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Captivity survivor to CNN:

Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein to CNN: 'G-d gave me the strength to be strong'

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein reflects on two years in Hamas captivity, his faith, and the moments that sustained him as he prepares to meet President Trump in Washington.

Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein to CNN: 'G-d gave me the strength to be strong'

'Hate has gone viral'

EJC president warns of dangerous influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Addressing the the Paris Mayors Summit on Antisemitism, European Jewish Congress President Dr Moshe Kantor launched a radical plan aimed at eradicating hate-filled antisemitism from social media forums targeting disaffected youth.

EJC president warns of dangerous influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Former IDF Spokesman appointed to senior business position

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Daniel Hagari has been appointed as a director in the Orian shipping company, his first position after leaving the IDF.

Former IDF Spokesman appointed to senior business position

MOD signs multi-billion dollar contract with Rafael to expand Iron Dome production

The Defense Ministry signed a procurement order that will accelerate the production of the Iron Dome defense system.

MOD signs multi-billion dollar contract with Rafael to expand Iron Dome production

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IDF reveals Hamas's stronghold in Beit Hanoun

IDF reveals Hamas activities both among, in, and below civilian homes and schools in Beit Hanoun.

IDF reveals Hamas's stronghold in Beit Hanoun

IDF soldier indicted for spying for Iran

Refael Reuveni, 21, indicted for providing intelligence to Iran, collecting equipment and arms.

IDF soldier indicted for spying for Iran

Ponevezh Yeshiva Dean:

Ponevezh Yeshiva Dean: 'Do not respond, only study'

Ponevezh Yeshiva head Rabbi Shmuel Markovitz delivered a talk to his students following the arbitration ruling about control of the institution and emphasized that studies must continue uninterrupted.

Ponevezh Yeshiva Dean: 'Do not respond, only study'

Iran planning to move capital from Tehran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is no longer a choice as to whether to move the capital city, warns of disaster due to ongoing drought.

Iran planning to move capital from Tehran

Revealed:

Revealed: Amb. Huckabee's secret meeting with Jonathan Pollard

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hosted Jonathan Pollard for a private discussion at the American Embassy in Jerusalem in July.

Revealed: Amb. Huckabee's secret meeting with Jonathan Pollard

Shas party greenlights Draft Law bill

Members of Shas' Council of Torah Sages respond to complaints against party MKs, clarify that MKs are '100% subordinate to them,' and condemn protests.

Shas party greenlights Draft Law bill

How a weapons-smuggling network from Syria was caught

The State Attorney's Office filed two comprehensive indictments against residents of the north, including active-duty soldiers and reservists, for involvement in an arms-smuggling network from Syria.

How a weapons-smuggling network from Syria was caught

Civil Administration expropriates massive tract of Samaria land

The Civil Administration has initiated a temporary expropriation procedure for areas around the Sebastia archeological site in Area C to allow expansion and preservation in the region.

Civil Administration expropriates massive tract of Samaria land

Footage reveals:

Footage reveals: Rocket launcher aimed towards Israel near Gaza's 'yellow line'

IDF soldiers locate eight-tube rocket launcher aimed toward Israeli territory near 'yellow line' in Gaza.

Footage reveals: Rocket launcher aimed towards Israel near Gaza's 'yellow line'

Arabs attacked Migdalim farm owner with stones near Migdalim

During a harvest coordinated and approved by the IDF, an Israeli farm owner near Migdalim was attacked with stones and lightly wounded.

Arabs attacked Migdalim farm owner with stones near Migdalim

Body of Israeli who entered water to rescue son found in Thailand

The body of 45-year-old Sagi Mor, who jumped into the water to save one of his children, is found lifeless in Thailand after a day-long search.

Body of Israeli who entered water to rescue son found in Thailand

Civil Administration official arrested for forging work permits

A former senior official in the health system and the Civil Administration is suspected of forging more than 100 entry permits for Palestinians, accepting bribes and trading in dangerous medicines.

Civil Administration official arrested for forging work permits

Shdema: New town founded in Gush Etzion

The new town was founded at a strategically-important location, between eastern Gush Etzion and Jerusalem, and creates a continuum of Jewish settlement.

Shdema: New town founded in Gush Etzion

IDF reservist injured in Shechem

Terrorists fire at IDF forces during counterterror operation in Shechem, moderately injuring reserve soldier.

IDF reservist injured in Shechem

Haredi party head:

Haredi party head: No government with haredi support without Draft Law

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Draft Law pass before elections, warns no coalition will receive haredi support until it passes.

Haredi party head: No government with haredi support without Draft Law

Yoaz Hendel:

Yoaz Hendel: 'We want neither Arabs nor haredim in the government'

The 'Reservists' party led by Yoaz Hendel announced on Wednesday the launch of its campaign and a membership drive, presenting a platform that calls to revoke voting rights from those who do not serve.

Yoaz Hendel: 'We want neither Arabs nor haredim in the government'

Jordan and Israel to renew joint project?

Following ceasefire with Hamas, Jordanian government examines renewing project under which Israel and Jordan would trade desalinated water for solar power.

