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New road to connect Kedumim with the Sharon area via Area B

Kedumim Regional Council head Ozel Vatik toured the planned route of the strategic 'Mavo HaShemesh' crossroad together with the council's security and land department officials.

Jerusalem Arab indicted over brutal iron bar, stabbing attack

Indictment filed against 26-year-old Arab from Jerusalem for brutal assault that left victim with skull fracture, stab wounds.

Report: Egypt awaits Israel's answer on Gaza talks

Lebanese report claims Egypt awaiting Israel's response on future of Gaza talks, Egyptian officials accuse Israel of exploiting regional tensions.

He lost his father at 11. In one month, he will have no wedding hall

An orphaned groom is due under the chuppah in one month, but the hall is still unbooked, and $26,060 stands between him and his wedding day.

Likud MK: Iran war could scrap party primaries

Likud MK Moshe Saada says many Likud members believe upcoming primaries could be scrapped if Iran-US conflict spills over into Israel, stressing Likud voters want 'ideological candidate who will fight for them.'

After attack on Religious Zionism:

After attack on Religious Zionism: Netanyahu responds to prominent haredi leader

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to remarks by the leader of the haredi community, Rabbi Dov Lando, against IDF soldiers and religious Zionist Jews, 'Shocking remarks.'

Portugal tribute: Israel protects Jewish life worldwide

B'nai B'rith Portugal, International Observatory for Human Rights, present tribute to Israel, praising the Jewish state as the guarantor of Jewish life, culture, and security across the Diaspora.

Feathered fugitive:

Feathered fugitive: Lost parrot enjoys emotional reunion after days of worry

Binyamin Regional Council workers found a parrot during a routine shift in the Shiloh area and discovered that the bird was a beloved companion of residents with special needs.

Two Arabs arrested over Havat Gilad wildfire

Israeli security forces arrest two Palestinian Arab suspects after wildfire destroys dozens of homes in Havat Gilad.

Attorney General asks Supreme Court to oust Ben Gvir

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara tells Supreme Court to remove National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from office; Ben Gvir hits back.

Technological race to save red heifers in Shiloh

Efforts are underway in Shiloh to ensure a future generation of red heifers that meet halakhic requirements through a project based on advanced genetic research.

Stun grenades explode in two cities

Stun grenades explode near residential buildings in Tel Aviv, Ramat Hasharon; no injuries or damage reported.

Gerrer Hassid complains:

Gerrer Hassid, Moti Babchik, complains: 'Haredim not united'

'Had everyone acted with a unified approach, the outcome could have been different,' says Moti Babchik, senior Agudat Yisrael official and former chief of staff at Israel’s Housing Ministry, on the lack of coordination between the haredi parties.

Just before Tisha B'Av:

Just before Tisha B'Av: Burnt wooden beams from First Temple Period discovered

Archaeologists excavating Jerusalem's City of David uncover massive charred wooden beams believed to have collapsed during the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE.

Iran claims Jordanian troops helped target US base

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claims Jordanian soldiers provided intelligence that helped target a US base in Jordan.

Fatal night:

Fatal night: Two killed in road accidents

19-year-old killed on Ayalon Highway, pedestrian killed in south. Four injured in the two accidents.

IDF:

IDF Commander offers rare peek inside IDF operations in southern Lebanon

Lt. Col. D., commander of the 77th Battalion, offers a rare peek into the deepest areas south of the Litani River where the IDF maintains a presence.

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: US and Iran continue to trade strikes

After Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Trump announced that the ceasefire was over and ordered strikes on targets in Iran. Live Updates.

Australia antisemitism

Australian National University apologizes for failing to protect Jewish students

The head of Australian National University formally apologizes to Jewish staff and students for failing to protect them during hostile 2024 campus protests.

'Just a clown'

'Just a clown': Fetterman slams Mamdani over Netanyahu arrest threats

Senator John Fetterman rebukes NYC Mayor for exploring the arrest of PM Netanyahu, calling the plan an unrealistic stunt.

