IDF confirms:
Terrorist who abducted Mia Schem eliminated
Ibrahim Abu Tzakar, a Hamas terrorist who operated as a paramedic and abducted Mia Schem from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th, was eliminated in Gaza.
Ibrahim Abu Tzakar, a Hamas terrorist who operated as a paramedic and abducted Mia Schem from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th, was eliminated in Gaza.


Arutz Sheva speaks with new olim from 3 different continents at the “Olim Al Madim" conference in Jerusalem as they prepare to join the IDF and to start their lives in Israel.

A CIA assessment says Iran could withstand the US naval blockade for months while retaining much of its missile arsenal despite ongoing strikes.

The US imposed sanctions on Iraqi officials and companies accused of diverting oil revenues to Iran and Tehran-backed terrorist groups.
The Defense Minister signed the document that will allow the Attorney General to prosecute MK Tally Gotliv for revealing the identity of a senior Shin Bet officer.

Dozens of protesters besieged the Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale. High-tech entrepreneur Eyal Waldman tried to talk to a protester from Gaza and was met with aggression.

Representatives of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe participated in a special event to mark 'Liberation and Rescue Day.'

MK Meir Porush urges the Trump administration to pressure Israel to stop arrests of haredi draft evaders, claims that, in contrast to the US, Israel acts 'in ways of persecution against yeshiva students.'

Bet El and the Bet El Yeshiva Center describe their growth over many decades, highlighting Rabbi Zalman Melamed’s vision, a network of educational institutions, and a fundraising campaign for continued expansion.

President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders and students in Costa Rica, praising the community’s vitality and historic support for Israel.

Over two months after Israel and US launched strikes against the Iranian regime, US President Donald Trump announces end to Operation Epic Fury, pause in 'Project Freedom,' claiming agreement with Iran near at hand. Live Updates.

Evidentiary stage in trial against IDF reservist who killed armed Israeli begins, as eyewitness describes extent of failures.

In a world of fake news and manipulation, this week’s piece recalls the importance of cognitive freedom and the risks of misinformation to public discourse.

Soldiers from the 146th Division worked with the IAF to eliminate 20 Hezbollah terrorists. Working with Yahalom troops, the forces demolished a 30-meter-long underground tunnel route.

Undercover Border Police forces operating in Judea and Samaria arrested three wanted suspects this week who were allegedly planning imminent terrorist attacks.

Nahariya cancels mass events as security forces ask to avoid large gatherings in anticipation of Hezbollah retribution after strike that killed Radwan Force commander.

President Herzog concluded the first part of his official visit to Central America in Panama with a meeting with the country’s Jewish community, including Jewish schoolchildren.

Three terrorists from Bethlehem rented scooters, rode them to a wall overlooking a main highway, and threw Molotov cocktails and rocks toward Israeli vehicles.

The funeral of Rabbi Aryeh Stern, former Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, was held today (Thursday) at Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva after he passed away overnight at the age of 81.

IAF targets weapons production infrastructure, drone launch positions and terror operatives transferring arms in southern Lebanon.

Israel Medical Association warns MK Ahmad Tibi over 'psychopath' remarks, demands he retract statement, show restraint.

IDF reveals footage showing Hezbollah terrorist launching rockets at Israeli troops before attempting to hide in a residential building.

A military court on Thursday convicted Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu of accepting bribes and ordered the confiscation of all their personal assets.

Judge Menachem Mizrachi accepts defendants' request, orders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to submit complete medical file.

The lie is not merely that there is an ancient Palestinian Arab nation where history records none. The lie is that the Jews are foreign colonizers in their own ancestral homeland. Opinion.

The Instagram account 'Soldiers Smiling' published an emotional photo of Rabbi Liraz Ze'ira laying tefillin in the street, months after he was severely wounded in southern Syria and lost both his legs.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to elimination of Hezbollah terrorist who planned Galilee invasion, warns 'no terrorist has immunity.'

IDF says brigade forces operating south of the Forward Defense Line eliminated dozens of terrorists and uncovered more than 1,000 weapons, including RPGs, explosives and anti-tank launchers.

IDF's Central Command Chief Avi Bluth condemns visits to outposts, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir insists on importance of Jewish settlement in Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi lashed out at the judicial system for ordering a halt to broadcasts by a haredi radio station in northern Israel.

IDF says more than 85 operatives were killed over the past week alone, as forces continue strikes on command centers, launchers and weapons sites in southern Lebanon.

Gaza-based journalist reports death of Azzam al-Hayya, after father Khalil al-Hayya, senior Hamas terrorist, denies son's death.

As aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, the event brought together hundreds of young immigrants in Jerusalem for IDF preparation.

U.S. officials told the The Wall Street Journal that Washington has presented Iran with a series of strict conditions as part of ongoing negotiations over a potential nuclear agreement.

IDF eliminates Ahmed Ali Balout, commander of Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force' Unit in precise strike.

Everything people believed was stable suddenly appears temporary. That realization is deeply uncomfortable - but perhaps it is also necessary. Opinion.

After eight years of advocacy led by the Biladeihem Association, a law supporting the families of missing persons moved another step closer to final approval this week.

Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'

We should feel that we have a “closer" relationship to Hashem when we stroll through the streets of Eretz Yisrael and the holy city of Yerushalayim (Jerusalem), and this should inspire us to a higher level of behavior.

The pairing of Behar-Bechukotai raises the question: were they originally defined as two parashot later joined when needed, or perhaps originally defined as a single parashah that sometimes had to be split? And what is the role of the Kohanim?

Over 15 Hezbollah targets, largely weapons production and storage sites, destroyed in various locations across southern Lebanon.

In May 2025, an internal IDF document warned of the threat now exacting a heavy toll on IDF forces fighting in Lebanon.

The anti-circumcision crusade is not really about medicine. It is about discomfort with Jewish distinctiveness. The real scandal is that less than a century after Europe tried to exterminate the Jews, European governments once again feel entitled to criminalize core Jewish religious life. Opinion.

The answer depends on how we interpret the 'agra' mentioned in the Mishnah. What type of reward is it referring to?

The Israeli government is expected next week to approve Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu's proposal to establish a national heritage center in northern Jerusalem.

Brussels cathedral installs plaques apologizing for medieval antisemitic persecution depicted in stained glass.

One burned to destroy. One burned to endure. The third spoke, but said too little too late. Opinion.

This week's haftorah is a profound statement about resilience, about the ability to endure and even thrive amid adversity when one’s foundations are properly rooted.

Maryland school district urged to adopt ‘zero-tolerance policy’ on antisemitism amid wave of incidents.

Every Iranian marching peacefully in Berlin, Paris, or Washington represents countless others in Tehran, Shiraz, Mashhad, Tabriz, and Isfahan who are unable to protest without risking death. Opinion.

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says son severely wounded, not killed, in IDF strike on Gaza City.

Jewish groups urge Canada to ban Palestine Action for inciting violence via global target maps.

Former Minister Gilad Erdan states that a broad segment of the public is fed up with the existing parties on both the right and left, and is seeking a more unifying alternative.

IDF soldier seriously injured, three other soldiers sustain minor injuries after from impact of explosive drone in southern Lebanon. Soldiers evacuated to hospital.

Ben Gvir reaches out to the haredi public: "Whenever I hear of a young man being beaten or treated unlawfully, I investigate immediately."

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s spokesperson says Giuliani has left the ICU and is recovering from pneumonia.

NBC News reports that Trump halted “Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz mission after Saudi Arabia pulled base access.

CNN founder and media visionary Ted Turner has died at 87, leaving a legacy that transformed news.

Trump speaks at tele-rally for Republican candidate in Georgia and predicts a swift end to the Iran war. Reports indicate Iran will reply to US proposal on Thursday.

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocks Trump’s shifting strategy as reports hint at a looming one-page peace deal.

Rabbi Aryeh Stern, who served as the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and mentored generations of students within the Religious Zionist yeshiva world, passes away at the age of 81.

18-year-old arrested for the March shootings at two synagogues in Toronto and Vaughan.

Speaking to reporters at the White House after issuing an ultimatum to Iran, Trump claims victory over Iran's military and declares: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and they won't.

Lithuanian haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has withdrawn his opposition to advancing the Draft Law, following a period in which he froze the move over concerns it would harm yeshiva students.

Who cultivated the wicked son, writhing in self-contempt and standing with our enemies? Who raised the simpleton, emptied of spiritual literacy, no longer able to formulate a question? Opinion.

Palestinian media outlets report that Azzam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas leader in Gaza, was killed in a strike on Gaza. An Israeli source says he was an active militant.

President Herzog: “Iran’s terror regime and its proxies reach far beyond the Middle East. Latin America has felt the long arm of Iranian terror. In Panama, Hezbollah murdered 20 innocent civilians in a horrific terror attack in 1994.

Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben Ari announced a joint run, aiming to advance a hardline right-wing agenda focused, among others, on encouraging immigration, reinforcing Jewish identity, and restoring governance.

Lebanese media outlets reported Wednesday evening on an airstrike in the Dahieh district of Beirut, marking the first strike in Hezbollah’s stronghold in several weeks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement at the opening of the political-security cabinet. "I'm talking with President Trump almost on a daily basis, prepared for any scenario."

The Military Police attempted to arrest a Gerrer yeshiva student in Dimona after he was declared a draft evader. Forces arrived at his home, but he did not open the door.

