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'My dream is to travel to Beirut'

President Herzog addresses Lebanese President in Arabic: 'My dream is to travel to Beirut'

While visiting northern Israel President Isaac Herzog sent a message in Arabic to the Lebanese President and people urging peace but warning against allowing Iran to control the country.

President Herzog addresses Lebanese President in Arabic: 'My dream is to travel to Beirut'

Palestinian source:

Palestinian source: Hamas responded positively to new Gaza plan

A Palestinian source says Hamas responded positively to Egypt’s 15-point proposal to move to next stage of Trump's plan as mediators await reactions from Israel and the US.

Palestinian source: Hamas responded positively to new Gaza plan

3-year-old boy falls down stairs and dies; police investigating

Police open investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 3-year-old boy who fell down stairs near Barta'a and was pronounced dead at the hospital

3-year-old boy falls down stairs and dies; police investigating

Ahead detainee transfer

Haredi extremists protest transfer of draft dodgers to military custody

Protests were held outside prisons and along major roads after authorities announced plans to transfer 19 detained haredi yeshiva students to the IDF.

Haredi extremists protest transfer of draft dodgers to military custody

MOD leads 15-company delegation to ILA Berlin 2026

Israel’s participation in ILA Berlin 2026 comes amid a record-breaking year for Israeli defense exports, which surpassed the $19 billion threshold last year.

MOD leads 15-company delegation to ILA Berlin 2026

Watch:

Watch: IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

The “Shahaf" Unit continues to conduct intelligence collection, fire direction, and strikes through surveillance operations in Lebanon.

Watch: IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

Defense officials confirm:

Defense officials confirm: Piece of Iranian missile struck Ramat David airbase

Part of an Iranian missile struck the Ramat David Airbase on Sunday night. IAF assesses that the object was likely debris from an interception.

Defense officials confirm: Piece of Iranian missile struck Ramat David airbase

Vaping’s deadly illusion:

Vaping’s deadly illusion: The ‘safe’ cigarette that may scar the lungs for life

Major study links electronic cigarettes to a sharply higher risk of incurable lung disease, as Israeli health data show high smoking rates, weak enforcement in many cities, and growing concern over vaping among haredi youth and yeshiva students.

Vaping’s deadly illusion: The ‘safe’ cigarette that may scar the lungs for life

Arab world outraged after MK calls to bomb mosques

After MK Amit Halevi said mosques calling for Israel's destruction should be bombed, Arab countries and media reacted furiously.

Arab world outraged after MK calls to bomb mosques

Erdogan threatens attacks against Israel

The president of Turkey claimed that Israeli strikes also threaten his country and warned against harm to Turks and Turkish Cypriots.

Erdogan threatens attacks against Israel

Trump: Iran took too long negotiating a deal

US President Donald Trump says Iranian military 'a complete and total mess,' promises IRGC will 'have to pay the price' for dragging out negotiations.

Trump: Iran took too long negotiating a deal

Twins become fathers on the same day - again

Twins Moshe and Yosef Mizrahi welcome sons on the same day, marking second time families experienced such a coincidence.

Twins become fathers on the same day - again

Three police officers injured during homestead demolition

The officers were injured in an operation to demolish the homestead near Maaleh Amos in Gush Etzion. One suspects has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Three police officers injured during homestead demolition

Analysis:

Israel divestment could cost NYC taxpayers $37b, new ADL-JLens analysis finds

BDS movement targets major American companies like Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft; ADL-JLens report estimates risk to NYC Pension Funds.

Israel divestment could cost NYC taxpayers $37b, new ADL-JLens analysis finds

Likud clarifies: Netanyahu will run in the coming elections

Likud party responds to US President Donald Trump's statement, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to run in the next elections. 'With G-d's help, he will win.'

Likud clarifies: Netanyahu will run in the coming elections

Riots in Belfast after migrant tries to behead man on camera

Clashes erupted in the capital of Northern Ireland after shocking footage surfaced of a Sudanese migrant seriously stabbing a man.

Riots in Belfast after migrant tries to behead man on camera

The Ayatollah who visited a synagogue

Iran's Ayatollah Rashad visits damaged Tehran synagogue, assessing damage and claiming clear division between Judaism and Zionism.

The Ayatollah who visited a synagogue

Ukraine assassinates Russian general near Moscow

A senior Russian military officer was killed in a car bombing outside Moscow by an IED attached to a car.

Ukraine assassinates Russian general near Moscow

Police sought detention, minor released by court

A minor was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of injuring and assaulting a police officer. At a court hearing it was shown that the youth was not involved in the incident, leading to his unconditional release.

Police sought detention, minor released by court

Haredi MK under secret investigation

UTJ chairman MK Yitzhak Goldknopf allegedly the subject of covert Tax Authority investigation over undeclared real estate assets and family transactions, i24NEWS reports.

