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Syria / Druze

‘Israel is the Iron Dome of the Druze in Syria,’ say Syrian Druze Residents

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Druze of southern Syria are optimistic about a recent Israeli pledge to protect their communities.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Minister Arbel to Revoke Jerusalem Residency of Six Terrorists Released in Hamas Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Anyone who chooses to act against the State of Israel and take part in terrorist activity has no place within it,” Arbel said.

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / News Briefs

Beersheva Resident Indicted for Attempting to Sell Nuclear Info to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Doron Buchbaza allegedly contacted Iranian intelligence and offered to sell information regarding Israel's Dimona nuclear power plant.

Terrorism / Druze / Israeli Arabs

Haifa Terrorist Identified as Druze, Most of the Victims Were Arab

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Druze community renounced the terrorist and ordered that no one go to his funeral.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

Israel Extends Ability to Call Up 400,000 Reservists Until End of May

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move comes amid reported preparations to resume the war against Hamas in Gaza.

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

Report: Israel to Conquer Gaza with Overwhelming Force to Defeat Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The incoming IDF chief is devising a plan to “eradicate Hamas” with more than 50,000 soldiers and a reduction of aid, Israeli sources say.

US / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Ted Cruz: ‘Israel’s Right to Judea and Samaria Starts in the Bible’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel has an "absolute right to determine what happens in Judea and Samaria," said Sen. Ted Cruz.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Eliminates Hezbollah Operative Responsible for Lebanon Weapons Smuggling

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Shahin worked with various traders or smugglers who operate on the Syria-Lebanon border.

Terrorism / Hamas / Islamists / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Hamas Stoking Flames in Jerusalem as Ramadan Gets Underway

By Shachar Kleiman

A senior official from the terrorist group urged an escalation of "resistance in all its forms in Jerusalem."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Judea & Samaria

Hamas Plotted Major Attack in Judea and Samaria, Defense Minister Says

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Hamas’s attack plans, Katz said, were discovered in files seized by the Israel Defense Forces.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Israel Receives Remains of Four Hostages, Initial Identification Underway

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The completion of Wednesday night’s exchange will mark the conclusion of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.

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

Mossad Chief Praises Netanyahu for Hezbollah Pager Operation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Countering claims by former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Mossad chief said that the operation was far more effective than it would have been if conducted months earlier.

IDF & Security / Iran

Tehran Fears US-Israeli Strikes Could Put its ‘Existence in Danger’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The regime's air defenses "may not be effective in the event of a large-scale strike," one Iranian official told The Telegraph.

Israel / Travel

Mount Hermon to Reopen to Visitors After Security Closure, but Skiing Delayed

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The ski slope's cable lift was damaged by a Hezbollah rocket barrage.

Gaza / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

Smotrich: Israel to Seize Land if Gaza Hostages Aren’t Returned

By Canaan Lidor

If the captives, both living and dead, are not returned, Israel will expand the agricultural areas of the kibbutzim Be'eri and Nir Oz into the Gaza perimeter, said the Israeli finance minister.

Terrorism / Government / Palestinian Authority

Israel Imposes New Sanctions on ‘Pay for Slay’ Recipients, Seizes Terror-Linked Funds

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“We will not allow the Palestinian Authority to continue rewarding terrorists for murdering and harming Israeli citizens,” Katz declared.

Headline / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

Ohana: Israeli Sovereignty Over Judea, Samaria 'Only Way' to Peace

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

"On the 7th of October, not only Israeli citizens were murdered but also the idea that was mistakenly called 'the two-state solution."

Headline / Terrorism / Hamas / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Released Cafe Hillel Terrorist Dies in Mysterious Fall

By Jewish Press News Desk

Na'el Abid was released a week ago as part of the hostage deal with Hamas.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Most Israelis Fear Oct.7-Style Massacre Could Happen in Judea and Samaria

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

More than two in three Israeli Jews fear Arab terrorists based in the biblical heartland could commit such a bloodbath.

