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Communications Min. to haredi radio station: Broadcast in northern Israel

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says haredi public does not receive Home Front Command instructions in real time, pushes back against Supreme Court, AG office 'illegal freeze.'

Communications Min. to haredi radio station: Broadcast in northern Israel

Kafr Qassem resident indicted for spreading Hamas propaganda

Arab suspect in his 20s to be indicted for spreading Hamas propaganda, extremist content, on social media networks.

Kafr Qassem resident indicted for spreading Hamas propaganda

Bat Yam resident suspected of espionage for Iran

Following a lengthy undercover Shin Bet and Israel Police investigation, a prosecutor's declaration was filed against an Israeli citizen in his 30s who was recruited by Iranian intelligence.

Bat Yam resident suspected of espionage for Iran

Haredi rabbi speaks out against mass protests

Rabbi Avraham Salim, leading Sephardic-haredi rabbi, tells haredi yeshiva students to stay away from protests, warning they detract from Torah study and accustom participants to violence.

Haredi rabbi speaks out against mass protests

A wedding that shattered stigmas: Special couple weds

Elchanan and Efrat, both with Down syndrome, wed in moving ceremony surrounded by friends and family.

A wedding that shattered stigmas: Special couple weds

Four homes damaged in direct strike on Samaria

Iran launches multiple barrages towards Israel, Yemeni Houthis launch additional missile; no injuries reported.

Four homes damaged in direct strike on Samaria

Toronto:

Record-breaking 60,000 people flood Toronto streets for 'Walk with Israel'

A record 60,000 people attend Toronto's annual Walk with Israel amid rising antisemitism. Six arrested for attempting disruptions.

Record-breaking 60,000 people flood Toronto streets for 'Walk with Israel'

Missile from Yemen intercepted

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran, missile from Yemen intercepted

IDF strikes approximately 15 targets in Iran, including an airport and a drone warehouse. The IRGC confirms the strike. Concurrently, a missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel is intercepted.

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran, missile from Yemen intercepted

NYC:

NYC: Five wounded in Penn Station stabbing rampage

Five people hospitalized following a series of stabbings at Penn Station; a suspect is in custody.

NYC: Five wounded in Penn Station stabbing rampage

After Iranian missile attack

US Embassy in Israel orders staff to shelter in place after Iranian missile attack

The US Embassy orders staff to shelter in place and announces Monday closures following Iranian missile barrages.

US Embassy in Israel orders staff to shelter in place after Iranian missile attack

Report:

Report: Netanyahu agrees to hold off on Iran strike after call with Trump

A US official tells Axios Trump urged Netanyahu to skip retaliation against Iran and allow time for diplomacy, and Netanyahu “pseudo agreed".

Report: Netanyahu agrees to hold off on Iran strike after call with Trump

'I call the shots'

'I call the shots': Trump says Netanyahu will have 'no choice' but to agree to Iran deal

Trump tells the Financial Times that Netanyahu must accept an Iran deal because "I call the shots."

'I call the shots': Trump says Netanyahu will have 'no choice' but to agree to Iran deal

Marc Zell:

Marc Zell: Trump is outmaneuvering Iran, not stopping Netanyahu

Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, rejects reports that Trump ordered Netanyahu not to retaliate for the latest Iranian missile launches.

Marc Zell: Trump is outmaneuvering Iran, not stopping Netanyahu

Watch:

Watch: Trump storms out of interview.on 2020 elections

President Trump walked out after a reporter challenged his claims of electoral tampering.

Watch: Trump storms out of interview.on 2020 elections

Following Beirut strike:

Following Beirut strike: Iran launches missiles at Israel

Iran launched missles at northern Israel following an Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh. Schools cancelled across the country.

Following Beirut strike: Iran launches missiles at Israel

Watch:

Watch: Dramatic footage from the hostage rescue

The YAMAM has released new footage this evening from Operation Arnon, in which four hostages were rescued from Nuseirat in Gaza.

Watch: Dramatic footage from the hostage rescue

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz ordered the IDF to strike Hezbollah command centers in Beirut's Dahieh suburb after the terrorist organization launched missiles into Israel.

Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh

Haredi MKs spark firestorm with visit to draft dodgers

MKs Aryeh Deri and Yitzhak Goldknopf visited detained haredim who refused to enlist. Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the visit, calling it a disgrace and lack of awareness to the public.

Haredi MKs spark firestorm with visit to draft dodgers

Religious Services Ministry Director-General under investigation

Yehuda Avidan was questioned by Lahav 433 investigators as part of a probe into alleged fraud, threats, and abuse of office.

Religious Services Ministry Director-General under investigation

'Loved by everyone'

'Loved by everyone': Sergeant Ohad Yaari laid to rest

Sergeant Ohad Yaari, a 21-year-old Givati Brigade soldier who was killed in Lebanon over the weekend, was laid to rest at the military cemetery in his hometown.

