas of Gaza, so long as Hamas refuses to agree to deal to release Israeli hostages.

Defense Minister: If Hamas continues its refusal, Israel will take more land from Gaza

Senator Chuck Schumer:

Senator Chuck Schumer: 'Antisemitism in US reaching new heights'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is 'appalled' by the rise in antisemitism since October 7th.

Senator Chuck Schumer: 'Antisemitism in US reaching new heights'

Diplomatic achievement: Anti-Israel conference prevented

Anti-Israel conference of countries signatory to the Geneva Convention, intended to harm Israel, prevented thanks to intensive efforts by the Foreign Ministry.

Diplomatic achievement: Anti-Israel conference prevented

American-Israeli diplomat Dr. Dore Gold passed away at 71

Gold served as the director of the Foreign Ministry, Israeli Ambassador to the UN, and diplomatic advisor to PM Netanyahu, and was among those who laid the foundations for the Abraham Accords.

American-Israeli diplomat Dr. Dore Gold passed away at 71

PMO to IDF:

PMO to IDF: 'Why were Oct. 7 investigations not presented to PM?'

Gvura Forum chairman, who lost his son in battle on October 7, expresses anger that the families of those who were killed during the massacre were not allowed to examine the results of the investigations before they are to be publically released.

PMO to IDF: 'Why were Oct. 7 investigations not presented to PM?'

New measures against PA payments to terrorists

Defense Minister Israel Katz imposed sanctions on released security prisoners, Israeli residents, and citizens receiving payments from the Palestinian Authority.

New measures against PA payments to terrorists

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'As I promised, Hamas and PA won't be in Gaza the day after'

PM says he is committed to President Trump's plan to change the reality in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu: 'As I promised, Hamas and PA won't be in Gaza the day after'

Minister Katz:

Minister Katz: 'Whoever enters the buffer zone takes his life in his hands'

Defense Minister Israel Katz commented on footage of Gazans walking around 300 meters away from the border with Israel: 'Zero tolerance for anyone who threatens IDF forces or the fence area and the communities.'

Minister Katz: 'Whoever enters the buffer zone takes his life in his hands'

Khamenei:

Khamenei: 'Negotiations with the USA will be neither clever nor respectful'

Ali Khamenei declared that his country was not interested in negotiations with America despite Trump's sanctions.

Khamenei: 'Negotiations with the USA will be neither clever nor respectful'

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Countries that criticized Israel must accept Gazan immigrants'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF will prepare detailed plan to enable implementation of President Trump's vision for immigration of Gazans.

Defense Minister: 'Countries that criticized Israel must accept Gazan immigrants'

Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger, and Gadi Mozes to be freed tomorrow

PMO says it has received the names of the 3 hostages who will be released by Hamas tomorrow. 5 Thai citizens will also be released.

Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger, and Gadi Mozes to be freed tomorrow

Netanyahu's office:

Netanyahu's office: Arbel Yehud and two other hostages will be released on Thursday

Prime Minister's Office confirms Qatar's announcement that there will be two hostage releases this week, in exchange for the opening of the Netzarim Corridor.

Netanyahu's office: Arbel Yehud and two other hostages will be released on Thursday

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Next Chief of Staff must lead an offensive policy'

Defense Minister, Israel Katz, concludes a round of interviews with candidates for the IDF Chief of Staff position.

Defense Minister: 'Next Chief of Staff must lead an offensive policy'

PM to freed hostages' parents:

PM to freed hostages' parents: 'We didn't give up and we won't give up on the others'

Netanyahu speaks with the parents of the 3 hostages who were freed on Sunday. Families ask PM not to stop until all remaining hostages are returned.

PM to freed hostages' parents: 'We didn't give up and we won't give up on the others'

The letter Biden left for Trump at the White House

Trump discloses the contents of the letter left for him by Biden upon his departure from the Oval Office: I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years. May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding.

The letter Biden left for Trump at the White House

Senator Tom Cotton:

Senator Tom Cotton: 'Hostages still in Gaza because Biden didn't back Israel'

Republican Senator Tom Cotton defends Israel, saying deal with Hamas is bad: 'We shouldn't negotiate with terrorists, or ask Israel or any other country to negotiate with terrorists.'

Senator Tom Cotton: 'Hostages still in Gaza because Biden didn't back Israel'

Poll:

Poll: Majority in US believe hostage deal secured thanks to Trump

According to a Harvard Harris poll, 79% of US citizens support Israel and its actions in Gaza, 21% support Hamas.

Poll: Majority in US believe hostage deal secured thanks to Trump

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: We'll achieve the goals of the war, we'll bring back all the hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Israeli public for the first time following signing of ceasefire deal with Hamas, promising to achieve all goals of the war and responding to criticism.

Netanyahu: We'll achieve the goals of the war, we'll bring back all the hostages

Diplomatic source:

Diplomatic source: Cabinet will not meet until deal is finalized

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is insistent on finalizing all the details of the hostage deal before bringing it to the vote of the Security Cabinet and the Cabinet.

Diplomatic source: Cabinet will not meet until deal is finalized

In wake of hostage deal

Netanyahu speaks to Trump and Biden after hostage deal agreed upon

Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu thanked Trump for his help in advancing the release of the hostages. Netanyahu also speaks to Biden, and thanks him for his help in advancing the deal.

Netanyahu speaks to Trump and Biden after hostage deal agreed upon

2024:

New record in heart transplants in Israel registered in 2024

The National Transplant Center reports an increase in kidney transplants. Approximately 1,481 patients are registered on the waiting list for an organ donation.

New record in heart transplants in Israel registered in 2024

Sa'ar to British counterpart:

Sa'ar to British counterpart: We want a deal, we'll soon know if Hamas does too

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosts British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The two discuss a number of regional issues, including Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.

Sa'ar to British counterpart: We want a deal, we'll soon know if Hamas does too

Minister Katz to IDF:

Minister Katz to IDF: Plan the total destruction of Hamas if hostages are not freed

The Minister of Defense instructed the IDF to come up with a plan to completely destroy the terror organization if it does not release the hostages before US President Trump takes office.

Minister Katz to IDF: Plan the total destruction of Hamas if hostages are not freed

Iranian ambassador criticizes Israeli ambassador at UN

The Iranian ambassador to the UN sent a letter to the Secretary-General, strongly criticizing the Israeli ambassador over claims regarding Iran's involvement in Yemen.

Iranian ambassador criticizes Israeli ambassador at UN




















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