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Jerusalem: Two teens bitten by viper snake

Teen boys, ages 13 and 15, evacuated to hospital after being bitten by viper snake.

Jerusalem: Two teens bitten by viper snake

Suspected ramming attack in Gush Etzion

At least one injured in suspected ramming attack at Efrat Junction in Gush Etzion, reports say.

Suspected ramming attack in Gush Etzion

Hezbollah reveals: Footage from the impact angle

Hezbollah terror group publishes video showing four explosive drones striking IDF forces in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah reveals: Footage from the impact angle

Woman stabbed over comments on smoking

A fight that broke out at the Maccabiah Village pool in Ramat Gan after a remark about smoking near children ended with a woman stabbed in the leg.

Woman stabbed over comments on smoking

Singer Yonatan Razel in stable condition

Siblings of singer Yonatan Razel say brother hospitalized in stable condition, experienced a miracle.

Singer Yonatan Razel in stable condition

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing before arresting terrorists

Commanders’ course of the haredi Hashmonaim Brigade documented singing 'Kah Echsof' moments before setting out to arrest terrorists. Watch.

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing before arresting terrorists

Givati fighter Ohad Yaari fell in southern Lebanon

Givati fighter Sgt. Ohad Yaari fell in Lebanon on Friday, apparently after being struck in the head by shrapnel.

Givati fighter Ohad Yaari fell in southern Lebanon

Minister: 'I'm not willing to have a fake law'

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer slams haredi leadership, says he won't support Draft Law that doesn't lead to real enlistment.

Minister: 'I'm not willing to have a fake law'

Captain Shachar Gamla dies following injury in Lebanon

Captain Shachar Gamla, 24, dies of his wounds after sustaining serious injuries in Lebanon on Thursday night.

Captain Shachar Gamla dies following injury in Lebanon

Report:

Report: Israel eavesdropped on senior US officials

The New York Times reported that Israel spied on senior American officials, including envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisers at the Pentagon.

Report: Israel eavesdropped on senior US officials

US strikes Iran, missiles launched towards Gulf states

US CENTCOM says it attacked radar stations in Strait of Hormuz; Iran responds with fire.

US strikes Iran, missiles launched towards Gulf states

In southern Gaza: IDF eliminates Hamas cell commander

Hamas terrorist cell commander Muhanad Othman Yassin Farwana eliminated in precise strike after advancing attack plans against Israeli troops and civilians.

In southern Gaza: IDF eliminates Hamas cell commander

IDF strikes suspicious vehicle in Lebanon

Lebanese soldiers injured after IDF strikes suspicious vehicle due to intelligence on upcoming Hezbollah attack.

IDF strikes suspicious vehicle in Lebanon

Violent clashes in Huwara

Masked Jews arrive in Huwara after herd stolen from Jewish farm, IDF says investigation underway.

Violent clashes in Huwara

Manchester synagogue attacker’s accomplice pleads guilty

31-year-old pleads guilty to driving the Manchester synagogue attacker to scout a UK defense site.

Manchester synagogue attacker’s accomplice pleads guilty

Netanyahu to Cabinet:

Netanyahu tells Cabinet Lebanon ceasefire deal 'not fully finalized'

Kan 11 News reports that Netanyahu told the Cabinet that the Lebanon ceasefire is not finalized due to Hezbollah opposition, but that the diplomatic route is preferred.

Netanyahu tells Cabinet Lebanon ceasefire deal 'not fully finalized'

Amid Iran talks

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts amid intense Iran talks

Axios reports that White House envoys visited Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to brief nuclear experts on potential Iran peace pact logistics.

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts amid intense Iran talks

IDF investigating

PA claims IDF shot 7-month-old baby, IDF investigating the incident

The IDF says it is probing an incident in Hebron where soldiers shot at a vehicle. PA health bureau claims the soldiers killed a baby and wounded his parents.

PA claims IDF shot 7-month-old baby, IDF investigating the incident

After swearing-in

Slovenia’s new PM pulls down PLO flag within hours of swearing-in

Slovenia's new PM Janez Jansa removes the PLO flag from government grounds upon taking office, signaling a new pro-Israel approach.

Slovenia’s new PM pulls down PLO flag within hours of swearing-in

Senior Iranian official:

Senior Iranian official: Talks are at a deadlock, the ball is in Trump’s court

Khamenei top adviser Mohsen Rezaei conditions a peace deal with the US on the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, rejects summit.

Senior Iranian official: Talks are at a deadlock, the ball is in Trump’s court

Haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh

Hundreds of haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh over recent arrests of demonstrators outside Judge Sohlberg’s home.

Haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh

Against Israel

France launches war crimes investigation over Israel's interception of Gaza flotilla

France opens a war crimes probe into Israel’s alleged mistreatment of French activists bound for Gaza.