President Isaac Herzog began his official visit to Central America in Panama today and was welcomed by Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez.

The US Department of Homeland Security believes the war in Iran led Thomas Allen to open fire during Trump’s dinner with White House correspondents.

An IDF soldier was seriously wounded by an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon. He was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified.

Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Jaffa today accompanied by senior Israel Police officials and was met with protest shouts from residents angered by high crime rates.

A video of a soldier photographed smoking a cigarette and holding another one to the mouth of a Christian statue was published in Lebanon. The IDF is investigating the incident.

Reuters reported that Israel was surprised by the progress of talks between the Trump administration and Tehran. Senior political source denies: "Netanyahu and Trump in almost daily talks"

The Chief of Staff toured a terrorist infrastructure uncovered under a children's clothing store and sent a strong message to Tehran and Beirut.

EJA Chair Rabbi Menachem Margolin warns of antisemitic motives behind prosecution of 2 mohels: 'Message here is clear: Jews are now second-class citizens.'

Three Arabs convicted of attacking the Yushuvayev family in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem will pay the family 50,000 NIS.

Rescue volunteers evacuate grandmother and five grandchildren, en route to Meron, from Nahal Amud escarpment.

After an arson attempt and shots fired at his vehicle, the founder of the Ad Kan organization calls on licensed gun owners to join the fight against protection rackets in the Galilee.

President Trump warned Iran that it must agree to the terms of the agreement to end the conflict or face even more intense bombing than before.

The Israel Dog Unit, a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, held a special dog demonstration for dozens of children with special needs from the Wings of Krembo organization in Yehud.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked haredi parties to put Draft Law on back burner, report says.

A special education student was arrested after arriving to school with a handgun and ammunition in Beit Oved.

Beginning Thursday afternoon, 49 communities will gain critical seconds of warning time, improving residents' ability to reach shelter during missile threats.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch issues ultimatum to universities, demanding they sign document to maintain neutrality.

The Dutch cruise ship whose three passengers died from an outbreak of a deadly virus will dock off the Canary Islands. Passengers will be rigorously screened and transferred for treatment.

President Isaac Herzog to tour Panama Canal, meet Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and local Jewish community leaders before continuing on to Costa Rica.

Israelis talk of the flawed understanding of reality that allowed October 7 to occur, but US Jews labored no less under a flawed understanding of their own reality. How did this happen and what can be done? Opinion.

US and Iran closer than ever to reaching agreement to end war, start 30-day negotiation period, Axios reports.

Anti-Defamation League records historic high in antisemitic assaults and attacks with deadly weapons in 2025, third-highest year for overall antisemitic incidents.

Jonathan Pollard describes how the idea to run for office took shape and criticizes the current actors on the right of the political map.

Explosive drone detonates near IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, injuring one soldier lightly and another moderately.

IDF forces identify and eliminate armed Hamas terror cell violating ceasefire and presenting immediate threat to Israeli troops.

New CAM report exposes coordinated TikTok network of fake 'AI rabbis spreading antisemitic hate.

Haredi leaders threaten consumer boycott against Israir, call company CEO to 'hearing.'

We moved from existential fear as described in the parasha to the heights of national renewal, with the climax being the liberation and reunification of Jerusalem, together with the return to Yehudah and Shomron.

Hamas archterrorist Moussa Abu Marzouk claims ceasefire negotiations serve only Israel's interests, calls on international community to pressure Israel.

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee issues evacuation order for villages in southern Lebanon, including some located north of the Litani River.

The district court accepted the Registrar of Associations' request to issue a dissolution order against the association linked to the Ra'am party.

The idea began purely as an investment opportunity in Carmay Hanadiv, but eventually they realized - 'This is actually a great idea.' "We’re living the dreams of our parents - Holocaust survivors"

Israel is at war on all fronts.That’s my point. That is not news. Opinion.

New Yesha Council report warns newly elected Palestinian Authority officials have praised terrorists, promoted incitement against Israel and the West.

Senior officials say renewal of fighting may pressure Iran in negotiations, but warn results are not guaranteed.

Turkey unveiled a hypersonic missile it developed that can reach any point in Europe - a range that includes Israel as well.

Cornell’s Jewish president clashes with students following on-campus debate about Israel.

Attorney Moshe Frei, a Religious Zionist, completes 'Menachot' tractate at altitude of 5,364 meters.

Some 250 Israeli families according to the Health Ministry, have had their fallen loved ones’ genetic material retrieved and preserved. What is the halakhic view on the use of a fallen soldier's zera?

Vienna police prepare for disruptions and blockades from anti-Israel activists at Eurovision.

The "Israel Opportunity": 65% growth, locked rates, and exclusive presale pricing - exclusive group benefits for Carmei Gat.

Trump pauses "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz to seek an Iran deal, while keeping the naval blockade in effect.

US once again reiterates its backing for a Netanyahu-Aoun summit to reach peace.

Grand jury adds new indictment against Cole Tomas Allen, adding charge of assaulting a federal officer.

President Lula da Silva demands the release of Brazilian Thiago Avila, who was arrested aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, citing violations of international law.

Syrian interior ministry says forces arrested a Hezbollah-linked cell plotting to assassinate senior government officials.

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio's GOP primary, setting up a general election against Democrat Amy Acton.

Following a series of party meetings, Ra'am announces its goal to amass enough political leverage to influence decision-making in the next government.

Former Justice Minister places full weight of responsibility for the formation of the Change Government on the chairman of the Religious Zionist Party: "He could have joined, making Ra'am unnecessary."

At a press conference addressing his entry into politics alongside Gadi Eisenkot, Yoram Cohen states: "Allowing the leadership that failed to continue leading would be an act of irresponsibility."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Operation Epic Fury ended after Iran's nuclear shield has been dismantled, explains the focus now shifts to Project Freedom.

When Democrats have no policy, they reach for guacamole. They tell Americans that the price of avocados is the real measure of whether the US should use its economic power against Mexican cartels, and that the price of gasoline is the real measure of whether Iran should be allowed to hold the civilized world hostage. Opinion.

Appealing to the British Government to safeguard the country’s Jews against the increasing anti-Semitic violence is like a mother rabbit imploring a fox to guard her baby bunnies. Opinion.

Secretary of State Rubio holds White House Press briefing on the conflict with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, accuses Iran of piracy and holding tens of thousands of civilian sailors hostage.

Jonathan Pollard, the former US intelligence analyst jailed for spying for Israel, says he will run for the Knesset, calling for the 'forcible removal' of Gaza’s residents and criticising Israel’s leadership over the 7 October 2023 massacre and its aftermath.

Miriam, widow of Capt. Ori Shani, got engaged to his former commander Ofek. Ori’s father called it a moment of “rebuilding and hope" after their deep loss.

Tevel Shabtai, 22, from central Israel, had been missing since Friday after reporting to her mother that she was going to climb a mountain in the Higashikawa area of Japan

The IDF has developed a new operational response to the growing threat of drones, aiming to improve detection and interception capabilities against aerial attacks.

Ditza, mother of released hostage Avinatan Or, visited Meron and expressed thanks for the personal and national miracles, 'Our strength is a higher power; one that nothing can withstand.'

Samuel Corner has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm after striking a police sergeant with a sledgehammer during a violent raid on an Israeli-linked defense company’s UK site.

German Interior Minister Roman Poseck warns of the threat of antisemitism spread by 'Islamism and the left-wing extremism' following government study on antisemitism.

If you have not read the facts written below in your news sources, ask yourself whether “freedom of the press" really exists and whether mainstream journalism is worth saving. Opinion.

Reserve forces continue operating in southern Lebanon to remove threats, including destroying thousands of terrorist infrastructures and locating hundreds of weapons, including anti-tank missiles and explosive devices.

In a joint press conference, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar underscores Israel’s security challenges, stressing that Israel’s military actions are aimed at protecting its citizens and preventing further escalation by Iranian-backed groups.'

Yisrael Beyteinu announced that wounded reserve officer Yisrael Ben Shetrit, seriously injured in Gaza fighting, has joined the party and will focus on equality in service and support for IDF veterans.

US President says Iran is reduced to firing "pea shooters," blockade of Iran is unchallenged.

In his farewell speech, outgoing Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar also addressed the need for a commission of inquiry and the period of refusals to serve that preceded the war.

Rivki Blau, a Haredi owner of a beauty salon, sparks controversy after hinting in an interview that she would prefer her son to die rather than become secular.

'Stopping antisemitism is not someone else’s responsibility. It is all of ours,' says British PM Keir Starmer at the No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum.

Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism issues a warning regarding a scheduled protest in Greece tonight - calling for the release of two activists from the "Global Sumud" flotilla; risk level assessed as high.

A newly released Persian remix of 'Harbu Darbu' has become an unlikely hub for cross-cultural dialogue, as Iranian, Israeli, and international listeners flood the comment section with messages of unity and hope.

Hebron Council head responds to burning of terror flags during Lag Ba'omer, saying that Israel has 'woken up' and any attempt to revive Arab nationalist aspirations will be uprooted at its source.

Terrorists from the village of Mu'ayr poisoned water cisterns on a farm in Binyamin. The shepherd identified the suspicious substance and managed to prevent more serious harm to the flock.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred at the beginning of his testimony in court to the security and political burden he is under, and defined the hearing in his case as an "absurd" situation.

