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Iranian citizens beg: Help us finish the job

In rare interview with Israel's Channel 12 News, Iranian citizens beg Israel and US to complete the job, express willingness to endure harsh conditions if there is hope for a better future. 'Not a single moderate in the regime, executions happen daily.'

Iranian citizens beg: Help us finish the job

Drone footage reveals: Illegal infiltrators' forest encampment

Border Police and Nature and Parks Authority inspectors raid concealed tent compound in Pelech Forest, arresting illegal infiltrators.

Drone footage reveals: Illegal infiltrators' forest encampment

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Watch: Border Police storm criminal compound in Kfar Kanna

The officers carried out a targeted arrest of three suspects in Kfar Kanna. A handgun and a large quantity of ammunition were seized from the compound, along with significant amounts of drugs.

Watch: Border Police storm criminal compound in Kfar Kanna

Finance Cmt'e chair slams AG's 'sick hatred of haredim'

'Attorney General preventing all nonprofits in Israel from receiving tax status because of the sick hatred she has for the haredi public,' Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky says.

Finance Cmt'e chair slams AG's 'sick hatred of haredim'

Tents to offer refreshments for Western Wall pilgrims

Ahead of traditional Shavuot holiday pilgrimage to Western Wall, Jerusalem sets up tents offering rest and refreshments for pilgrims.

Tents to offer refreshments for Western Wall pilgrims

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Watch: Armored Brigade commander's helicopter evacuation

Rambam Medical Center released footage of an Air Force helicopter landing that brought the commander of Armored Brigade 401, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon.

Watch: Armored Brigade commander's helicopter evacuation

Report: Iran renewed some UAV production during ceasefire

Iranian army 'reconstituting' faster than expected, source tells CNN.

Report: Iran renewed some UAV production during ceasefire

COGAT issues exceptional demand to the UN’s WFP

COGAT demands World Food Program immediately cease all support for Turkish organization IHH, which has been designated in Israel as a terrorist organization.

COGAT issues exceptional demand to the UN’s WFP

Ahead of summer holiday, winter weather expected

Light rainfall, low temperatures, expected to accompany Shavuot holiday, forecasters say.

Ahead of summer holiday, winter weather expected

Rabbi's Letter To Pope:

Rabbi's Letter To Pope: 'Itamar died respecting the sanctity of a church'

Rabbi Eliezer Weisz sent a sharply worded letter to Pope Leo XIV urging the Vatican to explicitly condemn the use of churches and other places of worship for military purposes during armed conflicts.

Rabbi's Letter To Pope: 'Itamar died respecting the sanctity of a church'

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Recap: The Jewish American Heritage Month 2026 Capitol Hill Celebration

Watch how US lawmakers celebrated the country's centuries of history with the Jewish people.

Recap: The Jewish American Heritage Month 2026 Capitol Hill Celebration

Netanyahu: Conversion is a national mission

Prime Minister’s Office Conversion Authority holds national convert conference titled, 'An Eternal Nation - One Nation.'

Netanyahu: Conversion is a national mission

Israel preparing to renew fighting in Iran

US President Donald Trump leaning towards greenlighting military strike against Iran, official tells Kan News.

Israel preparing to renew fighting in Iran

Ambassador Leiter:

Ambassador Leiter: A deal allowing Iran nuclear weapons is a bad deal

Israel’s Ambassador to the US Michael Leiter affirms Israel's readiness to join US military action if Iran talks fail.

Ambassador Leiter: A deal allowing Iran nuclear weapons is a bad deal

'Bold, decisive action'

'Bold, decisive action': White House hits back at Tucker Carlson’s Israeli interview

The White House slams Tucker Carlson for telling an Israeli channel that Netanyahu dragged the US into war.

'Bold, decisive action': White House hits back at Tucker Carlson’s Israeli interview

Iran draws 'controlled zone' maps in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority releases a map claiming authority over the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Iran draws 'controlled zone' maps in Strait of Hormuz

Australia:

Australia: Man charged for stealing camera from victim of Bondi massacre

Man charged in Australia for stealing and pawning a camera from a victim of the Bondi Hanukkah attack.

Australia: Man charged for stealing camera from victim of Bondi massacre

Erdogan to Trump:

Erdogan tells Trump a 'reasonable' solution to Iran issue is possible

Turkish President Erdogan welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire extension during call with Trump, says a reasonable solution can be found.

Erdogan tells Trump a 'reasonable' solution to Iran issue is possible

'Degrading'

EU Foreign chief slams Ben Gvir for 'degrading' conduct toward flotilla activists

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemns what she describes as National Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's "degrading" video of encounter with detained Gaza flotilla activists.

EU Foreign chief slams Ben Gvir for 'degrading' conduct toward flotilla activists

'Yona had a drive for life'

'Yona had a drive for life' | Mother of Duvdevan hero recalls son’s 417-day fight for life

In an emotional interview, Hazel Brief recalls her son Yona’s courage, resilience, and devotion after the Duvdevan medic was critically wounded on October 7th.

