Israel News

Israeli 'settler' and NGO to challenge UK sanctions

They are first Israelis to mount legal challenge to UK Foreign Office designations

Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld who fell in Gaza came to Israel at age 7

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld was killed on Sunday in an explosive device blast in Gaza. His father Avi speaks of his son's strong sense of mission, saying he was always motivated.

Huckabee receives missile shard from Israel Ganz

Binyamin Governor Israel Ganz gifts US Ambassador Mike Huckabee a fragment of an Iranian missile, symbolizing US-Israel solidarity and gratitude after the recent conflict.

Critically injured Golani commander celebrates wedding

Students at the Bnei David pre-military academy in Eli dance with alumnus Avi Kasa, a Golani commander critically wounded on October 7, as he celebrates his wedding tonight.

Trump: I am not offering Iran ANYTHING

US President Donald Trump says he isn't currently offering Iran 'anything,' digs at former US President Barack Obama for paying Iran 'billions' under 'road to a nuclear weapon' plan.

16-year-old Maayan Ben Hamo killed in Jordan Valley ATV rollover

Maayan Ben Hamo, a Bnei Akiva counselor from Hadera, named as teen who died in a tragic ATV accident near Gitit Junction.

Best airline award goes to Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways secures first place in the Skytrax airline rankings, considered the 'Oscars of the aviation industry.'

Samaria Council head condemns rioters for attacking IDF facility

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan denounces rioters who set fire to a military post, affirms support for IDF and rejects violence and political incitement against the Judea and Samaria community.

Help widowed mother:

Father of 10 dies tragically - family now sleeps hungry

Turns out this Jerusalem mother's desperate plea reveals how quickly a stable family can collapse into starvation - and why 10 children face eviction within days

In the Headlines

Report:

These are Syria's conditions for Israeli accord

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, harm critical security system

Extremists set fire to IDF operational site in Judea and Samaria, causing millions in damage and harming vital security infrastructure IDF warns attack endangers civilian safety.

Help a struggling father:

Hidden poverty in a Jerusalem family

Turns out 4 years after losing his wife, this widowed father still performs her most sacred duty with a smile - but one heartbreaking detail reveals why immediate help is critical

Courage and bravery:

880 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 880 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.

3 Rabbis call for help:

"Every delay brings danger closer"

Turns out this emergency case requires immediate community action - a young Jewish woman trapped abroad cannot afford the legal representation needed to navigate foreign justice system

Protest turns violent

Hundreds protest outside Binyamin Brigade headquarters

Hundreds protest outside the Binyamin Brigade headquarters after a 14-year-old was shot Friday night. Protesters chant, “A resident of Judea and Samaria is not an enemy.” IDF says the gathering turned violent.

Jordan forfeits World Cup basketball match against Israel

Jordan's U19 national basketball team officially withdraws from its scheduled FIBA World Cup match against Israel, handing Israel an automatic technical victory.

Israeli News

Haredi parties threaten to renew boycott over Draft Law delay

Huckabee visits MDA headquarters and donates blood

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visits Magen David Adom (MDA) headquarters, praises MDA's life-saving mission, while MDA officials thank the US for its support.

Following public pressure:

Support event for MK Odeh in Haifa canceled

A support event for Ayman Odeh planned in Haifa canceled due to public pressure and a direct appeal by the Betzalmo organization.

Abbas spokesman warns Israel over Gaza evacuation threats

Nabil Abu Rudeineh accuses Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts, urges US to intervene, claiming that ignoring Palestinian statehood risks conflict and regional chaos.

Gov. Ganz:

'Judea and Samaria community movement denounces violence'

Following clash with IDF, Yesha Council head meets leaders across Judea and Samaria, urges unity and accountability.

'New opportunities have opened'

Netanyahu praises Shin Bet for thwarting threats

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauds ISA’s role in neutralizing Iranian and Hamas threats, unveiling that on average, two major attacks were foiled daily.

Defense/Security

IDF considers return to Joseph's Tomb

Binyamin Region Shooting:

IDF publishes footage from clash between soldiers and civilians

As part of the investigation into the clash on Friday night, the IDF has published footage from the soldiers involved.

GHF:

Hamas placed bounties on US, Arab Gaza aid workers

Aid org. says Hamas placed cash bounties on US security and Palestinian staff, aiming to dismantle the only functioning humanitarian aid network in Gaza.