A suspected arson attack on a former east London synagogue has sparked a counter-terror probe, amid growing concerns over a series of incidents targeting Jewish communities across the city.

UK conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for immediate action against rising antisemitism, 'If we do not stand up now, then why bother saying ‘Never Again’.'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, press briefing at the Pentagon. Caine: Iranian attacks not at level for US to resume military action.

Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen has officially announced his joining Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" party. Cohen will seek to bring right‑wing votes to the party.

Contention isn’t a bug in Israel. It’s the operating system. The same has been true of Jews since time immemorial. Opinion.

Report says Israel and the US are coordinating amid Hormuz tensions, with plans in place for possible strikes on Iran if diplomacy fails.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is expected to soon approve a new order to tax smoking products that will impose an excise tax of NIS 350 per kilogram on tobacco substitutes, alongside a 4% customs duty.

IDF eliminates Anas Muhammad Ibrahim Hamed, a Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre, after he posed a threat to troops in Gaza.

MK Eitan Ginzberg is the newest member of Benny Gantz's party to announce departure, following MKs Tropper and Farkash-Hacohen.

The military prosecution filed three serious indictments against officers and soldiers who smuggled cigarettes, phones and even a motorcycle into the Strip in exchange for bribes.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to meet German leaders in Berlin, focusing on strengthening diplomatic, security, and economic ties.

Avia, the widow of Yishay Slotki who was killed in action on the Gaza border on October 7 alongside his brother Noam, married Micha Goldenberg on Lag Ba'Omer.

Arutz Sheva has obtained footage of IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon celebrating a white Lag Ba'Omer with a warm bonfire after a rare May cold front brought snow to Israel's highest peak.

HRF submits complaint to Cypriot authorities seeking arrest of Israeli visiting the country, alleging involvement in crimes during Gaza operations

Appropriately 60,000 people attended last night’s central Lag BaOmer lighting in Jerusalem, led by Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, according to an estimate by the Israel Police.

Worshippers who attempted to reach the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai were caught after a long walk along roads and through forests. They were put on buses and taken away from the area.

University of Michigan apologizes after faculty chair praised pro-Palestinian activists, drawing backlash and sparking campus-wide debate.

Argentine authorities are probing Molotov and arson-style attacks on a Jewish library and Chabad center in La Plata, raising security concerns nationwide.

Since the ceasefire in Lebanon began, Hezbollah has launched 70 explosive drones at IDF forces, killing five and wounding 33.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that forming the previous government together with an Arab party was even more damaging to Israel than the October 7 massacre.

Lag Ba'Omer events began in Meron with bonfires lit by leading rabbis. Attendence was limited due to security concerns.

What ingredient inhabits an aggressive capitalist who votes for Democrat candidates, almost all of whom say they detest capitalism, although many of those candidates are immensely wealthy themselves? Opinion.

IDF forces used an armed drone to eliminate Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon and struck a launch site after an anti-tank missile attack nearby.

Rabbi Kook: True holiness must learn to work with reality, not against it - descending into life with patience and love, refining it gradually toward its destined purpose.

Report says Iran’s president warned IRGC actions in the Gulf risk escalation, seeking urgent talks to halt operations and preserve diplomatic efforts.

From any tragedy, we must probe the root cause in order to rectify it. A Gemara provides a reason, yet a Midrash offers another.

The new recruits to the haredi brigade held a special bonfire lighting together at their base to mark the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.

US President Donald Trump marks Jewish American Heritage Month, praising Jewish contributions and announcing a national Sabbath for reflection and unity.

Man charged over firebomb attack during a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, will plead guilty this week.

The US and Gulf allies are drafting a UN Security Council resolution to stop Iranian mining and tolls in Hormuz.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejects meeting Netanyahu, citing the need for a security deal before such a meeting occurs.

British Prime Minister to meet societal leaders for emergency summit following rise in antisemitic stabbings.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the Religious Zionism movement’s central Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the foot of the Cave of the Patriarchs: "We are determined to defeat Iran."

Legendary New York Yankees announcer John Sterling dies at 87, leaving a legacy of iconic home run calls.

Trump downplays Iranian attacks, warns Tehran to keep the ceasefire: They better hope it remains in effect.

Iran’s Araghchi warns the US and UAE of a "quagmire" and rejects military solutions to the current tensions.

US intelligence indicates Iran's nuclear timeline is unchanged despite recent war, as the regime retains uranium stockpiles in deep bunkers.

Secret Service involved in shooting near National Mall. Suspect hospitalized and area cordoned off.

Speaking after Iran attacked the UAE, Trump says Iran’s military is decimated and warns against them acquiring nuclear weapons.

Amid the U.S. operation in the Strait of Hormuz and recent Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates, Israel is preparing for the possibility of immediate escalation. Tehran has threatened a “night of rage."

Kemi Badenoch faces a tense audience clash while warning of rising antisemitism in Britain, rejecting comparisons, and calling the situation a national emergency.

For the first time in 2026, antisemitic hate crimes are down year over year in New York, but continue to account for 60% of all hate crimes.

Religious Zionist students, Mercaz Harav Yeshiva Dean, Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, and the Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Arba, Rabbi Avraham Schwartz, celebrate Lag Ba'Omer with a bonfire at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas, found on synagogues and homes in Queens, as officials warn of rising hate crimes targeting Jews.

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu lit a Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the tomb of the 2nd-century Tanna, Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai, in northern Israel

US President tells Fox News Iran will be "blown off the face of the earth" if it attacks the US naval vessels escorting merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Explosive report warns PA forces operate as a trained army, with fighters drilled abroad in advanced warfare for potential large-scale attacks.

Daniel Stopnicki, a 47-year-old Jewish man from Toronto and a technology lecturer, was shot to death in the northern part of the city while walking his dog.

IDF soldiers from the 226th Brigade, in cooperation with the Yahalom Unit, destroyed an approximately 30-meter-long underground tunnel route containing various weapons.

Annual Lag Ba'Omer celebrations featuring bonfires begin at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. This year, due to the security situation, attendance at the event is limited.

The United Arab Emirates reported that four cruise missiles were launched from Iran toward its territory-three were intercepted and one fell into the sea.

All the words of the Torah are concerned with exalted matters and celestial secrets...

In a New Yorker interview, Barack Obama questions Benjamin Netanyahu’s Iran stance and warns of strained alliances and the impact on global leadership.

Online program based on HaGaon Rabbi Berkovits’ renowned curriculum

The Israeli-American Council (IAC) honored Dr. Miriam Adelson with the “Defender of Am Yisrael Lifetime Achievement Award."

There is another type of secret-knowledge that, even if explained, would remain a secret. That is the theme of Lag Ba'Omer.

Attorney demands investigation after suspects allegedly looted injured victims at a Jerusalem crash scene, as police reopen the case for review.

Why does Hashem’s decree to punish transgressors, the pupils of Rabbi Akiva, cause us to adopt some of the ways of mourners until Lag Ba'Omer?

Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai was prepared to suffer and to accept the attribute of judgment, so that the people of Israel not suffer and the attribute of mercy would shine upon them.

The little known story of how in May 1942, dozens of Jewish soldiers lit a Lag Ba'Omer bonfire in the shadow of the pyramids, dancing and singing in honor of Rashbi and Jewish independence.

Emergency Knesset meeting on youth violence descends into clashes after controversial remarks and political accusations over rising crime.

Two IDF soldiers were injured during an exchange of fire in a clash with terrorists. Immediately after the incident, the Air Force attacked Hezbollah positions in the area.

Data from the Government Advertising Bureau (LAPAM) reveal a steady decline in advertising budgets allocated to Haaretz. In 2023, approximately 1.8 million shekels were spent, while in 2025 the amount dropped to about 715,000 shekels.

Sharon Sharabi, brother of a hostage murdered in Gaza, joins Yisrael Beytenu, citing security concerns and a mission to strengthen Israeli society.

Arad Mayor Yair Ma'ayan praises Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf for prompt and generous relief budgets in immediate aftermath of Iranian missile strike which left nearly 200 families homeless.

The U.S. military announced that two American merchant ships successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz as part of an effort to break the naval blockade.

Tehran says missiles hit vessel and warns against US presence; American officials reject report of any damage.

The Regavim Movement has appealed to government ministers, claiming that the Gerar stream has become a dumping ground for waste, allegedly under the auspices of the city of Rahat.

King Charles alluded to terror when discussing global instability-yet he declined to name it where it is most acute. That was not an accident. Opinion.

Strong criticism for Minister Barkat's flagship project, which offers 100 discounted products only in Carrefour branches, a chain that does not operate stores in Judea and Samaria.

IDF forces neutralize threats approaching the Yellow Line, including terrorist involved in rocket fire.

Jewish man arrested for allegedly firing pellet gun at left-wing activists in Rome.

Border Police officers arrest three terrorists, residents of Issawiya, who threw stones at public transportation in Jerusalem, causing damage to buses.

Snow accumulating on Mount Hermon's upper slopes, in first May snows in 15 years.

The central unit of the Tel Aviv District solved the 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar and filed a prosecutor’s statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak.

Shufersal supermarket chain removes Tnuva dairy products from shelves over price hike.

Hesder yeshiva students assigned to non-combat IDF roles appealed to senior rabbis, calling for tailored frameworks to better integrate religious needs with professional contribution.

