Herzi Halevi, Israel’s Military Chief, to Step Down Over Hamas Attack

On Tuesday evening in Tel Aviv, four people were stabbed by Moroccan national Abdelaziz Kaddi, a 29-year-old Brooklyn resident with a US permanent residency permit obtained through the American lottery program. Kaddi, originally from Morocco, entered Israel on a tourist visa and carried out the attack on Nahalat Binyamin Street before being shot and killed by a female police officer on Gruzenberg Street. Despite Immigration Authority's initial concerns, Shin Bet officers allowed Kaddi to enter...

Two French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for suspected complicity in war crimes, specifically for a 2017 bombing in Deraa that killed a civilian. This warrant is part of an investigation into the case of Salah Abou Nabout, a Franco-Syrian national killed in a Syrian army helicopter attack. Six senior Syrian army officials also face French arrest warrants, marking a significant step towards justice for victims of...

Israeli security forces launched a military operation in Jenin, a Palestinian city in the West Bank, aiming to eradicate terrorism and counter rising tensions with Hamas in Gaza. The operation resulted in eight deaths and 35 injuries, escalating violence in the region. Amidst the turmoil, President Trump rescinded sanctions on Israeli individuals and settler groups accused of violence against Palestinians, signaling potential further unrest in the area. Full Article

Israeli military's chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, resigned due to the failure to prevent the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, effective March 6. Halevi took responsibility for the invasion, prompting the resignation of the head of the southern command, Yaron Finkelman, while opposition leader Avigdor Liberman urged Netanyahu and ministers to follow suit. Jewish Power party expects a new chief of staff to lead in defeating Hamas. Full Article

Gazans return to devastated neighborhoods in Gaza, salvaging what they can, while Israelis await news about recently released hostages as the cease-fire holds. The hostages receive medical and psychological care, with one expressing happiness at being back. The truce allows for the release of more hostages and Palestinian prisoners, sparking celebrations and bringing aid to Gaza, but challenges remain as negotiations and rebuilding efforts continue amidst uncertainty and hope for a lasting peace. Full Article

Hours after a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk expressed readiness for dialogue with the United States, signaling a potential shift in relations despite Hamas being designated a terrorist organization. While Hamas has made efforts to improve ties with Western countries, the group remains committed to its founding principles, including rejecting recognition of Israel. Abu Marzouk's comments come amid speculation of a visit from Trump's Middle East envoy to Gaza...