Ninth consecutive night

US wraps up ninth night of strikes as IRGC attacks oil tankers in Hormuz

CENTCOM completes a ninth night of strikes on Iranian command and defense sites, as the IRGC retaliates by attacking two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hungarian PM taps Jewish chess legend Judit Polgár for presidency

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar nominates iconic chess grandmaster Judit Polgár for president following a constitutional change ending the incumbent's term.

Rubio backs Lebanon’s 'move towards peace' in summit with Aoun

US Secretary of State praises Lebanese President’s peace efforts and push to disarm Hezbollah during a historic Washington summit.

US military planes at Ben Gurion

US military planes at Ben Gurion | Fears of disruptions to civilian flight schedule

The Minister of Transportation is scheduled to hold a situational assessment at Ben Gurion Airport following an official US request to deploy dozens of additional aerial refueling tankers to Israel.

Heartbreak for Messi

Heartbreak for Messi: Spain defeats Argentina to win World Cup

Spain captures the World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, sealed by a Ferran Torres goal in extra time. Lionel Messi suffers defeat in what is likely his final World Cup appearance.

Poll:

Poll: 10 seats for Otzma Yehudit; Tropper and Hendel clear electoral threshold

The "Yashar" party secures 22 seats followed closely by Likud with 21. The right-wing bloc wins 51 seats, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc garners 55.

Drone catches arsonist in the act in Gush Etzion

Residents of a Gush Etzion homestead used a recently deployed thermal drone to identify and stop a suspected arson attempt before the fire could spread.

Haredi Leader:

Haredi Leader: 'There are wicked people in knitted kippot encouraging murder'

In a rare interview, haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando sharply criticized efforts to draft yeshiva students into the IDF.

Likely still exists:

Iran FM admits suspected Israeli intelligence leak inside regime likely still exists

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi admitted the intelligence breach that enabled Israel to strike Iran's top leadership 'likely still exists,' highlighting Tehran's continued fears of an internal leak.

New York Times:

Shin Bet enlisted haredi rabbis to counter Iranian recruitment attempts

A New York Times report reveals growing Iranian intelligence efforts to recruit Israeli citizens for espionage, prompting the Shin Bet and police to enlist haredi rabbis to warn against financial collaboration.

"Kangaroo court"

"Kangaroo court" | PMO fires back at Mamdani's arrest threats

The Prime Minister's office accused NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani of threatening to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu out of self-interest rather than commitment to international law.

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff in Judea and Samaria: 'On high alert, prepared for any development in Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff holds situation assessment in the Judea and Samaria Division, emphasizing that the air defense array is on the highest level of alert amid developments in Iran.

Duvi Honig appointed to HHS AI evaluation panel focused on advancing healthcare Innovation

HHS appoints Duvi Honig to a federal AI panel evaluating new technologies designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, Long COVID and other invisible illnesses.

Rabbi David Stav:

Rabbi David Stav: 'Watch the finals - but don't forget Havat Gilad'

While much of Israel watches the World Cup final, Rabbi David Stav is calling on the public to remember the families who lost their homes in the Havat Gilad fire.

Police explain arrest of Hilltop Youth near Samaria fires

Police say three young men arrested near Kedumim were found with suspicious items after fires swept the area. The arrests come after claims that the suspects were volunteers helping to extinguish the blaze.

Report:

Terrorist filmed setting four fires in Binyamin and escaping to Sinjil

Terrorist filmed setting four fire hotspots along Ridge 917, which overlooks Route 60 between Ofra and Shiloh, before fleeing toward the village of Sinjil. Large security forces launched a search for the suspect.

Watch

Watch: Suspect spat on Jewish man and recorded the attack

According to police, one suspect spat at the victim without any provocation, while a second suspect recorded the incident. The two were arrested shortly afterward.

Former Supreme Court President's tip to Smotrich

Bezalel Smotrich said he avoids shaking women's hands for halakhic reasons and shared the advice Esther Hayut gave him to prevent offense.

"Specific and credible threat"

"Specific and credible threat": Unusual security alert issued in Jordan

Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and the seaport in Aqaba after receiving what the U.S. Embassy described as a "specific and credible threat."

Threats or repairs?

Iranian Jews told to avoid tomb of Mordechai and Esther

Iran's Jewish community was instructed not to visit the tomb of Mordechai and Esther, as reports point to security fears despite official repair claims.