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In The News

ICE arrests Palestinian leader of Columbia’s anti-Israel protests, revoking student visa and green card: lawyer

President Trump is giving this anti-Israel campus rabble-rouser a ticket to study abroad — for good.

IAF strikes terrorists planting explosives in northern Gaza

The Israeli Air Force attacked several terrorists attempting to plant a bomb near IDF troops in northern Gaza on Sunday.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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Hezbollah chief vows to block Israeli presence in Lebanon

Hezbollah will not tolerate any Israeli military presence in Southern Lebanon, the Iranian terrorist proxy’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem declared on Sunday.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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One of Israel’s goals in Doha – repair the damage caused by Boehler

Israel conveyed strongly worded messages to the White House Sunday following controversial statements made by Trump administration's hostage release envoy, Adam Boehler.

Israeli negotiators set to head to Qatar for hostage talks, amid Gaza aid cut-off

Israel was set to dispatch a delegation to Doha on Monday for a fresh round of talks on extending the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, after cutting off aid to the Strip in a bid to pressure the ruling Hamas terror group there.

Trump sticking to Gaza relocation plan, as White House seems to dismiss Egyptian proposal

President Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza remains unwavering, despite ongoing regional discussions.

State Department revokes first visa of foreign student linked to ‘Hamas-supporting disruptions’

The State Department has revoked the visa of a student who participated in protesting in favor of Hamas, a move in line with President Donald Trump's call for canceling visas of students involved in the anti-Israel demonstrations on college campuses.

Palestinian Authority pays February terror salaries as usual

Mahmoud Abbas has said Ramallah would not deduct a single penny from the fund, despite a Feb. 10 statement interpreted by some as ending the practice.
Read more: JNS

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The next 24: These are the remaining hostages presumed alive in Gaza

Two dozen men — fathers, soldiers, security guards, tech workers, dreamers, dancers and more — are still captive after over 500 days, along with the bodies of 35 others.
Read more: The Times of Israel

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Trump sends letter to Iran, stresses desire for ‘deal’

"The other alternative is you have to do something because Iran cannot have nuclear weapon," Trump stated firmly during the interview, emphasizing his continued stance on preventing Iran from developing nuclear capabilities.
Read more: Israel Hayom

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Terrorist behind Bat Yam bus bombing arrested

The terrorist who placed the explosive device on a bus in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, two weeks ago is in Israeli custody.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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New IDF chief to soldiers: ‘Difficult days ahead—and better ones too’

A day after taking office, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir addressed soldiers in his first official order on Thursday, acknowledging the challenges ahead while emphasizing resilience, duty and ultimate victory.

Read More: Jewish News Syndicate

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US envoy, mediators cite progress on second phase of hostage deal; Israel denies breakthrough

U.S. officials held talks with Hamas leaders, Egyptian and Qatari mediators on Wednesday night to discuss post-war governance in Gaza and the potential advancement of the second phase of a hostage deal, two Egyptian officials told Reuters.

US said mulling plan to disrupt Iran’s oil by halting vessels at sea

US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under an international accord aimed at countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction, sources familiar with the matter tell Reuters.

Trump tells ‘sick and twisted’ Hamas to free all hostages now ‘or it is over for you’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a new ultimatum to Hamas, demanding that the terror group immediately release all remaining hostages or be destroyed.

Iran establishes new terrorist organization in Syria: ‘The Islamic Resistance’

Iran’s “Mehr” news agency announced on Wednesday morning the establishment of a new terrorist organization named “The Islamic Resistance in Syria.” The organization was founded “in light of the recent developments Syria has witnessed,” according to the report.