Court bans publication of security-related police investigation

The Ashkelon Magistrates Court has issued an order forbidding publication of any details of a new security investigation, including anything that might identify the suspects.

'An Awesome Responsibility':

Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promoted Cohen in a ceremony at the Kiriya base today ahead of his new position.

Watch: IDF destroys IED site in northern Gaza

Troops discovered an IED site in the Jabaliya area. AnIAF aircraft, directed by the brigade’s Fire Control Center, carried out a strike and dismantled the site.

Opeds

The decline and fall of Islamic regimes over the last 100 years

Analysis:

Israel’s offensive on Iran upgrades US economy and defense

Israel’s strategic posture vis a vis the US is that of the largest US aircraft carrier, which does not require a single American on board, cannot be sunk, and is deployed in a most critical area. And there is much more. Analysis.

Two sides of Israel's existential war

Yes, war brings out the best and the worst in people and the worst of Western anti-Israel people plummeted to hitherto-unseen depths this week in the UK. Add to that the saga of my being in Israel as a tourist during the war, its worst and its best. Opinion.

Only 5% of New Yorkers voted for Mamdani

After Zohran Mamdani secured the Democrat nomination for mayor, millions of people around the country are wondering how the city that lived through 9/11 could have done this? The answer is it didn’t. Opinion.

Ken's thought of the week:

Regime change needed in numerous countries/entities

The prospects of regime or entity changes for the top 10 list of existential threats to America. Opinion.

A doozy of an anti-Netanyahu/Trump two-fer

The claim that the Israeli prime minister crafted the U.S. president’s Truth Social post about dropping his trial is as laughable as it is a shameless lie. Opinion.

Judaism

Weekly Tanya lecture/video: The Holy Epistle

The Lubavitcher Rebbe's Yahrzeit:

The Rebbe and Eretz Yisrael

The Rebbe spoke out against proposed agreements to surrender pieces of the Land of Israel to foreign sovereignty.

Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi:

Korach: Holiness in the midst of the community

'Genuine holiness is an altruistic striving for good for its own sake, not out of self-interest.'

Parashat Korach:

Who can you trust?

If we are willing to face a painful truth, we can learn a very important lesson from this. There is no guarantee that a very learned person will also be a great Tzadik (righteous person).

Parashat Korach:

The test of the staffs

The primary quality of a Kohen Gadol, of a High Priest, of a man of G-d, is his or her ability to transform lifeless sticks into living orchards. In tribute to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, for His 31st Yartzeit.

Matan Rosh Hodesh Tammuz Torah Essay:

Women and the Churban

During the generation leading up to the Churban, the wickedness of women was even more pronounced than that of men. What could explain such a drastic shift?

Spotlight

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Six children face eviction 30 days after father's death

Turns out medical bills can destroy a family's life savings in months, and this mother of 6 needs your help today before they lose everything

Israel May Have “Won” the Battle with Iran — But Have We Won?

After 12 days of missile attacks, entire families now have only the clothes on their backs and what they could carry to their shelters. They need your help - tonight.

The Survivors Don’t Become the Forgotten

ZAKA360's emergency network is receiving 847 desperate appeals from families who lost homes, possessions, and loved ones - and you can help them too.

50,000 Israelis have zero protection from missiles tonight

Turns out families are sleeping in train stations while entire communities wait helplessly - but mobile shelters can save lives this week for just $20,000

Emergency appeal:

Hundreds of Families Still Homeless After Iran Strikes

It has now been several days since Iran launched its missile barrage on Israel, and the humanitarian crisis it triggered is only deepening

IDF

IDF considers return to Joseph's Tomb

Binyamin Region Shooting:

IDF publishes footage from clash between soldiers and civilians

As part of the investigation into the clash on Friday night, the IDF has published footage from the soldiers involved.

'An Awesome Responsibility':

Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promoted Cohen in a ceremony at the Kiriya base today ahead of his new position.

Watch: IDF destroys IED site in northern Gaza

Troops discovered an IED site in the Jabaliya area. AnIAF aircraft, directed by the brigade’s Fire Control Center, carried out a strike and dismantled the site.

Binyamin Rabbis urge probe, decry violence by IDF and residents

Binyamin rabbis call for unity and a thorough investigation after clashes between IDF forces and residents, denouncing violence on all sides and urging restored trust.

'Always a smile and a good heart'

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld fell in battle in Jabaliya

Rosenfeld, aged 20, from Ra'anana, was killed by an explosive device that detonated in the northern Gaza Strip.