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UTJ's red line: No changes on religion and state

Senior United Torah Judaism official says coalition deal would have to preserve status quo on Shabbat, kashrut, and conversion, in addition to resolving yeshiva students' status.

Moshe Feiglin:

Moshe Feiglin: 'It was all a bluff'

'The creation of their agenda was not driven by patriotism,' chairman of the Zehut party Moshe Feiglin criticizes the Change bloc over its attempts to cooperate with the haredi parties.

Liberman and Shaked meet amid coalition talks

Yisrael Beyteny chair Avigdor Liberman seeks coalition with haredi parties, while former minister Ayelet Shaked believed to favor broad unity government, Channel 12 report says.

Google and Clalit to build AI health assistant for 5 million patients

Google and Israel’s Clalit Health Services join forces on artificial intelligence for five million patients, bridging health gaps in diverse communities.

Suspected food poisoning at Beitar Illit wedding

Eleven people sickened at wedding in Beitar Illit; seven children hospitalized.

Poll:

Half of Israelis hit by cyber threats, but most don't know how to fight back

A new National Cyber Directorate survey finds that 98% of Israelis are aware of online threats, yet only one-third feel equipped to deal with them. Two-thirds received suspicious text messages in a single month.

Election watchdog pressed over alleged vote-buying in Arab towns

Emet L'Yaakov presses Movement for Quality Government for answers about how it handled election complaints involving different communities.

Iran’s Araghchi threatens to ‘rain down hell’ if US chooses war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran’s two-day proposal remains on the table, urges Washington to meet conditions.

Why doesn't he get it?

Former Shas minister warns Deri: 'You are the problem'

Former minister launches scathing attack on Aryeh Deri, accusing him of sidelining the Council of Torah Sages, failing to deliver for Shas voters and refusing to take responsibility for the party's failures.

Fire scare diverts United’s Tel Aviv-New York flight to Athens

An unusual odor on board raised fears of a fire, prompting the diversion. Passengers are waiting in Athens for a replacement aircraft.

Gur signals openness to leaving right-wing bloc

Hamodia article warns United Torah Judaism party free to back any candidate for prime minister, so long as yeshiva students’ status is resolved prior to forming government.

11 years underground:

11 years underground: How Israel found Hadar Goldin, destroyed Hamas' vast tunnel network

After 11 years, Israel brought Hadar Goldin home - then uncovered and destroyed the 16-kilometer Hamas tunnel network where his remains had been hidden, pumping in more than 30,000 cubic meters of concrete.

After elections

Report: Trump presses Netanyahu to advance Gaza peace plan after Israeli elections

Trump urges Netanyahu to move forward with his Gaza peace plan following Israel's elections, as Washington seeks progress on Hamas disarmament and Gaza governance.

'Neither right nor left'

'Neither right nor left' | Haredi leaders continue signaling openness to Eisenkot's bloc

Rabbi Shlomo Yedidya Zafrani, a prominent Sephardic haredi rabbi, addresses the possibility of joining a government led by the current opposition.

Response to boycott

Response to the boycott: Philadelphia supports Jewish restaurants

Supporters flock to Jewish restaurants in Philadelphia after anti-Israel activists organize a boycott, with counter-protesters displaying Israeli and US flags.

Suspected foreign funding

Suspected foreign funding: Shin Bet chief sought to question five senior Arab politicians

Shin Bet chief David Zini sought to launch formal investigations into five Arab party leaders, including Yousef Jabareen, Ahmed Tibi, and Mansour Abbas.

Please continue praying

Israeli Ambassador's emotional plea for his wounded son: Please continue praying

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter warns of growing antisemitism and threats to Israel's existence in an emotional address to Chabad emissaries in New York.

Reason for Republican defeat?

Trump on Republican defeat: There seems to be a dislike for Israel

Trump says Israel would not exist without his strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, while blaming the Iran war and hostility towards the Jewish state for Republican election losses.

At Chabad conference

Son of rabbi murdered in Bondi Beach moves audience at Chabad conference

Watch: Nosson Schlanger, whose father was murdered in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, receives a standing ovation after sharing memories of his father's legacy.

Trump on Eisenkot: He and Netanyahu have very similar views

Trump says Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu share similar policies after Eisenkot receives the mandate to form Israel's next government.

