Report:
Report: US rethinks disarming Hamas in Gaza
Washington weighs reconstruction before demilitarization, sparking alarm in Jerusalem ahead of UN vote on international Gaza stabilization force.
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Chief Rabbis strongly protest against Supreme Court
Israel’s Chief Rabbis issued a strong statement condemning the Supreme Court’s intervention in matters related to rabbinical ordination exams.
Hundreds gather at Beeri cemetery to honor Meny Godard
Family members deliver emotional eulogies as the Beeri community lays Meny Godard to rest after 769 days in Gaza, marking a long-awaited moment of farewell.
Lynch of Yigal Yehoshua
Lynch of Yigal Yehoshua: State appeals lenient sentences for terrorists
The State Attorney's Office has appealed the sentence of eight terrorists from Lod and Judea and Samaria who participated in the lynching in which Yigal Yehoshua was murdered, who was beaten to death during the "Guardian of the Walls" riots.
'Hitler language'
Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic social media posts
Hassaan Chaudhary, tied to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s team, is under fire for resurfaced posts praising Ahmadinejad and using antisemitic and anti-Israel language.
IDF to open new ops center to counter UAV smuggling
IDF troops and the Air Force thwarted 130 UAV smuggling attempts in one month, seizing 85 weapons as part of a tech-driven crackdown on cross-border crime.
Peace Now praises Trump ahead of UN vote on Gaza plan
Left-wing Israeli org. welcomes reference to 'pathway' toard a Palestinian state in the language of a US resolution which the UN Security Council will vote on.
Support of Gush Etzion eviction:
Local leaders support Gush Etzion eviction: 'Anarchy and land grabs are out of bounds'
Following the eviction in Gush Etzion, Judea and Samaria leaders voiced support for Minister Smotrich and government policy, while denouncing violent and unlawful actions.
Herzog to Adams:
Herzog to Adams: 'You are a dear friend of Israel and the Jewish People'
During a visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was praised by President Isaac Herzog for his unwavering support for Israel and the global Jewish community.
Ben-Gvir proposes prison for Mahmoud Abbas
The Minister of National Security attacked the UN initiative to recognize a Palestinian state and called on the Prime Minister to act against senior Palestinian Authority officials.
Disturbing findings at Haifa Rami Levy
Health Ministry orders closure of Haifa branch of Rami Levy supermarket, following serious sanitation failures.
Smotrich on demolition:
Smotrich on demolition: 'The hill thwarts the planning of thousands of housing units'
Smotrich backs the defense establishment and Gush Etzion Council, saying a small group moved in unlawfully and blocked plans for thousands of housing units: 'We don’t need lessons in Zionism or settlement.'
Low-earning IDF reservists to get additional payment
IDF reservists whose civilian income is low to receive additional NIS 3,000 in monthly payments.
Information from MAG's phone recovered
Investigators into Force 100 scandal recover information from former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi's phone, which was left in water for five days.
Netanyahu won't testify on Wednesday - due to security matter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requests judges cancel testimony scheduled for later this week, says 'unexpected' security matter came up.
Germany cancels arms embargo on Israel
Germany to renew weapons shipments to Israel next week, following embargo in August.
MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh events 'On Tour' events
Over 500 attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour” as Israel strengthens global outreach to Jewish professionals and future olim.
Rabbi Lando to donors: Woe to us if the yeshivas close
Rabbi Dov Lando thanks US, European donors who gave large sums to yeshivas, but warns it is not enough.
Authorities begin demolition of Jewish homes in Gush Etzion outpost
Hundreds of police officers with heavy machinery raid Tzur Misgabi outpost, surrounding 25 homes ahead of demolition; residents warn of 'dangerous precedent.'
Haredi MKs to get increased security following Draft Law protests
Police increase security for two Degel Hatorah MKs following increased protests, threats to their safety.
New York:
New York: Yeshiva student killed when tree falls on his car
A 29-year-old yeshiva student, father of 3, from Boro Park, was killed in a devastating accident in New York, when a tree fell on his car while he was driving.