France launches war crimes investigation over Israel's interception of Gaza flotilla

AI robot sparks outrage after kicking child

An unusual incident at a show in China went viral and raised concerns over the unsafe use of AI-powered robots.

AI robot sparks outrage after kicking child

Ireland bans Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Irish Taoiseach announces that his country is banning ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering its territory.

Ireland bans Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Australia: Bondi Beach hero faces accusations

Ahmed al-Ahmed, who bravely fought a terrorist during the Sydney Hanukkah massacre, is now accused of assaulting and threatening his father.

Australia: Bondi Beach hero faces accusations

Cause of western Binyamin fires determined to be arson

Fire investigators found that two separate fires, one near Dolev and the other in the Chesed Olam farm’s grazing areas, were arson.

Cause of western Binyamin fires determined to be arson

'Government chose to lose'

'Government chose to lose' | What's behind the ruling allowing ICRC visits to terrorists?

Avishai Grinzaig claims government deferred decision to allow Red Cross to visit imprisoned terrorists to Supreme Court to answer international pressure while redirecting public anger.

'Government chose to lose' | What's behind the ruling allowing ICRC visits to terrorists?

Watch: The daring operation in Jenin

Duvdevan soldiers arrested two terrorists in a special operatio. The suspects had been working to advance terror plots against security forces and Israeli civilians.

Watch: The daring operation in Jenin

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg laid to rest

The funeral of Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, who was killed yesterday by an anti-tank missile strike in southern Lebanon, is being held at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion.

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg laid to rest

Chili Tropper begins gathering supporters’ signatures to register party

One month after announcing his departure from the Blue and White party, MK Chili Tropper has begun taking practical steps.

Chili Tropper begins gathering supporters’ signatures to register party

A solution to the threat?

A solution to the threat? The revolution the US is leading against explosive drones

The mobile air-defense system MADIS, unveiled this week, presents a new strategic approach for dealing with the explosive drones and UAVs used by Hezbollah and Iran.

A solution to the threat? The revolution the US is leading against explosive drones

Attempt to smuggle 120 tons of waste for incineration thwarted

The Civil Administration seized trucks at several major crossings carrying approximately 120 tons of Israeli waste that was intended for dumping and burning at illegal waste sites.

Attempt to smuggle 120 tons of waste for incineration thwarted

Dame Maureen Lipman hires security amid ‘antisemitic harassment’ and political inaction

Dame Maureen Lipman says she has been forced to hire security for her theatre tour, claiming escalating antisemitic abuse and targeted online harassment linked to her support for Israel.

Dame Maureen Lipman hires security amid ‘antisemitic harassment’ and political inaction

Israel Electric Corp. advances direct power connection between Gush Etzion and Jerusalem

IEC CEO Meir Spiegler toured Gush Etzion with Council head Yaron Rosenthal to discuss a strategic project linking the region's power grid directly to Jerusalem.

Israel Electric Corp. advances direct power connection between Gush Etzion and Jerusalem

New Mossad chief places note in Western Wall

New Mossad chief visits Western Wall for the first time since taking office, offering prayers for the safety of IDF soldiers and Israel’s security forces, he also placed a personal note between the stones of the Wall.

New Mossad chief places note in Western Wall

Celtic fan groups oppose Robbie Keane appointment amid Maccabi Tel Aviv controversy

Dozens of Celtic fan groups oppose the possible appointment of Robbie Keane as manager, citing his tenure at Maccabi Tel Aviv and warning the move would divide supporters.

Celtic fan groups oppose Robbie Keane appointment amid Maccabi Tel Aviv controversy

Watch:

Watch: Truck trailer detaches during journey

A truck trailer detached while traveling on Highway 16 near the exit from Jerusalem. Despite the danger and panic, no injuries were reported.

Watch: Truck trailer detaches during journey

Bereaved brother:

Bereaved brother: 'It was important for him to do his part; he loved his country'

Shachar, younger brother of fallen soldier Captain Eitan Lemberg, says: 'In his high school yearbook, someone wrote that he would one day become IDF chief of staff because he cared so much.'

Bereaved brother: 'It was important for him to do his part; he loved his country'

Attempted stabbing in north:

Attempted stabbing in north: Terrorist neutralized after trying to stab officer

Attempted stabbing attack at a police station in Kafr Yasif foiled: Border Police officer quickly subdues a 23-year-old terrorist who charged at him with a knife and tried to stab him.

Attempted stabbing in north: Terrorist neutralized after trying to stab officer

EU pledges €100M to Lebanese Army amid ceasefire with Israel

EU pledges 100 million euros to Lebanon's military after Hezbollah leader rejects the latest ceasefire.

EU pledges €100M to Lebanese Army amid ceasefire with Israel