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House Speaker Mike Johnson:

House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Shameful display'

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to Newsmax about President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address. Johnson says protesting Democrats 'should have been ejected from the chamber.'

House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Shameful display'

"You should be ashamed"

"You should be ashamed" | Ilhan Omar, Trump clash during State of the Union

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and President Trump began shouting at each other during his State of the Union address. Watch.

"You should be ashamed" | Ilhan Omar, Trump clash during State of the Union

Trump:

Trump: I prefer diplomacy, but I will not allow Iran a nuclear weapon

In his 2026 State of the Union address, Trump highlights ending the Gaza-Israel conflict and Iran's nuclear program. He states his preference for diplomacy but stresses Iran must never have nuclear weapons.

Trump: I prefer diplomacy, but I will not allow Iran a nuclear weapon

Calls for dialogue

PLO official says Hamas is not a terrorist group, calls for dialogue

Azzam al-Ahmad rejects Hamas disarmament, criticizes US proposals, and reveals plans for discussions on Hamas joining the PLO.

PLO official says Hamas is not a terrorist group, calls for dialogue

Trump’s Board of Peace launches official website

The Board of Peace launches its official website, featuring key members, mission details, and governance documents.

Trump’s Board of Peace launches official website

Two in critical condition

11 injured in fire in Netanya, two in critical condition

11 people injured from smoke inhalation, including a man and a woman around 80 years old who are in critical condition, and another woman in serious condition, in a fire at a residential building in Netanya.

11 injured in fire in Netanya, two in critical condition

Brother of slain Israeli diplomat to attend State of the Union

Hanan Lischinsky, brother of slain Israeli diplomat Yaron Lischinsky, will attend the State of the Union as a guest of House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Brother of slain Israeli diplomat to attend State of the Union

'Will shake the system'

'Will shake the system': Serious development in the smuggling to Gaza case

An indictment will soon be filed against one of the individuals involved in the smuggling of goods to the Gaza Strip, with the value of the goods estimated at hundreds of millions of shekels.

'Will shake the system': Serious development in the smuggling to Gaza case

Netanyahu to UN reps

Netanyahu to UN reps: 'Israel is small but strong because of its people's spirit'

PM Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors, together with Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Danon. 'The one thing that has changed is that when they come to slaughter us, we have the capacity to defend ourselves.'

Netanyahu to UN reps: 'Israel is small but strong because of its people's spirit'

Peak tensions in Middle East

Peak tensions in Middle East: US stations advanced stealth aircraft in Israel

As part of a broad US military deployment in the Middle East, about 12 F-22 Raptor aircraft have been stationed in Israel.

Peak tensions in Middle East: US stations advanced stealth aircraft in Israel

Sen. Ted Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz: 'I told the President, don't miss this opportunity with Iran'

Texas Senator tells CNBC the Iranian regime is at its weakest, toppling the Ayatollahs would make America safer.

Sen. Ted Cruz: 'I told the President, don't miss this opportunity with Iran'

First time

US Embassy to offer first-ever passport services in Judea and Samaria

As part of its “Freedom 250" initiative, the US Embassy in Jerusalem announced that consular officers will provide routine passport services to residents of Judea and Samaria, starting in Efrat and extending to other locations.

US Embassy to offer first-ever passport services in Judea and Samaria

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Australia may deny entry to Israeli journalist Zvi Yehezkeli over inflammatory remarks

Australia may block i24news host Tzvi Yehezkeli over past remarks calling for 100,000 Gazans to be killed and labeling Gaza journalists 'terror journalists.'

Australia may deny entry to Israeli journalist Zvi Yehezkeli over inflammatory remarks

Aaron David Miller

Aaron David Miller: 'Trump could announce Iran strikes during State of the Union'

Longtime State Department official and Middle East scholar writes that he would not be surprised if President Trump does something unprecedented tonight.

Aaron David Miller: 'Trump could announce Iran strikes during State of the Union'

Antisemitism in France:

Antisemitism in France | They saw the mezuza on my door and shouted 'dirty Jew'

Europe1 reports that activists from the far-left party LFI insulted an elderly Jewish woman after noticing a mezuzah on her door.

Antisemitism in France | They saw the mezuza on my door and shouted 'dirty Jew'

State Comptroller

State Comptroller: Home Front failues during the war

A series of comprehensive reports examines the readiness of the authorities, evacuations in the south and north, reception, education, welfare, financial aid, and information management.

State Comptroller: Home Front failues during the war

Kashrut warning:

Severe kashrut breaches of dairy, fish, and meat products

The latest kashrut update from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel reveals a series of failures in imported and marketed products, including misleading consumers on the level of kashrut approved by private supervisory bodies.

Severe kashrut breaches of dairy, fish, and meat products

Israel to deliver 117 mobile generators to Jews in Ukraine

Israel to deliver 117 mobile generators to the Kyiv region, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told Rabbi Meir Stambler in a call marking four years since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Israel to deliver 117 mobile generators to Jews in Ukraine

Terrorist attempts to run over police at tunnel checkpoint

A terrorist attempted to run over police officers standing at the tunnel checkpoint. The force fired at him but he managed to escape.