Shas MK: 'Not certain that Draft Law will pass'
MK Michael Malkieli expresses doubt regarding potential for Draft Law to pass, stresses he will only support it if the Torah sages instruct him to.
Released hostage Avinatan Or discloses shocking details from captivity
Released hostages Avinatan Or, his partner Noa Argamani, Eviatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal attend the Jewish Federations General Assembly.
Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender, Palestinian source says
100 Hamas terrorists entrenched in a Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender and reject any deal that would force them out, emphasizing that they will choose how to leave.
'Rioters':
Chief Rabbi Yosef condemns attack on MK Ben-Tzur
'They are rioters cloaking themselves in false zealotry, committee of yeshiva heads appointed by the Council of Torah Sages will rule on Draft Law,' Chief Rabbi Yosef condemns attack on MK Ben-Tzur.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon
IDF strikes and kills Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Ali Shuweikh, Hezbollah representative handling financial and military coordination, in Mansouri in southern Lebanon.
Syrian officials detained over mass killing of Druze in Sweida
Damascus admits regime forces were detained over July’s Sweida massacre, where hundreds - mostly Druze - were killed.
Jon Voight:
Jon Voight: NYC in danger from Mamdani, only Trump can stop the horror
Actor Jon Voight warns NYC is in danger under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling him a “communist fool” and says only President Trump can stop the city’s descent into “socialist horror.”
After global outcry
Germany cancels Holocaust artifact auction after global outcry
Germany cancels auction of Holocaust artifacts after fierce backlash. Poland, survivors, and Jewish groups had condemned the sale of items from Auschwitz and Dachau as a “shameless undertaking.”
Watch:
Watch: Captivity survivor Agam Berger plays 'Hatikva' at Berlin Jewish festival
Agam Berger, who was held for 482 days in Gaza, plays “Hatikva” at a Jewish festival in Berlin. Her emotional performance follows earlier tributes at March of the Living in Poland.
Trump signals support for tariffs on Russia-linked imports
President Trump says he backs Senate bill to sanction countries trading with Russia, targeting China, India, and possibly Iran.
'We will fight for governance'
Ben Gvir visits south after gunfire from Bedouin town: We will fight for governance
Residents of Negev communities report heavy gunfire from the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits community of Carmit and vows: “We won’t back down from demolishing illegal structures and will restore security.”
As his term ends:
As his term ends: Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams in emotional visit to Western Wall
New York City Mayor concludes his historic visit to Israel with a powerful statement at the Western Wall, reaffirming his commitment to Israel and the Jewish people: “I am your brother!”
Just before his release
How Hamas tried to break Guy Gilboa-Dalal just before his release
Guy Gilboa-Dalal shares in an interview the psychological pressure he endured, the hope that never faded - and the moment his captors tried to break him, just one day before his return to Israel.
Ben Gvir slams former Shin Bet chief: A failure
National Security Minister sharply rebukes Ronen Bar after former Shin Bet head claims Ben Gvir's visits to the Temple Mount contributed to Hamas’s October 7 massacre.
US organization voices opposition to F-35 sale to Saudis
Americans for a Safe Israel is calling on Congress to act to prevent future sales of advanced weapon systems to Middle Eastern authoritarian regimes.
Heartfelt moments at the annual event for children of Bet Sabah Elazraki
The annual event, dedicated to the Home’s graduates, moved everyone deeply and left a strong impression.
Report:
Report: Hamas stockpiling weapons around the world for post-war use
According to a Kan News report, Hamas has begun storing advanced weapons in Africa, Yemen, and other friendly states to smuggle later into strategic locations, undermining disarmament initiatives.
'We won't allow it'
Haredi faction slams Finance Minister's yeshiva budgets: 'We won't allow it'
Degel Hatorah slams Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's budgets for yeshivas, accusing him of funding only Religious Zionist yeshivas. ' All his claims that he supposedly cares about the Torah world are nothing but empty words.'
Deceased hostage's mother shares concerns: 'We don't want him to be the next Hadar Goldin'
Talik Gvili, mother of SFC Ran Gvili, whose body is still held by Hamas, says she’s met PM several times and praises public support: 'We feel an enormous embrace.'
