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Dr. Jennifer Fenster:

Dr. Jennifer Fenster: 'Taking care of children in Israel is part of the dream'

Dr. Jennifer Fenster spoke at the Nefesh B'Nefesh MedEx conference in New Jersey to share her experiences in transferring her qualifications to Israel ahead of aliyah.

Dr. Jennifer Fenster: 'Taking care of children in Israel is part of the dream'

NBN Aliyah Barbecue:

NBN Aliyah Barbecue: Meet the soon-to-be Israelis

Arutz Sheva spoke to some of the prospective immigrants to Israel at the launch of the 2026 summer Aliyah season this week with two celebratory community events held in North America.

NBN Aliyah Barbecue: Meet the soon-to-be Israelis

Suspected Arson:

Suspected Arson: Fire spreads toward Yitzhar

A fire broke out near the town of Yitzhar in Samaria, with firefighters reporting three separate ignition points and a broad fire line advancing up the hill.

Suspected Arson: Fire spreads toward Yitzhar

Watch

Watch: Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy, has been eliminated.

Watch: Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Security guard arrested after throwing stones at protest

Police opened an investigation after footage showed several people on the roof of a Jerusalem hotel throwing stones at haredi protesters on the nearby road.

Security guard arrested after throwing stones at protest

Attempt to smuggle tobacco pouches into Gaza concealed inside wheelchairs thwarted

At the Tarqumiya Crossing, an attempt to smuggle hundreds of tobacco pouches concealed inside an international donation shipment of wheelchairs destined for Gaza was thwarted.

Attempt to smuggle tobacco pouches into Gaza concealed inside wheelchairs thwarted

Ehud Barak

Ehud Barak: “Netanyahu is misleading the public on Lebanon"

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak sharply criticized the government, claiming that the Israeli public is being given a misleading picture regarding the operational achievements in Lebanon.

Ehud Barak: “Netanyahu is misleading the public on Lebanon"

As fellow soldiers slept

As fellow soldiers slept | Soldiers stole and sold assault rifles and machine guns

The Military Prosecution indicted a technician in a combat battalion who allegedly stole weapons from the fighters and sold them together with another soldier.

As fellow soldiers slept | Soldiers stole and sold assault rifles and machine guns

Manchester:

Manchester synagogue attack survivor completes half-marathon recovery goal

Yoni Finlay, wounded in the Yom Kippur terrorist attack outside Manchester’s Heaton Park synagogue, completes a half-marathon less than eight months later, fulfilling a promise he made during his recovery while raising funds for a charity that helped him heal.

Manchester synagogue attack survivor completes half-marathon recovery goal

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: If attacks continue, we'll strike Beirut

Defense Minister Katz reveals that approximately 600,000 of the 900,000 residents of Beirut's Dahieh suburb have evacuated.

Defense Minister: If attacks continue, we'll strike Beirut

Tragedy:

Tragedy: Nahliya Or-Tzion of Beit El killed in road accident

The Beit El Council announced that one of the victims killed in the serious accident on Tuesday night on Route 232 near Ashkelon was Nahliya Or-Tzion, of blessed memory.

Tragedy: Nahliya Or-Tzion of Beit El killed in road accident

Arkia to fly to Japan:

Arkia launches direct flight route to Tokyo

The new route to the sought-after destination in the Far East will begin operating two flights per week in October 2026. Economy-class fares will start at $750 one way.

Arkia launches direct flight route to Tokyo

Watch:

Watch: IDF apprehends terrorist cell preparing to execute attack

IDF soldiers in northern Samaria apprehended three terrorists who were preparing to execute a terror attack.

Watch: IDF apprehends terrorist cell preparing to execute attack

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: Police rescue soldier from haredi rioters

Police publish new footage showing the rescue of an IDF soldier who was surrounded by a hostile crowd at the haredi riot in Jerusalem.

Bodycam footage: Police rescue soldier from haredi rioters

New economic blow on haredi men evading military conscription

Gil Limon instructs Interior Ministry's legal adviser to continue advancing cancellation of municipal tax discounts for draft evaders, determines ministry’s position does not comply with High Court of Justice rulings.

New economic blow on haredi men evading military conscription

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu at Mossad director's farewell: Iranian regime 'will fall in the end'

Prime Minister praises outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea, hails agency's achievements, and warns Israel's enemies of severe consequences.

Netanyahu at Mossad director's farewell: Iranian regime 'will fall in the end'

Mossad chief at farewell event:

Mossad chief at farewell event: Toppling regime in Iran is our duty to future generations

At a ceremony marking the end of his tenure, David Barnea praises Mossad’s wartime accomplishments and expresses confidence in his successor, Roman Gofman, says, 'the return of the hostages remains the achievement I value most.'

Mossad chief at farewell event: Toppling regime in Iran is our duty to future generations

Nukhba and sniper commanders:

Nukhba and sniper commanders: IDF eliminates five terrorists in Gaza

IDF eliminates five terrorists from various organizations who were advancing terrorist activity and threatening troops.

Nukhba and sniper commanders: IDF eliminates five terrorists in Gaza

Could haredi consumers cost Israel's biggest firms millions?

UTJ is examining targeted consumer boycotts of major companies, aiming to leverage haredi purchasing power as economic pressure.

Could haredi consumers cost Israel's biggest firms millions?

A day after his engagement:

A day after his engagement: Unusual administrative order imposed on Binyamin resident

Commander of the Central Command issues administrative order against a resident of the Tel Talpiot outpost in the Binyamin region, requiring him to remain under house arrest and preventing him from planning his wedding.

A day after his engagement: Unusual administrative order imposed on Binyamin resident

Fallen doctor's haunting post on final birthday

Captain Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester, killed by an explosive drone in Lebanon, left behind a poignant message of healing, peace, and hope.

Fallen doctor's haunting post on final birthday

In the midst of war:

In the midst of war: Benefactor raises over €8 million to establish yeshiva

The campus, designed with the goal of creating an advanced learning environment, includes a central study hall (beit midrash), library, dormitories, dining hall, mikveh, and sports facilities.

In the midst of war: Benefactor raises over €8 million to establish yeshiva

Home Front Command extends alert times in northern Israel

Residents of 161 localities in the Haifa, Haifa Bay, and Carmel areas will now have 90 seconds to reach shelter, up from the previous 60 seconds.

Home Front Command extends alert times in northern Israel

Quds Force commander warns:

Quds Force commander warns: Israeli operations risk broader regional escalation

Iran's Quds Force chief warns that Israeli campaigns could trigger regional maritime disruptions.

Quds Force commander warns: Israeli operations risk broader regional escalation

Iran executes two protesters over January mosque arson

Iran executes two protesters for mosque arson during January’s anti-regime demonstrations.

Iran executes two protesters over January mosque arson

'I am offended'

'I am offended': Mamdani blasts Smotrich's participation at Israel Day Parade

NYC Mayor Mamdani criticizes some Israeli ministers' attendance at the Israel Day Parade, while stressing his commitment to ensuring it was properly secured.

'I am offended': Mamdani blasts Smotrich's participation at Israel Day Parade

'You're f***ing crazy'

'You're f***ing crazy': The difficult call between Trump and Netanyahu

Axios reports that Trump fiercely berated Netanyahu in a phone call on Monday, forcing Israel to cancel its planned Beirut strikes.

'You're f***ing crazy': The difficult call between Trump and Netanyahu

'Thank you Bibi!'

'Thank you Bibi!' Trump thanks Netanyahu for halting Beirut strike

President Trump thanks Netanyahu for canceling a Beirut raid, expresses hope the new truce lasts "for eternity".

'Thank you Bibi!' Trump thanks Netanyahu for halting Beirut strike

EU ambassadors to debate

EU ambassadors to debate punitive measures against 'extremist' Israeli ministers

The EU will debate on Wednesday unprecedented sanctions on Israeli ministers over alleged mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists.

EU ambassadors to debate punitive measures against 'extremist' Israeli ministers

Netanyahu after call with Trump

Netanyahu after call with Trump: If Hezbollah attacks us, we will strike The Dahieh

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to President Trump's announcement about stopping the Israeli attack against Hezbollah in The Dahieh.

Netanyahu after call with Trump: If Hezbollah attacks us, we will strike The Dahieh

Cleared for publication

Cleared for publication: Captain Doctor Ori Yosef Silvester fell in combat in Lebanon

Captain Silvester, a doctor in the Shaked Battalion (424), Givati Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon

Cleared for publication: Captain Doctor Ori Yosef Silvester fell in combat in Lebanon

“Final Ultimatum": MK Meir Porush's Threat

MK Meir Porush declared: “If these arrests are not stopped immediately, if you do not cease this persecution, we will leave you with no foothold in our communities."

“Final Ultimatum": MK Meir Porush's Threat

Herzog on Farhud Anniversary:

Herzog on Farhud Anniversary: ‘The waves of antisemitic hatred continue’

President Isaac Herzog marked the Farhud’s 85th anniversary, warning that antisemitism remains a growing threat worldwide.

Herzog on Farhud Anniversary: ‘The waves of antisemitic hatred continue’

Heavy US pressure halted a strike in Dahieh

President Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to cease all attacks after speaking with Netanyahu, stopping a strike on Hezbollah stronghold.

Heavy US pressure halted a strike in Dahieh

Southern Israel:

Southern Israel: Two found dead in burnt car, police investigating

Two victims found dead in vehicle with extreme burns. Police investigating what is believed to be criminal car explosion.

Southern Israel: Two found dead in burnt car, police investigating

Trump:

Trump: Iran did not inform US before suspending talks

Trump says suspension would not automatically lead to further military action, while Reuters reports Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with Washington.

Trump: Iran did not inform US before suspending talks

Deri issues ultimatum to Netanyahu

The Shas faction sent a sharply worded ultimatum letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: advance the Basic Law on Torah Study, or we will not vote for any other legislation.

Deri issues ultimatum to Netanyahu

Report:

Report: Lebanese Speaker told US Hezbollah ready for immediate ceasefire

Lebanese speaker says Hezbollah would fully commit to a comprehensive truce as Israel warns of possible strikes in Beirut.

Report: Lebanese Speaker told US Hezbollah ready for immediate ceasefire

Protesting draft-dodger arrests

Protesting draft-evader arrests: Haredi demonstrators block major roads

Extremist demonstrators are protesting against the arrest of draft-evaders and are blocking the entrance and exit to Jerusalem and Highway 1.

Protesting draft-evader arrests: Haredi demonstrators block major roads

IDF Spokesman declares

IDF Spokesman declares: "We'll keep striking throughout Lebanon, from Dahieh to Tyre"

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin delivered a special statement from Israel's northern border following the capture of the Beaufort Ridge.

IDF Spokesman declares: "We'll keep striking throughout Lebanon, from Dahieh to Tyre"