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Israeli reporter's tweet reaches Iran

Political reporter Tamir Morag's post about the Iran protests was cited by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Israeli reporter's tweet reaches Iran

MK Ahmad Tibi removed from podium after inciting against Rabbi Eliyahu

During a speech in the Knesset plenum, MK Ahmad Tibi lashed out at Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, accused the coalition of failure, and claimed that “blood is flowing in the streets."

MK Ahmad Tibi removed from podium after inciting against Rabbi Eliyahu

Amid Iran tensions

Amid Iran tensions: Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings to operate flights during the daytime only as reports indicate that the US will strike Iran in the coming days.

Amid Iran tensions: Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Yariv Levin: A Supreme Court justice threatened me

Justice Minister tells students he received threats from Supreme Court judge on the appointment of the ombudsman for complaints against judges.

Yariv Levin: A Supreme Court justice threatened me

Highest alert

Highest alert: US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

Israeli officials estimate the US may take military action against Iran in the coming days, a move expected to affect Israel’s Home Front Command guidelines and regional security preparedness.

Highest alert: US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

US freezes all visa applications from 75 countries

State Department announces that beginning next week, consular officers will be instructed to refuse all visa applications from 75 nations.

US freezes all visa applications from 75 countries

European officials:

European officials: US attack on Iran closing in

European officials say President Trump has decided to take military action against the Iranian regime, and it is only a matter of time.

European officials: US attack on Iran closing in

Steve Witkoff announces

Steve Witkoff announces: Moving to Phase 2 of Gaza peace plan

US Special Envoy says the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement will now begin even though Hamas has not fulfilled its obligations to return all of the hostages,

Steve Witkoff announces: Moving to Phase 2 of Gaza peace plan

Footage from Gaza

Footage from Gaza: Terrorists shoot at IDF forces and are eliminated

The IDF publishes footage of an incident in which six armed terrorists were identified in the western Rafah area, who fired at the forces. Sergeant

Footage from Gaza: Terrorists shoot at IDF forces and are eliminated

Investigation

Investigation: How an Islamic Center used Wikipedia for propaganda purposes

An investigation claims that the Hamas-funded Dar Al-Salam Center held a workshop with Wikimedia Israel and published pro-Islamic articles on Wikipedia.

Investigation: How an Islamic Center used Wikipedia for propaganda purposes

Doctors in Iran

Doctors in Iran: 'Shooting at protesters is aimed to kill'

Doctors in hospitals in Tehran told the British Guardian that Iranian security forces are targeting the eyes and heads of protesters with the intent to kill.

Doctors in Iran: 'Shooting at protesters is aimed to kill'

Knesset shoots down 'Who is a Jew' bill

The rejected proposal sought to limit registration as Jewish in Israel’s population registry to conversions recognized solely by the rabbinic courts.

Knesset shoots down 'Who is a Jew' bill

Inquiry finds serious flaws in UK police case to ban Israeli fans

A government-ordered inquiry found errors in intelligence and an AI-generated mistake used by West Midlands Police to justify banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Inquiry finds serious flaws in UK police case to ban Israeli fans

Mamdani belatedly condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters

Following criticism of his lack of response to the situation in Iran, NYC Mayor says he "does not support" Iran's crackdown without mentioning the thousands of fatalities.

Mamdani belatedly condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters

Terrorist's judges to be authorized to impose death penalty

The terrorist who murdered Binyamin Achimeir wil be tried before a military court authorized to decree capital punishment.

Terrorist's judges to be authorized to impose death penalty

Condition of Israeli Thailand accident victim deteriorates

Israeli tourist critically injured in Thailand accident is en route to Israel, insurance company says.

Condition of Israeli Thailand accident victim deteriorates

Haredi MK:

Haredi MK: 'All salaries are transferred before official approval'

MK Yakov Margi slams MK Yair Lapid, accuses opposition of hypocrisy.

Haredi MK: 'All salaries are transferred before official approval'

USA withdraws personnel from Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar

Personnel at the US Al Udeid base in Qatar were ordered to leave by the end of the day as Iran warns of action against Americans in the Middle East.

USA withdraws personnel from Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar

IDF: Multiple rocket launchers destroyed in Gaza

IDF locates multiple rocket launchers, as Hamas continues violations of Gaza ceasefire.

IDF: Multiple rocket launchers destroyed in Gaza

ISA official recommends hanging for terrorists

A former ISA official told a Knesset committee today that the cultural impact of hanging gives it more significance than other options for the death penalty.

ISA official recommends hanging for terrorists

Tragedy in Geva Binyamin

A nine-month-old baby girl lost consciousness at her home in Geva Binyamin and was evacuated to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident.

Tragedy in Geva Binyamin

Pallets of energy drinks spotted being sent as humanitarian aid

Footage released this morning shows pallets of energy drinks being brought into the Gaza Strip under the classification of humanitarian supplies.

