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Headline / Terrorism

Terrorist in Bondi Chanukah Massacre Linked to Islamic State

By Joshua Marks

At least 27 victims were hospitalized, New South Wales Health said on Monday, including six people in critical condition, six in critical but stable condition, and 13 in stable condition. At least 40 people were injured overall in the attack, according to police.

IDF & Security / Syria

IDF Raids and Destroys Syrian Regime HQ on Mount Hermon

By Joshua Marks

Elite Israeli units uncovered bunkers and an arms cache in the cross-border strike, amid efforts to shield Druze villages from violence.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Arab Foreign Ministers Meet with Witkoff on Cairo’s Gaza Plan

By Joshua Marks

The Doha discussions, which reportedly included P.A. official Hussein al-Sheikh, also covered the establishment of an administrative committee to manage the coastal enclave.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria

Israeli MK Not Notified about Release of Her Husband’s Killer in Hamas Hostage Deal

By Joshua Marks

"This morning, I woke up to the news that the terrorist who murdered my husband was released," said Knesset member Limor Son Har-Melech.

Gaza / Hamas / Saudi Arabia

Arab Leaders in Riyadh Discuss Alternatives to Trump’s Gaza Plan

By Joshua Marks

The Saudi summit focused on an Egyptian proposal for the war-torn coastal enclave.

Featured / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Lebanon Bans Iran Airlines, Israel Targets Hezbollah Weapons and Launchers

By Joshua Marks

Lebanon barred Iranian airlines Mahan Air and Iran Air from flying to Beirut because they are used to transfer funds to Hezbollah.

US / Gaza / Hamas

Hamas Condemns Trump’s Gaza Resettlement Plan as ‘Ridiculous’

By Joshua Marks

"Any ideas of this kind are capable of igniting the region," said Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamic Jihad

Israel Demands Arbel Yehud be Among Next Wave of Hostages Released

By Joshua Marks

The 29-year-old, among seven women set to be freed during the first part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas, is reportedly being held by a Salafi group affiliated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Islamic Jihad

IDF Kills Two Terrorists Behind al-Funduq Attack

By Joshua Marks

The terrorists, who were associated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad, were killed in an exchange of fire with Israeli forces after barricading themselves in a building near Jenin • One IDF soldier was moderately wounded in the operation.

Gaza / Hamas / Government

Netanyahu Faces Political Crisis as Smotrich Weighs Coalition Exit

By Joshua Marks

The Religious Zionism Party convened on Thursday morning to discuss its role in the government.

IDF & Security / US / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Biden Advisers Heading to Israel to Discuss Lebanon Deal

By Joshua Marks

Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein are expected to present a ceasefire proposal to end the fighting with Hezbollah and return displaced residents to the north.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / News Briefs

Israel’s Response to Iranian Attack Will Be ‘Precise and Surprising

By Joshua Marks

The IDF chief said that "we will choose when to exact the price," which officials said will be significant.

NY / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Hamas, Hezbollah Flags Flown at NYC Anti-Israel March

By Joshua Marks

The White House condemned "any individual associating with the repugnant terrorist organization Hamas."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Shot by Hamas Terrorist Released in November Hostage Deal

By Joshua Marks

The Hamas terrorist, released as part of November's hostage deal, was shot dead by security forces.

Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Europe

Israel Nixes Deal with Norway to Transfer Funds to PA

By Joshua Marks

The move is in response to Oslo recognizing a "Palestinian" state and other anti-Israel actions.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Iran

US Believes Tehran May Be Reconsidering Major Retaliation

By Joshua Marks

However, Hezbollah "is still a wild card," according to U.S. officials cited by The Washington Post • Iran may be delaying a strike until after the OIC meeting in Jeddah, according to Saudi media.

Featured / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas

Nearly 70% of Gaza Aid at US-Built Pier Stolen

By Joshua Marks

No aid was delivered to the UN warehouse from the floating pier on Sunday and Monday.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Smotrich Calls for Hezbollah Ultimatum: Withdraw or IDF Goes In

By Joshua Marks

“A public ultimatum must be issued to Hezbollah that they completely stop shooting and withdraw all forces to beyond the Litani River," the minister said.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israeli FM: Rafah Op to be Suspended if Hostage Deal Secured

By Joshua Marks

"The release of the hostages is the top priority for us," said Israel Katz.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Iran / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Saudis say Iran Instigated Gaza War to Sabotage Israel Normalization

By Joshua Marks

“Iran is a nation that endorses terrorism, and the world should have curtailed it much earlier," a member of the royal family told Hebrew media.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas

US Presents Israel with Alternatives to Rafah Battle

By Joshua Marks

The US is now deciding IDF battle plans!? How many IDF soldiers' lives will be needlessly endangered as a result?

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

CRAZY Poll: PA Arabs Support Hamas Attack, Want Hamas Rule, Believe Hamas Will Win War...

By Joshua Marks

Nearly three-quarters of Arabs in Gaza, Judea and Samaria support the Oct. 7 attack. They also believe Hamas will win the war.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Left vs. Right

Israel Assures Washington in Writing, Weapons to be Used Lawfully

By Joshua Marks

The Biden administration received the written guarantees ahead of Sunday's deadline. They will then decide if the claim is credible.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Hezbollah Launches 100-Rocket Barrage at Northern Israel

By Joshua Marks

The Lebanese terrorist group fired two volleys at the Golan Heights and Galilee Panhandle in two hours, marking one of the heaviest bombardments since the start of the war. No injuries or damage were reported.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Mossad: Hamas ‘Striving to Ignite the Region During Ramadan’

By Joshua Marks

The head of Israel's intelligence agency met with his American counterpart on Friday as part of a "relentless" effort to advance a ceasefire-for-hostage deal.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN) / European Union

Israel Slams EU’s Decision to Release 50 Million Euros to UNRWA Terrorist Org

By Joshua Marks

The move "legitimizes the involvement of UNRWA employees in terrorist activities and cooperation with Hamas."

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Netanyahu to Fox: Israel has Plan to Remove Civilians from Rafah

By Joshua Marks

Israel is readying a major military offensive in the last Hamas stronghold in southern Gaza.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Israel Tests Replacing Hamas with Local Leaders in Gaza City District

By Joshua Marks

The pilot program in the Zeitoun neighborhood will include ending incitement in the schools • IDF building security road bisecting the Strip.

Featured / US / Eye on "Palestine"

‘Biden Doctrine’: US Reviews Options for Recognizing 'Palestinian' State

By Joshua Marks

The major foreign policy shift would face deep opposition within Israel.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Qatar / Government

Smotrich: Qatar ‘Largely Responsible’ for Oct. 7 Massacre

By Joshua Marks

The Arab Gulf state attacked PM Netanyahu for alleged remarks about Doha's role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas in hostage talks.

Yemen / Houthis / US / Global / News Briefs

US-Led Forces Hit Houthi Targets in Yemen for Eighth Time in Two Weeks

By Joshua Marks

Iran has been “very directly involved” in the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping interests since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

US / Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State as Pathway to Saudi Normalization

By Joshua Marks

The Israeli prime minister reportedly dismissed the proposal, brought to him by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

US / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Sullivan Links Israel-Saudi Normalization to 'Palestinian' State

By Joshua Marks

A two-state solution is part of “the basic recipe" for peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors, said the U.S. National Security Advisor.

Headline / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hezbollah

Hezbollah attacks IDF Northern Command HQ in Safed

By Joshua Marks

The military said that there were no casualties or damage from the attack and that the base was functioning as usual following the attack.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Soldiers Seize $1.4m in Hamas Terror Funds from Gaza Home

By Joshua Marks

The money was located in suitcases, along with a cache of weapons.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Receives List of 10 Hostages to be Freed on Tuesday

By Joshua Marks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the region on Thursday to discuss a further extension of the ceasefire.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

IDF Surrounds Jabalia; IAF Hits 250 Hamas Targets in 24 hours

By Joshua Marks

Fighter jet destroys launch site from which rockets were fired at central Israel on Monday • Haniyeh says hostage release deal close • Two more fallen soldiers named.

IDF & Security / Government / Palestinian Authority

Gallant Denies Arms Transfer to PA as MKs Lash Out on Oslo Anniversary

By Joshua Marks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the reports "fake news" after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned of "consequences" if reports regarding the transfer were true.

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