During prison visit
Ben-Gvir to illegal migrants in prison: 'I care for our girls'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited illegal migrants being held in a central Israel prison.
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Birthright launches first post-war Israel trip season
10,000 participants expected to arrive in Israel in the coming weeks from 40 countries.
Commanders dismissed, promotions frozen
Commanders dismissed, promotions frozen: The failures that led to soldier's death
The IDF has presented the conclusions of the investigation into the failures during a Krav Maga training exercise that resulted in the death of Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin. Several commanders have been dismissed.
MK Bismuth: 'You cannot force people to enlist in the army'
MK Boaz Bismuth, who is spearheading the newest Draft Law proposal, tells haredi news outlet that forcing people to enlist is 'nonsense,' sparking controversy.
Attempting to flee tunnel
Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated attempting to flee tunnel
The IDF has confirmed that among the terrorists eliminated while attempting to exit a tunnel in Rafah earlier in the week were commanders in the area.
Arab Israelis suspected of photographing home of MK's mother
Residents of Kafr Kana in northern Israel suspected of photographing home of MK Itshak Waserlauf's mother, examining ways to travel there.
Full bench:
Full bench: Supreme Court move may limit Justice Minister
The entire Supreme Court will preside at an additional hearing on whether Justice Minister Yariv Levin is authorized to appoint a state employee to accompany problematic investigations.
Bnei Akiva schools launch 'Word Dash' game to boost English bagrut skills
Familiar with the popular game Alias? Yeshivot and Ulpanot Bnei Akiva launches a new hit to help its students prepare for the English matriculation exam.
Extremists riot on highway, attacking Arabs
Police, IDF, report dozens of masked extremists burning tires and attempting to harm Palestinian Authority Arabs on Route 60.
'Stand with Israel':
Amb. Huckabee opens ambassador program with forceful call to stand with Israel
Opening the Ambassador Program in Jerusalem, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Dr. Mike Evans, urge 1,000 visiting Christian leaders to stand firmly with Israel, stressing deep US-Israel alliance, global Christian commitment to defend Israel and counter misinformation.
Defense Minister visits IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas ceasefire violation
Defense Minister Israel Katz visits IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas' violation of Gaza ceasefire, offering support and promising to destroy Hamas.
Free Palestine protesters storm debate on two-state solution
Anti-Israel groups in Canada tried to force entry to a debate in Toronto's Meridian Hall to stop former Israeli officials from presenting.
'Faith kept me alive':
'Faith kept me alive': Omer Shem Tov receives award in emotional Jerusalem ceremony
Omer Shem Tov, who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days, honored with Friends of Zion's 'Here Am I' award for Israel advocacy activity.
Mevaser Shalom:
Homes at Jewish settlement demolished - one month after terror attack
Israel Police, Civil Administration, forces demolish two homes at Mevaser Shalom settlement, one month after a terror attack at the site.
Ashkelon resident arrested on charges of espionage
Police, Shin Bet, arrest Amir Malka, 37, on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran, in exchange for thousands of dollars.
Civil Administration rescues Israeli from Qalqilya
Israeli enters Palestinian Authority-controlled Qalqilya in search of stolen vehicle, is rescued by Civil Administration.
Moving organ donation'
Moving organ donation: Six-year-old Ariel saved lives even after his death
Ariel died at Shaare Zedek Medical Center and his family decided to donate his organs; the donations saved the lives of two adults and two children.
Body of slain hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returned to Israel
Prime Minister's Office announces that the body of deceased hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak has been returned to Israel. Gaza terror groups are still holding the body of Yassam officer Ran Gvili.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran still restricting access to key nuclear facilities
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says inspectors remain barred from Iran’s damaged nuclear sites at Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow after US strikes, with Tehran limiting cooperation despite partial inspection agreements.
House panel pushes Trump:
House panel pushes Trump to label Muslim Brotherhood a terror group
House Foreign Affairs Committee advances a bipartisan bill urging President Trump to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group.