Rabbi Yigal Cohen warns public to refrain from visiting Meron during the Lag Ba'omer holiday due to tangible security threats. 'Our enemies are waiting for a crowd to gather there.'

IDF forces carry out precision strikes and dismantle launch sites and infrastructure after anti-tank fire, as operations continue in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah has suffered heavy losses since March, with sources citing thousands of fighters killed, despite many deaths that are unrecorded.

Dozens of Lithuanian-haredi yeshiva deans join conference warning of spiritual danger in joining IDF; letter warns that 'one who goes there hands himself over to the control and authority of the military rulership.'

Simply put, the strategic lesson of the Trump years is not that America can be relied upon - it is that Israel has been fortunate enough to have a true friend in the White House at a critical moment, and that it should use that fortune to make itself permanently less reliant on whoever comes next. Opinion.

The Times reveals Iranian intelligence is recruiting operatives across Europe to carry out attacks on Jewish targets, with at least 20 plots foiled in the past year, according to British security officials.

MedEx debuted on-site YAEL Hebrew Exam, giving physicians a head start on future licensing requirements from afar.

Five suspects charged in major operation that moved guns and drugs across the eastern border, exposing link between smuggling routes and terror activity.

The Ministry of Defense says the KC-46 'Gideon' completed its first test flight in the US, ahead of delivery to the Israeli Air Force.

Iran has relied on dual-use German nuclear technology, equipment and training to enrich and produce weapon-grade uranium. Nazi ideology lives on in Iran, whose very name is derived from the world "Aryan." Op-ed.

Forecasters predict rain in northern Israel, along with unusual May snowfall.

All doorways of the house and its rooms, bomb shelters, Jewish-owned prisons, hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are obligated in a mezuzah, but not bathrooms and temporary dwellings.

Dr. Edith Eger: We have a choice: to pay attention to what we’ve lost or to pay attention to what we still have.

This is a reality Israel understands all too well. Opinion.

Haredi MK Meir Porush says he won't attend Meron Lag Ba'omer event this year, reveals details behind decision to cancel it.

Khalil al-Hayya elected as Hamas leader in Gaza, while Zahar Jabarin and Khaled Mashal were assigned senior positions. Reports say roles already exist and no major leadership change has taken place.

Court announces cancellation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled testimony due to security-related matters.

New 'Project Freedom' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz will see US Navy guiding, but not escorting, foreign commercial ships, Axios report says.

'Military service can strengthen religious identity rather than weaken it,' says Sergeant Reuven, a squad commander in the Hashmonaim Brigade, who enlisted as a combat soldier a year ago and now trains new recruits.

Knesset Research and Information Center reports a rise in juvenile criminal cases in 2024/25, with over 6,800 criminal cases opened against minors in the past year.

At event in New York marking the 78th year of Israel's Independence, Consul General Ofir Akunis blasts Israel's critics: We do not need your recognition.

Federal prosecutors confirm that the gunman who tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, attended by President Donald Trump, fired the shot that struck a Secret Service officer.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox News that America is suffocating Iran’s regime through financial pressure, frozen assets and a naval blockade.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the vandalism of Holocaust memorial “stumbling stones" in Turin, describing the act as moral depravity driven by pure hatred.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirms that America is in active conversation with Iran as efforts continue to negotiate an end to the conflict.

Father of freed hostage Omri Miran will lead the Pensioners Party. “I’m not interested in becoming an MK, but this is the only way to make an impact."

CENTCOM announces its forces will begin supporting President Donald Trump’s humanitarian operation to free ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.

Senior Iranian lawmaker warns that any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would violate the ceasefire, responding to Trump’s announcement of operation to free trapped foreign vessels.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson confirms.

Three people die following a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic, the World Health Organization confirms.

In response to the President’s request, Gali Baharav-Miara announces that the prosecution is willing to hold talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s defense team to reach a plea deal.

President Trump announces “Project Freedom" to safely escort neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a humanitarian gesture amid positive discussions with Iran.

A simple Sesame Street tribute for American Jewish Heritage Month became the scene of a toxic confrontation online after the program's official account reposted a clip, prompting a surge of antisemitic comments and counter-support.

IDF reserve judge Uriel Dreyfus, descendant of Alfred Dreyfus, promoted to Lt. Col., calling it a historic correction of past injustice.

Trump tells Israeli media that he rejected Iran's 14-point proposal to end the conflict, adding that 'the campaign is progressing very well.'

Major General Dado Bar-Kalifa visited the recruitment office at Tel Hashomer and met dozens of young haredim who enlisted for combat service to commend them on enlisting despite the challenges.

Spain demands release of citizen detained after Gaza flotilla interception as court extends custody and claims of mistreatment surface.

New archaeological study identifies the long-lost tomb of Prophet Amos near Tekoa, based on historical sources and modern findings.

When dissent becomes a strategy of communal self-erasure and double standards, it becomes pathology. Opinion.

Chief rabbi Rabbi David Yosef criticized those planning to ascend Mount Meron on Lag BaOmer in defiance of instructions as 'having no connection to our Torah.'

A haredi couple in Modiin Illit welcomed a second set of quadruplets four years after their first, in a rare and remarkable birth.

The body is not a discarded shell; it is a sanctified partner, refined through every mitzvah performed in life. The body and soul are not accidental companions; they are covenantal partners in a process that extends beyond a single lifetime.

Maintaining the appropriate perspective on life is achievable through reflection on both the presence G-d as well as the significance of our existence.

When our children are asked who they are and they will be, our responsibility is to ensure they do not hesitate, do not shrink, and do not apologise, but answer with pride. Op-ed.

Report details Iran's 14-point proposal to the US outlining terms for a permanent deal, including sanctions relief, security guarantees, and regional de-escalation.

Violence, robbery, assaults and stabbings have marked the growth of the SSQ gang of children and adolescents, most from migrant families.

There is a critical distinction between rigorous critique and relentless vilification. When criticism crosses into the territory of demonization, it risks creating an environment where violence is normative. Opinion.

A heated Health Committee debate revealed that Israeli distributors supplied contaminated Palestinian Authority produce to shops despite a Health Ministry ban.

IDF reserve troops dismantled eight tunnel routes in northern Gaza after two months of operations, marking their sixth deployment since the war began.

Lebanese army deploys in Beirut’s Dahieh after masked gunmen fire weapons at a Hezbollah funeral, with forces pursuing suspects as supporters shout anti-government slogans.

Over the past week, in several operations, IDF soldiers of the 401st Brigade located more than 100 weapons belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon.

Esh Kodesh residents are incensed after masked Shin Bet and Yasam forces entered a local playground and home with guns drawn in the middle of the Sabbath, frightening children.

A new poll finds just 32% of Jewish voters rate Mayor Zohran Mamdani positively, while most express concern over rising antisemitism in New York City.

This week, President Isaac Herzog will depart for a four-day official visit to Panama and Costa Rica, two close friends and allies of the State of Israel.

The 401st Brigade Combat Team located an 80-meter-long route containing terrorist dormitories. The infrastructure was destroyed by engineering forces.

Brooklyn woman sues the New York DMV, claiming she was forced to remove her religious head covering for a license photo despite religious exemption rules, causing her excessive emotional distress.

AG's Office filed indictments against ISIS-inspired terror cell that planned to carry out shooting and bombing attacks in Jerusalem and Kiryat Arba and gathered intelligence on potential targets.

The Prime Minister presented the principles of Israel’s military buildup plan, which include purchasing new fighter squadrons, domestic weapons production, and establishing a project to counter the threat of drones across various arenas.

Official document by the Council for Higher Education in Israel reveals incitement and support for terrorism in several academic institutions, despite denials by university leaders.

Givati soldiers eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists who threatened the forces and located dozens of weapons, including anti-tank missiles and machine guns.

As part of a large-scale operation against dangerous driving, Border Police and Central District police officers arrested five suspects who attempted to flee.

Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders praises the return to Sa-Nur and congratulates Samaria Regional Council head, 'growing international support reflects recognition of Israel’s rights.'

Jerusalem District Police and Border Guard soldiers foiled an attempt to enter the Temple Mount and sacrifice a Passover lamb, after a group of suspects tried to bring a goat onto the Mount.

Data from the Israel Police indicate that the Binyamin Regional Council is among the safest areas in Israel, with a crime rate significantly lower than the national average.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologizes after sharing a post criticising police over the Golders Green stabbing arrest; pressure mounts from senior politicians to tackle alleged antisemitism and remove controversial candidates from the party.

Multidimensional Unit soldiers under 36th Divisioncontinue to operate to eliminate threats in southern Lebanon. During the operation, terrorist squads were eliminated.

Four people killed in serious road accidents in Rishon LeZion, Samaria, and Arava. MDA teams evacuated injured individuals to hospitals, some in serious and moderate condition.

Meteorologist Lior Sudri reports that the coming week will be characterized by volatile weather, including a drop in temperatures, local rain, strong winds and haze in the south.

Israel Ministry of Defense: IDF to receive two new fighter squadrons: Ministerial Procurement Committee approves acquisition of F-35 and F-15IA squadrons.

The police announced preparations to cancel the Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai celebration in Meron, following Home Front Command instructions and the Prime Minister's decision.

Employment Service data for March 2026 show the number of job seekers surged to more than 396,000; 2.5 times higher than a month earlier.

