US sanctions law firm accused of helping Iran hide shadow feet
US Treasury sanctions an international law firm, shipping companies, and vessels accused of helping Iran evade sanctions and fund its military programs.
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Ofer Winter
Ofer Winter: We didn't enter politics for jobs
Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter announced that he would not withdraw from the Knesset race, rejecting Smotrich's offer of a ministerial position in the Defense Ministry.
Minister Zohar
Minister Zohar: Treatment of haredim is like the Inquisition
Following the detention of dozens of young Chabad Hasidim at Ben Gurion Airport on suspicion of draft evasion, the Culture Minister issued an unusually harsh condemnation of personal sanctions against Torah students.
Eda Haredit: Voting in elections is forbidden
In a document they published, the hardline haredi leadership reiterated its longstanding opposition to participation in the governing institutions of the State of Israel.
Clashes and protests
Clashes and protests: Haredi draft dodger arrested in Kfar Saba
Dozens of haredi protesters gathered outside the police station in Kfar Saba to protest the arrest of a draft dodger. Demonstrations were also held on Highway 4.
Albania:
Albania: Threats against Jewish institutions amid wave of protests
As anti-government protests spread to Albania, extremists issue online threats against Jewish institutions, including the country's central synagogue.
Including young mother
London: Man charged with assaulting three Jewish women, including young mother
Abdisamad Siad, 33, pleads not guilty to assaulting three Orthodox Jewish women in Stamford Hill. One victim was allegedly punched while walking with her infant daughter.
Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn
Netanyahu calls for toppling Iran's regime as Katz warns of devastating retaliation, expanded Israeli control in Lebanon, and no withdrawal from Gaza.
Smotrich offers Winter
Smotrich offers Winter: Withdraw from the race and become a minister
Smotrich offered Ofer Winter a ministerial position in the Defense Ministry in exchange for withdrawing from the Knesset race.
Ofer Winter:
Winter: Announcing support for Netanyahu may have been a mistake
Ofer Winter admits he may have erred in backing only Netanyahu, as Smotrich reportedly considers offering him a ministerial post to withdraw.
Watch the dramatic rescue
Watch the dramatic rescue: Mother forgot toddler in car in Yavne while she was in Tel Aviv
A mother who traveled to Tel Aviv discovered that she had left her toddler in a car in Yavne. Police officers smashed a window and rescued him.
Father and son deported from Israel over illegal olive harvest
Two foreign activists arrested during unauthorized olive harvest in Hebron Hills; Israeli authorities order their deportation, ban their reentry.
Former AG admits police acted without approval in Netanyahu probe
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit acknowledged unauthorized investigative activity, suspected media leaks were intended to pressure him, and said he was not informed of a potential conflict of interest involving a senior investigator.
From drones to balloons:
From drones to balloons: New smuggling method raises security fears on Jordan border
Drug shipment weighing 100 kilograms drops from the sky in southern Israel, exposing dangerous new smuggling tactic.
Daycare worker arrested in Ariel over suspected child abuse
Forty-year-old daycare employee in Ariel arrested on suspicion of abuse after police uncover evidence in security camera footage.
IDF issues election warning to hesder yeshiva students
Even while studying at yeshiva, hesder students remain subject to military rules on political activity. The IDF has clarified what they can, and cannot, do during election season.
Eisenkot: We won't let Netanyahu head interim government
Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot backs says he sees no imminent security threat, says he won't allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be caretaker prime minister.
Ben-Gvir erupts at convicted prison guard exploiter
Mahmoud Atallah complained about his prison conditions. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s response was anything but sympathetic.
40 of 42 arrested Chabad students agree to enlist in IDF
In dramatic reversal, 40 Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva students detained at Ben Gurion Airport for draft evasion agree to enlist in the IDF; two others remain in military prison.
Final ride:
Islamic Jihad operative arrested in taxi sting
He appeared to be an ordinary taxi driver in Bethlehem, but Israeli undercover officers discovered him helping rebuild Islamic Jihad's infrastructure and finance terrorist activity.
Haredi MKs fume at Chabad students' arrest
United Torah Judaism, Shas MKs blast enforcement system, claim elections interference, after 42 Chabad yeshiva students are arrested.
Report:
Report: Netanyahu planned to attack Iran, Trump said - don't
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly ordered the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for a large-scale military strike against Iran, but the operation was halted following opposition from US President Donald Trump.
'It’s too early'
'It’s too early': Trump holds off on endorsing Vance for 2028
President Trump declines to endorse JD Vance for 2028, saying it is too early to discuss the race.
ICC nominated for EU human rights prize despite US sanctions
The International Criminal Court is shortlisted for the EU's Sakharov Prize despite Trump administration sanctions targeting its actions against Israel and the US.
'I couldn't continue'
Davidi Ben Zion explains why he left Winter's party: I couldn't continue
A week after leaving Ofer Winter's party, Davidi Ben Zion explains his decision and admits he misjudged the party's chances of crossing the electoral threshold.
'See you in Israel'
'See you in Israel': Herzog meets Hungarian PM, invites him to visit
President Isaac Herzog meets Hungarian PM Péter Magyar in Budapest to discuss bilateral ties, EU relations and regional challenges, and invites him to Israel.
Britain:
UK police re-arrest two suspects in Iranian plot targeting US bomber base
British counterterrorism police re-arrest two men suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence near RAF Fairford, a base used by US bombers in strikes on Iran.
Sets conditions for talks
Iran refuses to surrender enriched uranium, sets conditions for US talks
Iran's security chief rules out transferring enriched uranium abroad and demands US concessions before talks, as Pakistan seeks to mediate amid rising tensions.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Iran may use its proxies to disrupt the election
Speaking to i24NEWS, Netanyahu warns Iran may use proxies to disrupt Israel's election, calls for regime change in Tehran, and criticizes Macron over unrest in France.
Live TV prank in Paris
'Ali from Baghdad' turns out to be Israeli named Hezi: The live TV prank in Paris
Journalist Neria Kraus interviewed a man in Paris who claimed to be an Arab supporter of Israel. Only later did she discover he was Hezi from Kfar Shalem.
Major twist in Highway 1 terror plot: Informant admits he lied
The man whose report led to the arrests on Highway 1 has been located and admitted that he lied. The suspects are apparently not terrorists, but the Shin Bet investigation is ongoing.
Kedumim:
Kedumim: 9-year-old spots suspicious object in Samaria, prevents disaster
A 9-year-old boy from Kedumim spotted a suspicious object near the community and alerted his father. Security forces discovered it was a missile fuel tank left from the war with Iran and safely removed it.
A week to the elections:
A week to the elections: Netanyahu leads by 10 seats, five parties don't qualify
One week before the elections, Channel 14 poll: Likud leads with 30 seats, Amcha Yisrael falls far below threshold.
IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City
The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Akram Bassam Shaaban Yassin, a senior Hamas official responsible for protecting the terrorist organization's leadership.
Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Shani Louk eliminated
The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist who participated in the abduction of Shani Louk during the October 7 massacre.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'We must complete the elimination of the Iranian regime'
Prime Minister Netanyahu says he discussed toppling the Iranian regime with US President Donald Trump, declaring that the move would lead to Hezbollah's elimination and peace with Lebanon.
Pakistan steps in as US-Iran tensions threaten renewed conflict
Pakistan's military chief arrives in Tehran for talks with Iran's leadership as Islamabad seeks to broker an agreement and prevent regional escalation.
First in Israel:
First in Israel: New brain pacemaker treats epilepsy without opening the skull
A groundbreaking medical device that stimulates the brain without opening the skull offers new hope to epilepsy patients who cannot be helped by medication or conventional surgery.
Herzog in Hungary
Herzog in Hungary: 'Alliance of freedom-loving nations critical to confronting Iran'
President Isaac Herzog met Hungarian President András Baka in Budapest, praising Hungary's commitment to combating antisemitism and strengthening ties with Israel.
High alert
High alert: The Chief of Staff's pre-election message
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited a large-scale Gaza Division exercise and warned that Israel's enemies continue planning attacks despite suffering heavy blows.
