Rabbi David Stav:
Rabbi David Stav: 'Watch the finals - but don't forget Havat Gilad'
While much of Israel watches the World Cup final, Rabbi David Stav is calling on the public to remember the families who lost their homes in the Havat Gilad fire.
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Police explain arrest of Hilltop Youth near Samaria fires
Police say three young men arrested near Kedumim were found with suspicious items after fires swept the area. The arrests come after claims that the suspects were volunteers helping to extinguish the blaze.
Report:
Terrorist filmed setting four fires in Binyamin and escaping to Sinjil
Terrorist filmed setting four fire hotspots along Ridge 917, which overlooks Route 60 between Ofra and Shiloh, before fleeing toward the village of Sinjil. Large security forces launched a search for the suspect.
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Watch: Suspect spat on Jewish man and recorded the attack
According to police, one suspect spat at the victim without any provocation, while a second suspect recorded the incident. The two were arrested shortly afterward.
Former Supreme Court President's tip to Smotrich
Bezalel Smotrich said he avoids shaking women's hands for halakhic reasons and shared the advice Esther Hayut gave him to prevent offense.
"Specific and credible threat"
"Specific and credible threat": Unusual security alert issued in Jordan
Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and the seaport in Aqaba after receiving what the U.S. Embassy described as a "specific and credible threat."
Threats or repairs?
Iranian Jews told to avoid tomb of Mordechai and Esther
Iran's Jewish community was instructed not to visit the tomb of Mordechai and Esther, as reports point to security fears despite official repair claims.
Smotrich to Argentine Ambassador:
Smotrich to Argentine Ambassador: "Every patriotic Israeli supports Argentina"
Argentina's ambassador to Israel presented Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich with the Argentine national team's jersey and an official World Cup ball.
Shin Bet leaves investigation:
Shin Bet leaves investigation: New details from the Havat Gilad fire
Police say a discarded cigarette likely caused the Havat Gilad wildfire, with investigators no longer believing the fire was nationalist-motivated.
Uproar in Elad after car enters city on Shabbat & strikes pedestrians
A group of local youths who were there protested the driving of the vehicle on Shabbat, and the vehicle struck two of them.
Worldwide Facebook outage reported
Users around the world are reporting a widespread outage affecting Facebook, with many unable to access their accounts or use the service normally.
Report:
Report: Israel recruits rabbis to counter Iran's spy recruitment campaign
Israeli authorities enlisted leading rabbis to warn against Iranian recruitment as police report more than 60 espionage indictments.
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Watch: Police officers violently attacked in Jisr az-Zarqa
Police officers came under attack while conducting an operation to locate illegal weapons and narcotics in Jisr az-Zarqa. Five suspects were arrested.
Egypt suspends TV host over interview with Israeli journalist
An Egyptian TV host faces suspension and investigation after interviewing Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, prompting fierce backlash and the interview's removal.
"My life was in danger"
"My life was in danger:" Reporter claims he was robbed while covering Havat Gilad fire
Kan News journalist Yoav Borovich claims he was attacked and robbed while covering the huge fire at Havat Gilad in Samaria.
Israeli security source
Israeli security source: Mojtaba Khamenei is not in Iran
An Israeli security source claims that Mojtaba Khamenei is no longer in Iran and that a deep rift has emerged within the country's leadership.
'Coup' accusations shake Iran's leadership after Khamenei funeral
Iran's hardliners accuse senior officials of betraying the revolution and plotting a power grab after a US ceasefire agreement sparked internal unrest.
Most Israelis have already decided how they will vote
The JPPI Israeli Society Index indicates the strengthening of the right and that most Israelis are certain of who they will vote for.
Military zone declared
IDF declares closed military zone fearing mass infiltration into Gaza
The IDF declares closed military zones in the Gaza envelope ahead of a Nachala Movement march calling to reestablish Jewish communities in Gaza.
High Court issues temporary order suspending sections of Communications Law
The High Court of Justice issued a temporary injunction against sections of the new Communications Reform Law.
'Political Theater':
'Political Theater': US Ambassador explains why Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu
US Ambassador Mike Waltz says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has no legal authority to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly.
Landmark summit
Lebanese President heads to Washington for landmark White House summit
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun travels to Washington, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state since 2009.
After IRGC attack on US troops
Eighth night of US strikes hits Iran after IRGC attack on troops in Jordan
CENTCOM conducts its eighth straight night of precision strikes on Iranian military sites while Iran launches retaliatory drone and missile attacks into Kuwait.
'I couldn’t care less'
'I couldn’t care less': Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU
President Trump dismisses Iran's announcement that it will no longer honor the MOU.
Liberman charges:
Liberman charges: Netanyahu will use Shin Bet against political rivals
In a TV interview, the Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims that Netanyahu may use the Shin Bet against political opponents in the upcoming election.
Amid MidEast tensions
State Department issues worldwide caution to Americans amid Middle East tensions
US State Department issues a Worldwide Caution alert advising citizens to exercise increased caution due to rising Middle East tensions and potential threats.
Smotrich at Havat Gilad:
Smotrich at Havat Gilad: We will rebuild everything
Smotrich arrives at Havat Gilad, holds a situational assessment, and instructs the Property Tax Authority to deploy assessors immediately to document the damages and expedite compensation.
After Devastating Fire
Help the community | Global Support Pours In for Havat Gilad After Devastating Fire
Residents of Havat Gilad are receiving an outpouring of support from Israel and communities around the world following a devastating fire that destroyed numerous homes and businesses in the community.
Samaria Governor:
Samaria Governor: 'We won't give in to arson, Havat Gilad will rebuild bigger'
Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan called for the immediate arrest of those responsible for the Havat Gilad fire and pledged the community would rebuild stronger than before.
Israel weighs curbs on civilian drones over Iran threat
Israel's defense establishment considering broad restrictions on civilian drone flights, aiming to improve military's ability to identify, respond to hostile aerial threats.
IDF strikes Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon
IDF strikes Hezbollah terror cell after troops identified operatives flying a drone near the security zone in southern Lebanon.
Suspected antisemitic assault of Israeli tourists in Mongolia
Six Israeli travelers were violently attacked by a group of men in northern Mongolia with knives and hatchets.
Lebanese soldier killed by Hezbollah-planted explosive
IDF investigation indicates device likely planted by Hezbollah, Lebanese forces entered area without coordinating.
IDF kills Islamic Jihad sniper, Hamas commander in Gaza
IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad sniper, Hamas operations commander, in separate airstrikes in central and northern Gaza.
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Watch: Netanyahu plays soccer with Argentine Ambassador
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with the Argentine Ambassador to Israel and conveyed a message to President Milei ahead of the World Cup final: 'Javier, you are a true friend. We support you and support Argentina tomorrow.'
Netanyahu speaks with reservist freed after Thailand detention
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with IDF reservist released after spending eight months in detention in Thailand, thanking him for his reserve service.
Mamdani threatens to arrest Netanyhau
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' says he is exploring whether he has the legal authority to arrest him during a future visit.
Two US service members killed in Iranian strike
US Central Command says two service members killed, one missing, in Iranian strike on Jordan.
Seventh consecutive night
Seventh consecutive night: US launches strikes targeting Iranian military assets
CENTCOM conducting seventh straight night of precision strikes against Iranian military targets, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas.
Amid criticism
Mamdani draws parallels to Mandela amid criticism over anti-Israel stance
New York City Mayor invokes Nelson Mandela’s refusal to abandon “Palestinian solidarity", comparing the scrutiny to his own anti-Israel stance.