Terrorist attempts to run over police at tunnel checkpoint

First Israeli patient undergoes new spinal treatment

The procedure was performed at Assuta Hospital as part of the international OASIS study evaluating an innovative biological technology for lumbar vertebral fusion in patients with degenerative disease.

First Israeli patient undergoes new spinal treatment

Israel warns Lebanon:

Israel warns Lebanon: If Hezbollah intervenes we will respond forcefully

Report says Jerusalem warned Beirut it would target civilian infrastructure if Hezbollah joins potential US-Iran conflict.

Israel warns Lebanon: If Hezbollah intervenes we will respond forcefully

Watch:

Watch: Man charged with assault after driving with wife on car hood

A 27-year-old man from northern Israel is accused of continuing to drive while his wife was on the hood of his car after an altercation outside a hotel in Haifa.

Watch: Man charged with assault after driving with wife on car hood

Iran nears deal with China for advanced missiles

Report says Iran is close to securing CM-302 anti-ship missiles from China, a move analysts warn could threaten US naval forces in the region.

Iran nears deal with China for advanced missiles

Supplier of fatal gas canisters given extended detention

The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court extended the detention of a partner in the company that supplied medical air cylinders to the Ashdod refinery, after investigators said the cylinders contained pure nitrogen.

Supplier of fatal gas canisters given extended detention

Report: Even with aircraft carriers, US strikes could only last a few days

Israeli assessment says US could sustain only days of intense strikes on Iran despite additional carrier deployment

Report: Even with aircraft carriers, US strikes could only last a few days

Watch:

Watch: Carcass of sperm whale washes ashore at Zikim beach

The whale washed up this morning (Tuesday) on Zikim Beach, within the marine nature reserve. Marine researchers will examine the carcass to determine the circumstances of death.

Watch: Carcass of sperm whale washes ashore at Zikim beach

Watch live:

Watch live: Memorial ceremony for fallen whose place of burial is unknown

A state memorial ceremony for Israel’s fallen soldiers whose burial places are unknown was held on Tuesday at the Hall of Remembrance on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Watch live: Memorial ceremony for fallen whose place of burial is unknown

Arizona affirms Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

The Arizona House of Representatives today approved legislation affirming Israel's sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, including the use of the names in official communications.

Arizona affirms Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

The road that will 'eliminate' a Palestinian state

Ministers Smotrich and Regev inaugurated the beginning of work to pave the new Route 45, which will connect eastern Binyamin with Route 443.

The road that will 'eliminate' a Palestinian state

Save Chaim Rafael

Without this surgery, HLHS takes 25%-40% of babies in their first year

This rare heart condition is fatal without intervention - and the only treatment that can save this boy now must happen abroad, at a cost his mother cannot afford

Without this surgery, HLHS takes 25%-40% of babies in their first year

Air Travel Nightmare:

Air Travel Nightmare: Flight to USA returns to Israel after eight hours airborne

Due to extreme weather in New York, an El Al flight that departed Tel Aviv had to return to Israel after eight hours of flying toward the United States.

Air Travel Nightmare: Flight to USA returns to Israel after eight hours airborne

Out into the cold:

Out into the cold: Overnight demolitions at Binyamin region hilltop encampments

Border Police and Civil Administration teams razed structures at Gur Ariyeh and Kol Mevaser, drawing fury from residents who vow to rebuild.

Out into the cold: Overnight demolitions at Binyamin region hilltop encampments

Watch:

Watch: Biker damages police car as revenge for ticket

Police say the suspect returned a day after receiving a speeding fine and punctured all four tires of a patrol car before fleeing.

Watch: Biker damages police car as revenge for ticket

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

The US administration is expected to step up oversight of foreign funding to limit its influence on curricula and campus activity.

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

Report:

Report: Trump officials reassure Arabs after Huckabee remarks

Senior US officials contacted Arab governments to clarify that Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remarks reflected personal views, not a shift in Trump administration policy.

Report: Trump officials reassure Arabs after Huckabee remarks

Louisiana wins appeal to display Ten Commandments in classrooms

Federal appeals court rules that Louisiana can enforce a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, despite challenges from civil rights groups.

Louisiana wins appeal to display Ten Commandments in classrooms

After controversial comments

France calls for block on US envoy Kushner after controversial comments

French foreign ministry demands US envoy Charles Kushner be blocked from government access after he failed to meet with officials following comments on rising "left-wing extremism" in France.

France calls for block on US envoy Kushner after controversial comments

Over terror ties

Germany’s CDU calls for end to UNRWA funding over terror ties

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Germany calls for an end to financial support for UNRWA, demanding stricter monitoring of aid to the Palestinian Authority and an immediate halt to donations.

Germany’s CDU calls for end to UNRWA funding over terror ties

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of parents

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, pleads not guilty to the murders of his parents, who were found dead at their Brentwood home in December.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of parents

Amit Segal reveals:

Amit Segal reveals: Netanyahu offered me the fourth spot on Likud's slate

Political analyst Amit Segal reveals that ahead of the last elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered him a reserved spot at number four on the Likud slate.

Amit Segal reveals: Netanyahu offered me the fourth spot on Likud's slate