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After strained relations

Israel to open embassy in Slovenia after years of strained relations

Foreign Minister Sa’ar announces Israel will establish its first permanent embassy in Slovenia following the election of right-wing Prime Minister Janez Janša.

Israel to open embassy in Slovenia after years of strained relations

Over controversial members

Carney's new antisemitism panel faces backlash over controversial members

B'nai Brith Canada demands the recusal of two controversial members of Prime Minister Carney’s newly formed antisemitism council.

Carney's new antisemitism panel faces backlash over controversial members

John Bolton to plead guilty to retaining classified national security information

Trump’s former national security adviser will plead guilty to keeping national defense info, avoiding a trial.

John Bolton to plead guilty to retaining classified national security information

Poll:

Poll: Eisenkot closes the gap on Bennett

Channel 12 News poll reveals that Likud would secure 23 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot’s party rises to 19 seats. Furthermore, Eisenkot has overtaken Netanyahu for the first time on the question of suitability for prime minister.

Poll: Eisenkot closes the gap on Bennett

Watch:

Watch: Outgoing Golani commander orders capture of Beaufort Castle

The IDF on Thursday evening released footage of outgoing Golani Brigade commander Lt. Col. Adi Ganon at the start of the assault to capture Beaufort Castle.

Watch: Outgoing Golani commander orders capture of Beaufort Castle

Anti-tank missile strike

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg fell in combat in Lebanon

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, aged 21, from Mishmar HaShiv'a, an officer in the armored corps of the 75th Battalion, 7th Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg fell in combat in Lebanon

Massive fires in Binyamin

Massive fires in western Binyamin: Council refutes Arabs’ accusations

A series of fires broke out in western Binyamin today, requiring the deployment of firefighting aircraft.

Massive fires in western Binyamin: Council refutes Arabs’ accusations

Police explain withdrawal from Supreme Court Justice's home

In hours-long hearings at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court it emerged that a police patrol car in the area did not intervene in a riot at the private home of Justice Noam Sohlberg due to insufficient forces.

Police explain withdrawal from Supreme Court Justice's home

Haredi rabbi denounces haredi MKs

Rabbi Eliyahu Pinhasi issued harsh criticism of haredi Knesset members, claiming that for years they did not manage to regularize the status of yeshiva students.

Haredi rabbi denounces haredi MKs

Netanyahu appoints Brig.-Gen. Guy Markizeno as his military secretary

PM informs Defense Minister and Chief of Staff of his decision to appoint Brigadier General Markizeno as his next military secretary.

Netanyahu appoints Brig.-Gen. Guy Markizeno as his military secretary

New poll shows commanding majority favors sovereignty

Ahead of the Sovereignty Movement conference, new poll data reveals that 87% of voters for Likud, Religious Zionism, and Otzma Yehudit - as well as 90% of Shas voters - support either full or gradual Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

New poll shows commanding majority favors sovereignty

Nirel Zini’s family updated:

Nirel Zini’s family updated: Bones found in Kfar Aza are not his

The family of Givati officer Nirel Zini, whose head was severed on October 7 and has still not been located, was informed that the human remains found yesterday likely belong to a terrorist.

Nirel Zini’s family updated: Bones found in Kfar Aza are not his

Mossad armed Kurdish militias with weapons against Iranian regime

As part of a plan to topple the regime in Iran, the Mossad armed Kurdish militias with weapons captured from Hamas and Hezbollah - until President Trump canceled the operation.

Mossad armed Kurdish militias with weapons against Iranian regime

Dr. Efrat Aflalo:

Dr. Efrat Aflalo: 'Every country wants physicians, Israel needs them'

Dr. Efrat Aflalo, Head of the Physicians and Medical Professions Directorate, highlighted the government's efforts to recruit and support healthcare professionals making aliyah during remarks at the MedEx conference in New Jersey.

Dr. Efrat Aflalo: 'Every country wants physicians, Israel needs them'

Chief of Staff to northern leaders:

Chief of Staff to northern leaders: We are creating a new security reality

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets northern local leaders, stresses military is working intensely to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure, restore lasting security to the north.

Chief of Staff to northern leaders: We are creating a new security reality

Religious Zionist rabbis demand: Pass the Draft Law

Rabbi David Fendel and Rabbi Dror Aryeh urge coalition MKs to show 'national responsibility' and complete Draft Law legislative process.

Religious Zionist rabbis demand: Pass the Draft Law

Goldknopf elected to committee for appointing rabbinical judges

UTJ chairman MK Yitzhak Goldknopf elected to serve on the committee selecting rabbinical court judges across Israel.

Goldknopf elected to committee for appointing rabbinical judges

Two days before draft

Four teens charged in cold-blooded murder of Destao Tzakul two days before his draft

Prosecutors say four teenagers ambushed and killed 19-year-old Destao Tzakul, who was due to enlist in the IDF two days later.

Four teens charged in cold-blooded murder of Destao Tzakul two days before his draft

Hezbollah mortar hit UNIFIL position in Lebanon

UN personnel killed by Hezbollah fire and two others injured in southern Lebanon, IDF and UNIFIL confirm.

