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'I will never forget!'

Trump warns Houthis after attacks on Saudi Arabia: 'I will never forget!'

US President Donald Trump accuses the Houthis of attacking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices ahead of the US elections, warns that the Iranian-backed group has not learned its lesson from previous American strikes.

Trump warns Houthis after attacks on Saudi Arabia: 'I will never forget!'

A blow to Winter:

A blow to Winter: Davidi Ben-Zion quits Amcha Yisrael party

Davidi Ben-Zion quits Amcha Yisrael, warning it may fail to cross the electoral threshold. Smotrich praises a 'brave act'; Netanyahu says Winter endangers the right-wing bloc.

A blow to Winter: Davidi Ben-Zion quits Amcha Yisrael party

Rabbi David Stav:

Rabbi David Stav: 'We abandoned Judaism'

The chairman of the Tzohar rabbinical organization argues that the achievements of the Judea and Samaria enterprise came at the cost of concessions on religion-and-state issues and handing control of religious institutions to the haredi community.

Rabbi David Stav: 'We abandoned Judaism'

Ben Gvir demands death penalty for murderer of Netanel Shakron

The National Security Minister appealed to the Military Advocate General, questioning why an indictment has yet to be filed against the terrorist who murdered Netanel Shakron in a shooting attack in Binyamin.

Ben Gvir demands death penalty for murderer of Netanel Shakron

Special interview with Iran’s chief rabbi

In an interview with an Iranian television channel, Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalehzar claimed that synagogues in Iran do not require special security, while also criticizing Israel.

Special interview with Iran’s chief rabbi

'Don't test us'

During visit to Seam Line, Netanyahu warns terrorists: 'Don't test us'

The Prime Minister visited the seam line in Samaria alongside senior security officials and declared that the IDF is prepared for a scenario in which PA security forces turn their weapons against Israel.

During visit to Seam Line, Netanyahu warns terrorists: 'Don't test us'

Former hostage: 'I am still recovering'

Former hostage Segev Kalfon marks one year since release, reflects on 738 days in captivity: 'Still learning to live again.'

Former hostage: 'I am still recovering'

Three hours in the air, 200 bullets: Israel Aerospace Industries’ new weapons system

Israel Aerospace Industries and SIG Sauer complete a live-fire test of the FIRE STORM 250 system, which integrates an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with an M250 machine gun, while maintaining human control over engagement decisions.

Three hours in the air, 200 bullets: Israel Aerospace Industries’ new weapons system

Ashkelon

9-month-old baby critically injured after falling from slide

A nine-month-old baby fell from a slide while playing.

9-month-old baby critically injured after falling from slide

School trip tragedy

School trip tragedy: Injured by shrapnel, teen saved friends on school trip

Fifteen-year-old Yair was injured in the unexploded ordnance blast on the Ramim Ridge but rushed to treat his friends.

School trip tragedy: Injured by shrapnel, teen saved friends on school trip

Teen detained over racist attack on Druze woman aboard bus

Police question 15-year-old girl suspected of throwing socks, shouting insults at Druze woman speaking Arabic on a bus.

Teen detained over racist attack on Druze woman aboard bus

To combat fake news

Yesha Council launches situation room to combat fake news about Judea and Samaria

JSR information center to provide real-time reports, footage, and analysis, aiming to counter misinformation and provide accurate information to audiences worldwide.

Yesha Council launches situation room to combat fake news about Judea and Samaria

From Mexico to Australia

From Mexico to Australia: Eight Jewish educators honored at global conference in Israel

President Herzog and Minister Chikli attend inaugural Global Jewish Teacher Award ceremony, recognizing educators for contributions to Jewish identity and strengthening ties with Israel.

From Mexico to Australia: Eight Jewish educators honored at global conference in Israel

Israir halts Marrakech flight sales following Flydubai attack

Israir freezes plans to expand flights to Morocco, suspends ticket sales to Marrakech following the Flydubai attack.

Israir halts Marrakech flight sales following Flydubai attack

Yeshiva Committee issues unusual guidelines to students

Committee of Yeshivas in the Land of Israel issues unusual guidelines urging haredi yeshiva students to avoid encounters with military authorities, take precautions against legal complications.

Yeshiva Committee issues unusual guidelines to students

Two daycare staff questioned after six toddlers escape

Police question two staff members at Petah Tikva daycare after six toddlers wandered out unsupervised, release both under restrictive conditions.

Two daycare staff questioned after six toddlers escape

Deadly school trip exposes confusion over unexploded ordnance

Army Radio investigation reveals conflicting claims over responsibility for clearing unexploded munitions in northern Israel, where hundreds or thousands of dangerous remnants may remain after the war.

Deadly school trip exposes confusion over unexploded ordnance

Report:

Report: Fatal school trip approved despite warning of closed trail

KKL-JNF says area where a student was killed by unexploded ordnance was closed to hikers; Education Ministry insists approved route avoided restricted area.

Report: Fatal school trip approved despite warning of closed trail

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: IDF foils terror attack in northern Samaria

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested four Islamic Jihad terrorists in Qabatiya and Arraba, foiling a planned attack in northern Samaria.

Bodycam footage: IDF foils terror attack in northern Samaria

Police complaint filed over threats to Moshe Feiglin

Zehut filed a police complaint over a video it says called for an ambush and physical harm against Moshe Feiglin following his Temple Mount visit.