Senior officials in the Israel Defense Forces General Staff are pushing for a renewal of military operations in the Gaza Strip, arguing in closed-door discussions that “the best time to defeat Hamas is now."

G-d asks us to love one another as He loves us-to value others as He values us.

A dedicated enlistment day for haredi tracks, from the elite Netzach Yehuda battalion to the Hashmonaim brigade, opens at recruitment offices across the country.

Approximately 11.6 billion shekels have been invested in the rehabilitation of the southern communities, 92% of the residents have already returned home.

Toronto Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a blue SUV linked to a suspected hate-motivated assault on visibly Jewish individuals in North York.

Data on Israel as a force and dollar multiplier for the US. Op-ed.

If loyalty to the regime truly exists, a simple question remains: why is the internet not opened?

Spain strongly condemns the detention of one of its citizens seized by Israeli forces during the intecerption of Gaza-bound flotilla.

Cabinet ministers summoned to discuss the possibility of resuming intensive military operations against Hamas in Gaza, amid concerns over the terrorist organization’s growing strength.

President Trump says he will review Iran’s latest 14-point proposal to end the war but expresses strong doubt it would be acceptable. Iran’s proposal reportedly includes demands for lifting of sanctions and ending the naval blockade.

Fatah political party prepares to hold once-a-decade conference in Gaza, with parallel conferences in Ramallah, Lebanon, and Egypt.

Thai security forces raided an Iranian-run, unlicensed kindergarten that held five times the permitted number of children - including 89 Israelis.

Pro-Palestinian students, who covered their faces with keffiyehs, demand that the university impose a full academic boycott on Israel.

Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas seeking to recreate 'Joint Arab List' - but with one condition.

Jerusalem Affairs Ministry Director-General pens sharp letter to Transportation Ministry counterpart, warning Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron cannot take place without proper busing.

'Good hit, there are secondary explosions': Israeli Air Force destroys loaded and ready-to-launch launcher in southern Lebanon.

A video showing a Jewish man knocking a French nun to the ground in Jerusalem has sparked an uproar and a series of condemnations across the Christian world.

IDF troops eliminate three terrorists approaching forces in southern Gaza after crossing security line, as operations continue under ceasefire conditions.

A “good name" is not a record of one’s spiritual and moral achievements.

Forecasters predict temperature shift, with rain and a cold Lag Ba'omer.

Why Russia must be kept out of the Iran nuclear endgame. Opinion.

At least 16 US military bases damaged, some rendered unusable, across Persian Gulf during war with Iran, CNN report says.

Samuel Hayek, president of the Jewish National Fund, shocked England by saying: “Jews have no future in the United Kingdom," Not only Jews, but Western civilizatiion. Opinion.

In Jewish tradition, the kohen is not merely a Temple functionary; he is a representative of the nation’s deepest aspirations.

IDF operations against Hezbollah continue; over 120 targets attacked over weekend.

Paraglider veers off path in eastern Gush Etzion, reservist opens fire.

Jewish Community Relations Council of New York criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani for condemning Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla while remaining silent on antisemitic incident in Brooklyn.

US Treasury warns shippers they face severe sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

North Macedonian authorities arrest seven suspects and charge two with terrorism after an Islamic State group-linked arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje.

US imposes new sanctions on entities tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting a China-based operator and shipping network.

White House claims Iran hostilities have ended, sidestepping a key deadline as lawmakers debate presidential authority and ongoing risks.

Wall Street Journal reports that Iran signaled a degree of flexbility in its most recent proposal to revive talks with the US.

Kuwait-born failed asylum seeker convicted of preparing terrorist acts after attempting to storm London's Israeli embassy armed with knives last May.

Reuters reports the Trump administration is preparing to close the US military-run Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat. Trump’s Board of Peace denies the report.

President Donald Trump expresses dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, stating he is not satisfied with it and noting his options are either a major military escalation or negotiating a deal.

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

Is there a connection between chulin meat and korban meat? Why do they share similar laws of slaughtering?

It’s a reversal of sympathies that baffles Iranian dissidents and pro-Israel activists, but it shouldn’t. Opinion.

Chabad emissaries to organize hundreds of parades on Lag Ba'omer, featuring performances, raffles, and prize books, 'We continue the tradition initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.'

The Prime Minister’s response to the Golders Green attack sounds like leadership. But listen carefully, it says far more than he intends. Opinion.

Senior IDF officer warns that without removing enriched uranium from Iran, operation will be a ‘total failure’ and 'meaningless.'

Man, 45, charged in court with attempted murder after stabbing two men in Golders Green; Metropolitan Police say incident is being treated as terrorism-related.

A 9-year-old boy was killed Friday morning after being hit by a school bus in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene, police say incident is under investigation.

Shockingly, the West has framed antisemitism and anti-Zionism as conscience itself. Opinion.

US students respond to questions on the attempted assassination of President Trump with some responses raising concern: support for the act, identification with the assassin, and justification of political violence.

Israel Komet, a 71-year-old Israeli pilot, was killed when his private Shark 600 crashed, for an unknown reason, shortly after takeoff in Germany.

Over 900 terror infrastructure sites dismantled; IDF reveals footage from operations of the 98th Division troops in Bint Jbeil.

Why did G-d interrupt the sequence of the mitzvot of the Kohanim with the mitzvot of the Festivals?

Civil Administration demolishes illegal Arab commercial structures constructed in Area C near Ariel.

Following Home Front Command's updated guidelines, Israel moves to create new plan for central Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Mount Meron.

The Iranian failure is not only political or moral. It is cognitive. It begins with a false perception of reality itself. In contrast, Judaism built a system in which spiritual leadership is commanded to keep its distance from death to protect the vitality of its foundations.

As US turns 250, mayors from across country get crash course in Jewish culture and history at kickoff event for Jewish American Heritage Month.

Ahead of the Lag Ba'omer holiday, the Home Front Command releases new guidelines reducing the number of participants at open-air gatherings in northern Israel.

Border Police, Civil Administration forces raid Kokhav Yehuda farm, destroying living quarters and, reportedly, a pair of tefillin (phylacteries).

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf move against Araghchi over claims he bypassed leadership and aligned with IRGC on nuclear talks, Iran International report says.

Airstrikes hit command centers and terror infrastructure used to plan attacks, as IDF continues operations to neutralize threats and intercept aerial targets.

Elite paratrooper drone unit wipes out Hezbollah stronghold from the air, taking out terror cells and reshaping the battlefield without sending in ground troops.

In a double expression in Parshat Emor, the Torah teaches an important lesson on the responsibility of adults to guide youth and the central role of refined speech and the importance of respectful communication and moral leadership within Am Yisrael.

Man electrocuted and trapped mid-air in southern Israel, rescued in complex operation.

US officials say Iran using ceasefire lull to recover buried missiles and rebuild capabilities, as Trump weighs next steps in coming days.

Security videos show suspect Cole Thomas Allen entering venue, bypassing checkpoint, and rushing armed toward event before being engaged by security forces.

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire enacted at US President Donald Trump's personal request gives Lebanon 'the space and the opportunity' to hold negotiations, US Embassy in Beirut says.

NH lawmaker reprimanded for ‘final solution’ joke aimed at Jewish colleague says he will not apologize.

Survey shows Bennett leading Netanyahu in head-to-head matchups and projected to win most seats, with Likud slipping to second place

Hezbollah terror group increasing its stockpile of drones, despite continued pressure on supply routes, affiliated news outlets say.

To prevail in future wars, Israel will always need to be the “fittest" adversary. Recalling Charles Darwin and his interpreters, this signals a continuing capacity to “adapt" as required. Opinion.

Review of a book that serves as an indispensable contribution to the preservation of Holocaust memory, a reminder of the human faces behind the statistics, and a call to vigilance in the face of escalating Jew hatred.

US Embassy in Beirut says that Lebanon stands at a critical crossroads and has a historic opportunity to reclaim its sovereignty and independence by pursuing direct engagement with Israel.

Iranian officials pour cold water on hopes for a swift agreement with the United States, stating that expecting quick results from talks is unrealistic.

New York City Mayor criticizes Israel for intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla and detaining over 175 activists, calling the action an unlawful violation of international law.

Two Green Party candidates in Britain arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred after allegedly posting a series of antisemitic comments on social media.

President Donald Trump tells Newsmax in an interview that the United States has already destroyed much of Iran’s military and leadership, warns the conflict cannot truly end until Iran is permanently prevented from developing nuclear weapons.

At the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Authority’s soccer federation, refuses to shake hands with Vice President of Israel’s soccer federation, citing “Israeli fascism and genocide".

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticizes the UK government for failing to combat rising antisemitism, calling on Britain to ban anti-Israel incitement and chants like “Globalize the Intifada".

President Donald Trump tells reporters that Iran is “dying to make a deal" and that negotiations could be concluded soon, emphasizes that Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.

State Department Spokesperson strongly condemns the Global Sumud Flotilla which was intercepted by the Israeli Navy, says the flotilla circumvents proper humanitarian channels.

MK Moshe Gafni sharply attacks Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, accusing the party of violating agreements, and is met with a fierce counter-attack from Shas' MK Michael Malkieli.

Financial Times reports that Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates with sophisticated defensive weapons to help counter a massive Iranian barrage of missiles and drones.

This week's parasha speaks of sanctifying G-d's Name, Kiddush Hashem. At the Golder's Green attack, nobody intended to perform this commandment, but it shone forth from them.

The meaning of “holy" is entwined with the sanctification of the Divine Name. How is that done?

Cartel membership came with Arab political expectations. Independence from it comes with Arab political freedom.

IDF officer and noncommissioned officer were moderately injured due to another Hezbollah FPV drone strike.

The police released footage this evening from an attack on a nun in the Old City of Jerusalem over her religious identity. The suspect has been arrested.

Orly Ades resigns as Elections Committee chief months before 2026 vote, prompting concern over stability and oversight of the election process.

Former PM Bennett reportedly warned that a joint run with Opposition Leader Lapid would alienate right-wing voters before announcing their joint run.

Britain raises terror threat to 'severe' after antisemitic stabbing in London, warning attacks are highly likely amid rising threats to Jews.

USAID watchdog links additional UNRWA staff to Hamas and Oct. 7 attacks, referring them for bans from US-funded aid programs.

Tens of thousands gather in Tiberias for Rabbi Meir Ba’al Haness anniversary, as major renovations transform the historic pilgrimage site.

The tunnel, over 140 meters in length, consisted of living quarters and operational shafts, and numerous weapons were found inside.

Foreign Minister announces that the participants in the Gaza flotilla which was intercepted last night will not be detained in Israel but will be offloaded at a Greek beach.

Three soldiers disciplined after arriving late to a memorial due to roadblocks from a haredi protest, sparking criticism from families.

Omer Tishler promoted to Major General ahead of assuming Air Force command, as Defense Minister warns of ongoing threats from Iran and Hezbollah.

Where is Francesca Albanese when you need her? And Human Rights Watch? Both missing in action. Totally silent. Op-ed.

The IDF has cleared for publication that Sergeant Liem Ben Hamo, aged 19, from Herzliya, a combat soldier in the 13th Battalion, Golani Brigade fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

British PM says the stabbing of 2 Jews in London was not an 'isolated incident' but followed other attacks on Jews.

The gap between disqualifying a blemished Kohen from temple service and our deep appreciation for IDF wounded, such as the heroic conscript Ari Spitz, reveals a fundamental principle.

Lebanese television debate becomes violent after pro- and anti-Hezbollah analysts trade barbs.

Minister Ben-Gvir asked the Shin Bet for assistance in combating the youth gang SSQ. 'We launched an all-out war, and we need more force for this war.'

A campaign launched by the Israeli Consulate in New York City and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken over Times Square, with giant billboards displaying the flags of Israel and Lebanon side by side.

IDF considers designating one artillery brigade for men as part of efforts to boost manpower and address reserve shortages.

Bodycam footage shows police arresting knife-wielding man who allegedly stabbed two Jewish Londoners in Golders Green.

The entire verse uses a double expression :’say’, but why?

IDF soldiers of the 91st Division struck military structures used by Hezbollah from which terrorists operated.

Antisemitism is perhaps the last acceptable prejudice, embraced alike by both right and left, religious and secular, Christian and Muslim. Op-ed.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamensi disparages US' 'disgraceful failure,' says Iran will manage Strait of Hormuz.

The war on Jews could have been prevented if the media and political leaders had stood up for the truth instead of letting antisemites get away with their lies and justifying their hate.

Dr. Mohammad Azzam was convicted after pledging allegiance to ISIS and downloading manuals for making explosives and poisons. The judge ruled he could have harmed Israelis.

Major upgrade to Route 60 between British Police Junction and Tapuah set to ease traffic, improve safety, and support large-scale development plans.

IDF soldiers injured by Hezbollah UAV; two in moderate condition.

Hezbollah missile launch positions destroyed as Alpinist Unit troops operate in Mount Dov area.

The chief rabbi of Tzfat sent a sharp letter to Minister Miri Regev alleging discrimination in the allocation of buses to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Education report shows sharp decline in student achievement, with fewer than a quarter meeting standards.

MK Ofer Cassif says Arab 'Hadash' party will support former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's candidacy if he presents principles Cassif 'can live with.'

Terrorist operating under guise of paramedic eliminated after planning to carry out an imminent sniper attack against IDF troops.

A Major in regular service is accused of smuggling a truck loaded with goods worth millions of shekels into Gaza, exploiting his operational role.

Local security group warned New South Wales police of 'high' risk to local Jewish community, interim report reveals.

IDF says UAV downed by Hezbollah missile in Lebanon; five terrorists are eliminated.

Special rescue unit and police air team evacuate injured youth by stretcher after limb injuries, transferring him to hospital for treatment.

A farm owner filed a libel and harassment lawsuit against activist Amir Pinsky after he blocked his path and hurled severe insults at him while he was praying on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Diaspora Ministry warns attack in Jewish neighborhood reflects growing threat from Iran-backed network targeting Jews across Europe.

One of the leaders of Iran’s Jewish community, Hakham Younes Hemami, went to Tehran’s Revolution Square to swear allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on behalf of the Jewish community.

Mohammed Abu al-Ghani, Israeli Arab suspected of swearing allegiance to ISIS, planning terror attack, is indicted.

Jewish education must invest greater effort and resources in guiding our youth in this vital area: providing guidance before marriage.

Temperatures set to spike over the weekend before dropping early next week.

“And they shall teach My people the difference between the holy and the profane and cause them to discern between the impure and the pure" (Ezekiel 44:23).

Sirens sound along northern border, followed by loud explosion in Shomera upon impact.

A Jewish man was attacked outside a synagogue in Los Angeles in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime.

A victim of the suspected terror attack in Golders Green says he holds the British government responsible for failing to curb rising antisemitism, as police continue investigating the stabbing attack as terrorism.

Interceptions overhead as children make their way to school, IDF reports launches towards troops in Lebanon.

The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs, took part in a joint overnight exercise this week with soldiers from the Haruv unit in northern Israel.

Activists with Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla report being approached by Israeli military speedboats and frigates. Israeli officials confirms Navy intercepted the flotilla.

The country that taught the world the rule of law now hesitates to enforce it where it matters most, and hopes the language of concern will compensate. It will not. Opinion.

In Egypt's morally obscene rhetoric on the Iran Warr, Iran becomes the victim, Israel becomes the aggressor, Nazis become a rhetorical weapon against Jews, and the Holocaust becomes either a lie, an exaggeration, or a political inconvenience. Opinion.

Syria’s interior minister announces the arrest of a senior Assad-era general accused of playing a major role in the 2013 chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta that killed over 1,000 people.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on new military options against Iran, including potential strikes and a possible takeover of part of the Strait of Hormuz.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the majority of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is likely still stored at Isfahan, which was hit by airstrikes but sustained less damage than other sites.

US Central Command announces that American forces have successfully redirected 42 commercial vessels attempting to breach the maritime blockade on Iran.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs legislation requiring all state agencies to use the terms “Judea and Samaria" instead of “West Bank" in official government materials and documents.

Senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that the United States faces a “complete deadlock", threatens that US ships could be sunk and soldiers captured if the war resumes.

Israel’s political leadership prevents representatives of the international stabilization force from conducting a field tour in Rafah. “First dismantle Hamas and establish a technocratic government - then foreign forces may enter."

President Trump says negotiations to end the war with Iran are now being conducted by telephone, after rejecting the latest Iranian proposal.

Israel is demanding that the United States set a firm deadline for diplomatic talks by mid-May and is warning that its current policy of restraint and limited operations is eroding deterrence.

London Metropolitan Police say suspect in the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green is a 45-year-old British national born in Somalia, He has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.

The condition of both victims has stabilized. The Jewish community in London is in shock: “We no longer feel safe here."

On the subject of cremation in Jewish Law, part II.

Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust Director tells Arutz Sheva the allegations that Qatar promised to 'look after' the ICC chief prosecutor further taint the arrest warrant against Netanyahu.

Trump urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, calls him a potential 'national hero' and criticizes ongoing trial during wartime situation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds COBR meeting after Golders Green stabbing attack, notes that the Jewish community feels 'exposed and vulnerable.'

Eyal Zamir visited the forces of the 36th Division in the town of A-Tayyiba in southern Lebanon today (Wednesday). "We will no longer allow a terrorist army on our borders"

Two injured in stabbing near Golders Green synagogue, stabber reported arrested.

B’nai Brith report documents 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, highlighting sharp rise, online surge, and growing concerns nationwide.

According to the indictment, the suspect arrived at a military post near Kerem Shalom, climbed onto a tank, and stole a heavy machine gun, which he later hid.

The IDF and the 91st Division struck dozens of weapons storage facilities, command centers, and additional Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon over the past two days.

The Attorney General has dealt a severe economic blow to the haredi yeshivah world, determining that institutions where conscripts study will no longer be eligible for tax benefits for donors.

President Trump says US will maintain naval blockade on Iran until nuclear concerns are addressed, rejecting Tehran’s proposal to ease pressure.

The story of a courageous Iranian diplomat who operated entirely within the belly of the beast, using the Nazis’ own pseudoscientific racial theories against them - and saving thousands. Op-ed.

Soldiers identified and struck a Hezbollah launcher that had been positioned inside a civilian structure in southern Lebanon, aimed at Israel and IDF troops.

Jerusalem Faction demonstrators block entrance to Jerusalem to protest arrest of draft dodger. Police working to disperse them using water cannon.

Adv. Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel and VP and General Counsel of Republicans Overseas INC, says that neither the US or Israel is 'being led' by the other, but are partners.