'Very little gets in or out'

Trump touts new 'Iron Gate' blockade on Iran: Very little gets in or out

Trump highlights a new task force targeting Iran's supply routes and warns of further strikes, as Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island.

Secret deal between Liberman and haredim revealed

Yisrael Beytenu chair Avigdor Liberman denies report of draft concessions in secret talks with United Torah Judaism, calling it 'lies and fabrications.'

Urgent appeal seeks rabbinical oversight of hundreds of Jewish cemeteries in Ukraine

The Union of Ukrainian Expatriates warns that unauthorized construction and renovation work is damaging historic Jewish burial sites, calling for a central rabbinical authority to protect them.

Live Now:

Live Now: Over 6,500 Gather for International Shluchim Conference Banquet

Annual Chabad-Lubavitch International Conference of Shluchim kicks off gala banquet, attended by emissaries from around the world.

IDF finds Hezbollah weapons near UN posts in Lebanon

IDF troops uncover weapons stockpiles, Hezbollah military apartment 100 to 250 meters from UN posts in southern Lebanon.

IDF's 98th Division wraps up Judea and Samaria mission

Over 140 suspects apprehended, approximately 35 weapons located during operations by the Judea and Etzion Brigades.

Dozens injured in passenger train collision south of Cairo

At least 64 people were injured when two passenger trains collided in Egypt, derailing four carriages. Local media reported that the number of casualties could reach 150.

COGAT:

COGAT: More than 91,000 tents delivered to Gaza under winterization plan

Following heavy rainfall in Gaza, COGAT reports the delivery of thousands of trucks carrying winter supplies, alongside, vaccines and sanitation equipment, while stressing that reconstruction cannot begin until Hamas disarms.

After 5 days in custody

Abed Abu Shahadeh released without restrictions after 5 days in custody

Journalist Abed Abu Shahadeh is released without restrictions after five days in custody over an interview with Azmi Bishara; investigation continues.

"Who said he's a Doctor?"

"Who said he's a Doctor?" | TV host Eyal Berkovic suspended over Abdul El-Sayed remarks

Berkovic questioned the doctoral credentials of Abdul El-Sayed and MK Ahmad Tibi. Channel 13 News clarified: "Freedom of expression does not provide a license for racist remarks."

Caught on camera

Caught on camera: Suspect breaks into yeshiva, steals tefillin and charity box

A Tel Aviv resident has been charged with breaking into a yeshiva and stealing approximately 10 pairs of tefillin, cash, and a charity box.

Ben-Gvir blasts police leadership, alleges cover-up of election interference

Ben-Gvir accuses Attorney General Baharav-Miara for pressuring the police commissioner and alleges a cover-up in the election interference investigation.

Secret mission in New York

Watch: Bat Yam mayor surprises Iranian rep. with massive lawsuit

Bat Yam Municipality files lawsuit against Iran over ballistic missile attack that killed 9 civilians and injured hundreds, with the mayor personally delivering the papers to Iranian officials.

"Time for unity"

Katz warns: "The mission against Iran Is not complete"

Defense Minister warns that Iran is renewing its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons: "We cannot tolerate these threats."

Infuriating footage:

Arab teen arrested after ripping down mezuzah in Jerusalem

A 16-year-old eastern Jerusalem resident was arrested on suspicion of tearing a mezuzah from a home in Silwan and spray-painting graffiti on its door.

Tragedy at Sheba

Tragedy at Sheba: 30-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn baby die

A Rishon LeZion resident who was 29 weeks pregnant was found in critical condition at her home and rushed to Sheba Medical Center. Medical staff fought to save her life but were ultimately forced to pronounce her dead.

Reservist wins after being forced off bus claimed to be reserved for haredim

An IDF reservist traveling to his base on Memorial Day was told to leave a public bus carrying haredi schoolgirls; Egged will pay him NIS 30,000.

Krakow gunman identified

According to Polish authorities, the suspect is a machinist with no military background who legally held a firearms license and acted alone. He was shot by police and remains hospitalized in serious condition.

'We have to speak up'

MLB legend Reggie Jackson condemns antisemitism: 'We have to speak up'

'Mr. October' Reggie Jackson condemns antisemitism near his Philadelphia hometown, recalls the racism he experienced, and demands leaders speak out.

One seriously injured, 16 others hurt in Tel Aviv minibus crash

A minibus driver in his 50s was seriously injured and 16 others were hurt when his vehicle crashed into a concrete wall near the Rokach Interchange.