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🚨 BREAKING: Red alert sirens sound across central Israel.
Update from IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, it appears that two missiles were launched from Yemen.
Attempts were made to intercept the missiles, and the results are under review. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
The weapons shipment to Iraq makes one thing clear: the Islamic Republic has no intention of pursuing peace. Instead, it remains hell-bent on its genocidal goal of destroying Israel, even if it means bringing its own country to the brink.
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Palestinian-American billionaire Bashar Masri resigned from his position on the Dean’s Council at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government after being accused by families of Oct. 7 attack victims of aiding Hamas. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, claims he helped build terror tunnels and rocket launch sites in Gaza.
The Kennedy School acknowledged the serious allegations. Masri, known for developing the city of Rawabi in the West Bank, reportedly advised President Trump’s hostage envoy and oversaw projects linked to Hamas infrastructure, according to the complaint.
A sneak peak at our final episode highlighting the Druze community in the Golan Heights. This time, we’re exploring their cuisine and learning about the Druze that took it upon themselves to coexist with Jews in Israel.
Their efforts to reach out their hand and create harmony and peace has been instrumental to the region. They are hoping it can now go beyond its borders.
Watch the full story: https://youtu.be/EV0galtss3A?feature=shared
Judeo-Christian Values Are Under Attack — Can Israel Save Them?
ILTV Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman sits down with American-Israeli influencer @gedaliahblum , Director of the Heartland Initiative, to explore the global battle over truth, morality, and identity.
🎙️ Watch the full conversation now on the ILTV Podcast: https://youtu.be/WZrFfL-lDpU?feature=shared
French President Emmanuel Macron says France may recognize a Palestinian state in the coming months. Speaking to France 5, he stated, “We must take the path of recognition,” suggesting the move could happen at a UN conference in June, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia.
Macron insists the decision is based on fairness and aims to contribute to regional security and mutual recognition between Palestine and Israel.
“And because I also want to take part in a collective dynamic that should also enable those who defend Palestine to recognise Israel in their turn, something that many of them are not doing.” - he added.
President Trump, ahead of US-Iran talks in Oman, warned that he would use military force if Iran failed to dismantle its nuclear program. He emphasized Israel’s leading role in any such action while reiterating the US’s final decision-making authority.
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In a significant legal development, families of the over 46 American citizens killed in the devastating Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel have filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., against Palestinian-American billionaire Bashar Masri.
The lawsuit alleges that Masri’s business interests directly aided Hamas by providing crucial infrastructure, specifically electricity for the extensive network of terror tunnels used to conceal weapons, harbor terrorists, and even hold hostages.
The legal team emphasizes that these tunnels were instrumental in enabling the unprecedented scale and impact of the Oct. 7 attacks.
“I’m scared of what we’ve become,” writes former hostage Liri Albag via instagram, freed in January after her October 7 abduction. Responding to online threats, she insists she isn’t afraid of the insults—only of anyone who’d wish someone to stay captive. Mockery over her weight, she says, echoes the daily taunts of her captors. “Death and revenge belong to Hamas and our enemies, not to me,” she concludes.
The comments came after she stated in an interview that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is responsible for the failures of October 7.
Israeli Druze believe the Golan Heights could be the bridge to create stability and peace in the Middle East. With new political shake up in the region, including the fall of the Assad regime and more Druze becoming Israeli citizens, they’re hoping new opportunities will create prosperity, economic improvements and a road to peace.
Watch the second episode from our Majdal Shams series: https://youtu.be/k6aK_FQ1C6o?feature=shared
Security sources told N12 that the IDF has destroyed only a quarter of Hamas’s tunnels in Gaza, while many smuggling tunnels from Egypt remain intact.
The Egypt-Gaza border remains a flashpoint, with Israel refusing to withdraw from the Philadelphia Corridor over weapons smuggling concerns. Defense Minister Israel Katz previously confirmed seeing multiple tunnels at the border, some still open.
Despite efforts to control the corridor, experts debate its effectiveness in stopping arms flow. The report follows renewed combat in Gaza and a March military order for Rafah residents to evacuate.
After completing their mission in Thailand, a specialized team of experts from the IDF and the Ministry of Defense—working in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—wrapped up their operations on Tuesday. The deployment followed a powerful earthquake in the region.
Comprised of engineering and civil affairs officers from the Home Front Command’s National Rescue Unit, the team supported Thai authorities by conducting situational assessments and sharing technological expertise.
Using state-of-the-art tools, the experts worked on the ground to aid in the search for trapped individuals, leveraging advanced technology to enhance rescue efforts. 👏🏼
📸🎥 IDF Spokesperson Unit
High Temperatures expected for the next few days 🥵 ☀️
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Israel’s High Court issued an interim injunction preventing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from firing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, ruling he must remain in office until at least April 20 while the government and attorney general seek a compromise.
Netanyahu insists he has the legal right to fire Bar, while also alleging—without evidence—that ongoing investigations into his close aides are part of a deep-state effort to undermine him.
The family of Edan Alexander has allowed the release of a new Hamas propaganda video showing the Israeli-American soldier alive after 551 days in captivity. In the undated three-minute clip, Alexander—captured on October 7 near Gaza—pleads for his release, slams Israeli leaders, and expresses fading hope.
