Herzog to heroic Flydubai pilot:
You are forever part of Israel's history
Israeli President Isaac Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem, pledges to honor him with presidential award once he recovers.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem, pledges to honor him with presidential award once he recovers.


Israel providing drinking water, essential food supplies, to communities affected by Panama earthquake, following instructions from Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

Joint List chairman Yousef Jabareen says party prepared to support any government that replaces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but demands progress toward Palestinian state.

Israel has revealed the name of the IDF's emergency protocol for a civilian aircraft hijacking, used during the Flydubai incident.
Israeli airstrikes eliminate several Hamas Nukhba terrorists gathered in Gaza City, senior Islamic Jihad anti-tank commander in northern Gaza, amid continued ceasefire violations.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday, October 9, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, injuring at least 27 people and prompting evacuations across the country.

The British boycott Israeli products for false claims of "settler violence, but their policies include the turning of a blind eye to PA glorification of real, proven Arab terrorism. Opinion.

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz rejects calls to withdraw from elections, dismissing claims of wasted votes.

This Friday: brunch and site tour in Givat HaMatos with Rabbi Kalman Topp. Explore the new neighborhood and hear the vision behind the new Anglo community, Ahavat Yisrael.

Our ability to stand against the attacks of terror, falsehood, and wickedness of our Muslim enemies and those who do their bidding lies in the fundamental and basic understanding of the first Rashi of Breishit that “He declared the power of His deeds to His people."

The humanity of animals and the barbarity of man. Opinion.

The dim view that both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have of the EU appears to be affirmed by a procession of high-level corruption scandals that have erupted recently. Opinion.

Israeli Air Force delegation participates in Marrakech Airshow for the first time since the Abraham Accords, meeting Moroccan military officials to strengthen defense ties and cooperation.

IDF, Shin Bet, eliminates Islamic Jihad commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7, Hamas Nukhba terrorist in separate strikes in Khan Yunis.

Ofer Winter addresses the possibility of joining a Netanyahu-led government, makes clear he will not compromise on his demands: "I don't work for any individual."

UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski avoids answering whether Israel has a right to exist, while distancing himself from a party motion declaring Zionism racist.

Trump appoints Truth Social adviser Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt ahead of November's midterm elections.

Netanyahu condemns the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, accusing her of spreading anti-Israel accusations and criticizing the Nobel Committee.

President Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, either through diplomacy or military action, as the Pentagon prepares possible strikes on Iranian targets.

The body of Ami Yogev, 46, from Modi'in, found on Mount Olympus in Greece, approximately two and a half weeks after he was last seen. He apparently fell from a considerable height.

The IDF says it targeted Yusuf Ali Al-Hassoun, an Iranian-directed terrorist who planned drone and rocket attacks against Israeli soldiers in southern Syria.

Trump administration imposes sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, targeting its operations over prosecutions involving Americans and Israelis.

UAE prosecutors say Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami planned to crash a passenger jet into Ben Gurion Airport after years of preparation for a terror attack.

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accuses Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas of repeatedly breaking promises to hold elections and implement reforms, saying the PA faces no consequences for its actions.

Following an uproar over his remarks against former hostages and bereaved families, Yinon Magal met with two relatives of Shiri Bibas and apologized for his comments.

Democrats chairman Yair Golan said that the Haredi population must be transformed into a productive one.

The Creation narrative demonstrates perfectly the dichotomy of the Torah: it is simultaneously the story of one particular nation-the Jewish people-and the story of all humanity.

A simple question for Parashat Bereshit, and how every logical answer to it collapses.

Saudi Arabia launches fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets as Yemeni government forces claim control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Israeli pharmaceutical giant Teva receives FDA approval for WELTRUZA, a new long-acting injection for schizophrenia that eliminates the need for daily medication.

PA Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh informs France that worsening conditions have made it impossible to hold the November 28 elections.

The nations of the world do not accept the Torah and will surely reject our use of it as proof for our rights to the Eretz Yisroel. What is the medrash quoted by Rashi actually telling us?

Navi Pillay, who received the award, is known for her anti-Israel statements and has previously accused Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Likud launches a fierce attack following an interview in which former military secretary Avi Gil leveled serious allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Terrorist organizations used facilities to store dozens of weapons, including rockets, explosive devices, mortars, Kalashnikov rifles, and additional combat equipment.

Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed when an IDF Humvee overturned in southern Lebanon; his commander remembered him as a beloved officer and friend.

The danger begins when disagreement changes the way we see the person on the other side. The story of David and Jonathan, read this week, is model for difference between friends.

PTSD can be devastating, but recovery is possible, and nobody should have to pursue it alone. I know. I was there.

Avraham Moishe Kleinerman, who disappeared near Meron approximately four and a half years ago, marks his 21st birthday today, as his family continues to search for answers about his fate.

Acknowledging the reality of who the aggressors were, the scale and barbaric nature of the atrocities they committed, and the basic humanity of the victims, would put the war into a “context" Mamdani can never admit. Opinion.

The terrorists included an Islamic Jihad rocket unit commander and a Hamas company commander. The IDF said they had advanced attacks against Israeli troops and violated the ceasefire agreement.

For nearly 50 years Iran has told us they are coming to kill the Jews, so while there is still time let Israel move quickly to at last end the Iranian threat. Opinion.

Outrage over anti-Israel extremists shouldn’t obscure the bigotry of much mainstream thinking. Opinion.

A Palestinian Arab with ties to Hamas was arrested on suspicion of posting a video glorifying the October 7 massacre on the third anniversary of the massacre.

Former hostage Omer Shem Tov joined musical duo Zusha for a joint performance of their hit “Don’t Leave Me on My Own" at an October 7 memorial event in New York.

The highest joy and achievement in life is to find the inner courage to set our own interests aside in the service of another, in the service of a higher purpose.

A confrontation caught on video shows a man challenging a pro-Palestinian protester in New York before ripping a Hamas mask off his face.

A Palestinian illegal resident from Judea and Samaria and two residents of Shfar'am have been charged with possessing a Matador missile stolen from the IDF.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski came in second in the by-election for the seat vacated by Keir Starmer, days after his party described Zionism as 'a form of racism.'

An investigation into an incident initially classified as an 'operational accident,' later found that the two injured soldiers had been removing gunpowder from ammunition as part of a game.

A man in his mid-30s was killed in a collision between a car and a bus near Ma’ale Mikhmas. Magen David Adom teams called to the scene found him unconscious and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Critically wounded when a Hezbollah explosive drone struck his tank in southern Lebanon, H. was rescued under fire by Egoz fighters. Just three months later, he is back on his feet, defying his doctors’ predictions.

According to the poll, 59% oppose including an Arab party in the coalition, while 53% support having a haredi party in the next government.

Turns out only 280 tickets are left before the live drawing tomorrow morning, and every ticket helps fund 2,000 medical emergency responses a day across Israel.

The US Treasury sanctions 17 vessels and networks transporting Iranian oil, aiming to cut Tehran's revenue and intensify pressure for a peace agreement.

Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman ponder the creation of man, and share thoughts on this expansive Torah portion.

Palestinian Arab factions are considering delaying November's legislative elections, with Islamic Jihad claiming an agreement and Fatah saying talks continue.

British PM Andy Burnham urges Green leader Zack Polanski to reverse a motion labeling Zionism racist, warning it undermines a two-state solution.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed walks away when asked by a reporter why he had not marked the October 7 Hamas massacre.

Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami rejects US demands to curb uranium enrichment, insisting Tehran will neither halt enrichment nor surrender its uranium.