Pallets of energy drinks spotted being sent as humanitarian aid

Rami Levy's next target

The subsidiary, 'Rami Levy Financial Services,' has submitted requests to regulators to establish an extensive credit operation, including digital payments, loan issuance, and preparations to obtain a “narrow bank" license.

Rami Levy's next target

Heavy fine:

Tel Aviv court fines Dan Bus Service over gender segregation

A 76-year-old passenger on a Dan bus was asked to move to the back due to “Mehadrin" seating. The court issued its ruling, marking a clear stance against gender discrimination in public transport.

Tel Aviv court fines Dan Bus Service over gender segregation

Largest Israel fair draws 600 students exploring aliyah

Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 'Here Next Year' Program hosts largest-ever Israel fair for gap year students: 600 young adults gather in Jerusalem to explore pathways to long-term life in Israel.

Largest Israel fair draws 600 students exploring aliyah

Jerusalem leads rainfall totals over past 24 hours

As of this morning (Wednesday), 116.7 mm of rain were recorded at the Erezim measuring station in the capital, while the Jerusalem hills came second with 107.5 mm.

Jerusalem leads rainfall totals over past 24 hours

Report:

Report: Trump to announce second phase of Gaza plan today

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the second phase, including international oversight and a Palestinian technocratic government, despite Hamas not releasing the hostage Ran Gvili.

Report: Trump to announce second phase of Gaza plan today

Antisemitism in Ukraine:

Haredim attacked in Ukraine: 'Even in Israel they hate you'

The attacker approached the vehicle with several haredi passengers, opened the doors, shouting insults and acting violently. 'A frightening incident.'

Haredim attacked in Ukraine: 'Even in Israel they hate you'

Hamas begins secret vote to replace Sinwar

Hamas begins its secret leadership vote to replace Yahya Sinwar, with Khalil Al‑Hayya and Khaled Meshaal leading the race, according to Reuters.

Hamas begins secret vote to replace Sinwar

Report:

Report: Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Israeli and Arab officials urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran despite intense protests and rising casualties, according to NBC News.

Report: Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Report:

Report: Trump and Mamdani quietly texting despite past clashes

Axios reveals that Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani have been privately texting for weeks, forming an unlikely rapport.

Report: Trump and Mamdani quietly texting despite past clashes

As death toll soars

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran as protest death toll soars

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Iran’s rising protest death toll as “horrifying" and says new sanctions will be proposed swiftly.

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran as protest death toll soars

Amid fears of new offensive

Syria orders Kurdish withdrawal from Aleppo amid fears of new offensive

Syria orders Kurdish forces to withdraw east of Aleppo as tensions spike, protests erupt, and Kurdish officials warn Damascus is preparing a full‑scale attack.

Syria orders Kurdish withdrawal from Aleppo amid fears of new offensive

Second day in a row

Second day in a row | US again urges citizens: Leave Iran immediately

US once again urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate, travel disruptions grow, and the regime restricts communications and flights.

Second day in a row | US again urges citizens: Leave Iran immediately

Panel to be expanded

Supreme Court delays hearing on petitions against Ben Gvir, orders expanded panel

Supreme Court instructs that Thursday’s scheduled hearing on the petitions against Minister Ben Gvir be postponed and transferred to an expanded panel, as requested by the minister.

Supreme Court delays hearing on petitions against Ben Gvir, orders expanded panel

In memory of my son:

Israeli ambassador visits Lockheed Martin, dedicates F-35 to fallen son

Israeli ambassador to US, Dr. Yechiel Leiter, signed a stealth jet that will soon arrive in Israel, dedicating it to his son, Lt. Col. Moshe Yedidya Leiter, an elite combat soldier who fell in the Swords of Iron war.

Israeli ambassador visits Lockheed Martin, dedicates F-35 to fallen son

Draft Law:

Draft Law: Degel HaTorah, Agudat Yisrael hold meeting 'behind closed doors'

Critical meeting due to be held in Bnei Brak between leaders of the Lithuanian and Hasidic communities in an effort to formulate a unified position of the haredi parties on the draft law.

Draft Law: Degel HaTorah, Agudat Yisrael hold meeting 'behind closed doors'

Rising tensions with Iran

Rising tensions with Iran: Cabinet convened; IDF increases alert level

Israel has raised its alert level across several defense systems as the IDF prepares for potential escalation.

Rising tensions with Iran: Cabinet convened; IDF increases alert level

UK summons Iranian amb. over 'brutal' killing of protesters

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper tells Parliament the government will impose 'full and further sanctions' on Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

UK summons Iranian amb. over 'brutal' killing of protesters

US leaders sign declaration of 'Loyalty to the Bible'

US leaders sign policy declaration at Mar-a-Lago: 'Judea and Samaria are an inseparable part of Israel'

US leaders sign declaration of 'Loyalty to the Bible'