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

Former Hostage Details Starvation and Beatings by Hamas Captors

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"You don’t care about the beatings. They’re breaking my ribs, and I don’t care; give me another half-pita,” Eli Sharabi said of his 16 months 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."

News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanese Parliament Votes for New Government

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“For too long, the Lebanese people were denied a governing body that could unite the country and rebuild institutions,” said the U.S. State Department.

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

Horrifying List of Terrorists Being Released in This Round

By Jewish Press News Desk

602 living terrorists are being exchanged for the bodies of four murdered hostages.

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / On Campus / Education

NY to Pull Funds from Yeshivahs for Not Being ‘Substantially Equivalent’ to Public Ed

By Vita Fellig

“There’s no crisis here that needs solving except for the dislike people have of the Chassidic community, and that to me is the issue,” said Moshe Krakowski, of Yeshiva University.

Terrorism / NY / On Campus / Education

Anti-Israel Protesters Occupy Barnard Building, Demand ‘Amnesty’ for Expelled Peers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Negotiating with pro-terror protestors who are breaking campus policies should be out of the question," stated the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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.

US / Politics / Global / Left vs. Right

Trump Rescinds Biden-Era Rule Linking Arms Sales and Human Rights

By David Isaac

The Biden directive required recipients of U.S. arms to provide written assurances within 45 days that they were abiding by international law.

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.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Barnard Expels Two Anti-Israel Student Protesters

By Vita Fellig

“This will send a clear message that the harassment of Jewish students and faculty will not be tolerated at Columbia,” said Brian Cohen, executive director of the Columbia Barnard Hillel.

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.

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.

Terrorism / NY / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Vigil for Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah Held in NYC

By Emily Goldberg

“It has never been more important to condemn this moral depravity, demand accountability and implement President Trump’s America First peace through strength agenda,” Rep. Elise Stefanik said.

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 / Gaza / Hamas

Supposedly 'Deported' Freed Terrorist Attended Hamas ‘Ceremony’ in Gaza

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Mohammed Abu Warda, an Arab terrorist freed on Jan. 30, was supposed to be deported to a third 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.

Featured / US / Iran

NSA Waltz: ‘All Options on the Table’ Against Iran

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Waltz stated that Washington remains open to negotiations—if Iran is willing to dismantle its nuclear program completely.

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 At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

‘I Cannot Vote in Favor of the Next Victims,’ Chikli Says of Phase-2 Talks with Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The ceasefire deal includes the release of "terror experts" who "killed hundreds of Israelis and wounded thousands," the Cabinet minister said.

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.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Cops Detain Utah Man Who Posted About Storming NYC Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Luis Ramirez was arrested at the Lincoln Tunnel after appearing to target Lexington Avenue's Central Synagogue.

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.

News Briefs / Europe / Islamists

Syrian Asylum Seeker Kills Boy, Wounds Four in Austria Rampage

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The incident came two days after an Afghan asylum seeker plowed his car into a crowd of demonstrators in Munich, killing a two-year-old girl and her 37-year-old mother.

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.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas

A Closer Look at the Terrorists Freed By Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The list includes 36 terrorists serving life sentences for mass murder.

Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

Lebanon: Hezbollah Supporters Set UNIFIL Vehicles on Fire, Attack Peacekeepers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hezbollah supporters also blocked Beirut airport in response to the Lebanese ban on incoming flights from Iran.

Gaza / Jordan

Jordan: We Don't Want the Gazans

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Trump's plan is meeting resistance from Arabs who don't want the Gazans in their countries.

Terrorism / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

‘Starved’ and ‘Tortured,’ Freed Hostage Keith Siegel Describes Time in Captivity

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

He described his conditions as “unimaginable,” feeling that “every single day” could be his last.

US / Antisemitism

Majority of American Jews Say Fear of Antisemitism has Changed Behaviors, AJC Report Finds

By Vita Fellig

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, told JNS that the survey data is a crucial tool in combating Jew-hatred.

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.

Haredim & Hassidim / Ukraine / Russia

'Wedding of Peace’: Children of Russian and Ukrainian Chief Rabbis Marry in Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“The Chassidic world has always crossed borders,” one of the wedding guests said.

US / Gaza / Gulf States / UAE

UAE Envoy: Currently ‘No Alternative’ to Trump Plan for Gaza Strip

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

UAE Ambassador to the U.S. Yousef al-Otaiba said Abu Dhabi was "going to try" to find common ground with Trump but called the plan "difficult."

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.

Travel / Antisemitism / News Briefs

New Jersey Man Arrested for Threatening Flight Crew, Jewish Passengers

By Izzy Salant

“I strongly condemn the antisemitic threats and violent behavior made by the individual on this flight—acts of hate have no place in our society,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) told JNS.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Medical Staff Suspended for Anti-Israel Hate Speech

By Canaan Lidor

Max Veifer, a vlogger from Israel, connected with the pair on an app, which links users at random.

Terrorism / US / Hamas / Anti-Israel NGOs

Report Prompts Allegations of ‘Vast’ USAID Funds for Hamas

By Canaan Lidor

“The full story of funding Hamas is vast, and much of it was done in secret,” Sen. Ted Cruz wrote about an exposé maintaining the aid agency financed terrorism.

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 / Palestinian Authority / Abu Ali Express

Abbas Renames 'Pay for Slay' Program with More Socially Acceptable Title

By Abu Ali Express

The same families will receive the same money, just through a different mechanism.

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.”

Police and Crime / Cyber

Digital Warfare ‘Has Reached Every Home in Israel’ Says Cyber Safety Report

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The helpline recorded approximately 1,100 calls related to hacking and account takeovers this year, representing a 20% increase compared to the previous year.

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

News Briefs / France / Business and Economy / North African States

Report: Morocco Buy Artillery from Israel Instead of France

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Technical failures convinced Rabat to switch from government-owned KNDS France to Elbit's ATMOS 2000 system.

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.

On Campus / Education

‘Dismayed’ by Cooper Union Blaming Jewish Students, District Judge Lets Case Proceed

By Izzy Salant

“These events took place in 2023, not 1943,” wrote John Cronan, a U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of New York, in the decision.

The Environment / Cyprus / Greece

After Greek Earthquakes, Israel Faces Tough Questions on Tsunami Preparedness

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos have been rattled by earthquakes and tremors since Feb. 1, with the strongest being 5.3 on the Richter scale.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

Terrorists Released by Israel Leave Prison as Millionaires

By David Isaac

The terrorists received $141,837,087 from the Palestinian Authority while serving time.

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.

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.

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