Pentagon watchdog:
Pentagon watchdog: Hegseth risked troops with Signal Yemen strike chat
Pentagon watchdog says Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth endangered US troops by sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, though he had authority to declassify.
Emotional:
Emotional: Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings 'Shir LaMa’alot'
Watch: Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings “Shir LaMa’alot” before more than 1,000 Christian religious leaders from the United States.
Doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry gets prison term
Dr. Salvador Plasencia sentenced to two and a half years for selling ketamine to Matthew Perry before his death. Judge says he exploited Perry’s addiction.
Netanyahu on Mamdani threat:
Netanyahu brushes off Mamdani threat: Of course I’ll come to New York
Prime Minister Netanyahu tells the NYT Dealbook forum that Israel is fighting the "free world's battle," rejects a Palestinian state, calls his trial a "witch hunt," and vows to secure peace through absolute strength.
Trump:
Trump: Gaza peace plan phase two coming 'pretty soon'
President Trump expresses confidence that phase two of his Gaza peace plan will begin “pretty soon,” despite the incident in Rafah in which IDF soldiers were injured.
Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership
All Hamas terror cells hiding in Rafah’s tunnels remain in continuous contact with the group’s senior military leadership, contradicting Hamas’ public claim that the cells act independently, Kan News reports.
300 women's rights activists, rabbis urge removal of UN denier of Hamas rape
In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the 300 signatories expressed their “horror and outrage” at Reem Alsalem’s rape-denial.
Rafah Crossing to reopen, allowing Gazans to exit to Egypt
Gaza residents to be allowed to exit Gaza into Egypt, subject to coordination and oversight.
Victims sue for tens of thousands of shekels 5 years after attack
Two Jews who were sprayed with pepper spray by an Arab attacker in Jerusalem have filed a civil lawsuit for 60,000 shekels.
10-year-old boy critically injured in Jerusalem apartment fire
Firefighters were called to a burning apartment in the Ramot neighborhood and located a 10-year-old boy who was unconscious and in critical condition.
12-year-old boy found lifeless at Bnei Brak home
Police investigate after 12-year-old Bnei Brak boy is found lifeless in his home.
Naqoura:
Naqoura: Pentalateral meeting expands civilian role in talks on Lebanon ceasefire
Senior officials meet in Naqoura to review efforts toward a lasting cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, aiming to strengthen long-term stability and create peace along the border.
Terrorists emerge from tunnel
IDF Soldier seriously injured in clash with terrorists in Rafah
4 soldiers were wounded,1 seriously, when terrorists emerged from a tunnel in eastern Rafah and confronted IDF troops.
Three sisters-in-law give birth on the same day in Bnei Brak
Three brothers become fathers on the same day - two to singletons, and the third to twins.
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff: We are operating across all arenas, near and far
IDF Chief of Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour today in the 80th Regional Division. 'In the Negev, security and the communities are interconnected - this is a clear principle that guides our actions.'
Defense Ministry
Defense Ministry: Arrow 3 marks new chapter in Israel-German defense partnership
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) handed over the first operational Arrow 3 system to the German Army today.
Watch:
Watch: Edan Alexander dons an IDF uniform
A thousand Christian leaders visiting with FOZ heard powerful testimony from captivity survivors, including Edan Alexander, who wore his IDF uniform publicly for the first time since his release.
Terrorist planning attack arrested in Surif
IDF soldiers apprehended three terrorists, including a terrorist who had planned to carry out a terrorist attack.
CENTCOM forms first suicide drone squadron in the Middle East
CENTCOM unveiled Task Force Scorpion Strike to rapidly field low-cost LUCAS one-way attack drones in the Middle East, boosting US deterrence and accelerating tech innovation.
Battle over Draft Law reaches Brooklyn
A group of extremist haredi protesters in Brooklyn demonstrated against Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, who is visiting the Borough Park neighborhood, due to his position on Israel’s Draft Law.