“Why am I still here?” he screams. He urges continued public pressure, warning, “Time is really running out.”
This is the second such video of Alexander released by Hamas, part of what Israel calls psychological warfare.
Chag Pesach Sameach! Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful Passover! 🍷 ✡️❤️
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Slogans against US President Donald Trump were also raised due to his support for Israel.
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Protests in Bangladesh over Israel’s Gaza offensive turned violent, with mobs looting and vandalizing outlets of brands like KFC, Bata, Pizza Hut, and Puma, while calling for boycotts of U.S. and Israeli products. Despite the chaos, authorities have taken no action as anti-Israel, anti-America, and anti-India slogans continue to spread.
Demonstrators in cities including Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chattogram targeted businesses seen as having ties to Israel, while also protesting U.S. support for Israel. The unrest follows growing anger over the ongoing conflict and stalled ceasefire talks.
Hollywood is quick to criticize Israel, but when people in Gaza protest against Hamas, the industry stays silent. As Gazans risk their lives to speak out against the terror group, there’s no outrage from celebrities. The double standard raises questions—does Hollywood care about the people of Gaza, or just about pushing a narrative that sadly only protects Hamas?
Thoughts? 🧐
🚨 The IDF and ISA have eliminated Haitham Sheikh Khalil, the Hamas Shejaiya Battalion commander responsible for the Nahal Oz attack on October 7. Khalil orchestrated terror operations against IDF troops, planted explosives, and led Hamas’ tunnel operations. His death follows the previous eliminations of Shejaiya commanders Jamil Wadia and Fahim Farhat.
The strike, conducted near IDF troops in Gaza City, targeted a Hamas command center used to plan attacks. Measures were taken to minimize civilian harm. The IDF and ISA reaffirm their commitment to dismantling Hamas and protecting Israel.
🇺🇸🇮🇱 Trump & Netanyahu Meet at the White House – What Was Discussed?
Host Calev Ben-David breaks down the key moments from the summit with Nadav Tamir and @hirschmaurice .
🎥 Watch the full discussion on ILTV Insider: https://youtu.be/TkOJRQqHW88?feature=shared
✈️ British Airways has officially resumed its London-Tel Aviv route after an 18-month suspension, marking a major step in reconnecting the UK and Israel.
The first flight landed on April 5, with daily service now in place and plans to expand to two flights per day by April 2025.
While other airlines like United and Delta have also returned, Virgin Atlantic has yet to resume operations.
‼️ The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will start checking people’s social media posts when they apply for visas.
They will look for posts that show antisemitism, which means harmful or hateful ideas about Jewish people. This new rule will be used for people applying to stay in the U.S.permanently, foreign students, or anyone connected to schools that have antisemitic activity.
🇺🇸 🇮🇱 BREAKING: Mike Huckabee CONFIRMED as U.S. Ambassador to Israel!
President Trump said: “He’s going to be fantastic. He’s going to bring home the bacon, even though bacon isn’t too big in Israel. I had to clear that up. Congratulations to Mike Huckabee.”
🇺🇸🇮🇱 Trump & Netanyahu Meet at the White House – What Was Discussed?
Host Calev Ben-David breaks down the key moments from the summit with Nadav Tamir and Maurice Hirsch.
🎥 Watch the full discussion on ILTV Insider: youtu.be/TkOJRQqHW88?fe…
Former hostages Iair Horn, Keith Siegel, and Aviva Siegel joined former U.S. President Donald Trump onstage in Washington on Tuesday, thanking him for his role in securing their release. Speaking at a Republican event, Trump condemned Hamas and praised the freed captives as “brave souls.”
Keith Siegel credited Trump for saving his life and urged him to continue efforts to free the remaining hostages in Gaza. His wife, Aviva, expressed deep gratitude, while Horn, who spent 498 days in captivity, described his ordeal as “hell” and called on Trump to help secure his brother’s release.
Is Trump Serious About Taking Gaza? 🇺🇸🇮🇱
Calev Ben-David weighs in on Donald Trump’s latest remarks about a possible U.S. role in Gaza.
Watch the full discussion now on ILTV YouTube: https://youtu.be/2BUzTZcDAEk?feature=shared
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Israel’s official aircraft, Wings of Zion, reportedly took a 400km detour on Sunday from Hungary to Washington to avoid Ireland, Iceland, and the Netherlands—countries that might enforce an ICC arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The aircraft, originally from Qantas and later modified by Israeli Aerospace Industries, is equipped with advanced defense systems, including missile-jamming technology and secure communications.
Netanyahu visited Budapest last week, where the ICC called on Hungary to arrest him. Instead, Hungary rejected the demand and announced its withdrawal from the court. Belgium also expressed reluctance, with Prime Minister Bart De Wever stating that realpolitik often takes precedence over ethics in such matters.
🌈 After a year’s pause, the vibrant spirit of Pride is set to reclaim the streets of Tel Aviv. The municipality has confirmed the annual Pride Parade will take place on June 13th, promising a powerful display of unity and resilience. 🏳️🌈
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