'Yona had a drive for life' | Mother of Duvdevan hero recalls son’s 417-day fight for life

Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

Seven soldiers were wounded, including one seriously and three moderately, after an explosive drone struck in southern Lebanon. Earlier in the day, the commander of the 401st Brigade was also seriously wounded in a similar incident.

Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

Reserve Battalion Commander suspected of looting in Lebanon

A reserve officer is suspected of looting a generator during fighting in southern Lebanon, loading it onto a military vehicle, and transporting it into Israeli territory.

Reserve Battalion Commander suspected of looting in Lebanon

Poll: Netanyahu bloc strengthens

According to the survey, the Likud Party is gaining 27 seats. The opposition bloc is weakening and moving away from achieving a majority of 61 MKs without the Arab parties.

Poll: Netanyahu bloc strengthens

Duvedan soldiers arrest terrorist who planned to commit an attack

In two undercover operations in under 12 hours, soldiers from the Duvdevan Unit arrested two wanted terrorists in Qabatiya and Shechem (Nablus).

Duvedan soldiers arrest terrorist who planned to commit an attack

Huckabee: Ben Gvir betrayed the dignity of his nation

US Ambassador to Israel issues harsh attack on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for his meeting with participants in the Gaza Flotilla. "Despicable actions, universal condemnation in Israel."

Huckabee: Ben Gvir betrayed the dignity of his nation

In front of his son:

Man stabbed to death in front of his son in Bnei Brak synagogue

An apparently mentally unwell suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man in front of his son as he studied in a Bnei Brak synagogue. The suspect has been detained.

Man stabbed to death in front of his son in Bnei Brak synagogue

'Knowingly harmed Israel'

Ben-Gvir confronts flotilla activists, sparks international incident

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir drew fierce backlash after filming detained Gaza flotilla activists at Ashdod Port.

Ben-Gvir confronts flotilla activists, sparks international incident

PM, Katz on eastern border

PM, Katz on eastern border: “Our enemies want to invade, we reinforce the defense line"

Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Defense Minister held a security tour of the 96th Division area. "We take into account that our enemies want to invade, the people of Israel trust you"

PM, Katz on eastern border: “Our enemies want to invade, we reinforce the defense line"

Knesset committee approves bill for families of the missing

The Knesset’s National Security Committee recently approved amendments to the Missing Persons Family Assistance Bill, clearing the way for the legislation to move to the full Knesset for its second and third readings before becoming law.

Knesset committee approves bill for families of the missing

IDF: Soldier was not punished over “Messiah Patch"

The IDF clarifies that the soldier was not tried for wearing a Messiah patch, but for a disciplinary offense.

IDF: Soldier was not punished over “Messiah Patch"

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: 'IDF is on the highest level of alert'

Chief Staff Eyal Zamir, holds discussion with all division commanders. 'In every arena, we are removing threats and acting first and foremost to deepen the damage to the enemy and safeguard the security of our civilians and soldiers.'

Chief of Staff: 'IDF is on the highest level of alert'

The Gordon-Bennett's Aliyah Story

Tuvia and Chaviva's journey to Israel unfolded over decades, spanning multiple countries and life stages before ultimately bringing them to the southern Israeli community of Carmay Hanadiv.

The Gordon-Bennett's Aliyah Story

Trump:

Netanyahu will do whatever I want him to do

President Trump praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during remarks on Iran talks and joked that he could run for prime minister in Israel.

Netanyahu will do whatever I want him to do

Haredi MK to Supreme Court justice: 'Who are you, anyway?'

Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.

Haredi MK to Supreme Court justice: 'Who are you, anyway?'

Motive under investigation

Two hurt in ramming incident in Binyamin

Two people suffered minor and very minor injuries as a result of a ramming incident on Route 60 near the town of Ofra. Authorities are investigating whether it was terror-related.

Two hurt in ramming incident in Binyamin

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Watch: Undercover forces raid cafe to arrest terror suspect

Undercover officers covertly entered a Qalqilya cafe and arrested a man suspected of terrorist activity and of being officially affiliated with the Tanzim terrorist organization.

Watch: Undercover forces raid cafe to arrest terror suspect

Family and friends mourn Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir

Hundreds accompany Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon, to his final resting place in Ra'anana.

Family and friends mourn Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir

IDF takes out Hamas weapons storage facility

Hamas weapons storage facility in central Gaza, intended for use against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, is destroyed.

IDF takes out Hamas weapons storage facility

Saudi report: Severe crisis of trust between Iran and Pakistan

Distrust between Iran and Pakistan making negotiations on ceasefire with US increasingly difficult to coordinate, Saudi report says.

Saudi report: Severe crisis of trust between Iran and Pakistan

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading

Knesset plenum approves bill to dissolve itself in preliminary vote, with 110 MKs in favor and no abstentions or votes opposed.

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading