Netanyahu attempts to resolve crisis between Chief of Staff, Defense Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervenes in the escalating crisis between Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
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Tel Aviv University addresses lecture topic concerns with Peter Beinart
Peter Beinart was invited to speak on Trump and the future of American democracy, but a pre-lecture post raised concerns he might address a different topic; organizers clarified expectations and he assured compliance.
Body-camera footage:
Body-camera footage: IDF soldiers eliminate murderous terrorist
Newly released footage shows the moments of the assault and shooting in the operation in which the terrorist Sultan al-Ghani - who murdered Kedumim resident Gideon Peri in August 2023 - was eliminated.
Escape attempt stopped:
Escape attempt stopped: video shows police fire at suspicious vehicle in Negev
Minister Ben Gvir expresses support after Negev police fire at driver of suspicious vehicle, 17 suspects detained, tire cache intended for arson seized, and more than 138 traffic fines issued.
UN re-adopts Israeli agricultural technologies resolution
Amb. Danon: “Israel continues to lead an international policy that places agricultural innovation at the core of the fight against the global food crisis.'
Sen. John Fetterman
Sen. John Fetterman: 'Iran spent billions to destroy Israel instead of on water'
Pennsylvania Senator notes that the money Iran put into its nuclear weapons program could have gone toward solving the country's water crisis as water is on the verge of running out in Tehran.
Is it permissible to operate an iRobot on Shabbat?
Rabbi Menachem Perl, head of the Tzomet Institute, says it is halachically possible, as long as there is no direct activation on Shabbat, strict conditions are observed and all preparations are made in advance.
Israel receives body of hostage
The military arms of the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organizations announced on Tuesday that at 4:00 p.m. they would return the body of a hostage to Israel.
New emoji:
Iranian Jewish MP changes emoji colors after receiving complaints
Dr. Homayoun Shamah, Jewish representative in Iran’s parliament, replaces blue-and-white emoji circles in messages to the Jewish community with the red, green, and white of Iran’s flag, emphasizing the change avoids any perceived support for Israel.
Controversy surrounds Peter Beinart lecture at Tel Aviv University
The CEO of the "Im Tirtzu" movement has called on the president of Tel Aviv University to cancel a lecture by Peter Beinart, who, according to the movement, denies the right of Israel to exist.
Ehud Olmert
Ehud Olmert: 'Crimes were committed, but not genocide'
Former PM tells i24NEWS that he hopes the International Criminal Court will withdraw its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, accuses Israel of war crimes "every day" in Judea and Samaria.
End of war near?
Britain reaffirms readiness to deploy forces to Ukraine
Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Britain’s commitment to deploy troops after a ceasefire “remains,” despite Russian objections.
New Prison Service unit to target violence against women
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir today toured the Misgav Unit, which conducts real-time technological monitoring of men assessed as dangerous.
Bipartisan Knesset delegation joins search for vanished girl
More than 21 months after the disappearance of 9-year-old Hymanut Kassou, Israeli search teams and lawmakers gathered on Sunday for a renewed large-scale operation aimed at finding any trace of the missing child and raising public awareness.
Hamas blames Israel
Heavy rain floods Gaza Strip - Hamas blames Israel
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem claims Gazans are 'drowning in their tents' after rain and accuses Israel of causing a humanitarian crisis, renewing Hamas’s repeated weather-based propaganda narrative.
Defense Ministry unveils major expansion plan for Israeli defense exports
At DECA’s annual conference, the Defense Ministry announced a major export reform, promising faster licensing, reduced constraints, and expanded access to European and Asian markets.
Leket Israel reports 211B ILS of food destroyed over past decade
Leket Israel's report reveals that in the past decade food worth about NIS 211B was destroyed. Government ministries have begun to act to reduce the phenomenon.
10-year-old girl dies from flu
The Health Ministry said a 10-and-a-half-year-old girl who was not vaccinated against the flu died after being rushed to hospital in serious condition.
Likud MKs go head to head in first elections since 2012
For the first time in several years, about 140,000 Likud members will vote tomorrow and decide the party’s internal balance of power.
Runners Without Borders:
Runners Without Borders: 11th annual race unites hundreds of Jewish and Arab athletes
The race, which has become a Jerusalem tradition of sports, connection, and community, was attended by hundreds of runners from both Jewish and Arab regions of Jerusalem.
