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Despite talks

Iran's parliament speaker calls for war readiness despite negotiations with US

Iran's parliament speaker urges military readiness despite US negotiations, as Trump threatens further action and Tehran demands concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's parliament speaker calls for war readiness despite negotiations with US

Kamala Harris:

Kamala Harris: Neither Biden nor Trump pressured Israel enough

Former US Vice President criticizes the Biden and Trump administrations over Israel's Gaza operations, saying Washington should have used its leverage more forcefully.

Kamala Harris: Neither Biden nor Trump pressured Israel enough

Over Palestine Action support

Sally Rooney's books to be withdrawn from UK sale over support for Palestine Action

Irish author Sally Rooney's publisher will stop selling her books in Britain over legal concerns stemming from her support for the banned group Palestine Action.

Sally Rooney's books to be withdrawn from UK sale over support for Palestine Action

Report:

Report: Israel blocking construction of Gaza base for Board of Peace

Israel has reportedly blocked construction of a Gaza military outpost for Trump's Board of Peace, delaying deployment of international troops and reconstruction.

Report: Israel blocking construction of Gaza base for Board of Peace

Targeted navy ships

Watch: US forces destroy Iranian surveillance vessel targeting navy ships

CENTCOM says US forces destroyed an Iranian-linked vessel targeting American warships in the Gulf of Oman, as Washington continues enforcing its naval blockade.

Watch: US forces destroy Iranian surveillance vessel targeting navy ships

Two arrested

Extremist protesters attempt to storm IDF building near Bnei Brak, two arrested

Violent clashes erupt near Bnei Brak as dozens of extremist protesters attempt to force their way into a building housing an IDF unit responsible for integrating haredi soldiers.

Extremist protesters attempt to storm IDF building near Bnei Brak, two arrested

Israel Allies Foundation launches parliamentary caucuses in Greece and Cyprus

New parliamentary caucuses in Athens and Nicosia aim to strengthen Israel's strategic partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean, promote security and energy cooperation, and counter antisemitism and regional threats.

Israel Allies Foundation launches parliamentary caucuses in Greece and Cyprus

'The world is coming back'

Netanyahu celebrates Colombia's embassy opening: 'The world is coming back'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa’ar welcome opening of Colombia’s embassy in Jerusalem and hail strengthening of relations between Israel and Latin America.

Netanyahu celebrates Colombia's embassy opening: 'The world is coming back'

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We didn't know their hold on Mandelblit'

PM rejects claims made by former Shin Bet chief in NIS 3 million defamation suit against Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: 'We didn't know their hold on Mandelblit'

Fire at Intel plant in Kiryat Gat, one killed

One Intel employee was killed and two were severely injured in a Kiryat Gat factory fire as police investigate a possible gas explosion and hazardous materials leak.

Fire at Intel plant in Kiryat Gat, one killed

Kan News: Egyptian intel chief was not on plane that landed in Israel before Oct. 7

Kan News reveals that two businessmen, not Egyptian intelligence chief, were aboard the aircraft that landed in Israel 11 days before the October 7 massacre.

Kan News: Egyptian intel chief was not on plane that landed in Israel before Oct. 7

IDF starts reviewing acts of heroism for October 7 commendations & medals

The IDF has launched a process to evaluate acts of heroism during the battles from October 7 until the beginning of the ground offensive in Gaza.

IDF starts reviewing acts of heroism for October 7 commendations & medals

Tragedy in Beitar Illit:

Tragedy in Beitar Illit: 10-year-old killed after burning dumpster explodes

A 10-year-old boy was killed after a burning dumpster exploded in Beitar Illit, sending an object flying and striking him as crews rushed to the scene.

Tragedy in Beitar Illit: 10-year-old killed after burning dumpster explodes

'Our valuable friendship'

Herzog meets Azerbaijani President in Baku: 'Our friendship is of deep value'

President Isaac Herzog meets Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of an international summit, discussing regional security and ways to strengthen strategic cooperation between Israel and Azerbaijan.

Herzog meets Azerbaijani President in Baku: 'Our friendship is of deep value'

Heavy prison sentence for Bedouin convicted of terrorism

A Bedouin terrorist was convicted of operating on behalf of a Gaza-based terrorist organization, providing intelligence on targets in Israel, and enlisting in the IDF on his handler's instructions.

Heavy prison sentence for Bedouin convicted of terrorism

IDF

IDF: Over 100 terrorists eliminated, 8 km of tunnels destroyed in northern Gaza

The 99th Division completed 4 months of operations in northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre and hostage captivity, and dismantling Hamas infrastructure.

IDF: Over 100 terrorists eliminated, 8 km of tunnels destroyed in northern Gaza

After 10/7 mention

Iranian, Turkish delegates protest October 7 mention at interfaith summit

Iranian and Turkish representatives protested after an Israeli delegate mentioned the October 7 massacre, but the Astana interfaith conference continued as planned.

Iranian, Turkish delegates protest October 7 mention at interfaith summit

Israel to acquire 12 advanced Apache attack helicopters from US

Following government approval, Israel's Defense Ministry moves to finalize an agreement with the Pentagon for 12 Boeing Apache Echo helicopters, with deliveries expected early next decade.

Israel to acquire 12 advanced Apache attack helicopters from US

Israel Aerospace Industries wins two Lockheed Martin supplier awards

IAI recognized for excellence in quality and delivery across F-35 and F-16 fighter jet programs, marking another milestone in nearly four decades of cooperation with American defense giant Lockheed Martin.

