Melbourne:
Posters glorifying Bondi Beach terrorist spark outrage across Melbourne
Melbourne removes dozens of copycat “Aussie" posters featuring one of the two Bondi Beach Hanukkah terrorists, drawing condemnation from Jewish leaders and officials.
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Prognosis positive
Sen. McConnell hospitalized with flu‑like symptoms, prognosis positive
Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with flu‑like symptoms but is expected to recover, his spokesman says.
After the threat to cancel tariffs: Dairy farmers back down and halt the milk strike
Hours after the Ministry of Finance announced that Minister Smotrich intends to cancel tariffs in the dairy sector due to the shortage of milk, the dairy farmers suspend their strike.
Woman struck by ambulance in Jerusalem
A United Hatzalah ambulance struck a pedestrian on Yirmiyahu Street in Jerusalem. The young woman, about 25 years old, was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center unconscious and in serious condition.
New AI Platform looks to bring back Christian Tourists to Israel
Ambassador Huckabee: ‘Once you have come to Israel and walked the land, for the rest of your life you will read the Bible in 4K living dynamic color. This is an incredible app, one of the most practical tools I have seen for planning a tour to the Holy Land."
Conflict of interest? ‘The concern has materialized’
Legal adviser to Justice Ministry argues that the very fact that the State Attorney’s Office and the Attorney General were required to give testimony confirms that the concern over a conflict of interest has in fact materialized.
Terror attack foiled
Terror attack foiled in Central Israel: Wanted terrorist captured in Sharon region
Israeli security forces captured a wanted terrorist from the Balata refugee camp who was planning an attack in central Israel. The suspect has been transferred for interrogation by the Shin Bet.
The State Attorney's shocking order against Bezalel Zini
Amit Isman ordered the addition of a section "aiding the enemy in war" to the indictment against Bezalel Zini, a charge which could carry the death penalty, for cigarette smuggling.
Emergency landing:
Emergency landing: Hasidic Jew fakes heart attack and escapes from police
A Hasidic Jew facing fraud charges escaped while being extradited to Israel after faking a heart attack and disappearing in Ireland during his transfer to a hospital.
Wearing a hat and suit:
Wearing a hat and suit: This is how a haredi draft dodger escaped arrest
Yeshiva students foil military police arrest in Jerusalem’s Gilo, helping draft-dodger escape amid fears of unrest.
Zurich: Haredi man punched in antisemitic attack
A haredi man was punched by a man who shouted antisemitic slogans at him, and was slightly injured. Passersby managed to stop the attacker.
Israel and Azerbaijan sign MOU on Artificial Intelligence
Israel and Azerbaijan signed an AI agreement in Jerusalem to boost collaboration in technology, research, and human capital, advancing Israel’s goal of global AI leadership.
Suspected cigarette smuggling
Police conclude investigation into relative of David Zini
Investigation of Shin Bet chief’s relative suspected of smuggling to Gaza has been completed.
NYPD
NYPD: Antisemitic hate crimes up 182% year-on-year in Mamdani's first month
In the first month of the Zohran Mamdani administration, antisemitic hate crimes nearly triple the total from January 2025 and account for more than half of all hate crimes in the city.
Report
Report: Removal rate of online antisemitic content rose in 2025
CyberWell’s 2025 Annual Report shows online antisemitism is becoming increasingly sophisticated and event-driven, even as platform enforcement improves unevenly.
Herzog receives credentials of first ever resident Fiji Ambassador
President Herzog receives diplomatic credentials of first resident Ambassador of Fiji and new Ambassador of Thailand to Israel.
Online hate against Deni Avdija following Netanyahu's message
Anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian users attacked the star who became the first Israeli chosen for the NBA All-Star after Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated him.
Police refuse to send Military Advocate-General case to AG
The police commissioner has ordered the investigation held for review by a different party due to the sensitivity of the case.
'Captain Ella' appointed IDF Arabic spokesperson
Major Ella Waweya, known in the Arab world as 'Captain Ella,' will replace IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee and will be promoted to lieutenant colonel.
Ben-Gvir:
Ben-Gvir: Shin Bet Chief said terrorists are afraid to go to jail
National Security Minister claims terrorists 'don't carry out attacks because Ben-Gvir's jails are hell for them.'
Milkpocalypse
Supermarket chains begin limiting dairy purchases
Retailers cap milk and cheese sales as supply disruptions from dairy farmers’ strike and public panic buying strain stocks nationwide.
Commemorating The Massacre:
Commemorating The Massacre: Nir Oz homes damaged in attack to be demolished - except one
All homes in Kibbutz Nir Oz that were damaged in the October 7th massacre will be demolished, except for one that will be preserved for historical purposes.
Watch:
Watch: Doctor from northern Israel arrested for employing inflitrators
Police in Yafia found two Palestinian Arabs who were in Israel without a permit. They were apprehended following a chase. A 69-year-old physician arrested for allegedly employing and housing them.
Israel's demands for Iran during Witkoff's visit
Senior defense officials warn that an agreement that focuses only on the nuclear issue would be weak and dangerous and insist the Iranian problem must be addressed comprehensively.
Watch:
Watch: 110 mortar shells found in UNRWA bags
IDF troops in southern Gaza found mortar shells, several rockets, and additional weapons hidden inside blankets and UNRWA humanitarian aid bags.
Khamenei's secret message to Putin
Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council reportedly delivered a message from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting last week.
Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University
Trump accuses Harvard of antisemitism and serious illegalities, rejects $500M settlement concept, says administration now seeking $1B in damages.
Israel weather:
Israel weather: After a few spring-like days - rain returns for a day
Temperatures to drop to seasonal norms as rain returns to Israel for a day.
Tzvika Mor dismisses allegations against Gal Hirsch
Tzvika Mor pushes back against criticism over the salary of the coordinator for hostages and missing persons, Gal Hirsch.
'Boycotts are a defeat'
FIFA chief rejects calls to ban Israel: Boycotts are a defeat
FIFA President Gianni Infantino rejects calls to ban Israel, calling boycotts a “defeat" and urging rule changes to prevent countries from being barred over political leaders’ actions.
Iran summons EU ambassadors after IRGC terror designation
Iran summons EU ambassadors after the bloc designated the IRGC a terror group, warns of reciprocal action.
Musk merges SpaceX and xAI, signalling massive AI expansion
SpaceX acquires xAI, creating the world’s most valuable private company as Musk pushes AI computing into space.
Facing contempt vote
Facing contempt vote, Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to in-person depositions as the House moves toward a contempt vote in the Epstein investigation.
Report:
Report: Iran ready to halt nuclear activity as US, Iran prepare for meeting
Iran signals readiness to suspend its nuclear program ahead of planned US-Iran talks in Istanbul and transfer its uranium to Russia, according to The New York Times.
Khamenei adviser warns:
Khamenei adviser warns: A US strike will pull Israel into the conflict
Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says Tehran is ready for war, warns Israel will be targeted if the US strikes, and insists enriched uranium will stay in Iran.
Groom collapses at his wedding, guest performs CPR
A groom in his mid-30s collapsed Monday evening during a wedding at Kibbutz Hulda in the Gezer Regional Council. One of the guests performed CPR on him.
Changes in Jewish Dept.
Changes in Jewish Dept.: Shin Bet changes definition of nationalist terror
According to the Shin Bet's new definition, arson attacks on buildings or unoccupied vehicles will be classified as a 'serious incident,' not terror.
Bennett doesn't regret partnership with Mansour Abbas
Former Prime Minister addressed the partnership with Abbas in a closed conference: "I am sorry that I hurt people, but I stand behind the decision."
PA not involved in Gaza rule? The logo says otherwise
Despite pledges excluding Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, the new Gaza administration body features PA symbols and members linked to Fatah and PA institutions.
1st time in 3 years
1st time in 3 years: Chief of Staff holds conference on recent operational exercises
This was the first such conference held in three years, marking the IDF’s return to a regular training and exercise cycle.
