Two Florida men charged over water gun attack against Jewish man
Two South Florida men face hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a Jewish man in Miami Beach, yelling “Jews! Jews!" and spraying him with liquid from a water gun.
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Over Olympic incident
Italian state TV apologizes to Jewish community over Olympic incident
Italy’s RAI apologizes after an off-air remark to “avoid" the Israeli team aired during Olympic coverage. Israel’s ambassador condemns the comment as discriminatory.
Tucker Carlson retracts claim about Herzog and Epstein island
Tucker Carlson retracts claim that President Isaac Herzog visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island after denial from Herzog’s office.
Watch:
Watch: Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride
Thousands of Jewish teens fill Times Square as the CTeen Shabbaton concludes with a global display of Jewish pride, featuring Havdalah, music, and speakers from 60 countries.
Report:
Report: Trump weighing 'token' Iran enrichment, targeting Khamenei
Axios reports that the Trump admin is considering “token" Iranian enrichment, while military options, including targeting Khamenei, are on the table.
'New phase'
ISIS declares 'new phase' against Syrian regime, claims double attack
Islamic State claims responsibility for two attacks in Syria, declaring a “new phase" against President Ahmed al-Sharaa and vowing his fate will be like Assad's.
Leading rabbi: Torah scholars have always been harassed
Rabbi Dov Lando, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, urges Hebron Yeshiva students to continue studying Torah, ignore hardships.
Netanyahu's guard to be indicted 11 years after deadly crash
Deputy attorney general Efrat Greenbaum has decided to file an indictment against a former bodyguard to the Prime Minister over his alleged role in a fatal traffic accident in Mexico in 2015.
Gur Hasidim prohibit use of artificial intelligence
Senior rabbis of the dynasty published a letter that defines AI as 'the evil inclination of our generation' and absolutely forbids any interaction with artificial intelligence systems.
Huckabee: Israel has a right to Biblical borders
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee tells the Tucker Carlson Show that Israel has a right to large swaths of the Middle East - including land not currently under its own control.
Haredi man denounces nurses as murderers for vaccinating
The man reportedly visited a healthcare clinic and warned of divine retribution against the nurses carrying out the vaccinations before vandalizing the premises.
Violence in Arab sector steps up a notch
UAV drops fragmentation grenade on gathering in Kafr Kana, injuring four.
Two protesters detained in Jerusalem demonstration
Dozens of leftist activists arrive at Paris Square in Jerusalem, holding illegal demonstration and blocking roads.
IDF sergeant indicted for abuse of subordinates
An indictment was filed with the Southern Military Court against a sergeant for severe abuse and improper conduct toward two soldiers.
Winter weather returns to Israel
Temperatures set to drop across Israel this week, with intermittent rainfall, snowfall on Mount Hermon, and a risk of flooding.
Landslide at Sidna Ali beach in Herzliya
A large part of the cliffs along the beach collapsed, prompting the closure of both the collapsed area and a large portion of the beaches around it.
IDF eliminates terrorist threat in northern Gaza
'IDF troops operating near the 'yellow line' in northern Gaza eliminate a terrorist who approached their position, posing immediate threat.
Man crashes car into synagogue gates in Australia
Queensland Police have charged a 32-year-old man with a hate crime after he struck the gates of a synagogue in Brisbane with his car and fled the scene.
Watch: IDF battles Lebanon missile threat
IDF strikes three different Hezbollah commanders in Baalbek, eliminating a large number of terrorists.
Human body found in Galilee stream
Teenage hikers find human body in Amud Stream.
Report: Hezbollah preparing for war with Israel
Hezbollah is no longer run by Lebanese personnel but by Iranian IRGC officers present in Lebanon, report reveals.
France:
Two teens arrested in France, terror attack foiled
Two 16-year-olds arrested in north of France on suspicion of planning attacks on a shopping center or concert venue.
Hamas 'open' to peacekeepers in Gaza, with conditions
Hamas says it is open to international peacekeepers to monitor the ceasefire in Gaza but rejects interference in “internal affairs".
Huckabee to Iran:
Huckabee to Iran: End nuclear program or risk military action
US Ambassador Huckabee warns Iran to accept a deal ending its nuclear program and missile development or face credible US military action, reminding them of previous strikes.
IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon
The IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon, stating they were used to plan attacks against Israel and that the groups cynically use civilians as human shields, violating ceasefire agreements.
Trump: A disgrace
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs, Trump: A disgrace
The US Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's global tariffs, ruling 6-3 that he overstepped his authority. Trump reportedly calls the decision "a disgrace."
Soldiers' families protest plan to bring female soldiers into Armored Corps
Families and activists protest at IDF ceremony, stressing integration of women in the Armored Corps will undermine IDF values and operational readiness.
Asos co-founder dies in fall from 18-storey building in Thailand
Police in Pattaya confirm death of British retail entrepreneur Quentin Griffiths, autopsy finds no signs of foul play.
RPG missile swept out to Zikim beach
Missile believed to have been used during October 7 massacre found swept up onto Zikim Beach.
Health Ministry announces recalls for list of pistachio products
Health Ministry announces massive pistachio product recalls following discovery of aflatoxins at unusually high levels.
Betsy Berns Korn:
Betsy Berns Korn: On antisemitism, Jewish unity, and hope for Israel's future
Betsy Berns Korn, Chair of the Conference of Presidents, shares insights on rising antisemitism, Jewish unity, and the challenges Israel faces today, reflecting on her 15th visit to the country since October 7th.
France advancing bill to criminalize anti-Zionism
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announces government will back bill to ban anti-Zionist phrases. 'Calling to destroy Israel is calling for genocide.'
IDF warns: Hamas retaking control of Gaza
Reuters publishes IDF assessment warning that Hamas is utilizing ceasefire to retake control of Gaza.
Disagreements within left-wing bloc do not harm voter base, poll shows
New poll indicates either bloc able to form coalition independently.
Anti-Israel graffiti found in campus snow on Yale campus
Yale University removes anti-Israel graffiti from campus snow, including phrases like "Free Palestine" and "IDF Die." Jewish leaders condemn the messages.
Uganda to honor Yoni Netanyahu with statue at Entebbe Airport
Uganda plans to build a statue at Entebbe Airport in honor of Lt.-Col. Yoni Netanyahu, who was killed during the 1976 hostage rescue.
After Obama comments
Trump orders release of UFO and alien files after Obama comments
President Trump directs the Pentagon to release files on UFOs and extraterrestrials, following Obama’s comments on aliens.
British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran for espionage
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran since January 2025, sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage. Their family condemns the sentencing, calling it unjustified.
Vehicle overturns near Tayibe, two men killed
Two men killed in accident on Highway 6. Two others, seriously injured, evacuated to Meir Hospital.
Two polls, two pictures: This is the political map
A poll by Channel 14 gives a majority to the right-wing bloc, while a poll by Channel 12 News shows a clear advantage for the opposition with significant gaps between the parties.