Headline / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Forensics Center Confirms Shiri Bibas Murdered in Captivity by Hamas

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"Our Shiri was murdered in captivity and has now returned home to her children, her husband, her sister, and all her family for her final rest."

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

IDF: Body Hamas Returned is NOT Shiri Bibas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We demand that Hamas return Shiri home along with all our hostages,” the Israeli military said.

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

A Closer Look at the Six Hostages to Be Released on Saturday

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israeli officials confirmed that Hamas will release six hostages on Saturday as the terror group seeks to expedite the handovers of the ceasefire’s first phase.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / The Knesset

Israel Bans Entry for Those Denying October 7 Massacre or Working With ICC

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The International Criminal Court issued unprecedented arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in November, the first time warrants have been issued against leaders from a democratic country.

Terrorism / IDF & Security

Ari Fuld’s Murderer to be Freed in Hostage Deal

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Khalil Jabarin is set to be deported and permanently banned from re-entering Israeli territories.

Government / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Foreign Funding of Judicial Reform Protests Spurs Knesset Legislation

By David Isaac

The current debate swirls around the NGO Blue and White Future, which was heavily backed by non-Israeli sources.

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government

Hamas Expected to Return Bodies of Several Hostages on Thursday

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Separately, Jerusalem trying to persuade the terrorists to free six live captives instead of three in the next round slated for Saturday.

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / The Knesset

Marking 500 days, hostage families press gov’t for swift release of all 73 Captives

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

"You decided to negotiate, you decided to go for an agreement — bring everyone back together," said Tikva Forum co-founder Tzvika Mor.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Two Israeli Arabs Planning Attacks For Hamas Arrested

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The suspects, Yusef and Hadi Nasser, are accused of acquiring military equipment and learning to build explosive devices in preparation for a terror attack.

Israel / Sinai

Leiter: Israel Will ‘Very Soon’ Address Egyptian Military Buildup in Sinai

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Egypt has constructed military bases in Sinai "that can only be used for offensive operations," the Israeli ambassador to the United States confirmed.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / History / Lebanon

IDF Arrests 20 Men Crossing Lebanon Border to Visit Talmudic Rabbi’s Grave

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Rav Ashi was laid to rest in the Upper Galilee near the present site of Kibbutz Manara.

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

IAF Kills Hezbollah Drone Force Commander

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“As I warned, if there are drones, there will be no Hezbollah,” said DM Katz.

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

Three Israeli Hostages Released After 498 Days in Hamas Captivity

By Jewish Press News Desk

After 498 days in brutal Hamas captivity, Israeli hostages Sagui Dekel-Chen, Alexandre (Sasha) Trufanov, and Yair Horn were freed on Saturday and reunited with their families."

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / Jordan / Egypt

Trump Plan ‘Shook System’ of Arab Views on Gaza, Former IDF General Says

By Andrew Bernard

“The entire region is shaken now, and it's good,” Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Effie Defrin told reporters. “Because for more than seven decades, eight decades, we have repeated the same mistakes.”

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.

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

IDF Takes First Step in Regularizing Two Young Settlements in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The military order that establishes the municipal boundaries is the first step in legalizing Adorayim and Ahiya.

Featured / US / Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / India

Trump Unveils Historic Trade Corridor Linking India, Israel, Italy, US

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"It's a big development. It's a lot of money going to be spent and we've already spent some, but we're going to spending a lot more."

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

Growing Concern in Southern Israel: Hamas Prepares for the Next Attack

By Sveta Listratov

“Hamas is not what it was before October 7, but it still has the capacity to harm our forces, plant explosives, fire a certain number of rockets, and achieve tactical successes.”

Featured / IDF & Security / Sinai

Cairo Ups Sinai Military Presence in Violation of Peace Treaty

By Shirit Avitan Cohen

"The presence of tanks near Israel's border is a blatant violation of the peace agreement," says IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Eliyahu Dekel.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Europe / The Knesset

Knesset Speaker Ohana: Hamas Killed Two-State Solution on Oct. 7

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Amir Ohana told visiting European Parliament President Roberta Metsola that only Trump's plan for Gaza offers a path forward.

Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Man to be Charged for Aiding Tel Aviv Terrorist

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An indictment is pending for the driver linked to a stabbing attack on Jan. 18.

The Knesset / Judea & Samaria

Knesset Advances Bill to Replace “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria” in Official Documents

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“The fact that the official legal language of the State of Israel still includes the disgraceful term ‘West Bank’ is an insult to the Knesset, the Jewish people, and our history.”

Israel / Travel / The Environment / Photo of the Day

A Hero's Lookout

By Jewish Press News Desk

Roey Weiser and his squad managed to kill over 150 Hamas terrorists until they ran out of bullets.

Israel / Politics / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / Anti-Israel NGOs

Netanyahu: Foreign Funds Fueled 'Spontaneous' Anti-Government Protests

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An "almost inconceivable" amount of foreign funding was behind the "so-called 'popular and spontaneous' protest movement," said the Israeli premier.

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

Netanyahu: Ceasefire Ends Unless Hostages are Freed on Saturday

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Echoing the demand by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Israeli prime minister issued Hamas an ultimatum and threatened its “total defeat.”

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

Hamas Freezes Next Hostage Release

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

DM Katz, "We will not allow a return to the reality of October 7.”

News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Sinai

Egypt’s Camp David Threat Serious but Not Imminent, says Former Deputy Envoy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Cairo's recent military buildup in the Sinai "requires clarification," said Knesset member Ruth Wasserman Lande

IDF & Security / US / Government / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Israeli FM, Trump Deputy Mideast Envoy Discuss Lebanon, Region

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"[T]here is an opportunity for a better future in Lebanon, and maybe even for better relations between our countries," said Gideon Sa'ar.

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

IDF Withdraws from Netzarim Corridor, Bolsters Gaza Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The redeployment was conducted as part of the implementation of the truce struck with the Hamas terrorists in January.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel / Gaza / Hamas

Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami Freed from Gaza after 491 days

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Before their release, Hamas paraded the hostages in front of a raucous crowd of Palestinians in central Gaza's Deir al-Balah

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Sinai

Egypt’s Large Military Presence in Sinai Raises Questions and Concerns

By Yaakov Lappin

While Israel's defense establishment touts ongoing cooperation with Cairo, observers have concerns.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Israel Foils Plot to Blow Up Bus Remotely in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Security forces arrested five alleged terrorists from Ramallah, who are facing trial for conspiring to commit murder and gun offenses.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza

White House: Trump 'Not Yet’ Committed to US Boots on the Ground in Gaza

By JNS and the Jewish Press

“I think it’s actually quite evil to suggest that people should live in such dire conditions,” Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, told reporters about life in Gaza.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / The Knesset

Proposed Knesset Bill Offers Cash to Gazans Willing to Relocate

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Anyone who accepts the package and later attempts to return to Gaza would, under the bill, be required to repay it plus a 100% penalty adjusted for inflation and interest.

Terrorism / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Islamic Jihad / PFLP

From Burnout to Fury in Judea and Samaria as Terrorist Prisoners Freed

By Judith Segaloff

“The fact that terrorists are being released into Judea and Samaria—it's just mind-blowingly pathetic that they would even take that chance," said Hillel Fuld, whose brother's murderer was released as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Israel / US

Netanyahu at the White House - Video and Transcript

By Jewish Press News Desk

“Thank you Mr. President. I’m honored that you invited me to be the first foreign leader to visit the White House in your second term..."

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government

Strook: Religious Zionism will Collapse Coalition if War Ends Prematurely

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Jewish state risks becoming "the punching bag of all its enemies in the Middle East," warned Israel's Settlements and National Missions minister.

US / Sovereignty

Trump Says Israel’s Too Small but Sidesteps Openly Talking Annexation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"That's not good," the president said about the Jewish state's dimensions, adding that the country's achievements have been "amazing."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs

37 Terrorists Released in 2023 Hostage Deal Rearrested or Killed

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

At least 82% of the Arab terrorists freed in November 2023 returned to terror.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Judea & Samaria

Fallen Israeli Police Officer’s Belongings Found in Jenin

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Border Police said troops found a wallet, cell phone, ID card and driver’s license belonging to 19-year-old Sgt. Shay Germay of Karmiel.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

After Jordan Valley Attack, Calls Grow for Ending Terrorist Releases

By Pesach Benson / TPS

While some of the terrorists have been deported to Gaza or abroad, most are returning to their homes in Judea and Samaria.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / The Knesset

Over 1,200 Haredim Face Arrest for IDF Draft Notices, MKs Told

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Of the 3,000 religious Haredi men who received army conscription notices during the summer, only 461 complied.

The Courts / Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Legal Forum for Israel Files Criminal Complaint Against J Street’s Washington Lobbying

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“J Street’s activities, beyond being immoral, can cause actual harm to the State of Israel in its most sensitive situation in many years,” wrote attorneys Shai Mark and Yotam Eyal.

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

71% of Israelis Oppose 'Palestinian' State; 68% Support Sovereignty in Judea & Samaria

By David Isaac

More than half of respondents would oppose a "Palestinian" state even if it were part of a Saudi-Israel peace deal.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Ukraine / Hezbollah / Russia

Foreign Ministry Claims Israel Not Sending Hezbollah’s Russian-Made Weapons to Ukraine

By Anna Epshtein

“I’ve heard all these ideas of not provoking Russia. But given everything, Russia hosting Hamas leaders, supplying Hezbollah with weapons, and more, what else can you provoke?”

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

Released Terrorist Killed on Way to Commit New Terror Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Abdel Hadi Kamil was released in November 2023 as part of a deal to release of some of the hostages taken during the October 7 massacre.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Jewish / Gaza / Hamas

Hostage Agam Berger Found Siddur in Hamas Captivity, Fasted on Tisha B’Av

By Merav Sever

Berger, released Thursday, found the siddur, apparently left behind by a soldier.

Featured / IDF & Security

Eyal Zamir Appointed as Next IDF Chief of Staff

By Jewish Press News Desk

Eyal Zamir has been appointed as the next IDF Chief of Staff, succeeding Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi following his resignation.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

IDF Troops Come Under Fire in Syria Buffer Zone

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli soldiers shot back toward the area from which the attack came.

The Knesset / United Nations (UN)

On Day One of Israeli Ban, UNRWA Jerusalem Operations Largely Intact

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

A U.N. spokesman told JNS that accusations that the global body pressured agencies not to absorb UNRWA’s mandate are untrue.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords

Defense Minister Katz Threatens Released Jenin Terrorist

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Zakaria Zubeidi was one of six prisoners who briefly escaped from Gilboa prison in 2021.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Soldier Killed in Jenin, Four Wounded

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hazi’s unit was conducting house searches when it encountered a group of armed terrorists who opened fire on the troops at close range, the report said. The terrorists escaped.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / Sinai

IDF Downs Drone Carrying 13 Rifles, Ammo near Egypt Border

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The drone and weapons were handed over to security forces for examination.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

Witkoff in Israel to Push Implementation of Hamas Ceasefire

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Witkoff is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials in Jerusalem.

Featured / Israel / History / Archaeology

Roman-Era Papyrus Unveils Tax Evasion and Slave Trade Scam

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Whether they were directly involved in rebellion is still an open question, but the implications of their case cannot be ignored.”

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / Turkey / Egypt

Qatar, Turkey Expected to Take in Bulk of Arab Terrorists Released as Part of Ceasefire

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In Egypt, the released terrorists were welcomed by representatives of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Defense Minister: Israeli Forces to Remain in Syrian Buffer Zone ‘Indefinitely’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel considers the 1974 ceasefire agreement void until order is restored in Syria.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

New Program Will Promote Sale of Golan Produce

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Golan Buys Golan” offers direct sale of Golan produce from farmers to consumers.

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