Israel Aerospace Industries wins two Lockheed Martin supplier awards

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Potential for escalation has grown, we're ready for every scenario'

LTG Zamir warns of increased potential for escalation across multiple fronts, condemns violence against innocent civilians during the olive harvest season.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Potential for escalation has grown, we're ready for every scenario'

Jerusalem milestone:

Jerusalem milestone: Colombia opens embassy in Israel’s capital

Colombia inaugurated its Jerusalem embassy as the two countries restore ties, revive trade, and expand cooperation after a two-year diplomatic rupture.

Jerusalem milestone: Colombia opens embassy in Israel’s capital

Exposed:

Exposed: The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested five operatives in raids on groups in Ramallah and Yatta accused of serving as financial and organizational arms of Hamas and the PFLP.

Exposed: The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

Katz threatens Hezbollah:

Katz threatens Hezbollah: Join Iran's attack, lose more of Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hezbollah against joining Iranian attack on Israel, saying IDF will seize additional territory in southern Lebanon, strike Beirut's Dahieh district.

Katz threatens Hezbollah: Join Iran's attack, lose more of Lebanon

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: ‘These students are casualties of war’

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu visited students mourning 14-year-old Elazar Yair Wilensky, killed by an unexploded munition on a school trip.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: ‘These students are casualties of war’

Dublin hotel cancels 70 rooms for antisemitism conference

Delegates attending an international conference on combating antisemitism were reportedly left without 70 hotel rooms after Dublin’s Herbert Park Hotel questioned whether the event was linked to the IDF.

Dublin hotel cancels 70 rooms for antisemitism conference

Over 1,000 prospective olim attend Nefesh B’Nefesh events across US

Nefesh B’Nefesh brings aliyah guidance and firsthand insight into Israeli daily life directly to prospective olim across North America.

Over 1,000 prospective olim attend Nefesh B’Nefesh events across US

Gaza Reconstruction:

Gaza Reconstruction: NCAG signs cooperation deal with Germany

The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza has signed an agreement with Germany’s GIZ development agency to support reconstruction, economic recovery, public services and institutional development across the Gaza Strip.

Gaza Reconstruction: NCAG signs cooperation deal with Germany

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in holding Israeli hostages

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Momen Ahmad Salameh Ay, who helped hold Israeli hostages captive and violated Gaze ceasefire, in Gaza City strike.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in holding Israeli hostages

Partial building collapse in Tel Aviv

Part of a building undergoing renovations collapsed Wednesday morning on Nahalat Binyamin Street in central Tel Aviv. Rescue teams have pulled three people from the rubble.

Partial building collapse in Tel Aviv

Israel cuts 1B from Arab communities for defense spending

The government is expected to approve the transfer of more than NIS 1 billion to accelerate payments for Israel’s Apache attack helicopter procurement deal, with most of the funding coming from cuts to the five-year development plan for Arab society.

Israel cuts 1B from Arab communities for defense spending

Miracle:

Miracle: IDF discovers Hezbollah bomb ready to explode in southern Lebanon

IDF's 810th Brigade discovers ready-to-detonate explosive device, Hezbollah position, during operation near Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon.

Miracle: IDF discovers Hezbollah bomb ready to explode in southern Lebanon

Report:

Report: Houthis developing missiles to hit Israel with Chinese, Iranian aid

Houthis developing ballistic missiles with a 2,000-kilometer range using Chinese components and Iranian assistance, Wall Street Journal reports says.

Report: Houthis developing missiles to hit Israel with Chinese, Iranian aid

Trump eyes Greenland's oil riches in massive drilling push

US President Donald Trump announces plans for extensive oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland, touting its vast natural resources.

Trump eyes Greenland's oil riches in massive drilling push

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese calls for investigation of Israeli media figures

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese urges the ICC to investigate Israeli journalists and officials for alleged incitement to genocide, renewing controversy over her remarks.

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese calls for investigation of Israeli media figures

Netanyahu slams Yaron Zelekha

Prime Minister Netanyahu claims Economic Party chairman Yaron Zelekha voted for Meretz and participated in anti-Netanyahu protests in Balfour and Kaplan.

Netanyahu slams Yaron Zelekha

NY Governor race

NY Governor race: Blakeman accuses Hochul of fueling antisemitism

Republican Bruce Blakeman confronts Gov. Kathy Hochul over rising antisemitism in New York, accusing her and Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fueling anti-Jewish hostility.

NY Governor race: Blakeman accuses Hochul of fueling antisemitism

CENTCOM rejects Iran's claims

CENTCOM rejects Iran's claims: US forces help ship 19 million barrels of oil

CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of control over the Strait of Hormuz, saying US forces helped transport 19 million barrels of oil and continue enforcing a naval blockade.

CENTCOM rejects Iran's claims: US forces help ship 19 million barrels of oil

Iran summons British ambassador over RAF Fairford allegations

Iran summons Britain's ambassador and threatens to reconsider relations after UK officials accused Tehran of directing a suspected plot at RAF Fairford.

Iran summons British ambassador over RAF Fairford allegations

Dutch police arrest 20-year-old suspected of planning terror attack

Dutch police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of planning a terrorist attack near Rotterdam. Weapons seized after reports of his plans to kill multiple people.

Dutch police arrest 20-year-old suspected of planning terror attack

'Don't know who he met'

Netanyahu confirms Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel before October 7

Netanyahu confirms Egypt's intelligence chief visited Israel before October 7 but denies meeting him: "I want to know the truth. There are cameras."

Netanyahu confirms Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel before October 7