IDF drone identifies Hezbollah terrorist posing an imminent threat to troops and eliminates him as he attempts to flee on a motorcycle.

After Khamenei’s killing, Iran’s leadership shifts toward IRGC control, with Mojtaba Khamenei holding a limited role amid ongoing war.

Erez Weiner and Gabi Siboni published a study claiming that the term “settler violence" is the product of a coordinated campaign by left-wing organizations funded by foreign entities.

Rabbi Dov Lior grants Minister Ben-Gvir special halachic permission to enter all Temple Mount areas, citing Israel’s sovereignty over the site.

Police arrested another suspect, aged 15, in connection with the murder of pizzeria employee Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva last week.

New plan limits Meron Lag Ba'omer gatherings to capped groups with timed entry, aiming to preserve tradition while ensuring safety under current security restrictions.

The Combat Antisemitism Movement warns that if governments continue to tolerate antisemitism, this 'hunting season on Jews' will continue.

World Zionist Organization chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls on UK leaders to eradicate antisemitic incitement, following the stabbing of 2 haredim in Golders Green.

The Movement for Quality Government has demanded that Rabbi Eliezer Berland and the Shuvu Banim community be barred from participating in the Lag BaOmer bonfire lightings in Meron.

Troops neutralize suspect approaching forces in southern Gaza, as military maintains operations under ceasefire terms.

Ron Dekel, president of the Union of Jewish Students in Germany, was attacked twice within a week in Berlin, including near a synagogue, after he filmed harassment against him.

Trump administration to deny green cards to applicants with record of anti-Israel speech.

Twenty-one years after the Disengagement, a plan to build 126 permanent homes in Sa-Nur was approved, with private houses alongside apartment buildings around the historic fortress.

Defense Minister Israel Katz announces sanctions targeting crowdfunding effort behind 'humanitarian' flotilla.

A Juvenile Court judge sparked controversy after comparing underage illegal residents of Israel to Jews in the Holocaust, during a hearing in which he decided not to convict them or impose a sentence.

IDF troops locate 900-kg booby-trapped device and stockpiles of rockets and mortars, as forces continue operations to remove threats and eliminate terrorists in southern Lebanon.

IAF downs UAVs launched from Lebanon as multiple aerial threats trigger sirens in northern Israel.

A covert investigation uncovered a Palestinian Arab couple who led double lives under an Israeli identity for over 20 years. They are suspected of fraud and receiving state funds.

Woman hit by vehicle in Ramle, man found lifeless after jumping from building, believed to be tied to single murder-suicide incident.

The Supreme Planning Council approved the construction and regularization plans for several Israeli towns in the Jordan Valley.

Israel's activist Supreme Court has significantly overstepped its traditional role in statutory interpretation in significant ways, an explosive recipe for national unrest. Opinion.

US President Donald Trump publishes aggressive social media post, warning Iran to 'get smart soon.'

Navigation mistakes at key junctions pose deadly risk to Jewish drivers, northern Samaria residents warn.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks out of court session with judges' approval after request to begin later rejected.

IDF, ISA, strike in northern Gaza, eliminating key Hamas intelligence officer involved in planning the October 7 massacre and attacks on Israeli forces.

Firm deadlines must be reestablished. Pressure via blockade must remain constant until the enriched uranium is rendered unusable and the ballistic missiles neutralized. Opinion.

The Swiss parliament rejected a proposal to recognize a Palestinian state by a majority of 116 opposing votes. The Foreign Policy Committee determined that the conditions for recognition are not currently met.

Hamas is looking for a new home, both metaphorically and literally. Erdogan may be waiting in the wings, but the facts are that Hamas leaders have been forced to leave their Qatari luxury accommodations. And no one cares. Op-ed.

Shlomo Halfon, who was expelled from the town at age 20 while carrying the Torah scroll donated by his late father, returned it to the newly re-established town's synagogue.

Iranian official says ball in US' court, demands 'mutual respect,' removal of blockade.

Democrats and their media allies spent years calling Trump Hitler, MAGA fascist and law enforcement the SS reborn. Now, when someone acts on the logic they created, they pretend the problem is not their demonization, but everyone’s equally guilty rhetoric. Opinion.

IDF eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists, strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure.

Rabbis, community leaders and professionals held a meeting yesterday to premier a new housing project in Emmanuel for the Lelov Hasidic community.

IDF soldiers operating in the village of Silwad attacked by two terrorists who injured them. One terrorist eliminated and another apprehended.

US soldier charged for threatening to ‘kill every single Jew’ inside of a synagogue.

Duke University reinstates its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and restores its funding after a brief suspension over antisemitic post.

The British government appears before the Court of Appeal to defend its decision to designate anti-Israel group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.

US Central Command annonuces that American forces temporarily seized a vessel suspected of heading to Iran in the Arabian Sea, later releasing it after confirming it would not dock in an Iranian port.

Dozens of protesters gather outside Serbia’s state broadcaster, demanding the country withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest because of Israel’s participation in the event.

President Trump hosts King Charles III at a White House state dinner, declares that Iran has been militarily defeated and will never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s shadow banking network, while warning banks against dealings with Chinese refineries paying Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Berlin branch of popular Tel Aviv restaurant Gila and Nancy, owned by Israeli chef Eyal Shani and partner Shahar Segal, permanently closes after just eight months due to repeated protests and security concerns.

United Arab Emirates announces its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, citing alignment with its long-term economic and energy strategy. The decision represents a significant challenge to the influential oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia.

US State Department preparing limited-edition redesign of the American passport featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait and signature to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in July.

Officials in Israel are making it clear that extending the ceasefire until mid-May is the last opportunity for negotiations. “We will not wait forever."

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted in North Carolina over an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as “86 47," which officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.

We live. We really live. We make it count in the most ordinary ways possible, because the ordinary is what gets taken. Opinion.

Amer Hujeirat, who worked for a contracting company performing engineering works on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, killed by drone in southern Lebanon. His son, 19, lightly injured by shrapnel.

For every ugly meme or video taken down in social media, thousands replace it. For every excellent rebuttal article by our finest writers and pundits, new censorship is introduced. Op-ed.

It is a mitzvah to establish a festive day of joy and thanksgiving to God on the day when salvation was granted to Israel.

Knesset member Elazar Stern of Yesh Atid announced that he intends to run in the upcoming elections together with Gadi Eisenkot.

Dozens of Jerusalem Faction protesters broke into the yard of Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin’s home in protest of the arrest of draft evaders.

“I think there is probably one country that has a special relationship with the United States - and that is probably Israel," Britain’s ambassador reportedly said, while emphasizing continued strong UK-US ties.

The legal adviser to the President’s Residence has invited the parties in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal cases to discussions aimed at reaching agreements before any hearing on the pardon request.

Pro-Palestinian activists blocked a Jewish Brigade group during Milan’s Liberation Day march, sparked a wider political dispute in Italy over memory, identity, and the Gaza war.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he has ordered the advancement of solutions to counter explosive drones targeting IDF forces. “It will take time - but we’ll blow this up too."

IDF exposes and destroys a 2 kilometers long tunnel network in the Qantara area of southern Lebanon, where sleeping quarters, weapons stockpiles, and shafts leading to launchers were discovered.

PM speaks with the family of Binyamin Yemanu Zelka, who was murdered in Petah Tikva, and with the family of Destaw Tsakul, who was also murdered in Be’er Sheva.

Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas declares his commitment toward bringing down the right-wing government and joining a “government of change," where Ra’am would have a role in shaping policy.

A Sydney benefit concert for Bondi Beach attack victims was canceled after a Greek choir voted not to perform with a Jewish choir, citing political objections and safety concerns.

Hundreds of Jerusalem Faction activists block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak in protest against the renewed arrests of draft evaders from military service.

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Security Council: 'You cannot talk about peace in Lebanon without mentioning Hezbollah.'

The tunnel was the largest ever discovered in southern Lebanon.

A report by the State Comptroller reveals severe failures in governance in the Negev: partial law enforcement, rising crime, and gaps in public services. Ben Gvir’s office responded: “Distorted and falsified data."

A student from a school in Choueifat, south of Beirut, sent a message to the IDF spokesperson in Arabic, claiming that Hezbollah weapons were hidden in the educational institution.

The head of the Center for Migration Policy warns about a ‘gang of infiltrators’ children that is harming teenagers. We need to put a stop to it and prevent it from getting worse.'

Daily Mail report says Tehran mission’s call for “sacrifice" campaign sparks security concerns, with experts warning of potential radicalization on British soil.

US President says Iran is begging America to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade and war take their toll on the Islamic Republic.

Serbian FM meets with Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and delivers a message in Hebrew, underscoring support for Israel.

Widely shared image of would-be presidential assassin Cole Allen wearing an IDF t-shirt is an AI forgery used to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, New York Post and Storyful investigation finds.

A JPPI analysis of over 1,100 statements by UN Secretary-General António Guterres finds Israel is mentioned far more than other nations and in a significantly more negative tone, raising concerns over consistency and neutrality.

The Temple Mount Yeshiva announced today that a new permit has been granted allowing the entry of expanded prayer sheets containing the special prayer text designated for the Temple Mount.

In both cases, you know what you put in, but you don't know what comes out. Or is it not to simple...