Hezbollah mortar hit UNIFIL position in Lebanon

Chief Rabbi condemns riots: 'Desecration of Heaven'

Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber sharply criticized haredi extremists involved in a violent protest, saying Torah values never justify harm.

Chief Rabbi condemns riots: 'Desecration of Heaven'

The Temple Mount fight for chairs

Jew ordered to keep away from Temple Mount after sitting on chair brought by Arabs, attempting to bring in his own chair.

The Temple Mount fight for chairs

Lebanese President:

Lebanese President: Ceasefire could begin within 24 hours of final approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says last round of talks with Israel was 'very difficult,' calls agreement a 'last opportunity.'

Lebanese President: Ceasefire could begin within 24 hours of final approval

Katz: Lebanon agreement is a major achievement for Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz says the US-mediated declaration with Lebanon reflects Israel’s gains on the ground and diplomatically, including a demand to disarm Hezbollah and continued IDF freedom of action.

Katz: Lebanon agreement is a major achievement for Israel

Explosive drone hits Northern Command chief's car

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah hit the vehicle of the IDF's Northern Command Chief during southern Lebanon visit, none injured.

Explosive drone hits Northern Command chief's car

Rush hour car explosion on main central Israel highway kills one

Man pronounced dead after his car exploded on the Ayalon Highway near Holon. Police estimate the motive was criminal.

Rush hour car explosion on main central Israel highway kills one

Report:

Report: $9.5 million raised through campaigns linked to Hamas

An Israeli study found more than $9.5 million raised through European Gaza campaigns, with dozens allegedly tied to Hamas-linked entities.

Report: $9.5 million raised through campaigns linked to Hamas

Watch: UAV eliminates terror cell on Beaufort Ridge

Golani Brigade soldiers identify armed terrorists nearby, operate quickly to prevent attack.

Watch: UAV eliminates terror cell on Beaufort Ridge

Violent riot at judge's home

Police ask to extend detention of 62 suspects in riot outside Justice Sohlberg's home

62 suspects will be brought before a judge after allegedly partaking in the riot which left extensive damage at the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg.

Police ask to extend detention of 62 suspects in riot outside Justice Sohlberg's home

Lebanese report:

Lebanese report: Disagreements on Hezbollah disarmament blocking deal

Despite ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, gaps remain on issue of disarming Hezbollah, sources say.

Lebanese report: Disagreements on Hezbollah disarmament blocking deal

Military training in Tel Aviv

New details emerge on Israel's growing ties with Somaliland

A Somaliland official confirmed military personnel trained in Israel, as security cooperation expands following Israel's recognition.

New details emerge on Israel's growing ties with Somaliland

Yeshiva demands:

Yeshiva demands: Let us to return to Joseph’s Tomb before elections

In letter, key figures urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva to return to Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem after more than 25 years.

Yeshiva demands: Let us to return to Joseph’s Tomb before elections

New report:

New report: Instagram algorithm feeding ordinary users antisemitic propaganda

Combat Antisemitism Movement study finds users engaging with mainstream self-improvement content are algorithmically exposed to conspiracy theories, antisemitic narratives, and even Nazi propaganda, without actively seeking such material.

New report: Instagram algorithm feeding ordinary users antisemitic propaganda

'Jews are eating kids':

'Jews are eating kids': Alarming antisemitic attack on NYC subway

A 23-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman suffered a concussion after being allegedly targeted, choked and assaulted aboard a New York City subway.

'Jews are eating kids': Alarming antisemitic attack on NYC subway

Following US-mediated talks:

Following US-mediated talks: Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire, Hezbollah evacuation

US, Lebanon and Israel announce an agreement on a ceasefire, conditional on a Hezbollah retreat. Comprehensive peace talks to resume on June 22.

Following US-mediated talks: Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire, Hezbollah evacuation

NYU alumnus arrested over swastika-defaced Israeli flag

NYU graduate arrested on hate crime charges for hanging a flag with swastikas on a campus roof.

NYU alumnus arrested over swastika-defaced Israeli flag

Gaza talks postponed over disagreement on disarming Hamas and Islamic Jihad

Talks between Hamas and Board of Peace chief Mladenov, over the Trump peace plan, postponed to give mediators time to debate Gaza disarmament.

Gaza talks postponed over disagreement on disarming Hamas and Islamic Jihad

Report:

Report: Trump will end Iran ceasefire only if American troops are killed

Trump told aides he will maintain the Iran ceasefire unless American troops are killed, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Report: Trump will end Iran ceasefire only if American troops are killed

NYPD data reveals: Jews remain top target in New York City

Antisemitic offenses comprised over 60% of New York City’s hate crimes in May despite a drop in overall crime, according to the latest data from NYPD.

NYPD data reveals: Jews remain top target in New York City

British doctor:

British doctor: My colleagues said they would refuse to treat dying Israelis

London-based Jewish doctor reveals some colleagues told him they would refuse to treat dying Israelis.

British doctor: My colleagues said they would refuse to treat dying Israelis

House passes resolution to restrict Trump’s war powers in Iran

US House of Representatives passes a resolution restricting Trump's Iran war powers.

House passes resolution to restrict Trump’s war powers in Iran