Mansour Abbas:
Mansour Abbas: ‘Maybe I don’t call to destroy Hamas so they don’t kill me’
Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas said he avoids calling for Hamas’s destruction out of fear for his life, accusing PM Netanyahu and opposition leaders of delegitimizing his party and seeking to bar it from future elections.
Hefty fee for Arabs who attacked Jerusalem family's home
The court ruled that two individuals who assaulted a Jewish family's home in Jerusalem must compensate them with more than NIS 1.6 million.
Turkey detains three individuals accused of spying for UAE
Authorities say UAE-linked operatives allegedly used a Turkey-based GSM line and fake profiles to gather data on personnel in critical security and diplomatic roles.
Watch:
Watch: British police release footage of riot at Elbit factory
British police released dramatic footage of the break-in at an Elbit factory in Bristol in August 2024.
Terrorist who murdered Gideon Perry eliminated
During a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation, forces eliminated Sultan al-Ghani, who murdered Gideon Perry with a hammer and stole his firearm and vehicle in August 2024.
MP lashed out at Jews in front of Auschwitz
Grzegorz Braun attacked Jews at Auschwitz, claiming they seek "special treatment" in Poland, saying, "Poland is for Poles", and threatening to dismantle the International Auschwitz Council if his party comes to power.
IDF soldier Marom Golan killed in motorcycle accident
Marom Golan, an active-duty soldier from Ashkelon, was killed when a vehicle struck him and his motorcycle in southern Israel.
'There will be no cover-up':
'There will be no cover-up': Defense Minister's associates criticize the Chief of Staff
People close to Defense Minister Israel Katz say additional measures will be taken against senior IDF officers following the investigations into the October 7th massacre.
The hidden conclusion:
Revealed: IDF determines Ashdod Base commander bears responsibility for Oct. 7 lapses
The IDF’s personal conclusions against Ashdod Naval Commander Capt. Eitan Paz over failures on Oct. 7 were kept hidden from the public, despite determining he bore responsibility.
Histadrut corruption scandal
Histadrut scandal: Senior municipal official arrested upon returning from Thailand
A senior municipal official in central Israel was arrested upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport from Thailand for questioning in connection with the Histadrut corruption scandal.
Jonathan Pollard:
Jonathan Pollard: 'Netanyahu failed, all Knesset members must go'
Jonathan Pollard harshly criticized Israel's leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the government and the Knesset must be replaced due to the October 7th massacre.
Amid heavy rain
Amid heavy rain: Ten rescued from flooding in Elkana, four in southern Israel
Firefighters in Samaria rescued ten individuals from their homes as floodwaters reached a meter. In the Yatir Stream, a pickup truck was swept away in a flash flood.
France, Iran to hold Paris talks on nuclear program, detained nationals
France’s FM Jean-Noel Barrot will meet Iran’s Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional issues, and detained citizens.
'We show up'
Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest: We show up
Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams visits Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protesters chanted “death to the IDF”, vows that “we show up” against hate.
Terror financing allegations
October 7 victims sue Binance, founder Zhao over terror financing allegations
Victims of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack sue Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, alleging the crypto giant laundered over $1B for Hamas and other terror groups.
Citing invalid appointment
Judge tosses indictments against Comey, Letitia James over invalid Trump appointment
Federal judge dismisses indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling Trump’s appointment of interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan invalid.
Year and a half later:
Year and a half later: Yamam eliminates terrorist who murdered two soldiers in ramming
After a year and a half of searching, Yamam forces surround the building where the terrorist who murdered SSGT Eliya Hilel and SSGT Diego Gavriel Harsaj was hiding and eliminate him in a gun battle.
Sa'ar to Paraguayan Congress:
Sa'ar to Paraguayan Congress: Against an axis of terror - an alliance of liberty must rise
In a landmark address in Asunción, Sa'ar lauds Paraguay's steadfast support for Israel and urges a united global front against the rise of terror states.
Meah Shearim:
Rioters shatter rear window of Jerusalem mayor’s vehicle in Meah Shearim
During a visit to the Meah Shearim neighborhood, rioters hurled stones at the vehicle of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, shattering its rear window. The mayor was unharmed, and police have opened an investigation.
AJEEC-NISPED announces
AJEEC-NISPED announces plans for Vivian Silver Center for shared society in Be'er Sheva
A new national hub will advance Jewish-Israeli Arab partnership and honor the legacy of peace activist Vivian Silver, who was murdered in her home at Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, 2023