Defense Minister Katz designates five Hamas-linked media platforms as terror groups, citing Shin Bet intelligence on incitement and coordination.

Yesterday (Monday), IDF soldiers located and struck a weapons storage facility, anti-tank positions, observation posts, and structures used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization for military purposes.

Strategic threats do not announce that they will eventually become irreversible. But by the time nuclear capability is fully realized, prevention is no longer an option. It must be dealt with now, even if gas priices go up for a while. Opinion.

A court halted the sale of a rare Rabbi Kook manuscript after claims it was taken from an institute, with a hearing set to determine ownership.

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life. It has revolutionized the way we think about G -d the human soul, the world and our place in it.

Iran's leadership held an emergency discussion amid fears of renewed protests. Security officials warned of economic collapse, mass unemployment and the shutdown of key industries.

Israel EduExpo 2026 is coming to Toronto, Teaneck, and the Five Towns this May - bringing top Israeli universities, scholarship guidance, and aliyah support together in one room.

Zelenskyy accuses Israel of allowing “stolen" Ukrainian grain shipments, warns of sanctions as Kyiv protests arrival of vessel in Haifa.

Dozens of rabbis convened an emergency meeting following a Supreme Court ruling on integrating female soldiers into the Armored Corps, and ruled that a soldier who observes Jewish law cannot serve in a mixed combat unit.

Two Israeli defense officials awarded Germany’s Cross of Honor for leading the Arrow 3 system’s deployment, a key milestone in a $6.7B joint project.

IDF and Border Police forces arrested suspects and seized weapons during a counterterrorism operation in multiple areas north of Jerusalem.

Three extreme haredim were arrested in the past 24 hours on suspicion of leading a violent attack on the home of a haredi soldier during Shabbat and physically injuring his friend.

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and police chief Danny Levi ordered a major crackdown on youth violence in southern Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.

A suspicious PLO flag hung on the back gate to Esh Kodesh raised the suspicion of an alert resident. Security forces neutralized an explosive device attached to the flag.

Border Police motorcyclists in Baqa al-Gharbiyye began a high-speed pursuit after a suspected motorcyclist refused to stop.

President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan, emphasizing community ties, identity preservation, and strengthening relations with Israel.

Mossad chief says award-winning operations deep inside Iran and Lebanon boosted intelligence, struck enemies, and reshaped Israel’s strategic posture.

A month after being removed from duty and sent to training following a series of disciplinary incidents, Netzach Yehudah reservists were returned to operational duty this week.

Troops located hundreds of weapons, including machine guns, Kalashnikov rifles, grenades, mines, pistols, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, RPG rockets, and mortar shells.

Senior IDF officers expressed frustration with the limited tools available to confront explosive drones besides simply firing at them.

The Israel-Lebanon equation is a hinge of the Iran conflict, if not of global history. In fact, southern Lebanon has become a frontline in a wider Iran-Israel conflict. Opinion.

Hezbollah intensifies drone warfare with advanced FPV systems resistant to jamming, posing a growing challenge to IDF operations on the battlefield.

Chava, the mother of soldier Eliav who was seriously wounded in an explosive-drone incident in Lebanon, appeals to the public for an exceptional show of faith for his recovery.

Two IDF soldiers were wounded, one severely and another lightly, as a result of an explosive drone impact during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

A courageous book by the woman who initiated and led the famous congressional hearing on exploding antisemitism in three prestigious American universities, exposing their moral rot with a simple question. Review.

What widows and widowers should know before changing an inherited U.S. brokerage or IRA account.

Bahrain revokes the citizenship of 69 people, saying they supported Iranian attacks and colluded with foreign entities.

Iran's weakening leaves a vacuum. Will its role be filled by countries waiting to emulate its use of proxies, armament and pressure to sow chaos and increase their own power, or by a different view leading to prosperity and peace in the region? Opinion.

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MK Waleed Alhwashla is urging his partners in the Arab parties to agree on a joint list in order to help establish a new government with Arab political influence.

Toronto Judaica shop hit by a rock for the third time, as police probe hate motives amid rising antisemitic incidents in the city.

French President says he will press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as his Foreign Minister urges Tehran to make major concessions.

US officials say Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal, which delays nuclear talks while focusing on maritime issues first.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US rejects Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under conditions, calling it an unlawful bid for control.

At a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the first neighborhood in the Ariel West development, participants tell Arutz Sheva-Israel National News of their excitement over a project expected to triple the city’s size.

Sources tell CNN quiet diplomacy between the US and Iran continues, with mediators pressing for a phased agreement in coming days.

Following the shocking murder of Binyamin Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva, the pizza chain is considering transferring the slain employee’s monthly salary to his family.

Cole Allen appears in court after the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting and faces charges including attempted assassination of the president.

Some US soldiers were enraged, others went mad after witnessing unspeakable horrors in the Dachau concentration camp, and they killed their SS prisoners. Op-ed.

Outgoing Mossad director David Barnea said he did not identify any damage to national security or to the hostage-release negotiations as a result of the “Qatar-Gate" affair.

Ukraine summons Israel’s ambassador over a vessel in Haifa it claims carries stolen grain, as Israel rejects the allegations as unproven.

First polls since Bennett and Lapid joined forces show a tight race with Likud, as potential alliances and mergers could reshape the political map.

The B'yachad Natzliach party sent a warning letter to the Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid parties, demanding that they stop using the name “B'yachad" [Together] for a joint list.

Five suspects go on trial in Germany over alleged attack on an Israeli defense site, accused of causing major damage and chanting anti-Israel slogans.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuses to say that the Trump Administration is 'considering' the latest Iranian proposal.

Police arrest a ninth suspect, a minor, in the brutal murder of 21-year-old Yamano Binyamin Zalka as the investigation continues to expand.

Cancel culture was just the warm-up. The next step is physical because the radical left no longer wants to convince: it wants to bury. Opinion.

Netanyahu said that Israel has achieved significant successes in Lebanon, but emphasized that two major threats remain: short-range rockets and drones.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defends negotiations with Israel, accusing Hezbollah of dragging the country into war and rejecting claims of treason.

Bahrain is battling the network of citizens, residents, and IRGC-cultivated operatives embedded inside Bahraini society who passed targeting intelligence to Tehran while the attacks were still ongoing. Iran has spent decades cultivating this 5th column - and not just in Bahrain. Op-ed.

Defense Minister to the UN envoy to Lebanon: 'There will be no ceasefire reality in Lebanon alongside attacks on our forces and the Galilee communities.'

Golani Brigade troops eliminated armed terrorists and uncovered weapons depots in southern Lebanon as part of ongoing efforts to counter Hezbollah threats.

President Isaac Herzog meets Kazakhstan’s leader in Astana, highlighting growing ties, trade opportunities, and cooperation under the Abraham Accords.

Heavy rain and hail fell across southern Israel. Police closed major roads and are urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel.

Following a covert investigation, police arrested a 40-year-old doctor at a central Israeli medical institution who made death threats against Mohammad Magadli.

A man wearing a shirt with the Iranian flag assaulted 3 people in the Williamsburg neighborhood while shouting antisemitic comments.

Finding a mental health professional who understands your values and your community doesn't have to take months.

Following days of searching after contact was lost with him, teams located the body of Nachum Yisrael Eber, a Belzer Hassid, who appears to have been attacked by a local criminal group.

Rabbi Eyal Zionov agrees to stop wearing attire resembling the Sephardic Chief Rabbi after public confusion and criticism over the past week.

The Foreign Minister revealed to the UN mission to Lebanon that Hezbollah terrorists are moving around in vehicles that look exactly like the organization's vehicles and are hiding behind UNIFIL.

An explosive drone was launched toward soldiers operating south of the forward defense line and exploded near them. No casualties were reported.

Northern Brigade and Yahalom troops have so far dismantled approximately 14 km of tunnels consisting of living quarters and a large cache of weapons.

Nationwide restrictions take effect ahead of Lag Ba'omer, allowing fires only in designated areas as authorities deploy forces to prevent wildfires.

Hundreds of people wave flags along the route of the funeral procession for Sgt. Idan Fooks, who was killed in Lebanon.

Undercover Lahav 433 operation exposes widespread extortion scheme using fake 'security services,' leading to arrests and seizure of assets worth millions.

Prosecutors describe “unimaginable cruelty" in case of infant allegedly abused and killed by his father in Dimona.

Opposition parties fail to achieve majority despite former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merging parties.

Security forces arrest four Arab teens after they were caught throwing stones at Jewish homes in Jerusalem; their detention was extended.

IDF forces destroy Hezbollah command centers, terror infrastructure, while thwarting terror attacks on troops.

MK Yoav Ben Tzur slams former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, claiming his new political alliance with Yair Lapid will collapse in the polls and questioning his leadership credibility

The serious incident in al-Tayiba, in which Sgt. Idan Fooks was killed, reveals Hezbollah’s new weapon: explosive drones guided via fiber-optic cable.

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem said the group will not surrender its weapons 'under any circumstances,' rejecting US pressure for disarmament amid ongoing tensions with Israel.

Israel influencing US to renew fighting in Iran, Pakistan not neutral, Iranian officials allege.

Minister Ofir Sofer describes the union of Bennett and Lapid as 'an excellent strategic move for the right.'

All objections are concerned about harm to privacy and fundamental rights, as well as significant doubts about the ability of the proposed measures to actually increase enlistment in practice.
