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Ramallah and Hebron:

IDF raids and seals HQ of PFLP-tied 'agricultural' organization

IDF forces operated at UAWC buildings, arresting suspects, seizing incitement materials and terror funds, and sealing the sites over the organization’s declared affiliation with the PFLP.

IDF raids and seals HQ of PFLP-tied 'agricultural' organization

Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: Terrorist draws knife, lunges at soldiers

Footage shows the moment a terrorist stabbed two soldiers as they were questioning him near the town of Ateret.

Dramatic footage: Terrorist draws knife, lunges at soldiers

Cabinet Secretary Fuchs: 'This is the only bill that could increase haredi enlistment'

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs said the new conscription bill meets Gallant’s 50% draft goal and includes sweeping sanctions on eligible Haredim who refuse to enlist.

Cabinet Secretary Fuchs: 'This is the only bill that could increase haredi enlistment'

PA Textbooks:

PA Textbooks: Six-year-olds to be taught about 'martyrs'

A current review of Palestinian Authority textbooks points to incitement, historical rewriting, non-recognition of Israel and encouragement of jihad.

PA Textbooks: Six-year-olds to be taught about 'martyrs'

Civilian vigilance prevents tragedy in Binyamin

A civilian reported a suspicious individual carrying a backpack near the town of Ateret. Upon inspection, the terrorist stabbed two IDF soldiers and was eliminated.

Civilian vigilance prevents tragedy in Binyamin

Access to 100,000 Consumers: The Gur Hassidic business model

Ahead of the Gur Hasidic community's business 'expo,' businessmen from the community presented the new business model that will be showcased at the event and that will characterize the historic gathering.

Access to 100,000 Consumers: The Gur Hassidic business model

Guy Pearce apologizes for anti-Israel posts and leaves social media

Guy Pearce says he 'deeply regrets' sharing inaccurate anti-Israel content online and announces a pause from social media following widespread criticism.

Guy Pearce apologizes for anti-Israel posts and leaves social media

Ransomware Network Exposed:

Ransomware Network Exposed: Student by day, Hezbollah hacker by night

An Israeli study found that a group of hackers that appeared to be a criminal organization operating for profit was in fact an attack and financing arm of Hezbollah.

Ransomware Network Exposed: Student by day, Hezbollah hacker by night

Binyamin region:

Two soldiers wounded in stabbing attack near Ateret

A terrorist stabbed two soldiers at a spring outside the town of Ateret. The terrorist was eliminated.

Two soldiers wounded in stabbing attack near Ateret

645 Days:

645 Days: Knesset committee considers reclassifying missing girl as hostage

The family of Hymanut Kassaou and several Members of Knesset are demanding that she be recognized as a hostage rather than a routine missing person case.

645 Days: Knesset committee considers reclassifying missing girl as hostage

Terrorist eliminated

Female soldier injured in ramming attack near Hebron, terrorist eliminated

Female soldier lightly injured in car-ramming attack on Highway 35 near the Judea Junction in the Hebron area. The terrorist fled with his vehicle into the city.

Female soldier injured in ramming attack near Hebron, terrorist eliminated

Syria launches new state newspaper after Assad’s fall

Syria launches “Al Thawra Al Souriya”, its first print newspaper in five years, replacing Assad’s “Al Thawra”.

Syria launches new state newspaper after Assad’s fall

US House passes bill barring October 7 attackers from entering US

The US House passes a bill barring Hamas Oct. 7 attackers from entering the US. Democrats back the measure but oppose amending immigration law to cite specific terror acts.

US House passes bill barring October 7 attackers from entering US

US approves $1B sale of helicopter parts, training to Saudi Arabia

The US approves a potential $1B sale to Saudi Arabia for helicopter support, spares, and training services, covering the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps’ fleet.

US approves $1B sale of helicopter parts, training to Saudi Arabia

US Treasury probes:

US Treasury probes allegations Minnesota funds reached Al-Shabaab

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration is investigating claims Minnesota tax money was diverted to Al-Shabaab. Gov. Walz welcomes the probe.

US Treasury probes allegations Minnesota funds reached Al-Shabaab

Report:

Report: US officials warned Netanyahu over strikes in Syria

According to Axios, US officials warned Netanyahu that repeated strikes in Syria risk destabilization and blocking peace efforts: “If it continues, he will self-destruct”.

Report: US officials warned Netanyahu over strikes in Syria

Two 16-year-olds held in Paris for terror plot against Jews

Two 16-year-olds, including a Chechen teen, charged in Paris for plotting an antisemitic attack. France has already indicted 20 minors for terrorism in 2025, surpassing last year’s total.

Two 16-year-olds held in Paris for terror plot against Jews

‘Chained like an animal’:

‘Chained like an animal’: Alon Ohel reveals life inside Hamas captivity

In a Channel 12 interview, survivor Alon Ohel detailed two years of torture, starvation, and resilience in Hamas captivity, crediting hope and fellow hostage Eli Sharabi for his survival.

‘Chained like an animal’: Alon Ohel reveals life inside Hamas captivity

US pressures Lebanon: Return unexploded Israeli bomb

The US administration has formally requested the Lebanese government to return an advanced GBU-39B bomb that remained intact after an Israeli attack on Beirut. The main concern: advanced American technology leaking to Hezbollah or hostile countries.

US pressures Lebanon: Return unexploded Israeli bomb

Transportation Min. proposes:

Min. Regev proposes: Phone use while driving? You could get hit with a 10,000 NIS fine

Minister of Transportation Miri Regev is proposing increasing the fine for using a mobile phone while driving from 1,000 NIS to 10,000.

