Ahead of summer holiday, winter weather expected
Light rainfall, low temperatures, expected to accompany Shavuot holiday, forecasters say.
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Rabbi's Letter To Pope:
Rabbi's Letter To Pope: 'Itamar died respecting the sanctity of a church'
Rabbi Eliezer Weisz sent a sharply worded letter to Pope Leo XIV urging the Vatican to explicitly condemn the use of churches and other places of worship for military purposes during armed conflicts.
Recap:
Recap: The Jewish American Heritage Month 2026 Capitol Hill Celebration
Watch how US lawmakers celebrated the country's centuries of history with the Jewish people.
Netanyahu: Conversion is a national mission
Prime Minister’s Office Conversion Authority holds national convert conference titled, 'An Eternal Nation - One Nation.'
Israel preparing to renew fighting in Iran
US President Donald Trump leaning towards greenlighting military strike against Iran, official tells Kan News.
Ambassador Leiter:
Ambassador Leiter: A deal allowing Iran nuclear weapons is a bad deal
Israel’s Ambassador to the US Michael Leiter affirms Israel's readiness to join US military action if Iran talks fail.
'Bold, decisive action'
'Bold, decisive action': White House hits back at Tucker Carlson’s Israeli interview
The White House slams Tucker Carlson for telling an Israeli channel that Netanyahu dragged the US into war.
Iran draws 'controlled zone' maps in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority releases a map claiming authority over the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Australia:
Australia: Man charged for stealing camera from victim of Bondi massacre
Man charged in Australia for stealing and pawning a camera from a victim of the Bondi Hanukkah attack.
Erdogan to Trump:
Erdogan tells Trump a 'reasonable' solution to Iran issue is possible
Turkish President Erdogan welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire extension during call with Trump, says a reasonable solution can be found.
'Degrading'
EU Foreign chief slams Ben Gvir for 'degrading' conduct toward flotilla activists
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemns what she describes as National Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's "degrading" video of encounter with detained Gaza flotilla activists.
'Yona had a drive for life'
'Yona had a drive for life' | Mother of Duvdevan hero recalls son’s 417-day fight for life
In an emotional interview, Hazel Brief recalls her son Yona’s courage, resilience, and devotion after the Duvdevan medic was critically wounded on October 7th.
Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in southern Lebanon
Seven soldiers were wounded, including one seriously and three moderately, after an explosive drone struck in southern Lebanon. Earlier in the day, the commander of the 401st Brigade was also seriously wounded in a similar incident.
Reserve Battalion Commander suspected of looting in Lebanon
A reserve officer is suspected of looting a generator during fighting in southern Lebanon, loading it onto a military vehicle, and transporting it into Israeli territory.
Poll: Netanyahu bloc strengthens
According to the survey, the Likud Party is gaining 27 seats. The opposition bloc is weakening and moving away from achieving a majority of 61 MKs without the Arab parties.
Duvedan soldiers arrest terrorist who planned to commit an attack
In two undercover operations in under 12 hours, soldiers from the Duvdevan Unit arrested two wanted terrorists in Qabatiya and Shechem (Nablus).
Huckabee: Ben Gvir betrayed the dignity of his nation
US Ambassador to Israel issues harsh attack on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for his meeting with participants in the Gaza Flotilla. "Despicable actions, universal condemnation in Israel."
In front of his son:
Man stabbed to death in front of his son in Bnei Brak synagogue
An apparently mentally unwell suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man in front of his son as he studied in a Bnei Brak synagogue. The suspect has been detained.
'Knowingly harmed Israel'
Ben-Gvir confronts flotilla activists, sparks international incident
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir drew fierce backlash after filming detained Gaza flotilla activists at Ashdod Port.
PM, Katz on eastern border
PM, Katz on eastern border: “Our enemies want to invade, we reinforce the defense line"
Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Defense Minister held a security tour of the 96th Division area. "We take into account that our enemies want to invade, the people of Israel trust you"
Knesset committee approves bill for families of the missing
The Knesset’s National Security Committee recently approved amendments to the Missing Persons Family Assistance Bill, clearing the way for the legislation to move to the full Knesset for its second and third readings before becoming law.
IDF: Soldier was not punished over “Messiah Patch"
The IDF clarifies that the soldier was not tried for wearing a Messiah patch, but for a disciplinary offense.
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff: 'IDF is on the highest level of alert'
Chief Staff Eyal Zamir, holds discussion with all division commanders. 'In every arena, we are removing threats and acting first and foremost to deepen the damage to the enemy and safeguard the security of our civilians and soldiers.'
The Gordon-Bennett's Aliyah Story
Tuvia and Chaviva's journey to Israel unfolded over decades, spanning multiple countries and life stages before ultimately bringing them to the southern Israeli community of Carmay Hanadiv.
Trump:
Netanyahu will do whatever I want him to do
President Trump praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during remarks on Iran talks and joked that he could run for prime minister in Israel.
Haredi MK to Supreme Court justice: 'Who are you, anyway?'
Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.
Motive under investigation
Two hurt in ramming incident in Binyamin
Two people suffered minor and very minor injuries as a result of a ramming incident on Route 60 near the town of Ofra. Authorities are investigating whether it was terror-related.
Watch:
Watch: Undercover forces raid cafe to arrest terror suspect
Undercover officers covertly entered a Qalqilya cafe and arrested a man suspected of terrorist activity and of being officially affiliated with the Tanzim terrorist organization.
Family and friends mourn Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir
Hundreds accompany Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon, to his final resting place in Ra'anana.
IDF takes out Hamas weapons storage facility
Hamas weapons storage facility in central Gaza, intended for use against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, is destroyed.
Saudi report: Severe crisis of trust between Iran and Pakistan
Distrust between Iran and Pakistan making negotiations on ceasefire with US increasingly difficult to coordinate, Saudi report says.
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading
Knesset plenum approves bill to dissolve itself in preliminary vote, with 110 MKs in favor and no abstentions or votes opposed.
Smart Shooter to supply drone-intercept systems
The defense-tech company will supply the Defense Ministry with SMASH HOPPER systems to intercept ground and aerial threats, including drones.
Kiryat Shmona:
Kiryat Shmona: Children panic as siren sounds ahead of festive ceremony
Shocking footage: Children at 'Hamaginim' school in Kiryat Shmona panic, rush for shelter, as siren sounds ahead of festive ceremony.
Supreme Court upholds NGO security screening framework
NGOs operating in Judea and Samaria given final 30 days to submit employee lists, comply with security screening procedures, or cease operations.
Demand filed to release haredi deserters for the holiday
Haredi leaders insist that Yeshiva students arrested for failing to report for duty in the IDF be allowed to go home for the holiday of Shavuot.
ILTV announces new ownership
New York tech entrepreneur and businessman Reuven Moskowitz and ILTV CEO Tom Zadok purchase ILTV network from businessmen Simon Falic and David Herzog.
Haredi rabbi issues rare Temple Mount ruling
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz, senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, gives comprehensive lecture on Jewish law and the Temple Mount.
Cave of the Patriarchs:
Cave of the Patriarchs: Supreme Court dismisses Waqf petition
The judges rejected the petition against the expropriation of space in the cave courtyard. President Yitzhak Amit ruled that the project responds to an essential public need to prevent flooding and to improve freedom of worship.
Haredi MK accuses minister of trying to remove haredim from Jerusalem
MK Meir Porush says high-rise construction won't force haredim out of Jerusalem, stressing, 'Jerusalem is not Tel Aviv.'
