International Criminal Court says it is pressing ahead with its investigation into crimes committed in Palestinian Arab territories or by Palestinian Arab perpetrators, despite the withdrawal of arrest warrant for eliminated Hamas terrorist Mohammed Deif.

<p>Uri Gordin, chief of the IDF Northern Command, held a tribute yesterday to the wounded soldiers. </p><p>During the event, Gordin praised the bravery of the wounded and emphasized the IDF's commitment to the security of the north. "We will not accept any threat or violation of the agreement, we will stand firm against any enemy, we will attack and prevent any threat from the north. The Jewish people are a strong people, with great power and a firm resolve, who know how to stand tall with a look to the future."</p>

Pro-Israel activists demand that the Trump administration strip federal funding from Columbia University and Barnard College due to their failure to protect Jewish students amid escalating anti-Israel protests on campus.

NY Governor announcement at NYC school canceled over safety concerns as protesters gather to accuse her of genocide for opposing antisemitism. 3 protestors arrested.

<p>IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi, met today with the heads of the regional councils and communities near the Gaza Strip. He presented the main findings of the inquiries into the events of October 7th, alongside the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, the Commanding Officer of the Home Front Command, the Commanding Officer of the Gaza Division, and representatives from the IAF and the Intelligence Directorate.</p><p>The commanders outlined the key conclusions and lessons learned, emphasizing the IDF’s future preparedness and the process of learning and implementing these lessons to enhance security in the region.</p><p>The Chief of the General Staff thanked the heads of the communities for this important meeting and reaffirmed the IDF’s deep commitment to providing answers to the public as part of building trust in the military.</p><p>He concluded by stating that the IDF will do everything necessary to ensure that the western Negev becomes a safe and thriving region. In the coming years, this will stand as a testament to our deep victory.</p>

<p>Hamas has informed mediators that it will not agree to prolong the first phase of the ceasefire deal, and demands to begin negotiations on the second phase immediately. </p>

Was the tachash, whose hides covered the Tabernacle, a kosher animal? Does it matter?

<p>Opposition leader Yair Lapid sharply criticized State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman on Thursday night.</p><p>"Netanyahu's servant, known as the 'State Comptroller,' continues to try to assist the government in shedding its responsibility and pinning everything on the defense establishment. This is not auditing, and he is not actually a comptroller," Lapid said.</p>