Haredi MK under secret investigation

Hamas money pipeline chiefs eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate head of Hamas’ funds transfer network and his deputy in Gaza .

Hamas money pipeline chiefs eliminated

Likud estimates: Netanyahu to offer spots to Smotrich, Ben Gvir

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu working to avoid loss of right-wing votes, convince Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit parties to run together.

Likud estimates: Netanyahu to offer spots to Smotrich, Ben Gvir

Shas MK attacks Deputy AG: 'He is behind the sanctions on haredim'

Shas MK Yinon Azoulay slams Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, says his superior 'does his will,' warns, 'Do not raise a hand against Torah Jews.'

Shas MK attacks Deputy AG: 'He is behind the sanctions on haredim'

IDF takes out drone infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including ready-to-use launchers and infrastructure used to launch drones toward IDF soldiers.

IDF takes out drone infrastructure in Lebanon

New Jersey:

New Jersey man charged in foiled terror plot targeting local synagogue

A New Jersey man faces 20 years in prison for plotting an ISIS attack on a synagogue.

New Jersey man charged in foiled terror plot targeting local synagogue

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

Britain will launch a law next month to penalize local proxies hired by hostile states like Iran.

New UK law to target criminal proxies paid by hostile states

Trump confident Iran deal close despite retaliatory US airstrikes

A White House official says President Trump remains confident in a looming Iran peace deal despite targeted strikes in retaliation for downing of US Apache.

Trump confident Iran deal close despite retaliatory US airstrikes

UN report:

UN report accuses Hamas of war crimes after executions and torture in Gaza

A UN report states Hamas committed war crimes by torturing and publicly executing Gaza civilians.

UN report accuses Hamas of war crimes after executions and torture in Gaza

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner wins Maine primary

Anti-Israel progressive Graham Platner, who made headlines over his Nazi symbol tattoo, wins the Maine primary to face Senator Susan Collins.

Anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner wins Maine primary

After helicopter downing

US Army launches strikes on Iran following Apache helicopter downing

At Trump's orders, US forces launch three waves of precision strikes on Iranian radar and air defense sites, following the downing of a US Apache in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Army launches strikes on Iran following Apache helicopter downing

Trump:

Trump: It's 'an open question' if Netanyahu wants to run again

In conversation with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl, Trump questions if Netanyahu will seek re-election, calls Israel's strike on Iran on Sunday “unnecessary".

Trump: It's 'an open question' if Netanyahu wants to run again

Shock in the IDF

Shock in the IDF: 12 Hesder Yeshivas announce end of enlistment to Armored Corps

Roshei Yeshiva sign letter announcing that they will prohibit students from enlisting in the Armored Corps due to a pilot program integrating female combat soldiers into tanks.

Shock in the IDF: 12 Hesder Yeshivas announce end of enlistment to Armored Corps

Meah Shearim tragedy

Contractor charged with negligent homicide in Meah Shearim tragedy

Ayman Hamad's alleged violation of construction regulations is thought to be what caused a wall to collapse on 25-year-old yeshiva student Itzik Steinberger as he slept.

Contractor charged with negligent homicide in Meah Shearim tragedy

Trump

Trump: 'Iran shot down Apache helicopter, US will respond'

US Pres. reveals that the helicopter which went down in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today was shot down by Iranian forces, necessitating a US response.

Trump: 'Iran shot down Apache helicopter, US will respond'

Guns and toys

Guns and toys | Watch: Hezbollah weapons cache found in children's bedroom

While operating north of the Litani River, Givati soldiers were shocked to find dozens of weapons alongside a baby crib.

Guns and toys | Watch: Hezbollah weapons cache found in children's bedroom

COGAT to Gazans

COGAT to Gazans: 'Hamas is taking away your chance for a better future'

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories published an Arabic video warning that Hamas refuses to allow a better future to emerge for them.

COGAT to Gazans: 'Hamas is taking away your chance for a better future'

Shin Bet opinion: MK's actions directly endangered operative

A Shin Bet opinion submitted to the Knesset claims MK Tally Gotliv put a senior agent's life at risk by disclosing his identity.

Shin Bet opinion: MK's actions directly endangered operative

Binyamin Governor:

Binyamin Governor: 'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz warns that the decision of the UK and other countries to impose sanctions on settlers and fund the PA will promote terrorism and not peace,

Binyamin Governor: 'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to return to Iran with a deeper strike while continuing operations against Hezbollah.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF officer jailed after posting political Instagram story

An IDF officer was sentenced to 15 days in prison for posting a political story to her personal account. Her mother claims: 'It was a stupid statement, a joke.'

IDF officer jailed after posting political Instagram story