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The National Security Council advised citizens to avoid posting about travel plans on social media, spending time at places identified with Israel or Judaism or displaying Israeli or Jewish symbols

Calin Georgescu has come from nowhere to lead the field for Romania's presidential elections. A conspiracy theorist who calls the country's WWII fascist leaders 'heroes' is a danger for Romania and its Jewish community, and Israel should back off from its approaches to him

Master Sgt. Zamir Burke was killed in Jabalya, and another soldier was seriously wounded in the incident. Burke was described as 'a role model — a young man with a giant heart and an enormous sense of mission'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli's conversation with presidential candidate Calin Georgescu was publicized by far-right media in Romania and beyond. Georgescu has previously praised the antisemitic Iron Guard, known for its violent persecution of Jews

Hamas, along with Fatah and Islamic Jihad, is expected to discuss a shared governance mechanism for Gaza. Senior Palestinian officials say that even if hostages are discussed, chances of a breakthrough are low

Alexander's mother said Prime Minister Netanyahu called her shortly after the video was released, and told her that now that a cease-fire in Lebanon has been put into effect, the conditions are primed to return the hostages home

IDF says it struck several times in Lebanon due to cease-fire agreement breaches, attacking Hezbollah targets. Medics in Gaza: Seven killed in IDF strike. IDF: Targeted terrorist involved in Oct. 7 attack who worked with World Central Kitchen; WCK says it had no knowledge of the alleged Oct. 7 ties and is pausing its Gaza operations ■ Hamas released a video showing Israeli-U.S. hostage Edan Alexander, 20, in captivity ■ ICC chief prosecutor: Israel's appeal against arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant should be dismissed ■ Here's what you need to know 421 days into the war

The charity said it was pausing its work in Gaza after the attack, which the Israeli military said was targeting a participant in Hamas' Oct.7 attack

Israelis gathered across the country to protest for a hostage release deal, hours after Hamas released a video of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from captivity in Gaza

Saxo’s Ole Hansen suggests a temporary setback is looming in the precious metals market

Laith Awineh said he was beaten by a Border Police cop and soldier. Nine suspects were arrested earlier this week, and on Thursday, the court extended the detention of a Border Police volunteer. Police report 'important developments' in the investigation

The story isn't Hamas, religion or terrorism. Rashid Khalidi, the preeminent Palestinian intellectual of our time, is convinced that the Israelis simply don't understand the conflict - living in a 'bubble of false consciousness'

The inhabitants of Nu'man, in southeast Jerusalem, are residents of the territories and as such are not allowed to enter the capital. Other residents of the territories are banned from visiting the village, which pays municipal taxes but receives nothing in return – except demolished homes

Air raid sirens, deafening fighter planes and explosions following the interception of missiles are making pets, and other animals, anxious – even to the point of needing psychiatric medication. Veterinarians recommend that owners project warmth and calm, or offer a treat, to help defuse fears

Bar Godard's parents were murdered on October 7 and her father's body taken to Gaza. She says that he would not want soldiers to die in an effort to return his remains. On a possible return to Be'eri she says: 'I need to know they won't come to abduct me or murder me or rape me'