Police complaint filed over threats to Moshe Feiglin

Bomb threat forces isolation of Delta flight arriving in Israel

Delta flight from US moved to remote parking area following an anonymous bomb threat, passengers evacuated.

Bomb threat forces isolation of Delta flight arriving in Israel

IDF abandons outpost, leaves ammunition unsecured

IDF outpost near Kibbutz Yiftach reportedly abandoned with military equipment and ammunition, was left unsecured, report says.

IDF abandons outpost, leaves ammunition unsecured

While posing as Israeli

Terror suspect caught posing as Israeli while filming train station

Police arrested a Palestinian Arab who allegedly entered Israel illegally, gave false details, and suspiciously photographed an underground light rail station.

Terror suspect caught posing as Israeli while filming train station

Channel 14 targets Haddad-But its own archive tells another story

Yoseph Haddad rejected a Channel 14 report over his coverage of an Israeli medical NGO, pointing to past praise from Netanyahu and the channel itself.

Channel 14 targets Haddad-But its own archive tells another story

IDF eliminates five Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad terrorist meeting, killing three. In a separate strike, two Hamas Nukhba terrorists killed.

IDF eliminates five Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

Trump dismisses reports of Russian, Chinese aid to Iran

US President Donald Trump rejects claims Russia, China helping Iran, claiming any assistance would be minimal.

Trump dismisses reports of Russian, Chinese aid to Iran

Elazar Yair Wilensky killed in school trip tragedy

Elazar Yair Wilensky killed when an unexploded munition detonated during a school trip in the Upper Galilee. Twenty-four people remain hospitalized, four in serious condition.

Elazar Yair Wilensky killed in school trip tragedy

Houthis threaten 'painful response' if US joins Saudi strikes

Iran-backed Houthis threaten swift attacks on US interests if Washington joins Saudi military operations in Yemen, as missile strikes on the kingdom continue.

Houthis threaten 'painful response' if US joins Saudi strikes

Chats revealed:

Chats revealed: Netanyahu aide asked ChatGPT for plan to improve Qatar's image

Investigators confront Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich with ChatGPT requests for a strategy to improve Qatar's image. Urich insists he never used the responses.

Chats revealed: Netanyahu aide asked ChatGPT for plan to improve Qatar's image

Iran preparing response

Iran preparing response to US, says Washington must 'honor commitments'

Iran says it is finalizing its response to the US through mediators, accusing Washington of failing to honor commitments as talks over the Strait of Hormuz stall.

Iran preparing response to US, says Washington must 'honor commitments'

UK announces public inquiry into Yom Kippur synagogue attack

Britain launches a public inquiry into the 2025 Manchester synagogue terror attack in which two Jewish worshippers were murdered.

UK announces public inquiry into Yom Kippur synagogue attack

One dead in roller coaster incident at Six Flags in Georgia

One person is dead and several others injured following a roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia. Police investigating.

One dead in roller coaster incident at Six Flags in Georgia

UK PM: IRGC 'almost certainly' behind RAF Fairford terror plot

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Iran's Revolutionary Guards almost certainly directed a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a base used by US bombers.

UK PM: IRGC 'almost certainly' behind RAF Fairford terror plot

Hungarian University honors Gaza terrorist, then removes tribute

Gaza terrorist honored by a Hungarian university as an outstanding student killed in the war. An Israeli exposes his terrorist activities, prompting the removal of the tribute.

Hungarian University honors Gaza terrorist, then removes tribute

'Legitimizes antisemitism'

'Legitimizes antisemitism': Israel votes against UN Durban resolution

UN adopts a resolution backing the Durban Declaration, despite the fact that the conference promoted antisemitism and hatred of Israel. Danon: We will not support a resolution that legitimizes antisemitism.

'Legitimizes antisemitism': Israel votes against UN Durban resolution

Israel showcases combat-proven defense technology at major US exhibition

Amid record defense exports exceeding $19.2 billion, Israel's Defense Ministry brings 19 companies to AUSA 2026 in Washington, showcasing advanced drone interception, electronic warfare, and AI-powered surveillance technologies.

Israel showcases combat-proven defense technology at major US exhibition

President Herzog awards Presidential Medal of Honor to Israel Bonds

President Isaac Herzog honors Israel Bonds for raising more than $58 billion over 75 years, including $8.5 billion since October 7.

President Herzog awards Presidential Medal of Honor to Israel Bonds

Two polls:

Two polls: Hendel and Zelekha cross electoral threshold; Ofer Winter is out

The Reservists-Economic Party, led by Yoaz Hendel and Yaron Zelekha, wins four seats in two polls published this evening, while Amcha Yisrael Party, led by Ofer Winter, remains below the electoral threshold.

Two polls: Hendel and Zelekha cross electoral threshold; Ofer Winter is out

Guy Hochman to honor fallen IDF officer who bought tickets for his girlfriend

Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus surprised his girlfriend with tickets to a Guy Hochman show, but fell in Lebanon. Hochman will leave his seat empty in his memory.

Guy Hochman to honor fallen IDF officer who bought tickets for his girlfriend

Disturbing footage: Cyclist thrown onto road in collision

Security camera footage captured the moment an electric bicycle rider collided with a car in Bnei Brak.

Disturbing footage: Cyclist thrown onto road in collision