Min. Regev proposes: Phone use while driving? You could get hit with a 10,000 NIS fine

IDF Chief:

IDF Chief: 'We will prevent terror networks from forming in Samaria'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Tammun-Tubas and Menashe areas, praising counterterrorism gains and ordering a full inquiry into the Yamas operation in which two terrorists were eliminated.

IDF Chief: 'We will prevent terror networks from forming in Samaria'

Islamic Jihad leader who infiltrated Nahal Oz on 10/7 eliminated

The IDF eliminated the Nuhkba leader of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the Gaza City Brigade who participated in the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Islamic Jihad leader who infiltrated Nahal Oz on 10/7 eliminated

Trump urges Israel on Syria, invites Netanyahu to White House

President Trump said Syria is advancing after US policy changes and urged Israel to keep open dialogue with Damascus to avoid disrupting the country’s political and economic progress.

Trump urges Israel on Syria, invites Netanyahu to White House

Tragedy in Brazil

Tragedy in Brazil: Man mauled to death after falling into lion enclosure

A 19-year-old man was killed after falling into a lion's cage at a zoo in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Tragedy in Brazil: Man mauled to death after falling into lion enclosure

US warns: Israeli operation in Lebanon imminent

US Ambassador Tom Barrack has delivered a clear warning to the government in Beirut: any Israeli operation will continue until the terror organization is fully disarmed.

US warns: Israeli operation in Lebanon imminent

Israeli delegation attends Arrow 3 operational handover ceremony in Germany

The ceremony marks the first operational system handover under the contract signed with the German government approximately two years ago and is considered the largest defense export deal in Israel's history.

Israeli delegation attends Arrow 3 operational handover ceremony in Germany

'A bridge of peace in our region'

Herzog meets with Muslim leaders from Africa | 'A bridge of peace in our region'

The delegation spoke with the President about the significance of their visit, the importance of deepening ties between Israel and Muslim communities in Africa, and the imperative to embrace coexistence and peace.

Herzog meets with Muslim leaders from Africa | 'A bridge of peace in our region'

Punching left

Lapid: 'Yair Golan has no interest in ideology'

After Democrats Chairman Yair Golan called for unity on the opposition, the Opposition Leader stressed, 'We are totally different things that can't be connected.'

Lapid: 'Yair Golan has no interest in ideology'

Court orders release of right-wing activists who entered Syria

A court has ordered the release of the right-wing activists who crossed into Syria over the weekend while calling for the establishment of Jewish settlement in the area.

Court orders release of right-wing activists who entered Syria

Watch:

Watch: Dramatic broad daylight arrest in the heart of Shechem

Undercover IDF, police, and Shin Bet forces arrested a Fatah-linked suspect tied to terror attacks and IEDs during a precise operation in the Shechem market.

Watch: Dramatic broad daylight arrest in the heart of Shechem

Robotic tanks to share real-time data in new combat structure

Head of the Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate at the Defense Ministry revealed a series of advanced developments in the field of ground combat.

Robotic tanks to share real-time data in new combat structure

Severe corruption scandal at checkpoint north of Jerusalem

An indictment says three Border Police officers took bribes to let unauthorized Palestinian Arabs pass the Ras Biddu Checkpoint, enabling a broad smuggling network.

Severe corruption scandal at checkpoint north of Jerusalem

Israel clarifies:

Israel clarifies: Return of deceased hostage's body not expected today

Following expectation that body of deceased hostage would be returned to Israel at 5:00 p.m., mediators report transfer will not happen today.

Israel clarifies: Return of deceased hostage's body not expected today

Netanyahu to be pardoned?

President Herzog: Decision on Netanyahu pardon to be based only on benefit to the nation

President Isaac Herzog responds to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request, says he 'will consider solely the best interests of the State of Israel and Israeli society.'

President Herzog: Decision on Netanyahu pardon to be based only on benefit to the nation

Ben Gvir meets family of missing Tzfat girl

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets family of Hymanut Kassaou, who went missing from Tzfat, says he will examine bringing Shin Bet in to help searches.

Ben Gvir meets family of missing Tzfat girl

Israel advances law allowing doctors to report threats of future harm

Key committee approves Health Ministry proposal enabling medical professionals to share essential information when they identify a real risk of future harm.

Israel advances law allowing doctors to report threats of future harm

Released hostage's requests when he got home

When released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana finally returned to his home, he asked for two things - to put on Tefilin and for his mother's couscous.

Released hostage's requests when he got home

06:29 on tractor en route to the Knesset for protest display

Israelis living near the Gaza border protested outside the Knesset demanding a decisive outcome in the war, saying, "We will not return while Hamas still exists."

06:29 on tractor en route to the Knesset for protest display

Senior commander:

Senior commander: Israel reached breakthrough in detecting enemy drones

Brig. Gen. Benny Aminov says Israel is advancing interception solutions for swarm threats, including accelerated development of directed-energy weapons.

Senior commander: Israel reached breakthrough in detecting enemy drones

Israel opens DefenseTech Summit, showcases cutting-edge capabilities

Israel’s Defense Ministry launches International DefenseTech Summit in Tel Aviv, highlighting country’s transformation into a 'Defense-Tech Nation,' development of advanced technologies for potential future confrontations with Iran.

Israel opens DefenseTech Summit, showcases cutting-edge capabilities