'Loved by everyone': Sergeant Ohad Yaari laid to rest

Demand to block warning lines for haredi draft evaders

A Tel Aviv council member has asked the Attorney General and the police commissioner to open an investigation and order the blocking of phone alert lines allegedly used to thwart arrests of haredi draft evaders.

Demand to block warning lines for haredi draft evaders

Trump:

Trump: We'll destroy Iran's uranium with or without a deal

President Donald Trump said a future agreement would see the US eliminate Iran's enriched uranium and prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Trump: We'll destroy Iran's uranium with or without a deal

British charity fears Gaza aid sent after 10/7 may have reached Hamas

Leaked documents show senior officials at a major British Islamic charity privately warned that more than £350,000 in Gaza aid sent after the October 7 massacre may have reached Hamas or other terrorist groups.

British charity fears Gaza aid sent after 10/7 may have reached Hamas

Footage from scene

Footage from scene: Security coordinator returns fire, drives terrorist away

The security coordinator of the community of Sal'it was filmed responding with gunfire toward the terrorist who arrived at the entrance gate, forcing him away.

Footage from scene: Security coordinator returns fire, drives terrorist away

Suspect in attack on Justice Sohlberg’s home arrested

The suspect, a resident of Beit Shemesh, was located while driving in the Beitar Illit area.

Suspect in attack on Justice Sohlberg’s home arrested

PM appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as National Security Council director

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Shmuel Ben Ezra as Director of the National Security Council (NSC) and National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister.

PM appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as National Security Council director

Burned cars and smashed windows:

Burned cars, smashed windows: Suspect who spread fear in Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan arrested

Police filed a prosecutor's statement against a Bnei Brak resident suspected of recently carrying out a series of vandalism and arson attacks across the city and in Ramat Gan.

Burned cars, smashed windows: Suspect who spread fear in Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan arrested

Suspicion

Suspicion: Hamas terrorist planned attack against Israelis in Greece

An alleged terrorist who worked at a hotel in Crete was arrested on suspicion of planning, on behalf of Hamas, to attack an Israeli cruise ship.

Suspicion: Hamas terrorist planned attack against Israelis in Greece

Watch:

Watch: Border Police officers raid construction site in Beit Hanina

Border Police officers located seven suspects at the site, all residents of the Hebron area who were staying in Israel illegally. They were arrested and transferred for questioning.

Watch: Border Police officers raid construction site in Beit Hanina

Report: The merger planned by Benny Gantz

The chairman of the Blue and White party is reportedly in advanced stages toward reaching an agreement on a political merger with Dedi Simchi and Yaron Zelicha.

Report: The merger planned by Benny Gantz

Nefesh B'Nefesh Chairman:

Nefesh B'Nefesh Chairman: 'These are the pioneers of 2026'

'You don't have to be a pioneer from 1948; you can be a pioneer in 2026,' says Tony Gelbart, Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founder & Chairman, highlighting efforts to bring doctors to Israel and strengthen the country's healthcare system.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Chairman: 'These are the pioneers of 2026'

Deri: 'UTJ won't break up right-wing bloc'

Aryeh Deri rejected the claim that the haredi parties had pushed for a sweeping exemption from military service for Haredim.

Deri: 'UTJ won't break up right-wing bloc'

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, a Hamas Nukhba commander, who played a leading role in the massacre on Kissufim, was eliminated.

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

CAM

CAM: Former French Prime Minister to lead Europe's fight against rising Antisemitism

Former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls joined the Combat Antisemitism Movement’s newly-founded Advisory Board for Europe.

CAM: Former French Prime Minister to lead Europe's fight against rising Antisemitism

Large Hezbollah bunker discovered at Beaufort Castle

IDF forces discovered a significant bunker used by Hezbollah at the Beaufort Castle complex, which was intended for emergencies.

Large Hezbollah bunker discovered at Beaufort Castle

Nearly 3 years later

Nearly 3 years later | Security camera footage returned to Nahal Oz

Residents of Nahal Oz were informed that all documentation and security camera footage from the October 7 massacre had been located and transferred to the kibbutz.

Nearly 3 years later | Security camera footage returned to Nahal Oz

Montreal man charged in failed arson attempt at local synagogue

A 38-year-old man faces arson charges following a late-night attempt to burn down a Montreal synagogue.

Montreal man charged in failed arson attempt at local synagogue

Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel visit Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem

Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel visit the Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem. During the visit, Aviva Siegel writes a personal inscription to CEO and Editor-in-Chief Uzi Baruch, thanking him for his continuous support of the hostages and their families.

Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel visit Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem

Ohio:

Manhunt underway after 12 wounded in shooting near Ohio street festival

A search is underway for two gunmen who shot 12 people during a street festival in Toledo, Ohio.

Manhunt underway after 12 wounded in shooting near Ohio street festival

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM announces that US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz