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Macron demands:

Macron demands quick US-Iran deal, unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Macron urges a swift US-Iran pact and a joint European naval mission in the Gulf.

Macron demands quick US-Iran deal, unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Amb. Danon:

Danon hails NYC Israel Day Parade as 'crushing response to our haters'

Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon posts a video showing tens of thousands marching in NYC's Israel Day Parade: “We are proud of Israel."

Danon hails NYC Israel Day Parade as 'crushing response to our haters'

Riots in Beit Shemesh:

Beit Shemesh: Haredim attempt to storm police station over draft evader's arrest

Violent unrest in Beit Shemesh: Dozens of haredi protesters attempt to breach a police station following the arrest of a young man suspected of evading military service.

Beit Shemesh: Haredim attempt to storm police station over draft evader's arrest

Report:

Report: Iran reopens 50 bomb-damaged missile tunnels

Iran has bypassed US and Israeli air strikes by using low-tech equipment to unblock its missile tunnels, according to a CNN report.

Report: Iran reopens 50 bomb-damaged missile tunnels

Four wounded in explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel

Four soldiers sustain light injuries in a Hezbollah explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel. Emergency forces treat them. IDF: The incident is under investigation.

Four wounded in explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel

Heritage Minister:

Heritage Minister: 'Be ambassadors of our roots in Israel, wherever you are'

Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu called on American Jews to strengthen their connection to Jewish heritage, the Bible, and the State of Israel during an address at the Arutz Sheva NYC Summit.

Heritage Minister: 'Be ambassadors of our roots in Israel, wherever you are'

Eyal Freiman:

Eyal Freiman: 'No one can argue with what you dig up with your own hands'

Eyal Freiman, Deputy Staff Officer for Archaeology in Israel's Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria, speaks about how archaeological discoveries provide tangible evidence of the Jewish people's connection to the land of Israel.

Eyal Freiman: 'No one can argue with what you dig up with your own hands'

Israel coming to the Pacific:

Israel coming to the Pacific: Foreign Minister Sa’ar to Open Israel’s Embassy in Fiji

New embassy will serve not only Fiji but also nine additional countries in the Pacific region, expanding Israel’s diplomatic presence among Pacific Island nations.

Israel coming to the Pacific: Foreign Minister Sa’ar to Open Israel’s Embassy in Fiji

Breathtaking drone-footage:

Breathtaking drone-footage: Beaufort Ridge under IDF control

IDF publishes footage of Golani Reconnaissance Unit troops capturing the Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon.

Breathtaking drone-footage: Beaufort Ridge under IDF control

IDF investigates how Hezbollah drone hit Givati Recon Unit

The IDF is investigating whether Hezbollah used advanced targeting methods after a drone strike killed Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin and wounded four soldiers.

IDF investigates how Hezbollah drone hit Givati Recon Unit

Supreme Court Order:

Supreme Court Order: Justice Minister must convene the Judicial Selection Committee

The Supreme Court ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must convene the Judicial Selection Committee. Levin called the ruling an 'unprecedented constitutional crisis'.

Supreme Court Order: Justice Minister must convene the Judicial Selection Committee

Watch:

Thousands march in NYC in support of Israel

Over 40,000 marchers participate in the annual Israel Day Parade on Manhattan's 5th Avenue.

Thousands march in NYC in support of Israel

'We are not your enemy'

'We are not your enemy': Ambassador Leiter's tearful message to Lebanese people

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter shared a message through Lebanese media explaining that while Israel feels the Lebanese people's pain and is sorry, they have no choice.

'We are not your enemy': Ambassador Leiter's tearful message to Lebanese people

Immigration Minister:

Immigration Minister: 'Aliyah during wartime is a powerful expression of faith'

Israeli Minister of Immigration and Integration Ofir Sofer said that from the moments of grief during the war, he has moved to create an easier and broader path for Jews wanting to return to Israel.

Immigration Minister: 'Aliyah during wartime is a powerful expression of faith'

'No exams under fire'

'No exams under fire': Education Ministry's dramatic decision

Education Ministry announces postponement and cancellation of the matriculation exams for students in dozens of northern Israeli communities.

'No exams under fire': Education Ministry's dramatic decision

Israeli supermarket chain offers surprising unusual product

Osher Ad shoppers were surprised when they found that the supermarket was offering brand-new KIA Sportage cars for just under 150k shekel.

Israeli supermarket chain offers surprising unusual product

Watch:

Border Police foil mass infiltration attempt in southern Israel, 42 arrested

Border Police forces stopped a large-scale attempt to infiltrate Israeli territory from Judea into southern Israel. 42 illegal entrants were arrested.

Border Police foil mass infiltration attempt in southern Israel, 42 arrested

Yaakov Serle:

Yaakov Serle: 'Israel's story is our future'

Yaakov Serle reflects on his personal experiences in Israel following the October 7th massacre and the inspiring displays of unity as the nation recovered.

Yaakov Serle: 'Israel's story is our future'

Iranian official: No agreement until rights guaranteed

Iranian Parliament Speaker says 'no faith' in US promises, emphasizes Iran 'won't approve any agreement until the people’s rights are guaranteed.'

Iranian official: No agreement until rights guaranteed

Elkin insists: No chance of passing Draft Law

Minister Ze'ev Elkin says no chance of passing Draft Law before Knesset dissolves - but does not believe center-left can work with haredi parties.

Elkin insists: No chance of passing Draft Law

NYC Councilman

NYC Councilman: 'Jewish people must confront those playing for the other team'

Speaking at the Arutz Sheva conference, New York City Councilman James F. Gennaro called on leaders to do more to stand up against antisemitism and Israel-bashing.

NYC Councilman: 'Jewish people must confront those playing for the other team'

Watch: Man rescued after falling overboard

Woman tells police partner fell overboard in the Kinneret, marine police locate and rescue him.

Watch: Man rescued after falling overboard

"They prefer to support tycoons"

"They prefer to support tycoons": Battle over overseas shopping returns to Knesset

Ahead of a Knesset plenary vote on increasing the VAT exemption threshold for personal imports to $130, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a sharp public message.

"They prefer to support tycoons": Battle over overseas shopping returns to Knesset

Watch

Watch: Israeli flags raised, Hatikva sung on Temple Mount

Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount raised Israeli flags this morning while singing Israel’s national anthem, Hatikvah, following the site’s reopening to Jewish visitors.

Watch: Israeli flags raised, Hatikva sung on Temple Mount

Smotrich: We must change the equation

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich praises capture of Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon, reiterates call to bring down 10 buildings in Beirut for every explosive drone launched towards Israel.

Smotrich: We must change the equation

45 minutes outside: Serious failure at a Tel Aviv kindergarten as toddlers escape

Three 4-year-old girls left a kindergarten in Tel Aviv without any of the staff noticing, and were outside the kindergarten for about 45 minutes.

45 minutes outside: Serious failure at a Tel Aviv kindergarten as toddlers escape

Forty-four years later: Israeli flag flies over Beaufort Ridge

Forty-four years after Israel took Beaufort Ridge for the first time, Golani Brigade soldiers reconquer it and raise Israeli and Golani Brigade flags - on day of mourning for their fallen comrades.

Forty-four years later: Israeli flag flies over Beaufort Ridge

Rabbi Ilan Meirov: Fight antisemitism through education

Speaking at Arutz Sheva conference, Rabbi Ilan Meirov warns many young Jews becoming afraid to show their identity, urges leaders to invest in education that teaches Jewish pride, truth, and love for Israel.

Rabbi Ilan Meirov: Fight antisemitism through education

Nebraska

Nebraska: Governor signs executive order to fight antisemitism and protect Jewish students

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed a landmark executive order on Friday to bolster protections against antisemitism at the state’s public schools.

Nebraska: Governor signs executive order to fight antisemitism and protect Jewish students

David Bukzin: Supporting Israel’s future is a blessing

David Bukzin says supporting the Israel Justice Organization is a blessing, stressing that Israel’s future depends on committed Zionists standing up for the Jewish people.

David Bukzin: Supporting Israel’s future is a blessing

Minister Wasserlauf warns

Minister Wasserlauf warns: Residents of north on verge of collapse

Yitzhak Wasserlauf sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning of the potential collapse of Israel’s northern border communities.

Minister Wasserlauf warns: Residents of north on verge of collapse

Satmar Rebbe warns: AI is the greatest threat

Satmar Rebbe warns hasidim against artificial intelligence, orders followers to report those connected.

Satmar Rebbe warns: AI is the greatest threat

Former Labor Party leader comes to Smotrich’s defense

Former MK Eli Goldschmidt, comes out in surprise defense of Finance Minister following Judea and Samaria tax benefits controversy. "As if we learned nothing from October 7th"

Former Labor Party leader comes to Smotrich’s defense

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin, aged 21 from Ashkelon, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin fell in southern Lebanon

Italy bans Kanye West over security and antisemitism concerns

Italy bans upcoming Kanye West concert following a petition by the local Jewish community.

Italy bans Kanye West over security and antisemitism concerns

Report: Trump orders revisions to Iran accord

Axios reports that President Trump ordered stricter nuclear and maritime terms before finalizing a deal with Iran.

Report: Trump orders revisions to Iran accord

300 tons of TNT

Meteor explodes over New England with blast power of 300 tons of TNT

NASA says a meteor traveling at 75,000 mph exploded over New England with the force of 300 tons of TNT.

Meteor explodes over New England with blast power of 300 tons of TNT

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: Slowly but surely, we’re getting what we want

President Trump tells Fox News he is in no hurry to reach a deal with Iran, warns of alternative action if talks fail.

Trump on Iran: Slowly but surely, we’re getting what we want

Rabbi Elie Weinstock:

Rabbi Elie Weinstock: 'We need all parts of the Jewish people and all parts of Israel'

Rabbi Ellie Weinstock delivered remarks emphasizing Jewish unity, friendship, and support for Israel during a gathering hosted by the Israel Justice Organization and Arutz Sheva in Manhattan.

Rabbi Elie Weinstock: 'We need all parts of the Jewish people and all parts of Israel'

Jonathan Burkan: Arutz Sheva helped strengthen US-Israel ties

US Holocaust board member Jonathan Burkan recalls eye-opening visit to Joseph’s Tomb with Dr. Joe Frager and Arutz Sheva, praising news outlet's role in building support for Israel.

Jonathan Burkan: Arutz Sheva helped strengthen US-Israel ties