Jordan and Israel to renew joint project?

Bnei Brak officials take 'slide' trip

Bnei Brak city officials travel first class to Florida, allegedly to examine models of slides, but without official approval.

Bnei Brak officials take 'slide' trip

Arson suspected in Be'er Sheva after 9 buildings burn

Fires erupt in nine residential buildings throughout Be'er Sheva and firefighters rescue 15 people, including infants, as suspicions of arson mount.

Arson suspected in Be'er Sheva after 9 buildings burn

Judge Kula:

Judge Kula: 'I'm not a politician, I did not know Levin beforehand'

Judge Asher Kula dismissed claims of political favors in the Sde Teiman case he is being asked to investigate: 'I thought it was better for the State of Israel that this matter be examined; that is the reason I agreed to get personally involved.'

Judge Kula: 'I'm not a politician, I did not know Levin beforehand'

Sa’ar: PA doubled its payments to terrorists in 2025

Foreign Minister Sa’ar reveals the PA nearly doubled its 2025 payments to terrorists and their families, urges global action.

Sa’ar: PA doubled its payments to terrorists in 2025

Report:

Report: Iranian scientists met Russian experts to advance nuke program

Iranian scientists secretly met Russian military experts to advance nuclear weapons research, the Financial Times reports.

Report: Iranian scientists met Russian experts to advance nuke program

Trump signs law requiring DOJ to release all Epstein files

President Trump signs bill requiring the DOJ to release all Epstein-related documents, after it passed Congress with near-unanimous support.

Trump signs law requiring DOJ to release all Epstein files

German Interior Minister:

German Interior Minister: No citizenship for Hamas sympathizers

Germany revokes a Syrian man’s citizenship after he praised Hamas online. Interior Minister Dobrindt backs the move, says naturalized citizens must uphold German values or face losing their nationality.

German Interior Minister: No citizenship for Hamas sympathizers

Israeli businessman, 64, killed in accident in Nigeria

Israeli businessman killed in Abuja in an accident that claimed four other lives. Body to be flown back to Israel.

Israeli businessman, 64, killed in accident in Nigeria

Hamas commanders believed eliminated in Gaza strike

Israeli source says targets struck in Gaza included Hamas naval commander, as well as battalion commander.

Hamas commanders believed eliminated in Gaza strike

The gift freed hostage Eitan Mor will present to President Trump

Former hostage Eitan Mor will meet President Trump at the White House and present him with a dreidel as a gift. “It symbolizes victory born from courage.”

The gift freed hostage Eitan Mor will present to President Trump

The chilling testimony of Guy Gilboa-Dalal from Hamas captivity

Former hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts a horrific moment in which he was abused by a terrorist. “He put a gun to my head and a knife to my throat and said that if I told anyone - he would kill me.”

The chilling testimony of Guy Gilboa-Dalal from Hamas captivity

IDF reveals

IDF reveals: Hezbollah rebuilding terror infrastructure in village of Beit Lif

Northern Command and Military Intelligence exposed dozens of headquarters and weapons depots that the organization is placing in the heart of a civilian area in southern Lebanon.

IDF reveals: Hezbollah rebuilding terror infrastructure in village of Beit Lif

Thailand:

Thailand: Israeli missing after attempting to save son from drowning

Israeli tourist, age 40, disappears on Thailand beach after entering water in attempt to rescue son.

Thailand: Israeli missing after attempting to save son from drowning

Knesset approves tax benefits for reservists law

The law includes benefits of up to 1,000 NIS per month for IDF reservists: the more a reservist serves, the less he or she pays.

Knesset approves tax benefits for reservists law

Gush Etzion eviction

Protester who was shot with non-lethal round at Gush Etzion eviction: 'Barbaric actions'

Two days after a Gush Etzion outpost eviction, a protester shot by a sponge round accuses police of using excessive force: 'They treated Zionists like terrorists.'

Protester who was shot with non-lethal round at Gush Etzion eviction: 'Barbaric actions'

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Watch: PM Netanyahu visits buffer zone in Syria

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the buffer zone in Syria where he held a security discussion and met with troops.

Watch: PM Netanyahu visits buffer zone in Syria

1,000th aircraft in military airlift operation arrives in Israel

The 1,000th aircraft in the comprehensive military equipment and weapons airlift operation, which commenced immediately following the outbreak of war, landed in Israel this morning.

1,000th aircraft in military airlift operation arrives in Israel

IDF launches wave of strikes in Lebanon

After warning residents, the IDF launched a wave of strikes against Hezbollah military infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon.

IDF launches wave of strikes in Lebanon

Arbitrator rules

Arbitrator rules: The 'Terrorists' Faction must vacate the Ponevezh Yeshiva

An arbitration ruling by retired judge David Cheshin obligates Rabbi Markowitz to vacate the buildings of the Ponevezh Yeshiva and determines that control remains in the hands of Rabbi Kahaneman.

Arbitrator rules: The 'Terrorists' Faction must vacate the Ponevezh Yeshiva