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Cave of the Patriarchs:

Cave of the Patriarchs: Supreme Court dismisses Waqf petition

The judges rejected the petition against the expropriation of space in the cave courtyard. President Yitzhak Amit ruled that the project responds to an essential public need to prevent flooding and to improve freedom of worship.

Cave of the Patriarchs: Supreme Court dismisses Waqf petition

Haredi MK accuses minister of trying to remove haredim from Jerusalem

MK Meir Porush says high-rise construction won't force haredim out of Jerusalem, stressing, 'Jerusalem is not Tel Aviv.'

Haredi MK accuses minister of trying to remove haredim from Jerusalem

Jerusalem mayor fights to bring overseas buyers to the capital

Mayor Moshe Lion and city officials are reportedly promoting Jerusalem as a prime destination for Diaspora Jews seeking either investment properties or future residences, as developers struggle with slowing demand and rising inventories.

Jerusalem mayor fights to bring overseas buyers to the capital

Danger on the streets

Danger on the streets | MK Asher: 'Human life is at stake, there's no enforcement'

MK Yaakov Asher warns failure to enforce laws on electric bicycle and scooter use risks human lives, points to lack of coordination between government ministries.

Danger on the streets | MK Asher: 'Human life is at stake, there's no enforcement'

San Diego mosque attack

San Diego mosque shooters livestreamed massacre, left 75-page manifesto

San Diego attackers Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez livestreamed their mosque raid, in which three people were killed, and left a Nazi manifesto.

San Diego mosque shooters livestreamed massacre, left 75-page manifesto

Report:

Report: Israel and the US planned to place Ahmadinejad in power in Iran

The New York Times reports of a secret US-Israeli plot to install former anti-Israel Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader.

Report: Israel and the US planned to place Ahmadinejad in power in Iran

US intelligence finds 10 new mines in Strait of Hormuz

US intel has detected at least 10 Iranian mines in Hormuz, according to CBS News.

US intelligence finds 10 new mines in Strait of Hormuz

Victory for Trump

Victory for Trump: Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky primary

Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein defeats incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Massie frequently clashed with Trump.

Victory for Trump: Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky primary

US Senate votes to advance resolution restricting Trump's actions in Iran

Four Republicans vote with Democrats to advance a Senate resolution to withdraw US troops from Iran.

US Senate votes to advance resolution restricting Trump's actions in Iran

'A PR stunt'

'Nothing more than a PR stunt': Navy concludes interception of latest Gaza flotilla

The Israeli Navy concludes intercepting latest Gaza-bound flotilla and detains 430 activists who attempted to violate the naval blockade of the Strip.

'Nothing more than a PR stunt': Navy concludes interception of latest Gaza flotilla

"We should stop all aid"

Tucker Carlson to Israeli channel: Netanyahu leading Israel toward destruction

In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13 News, Tucker Carlson slams Netanyahu, calls for an end to US aid, and denies Israel is a democracy.

Tucker Carlson to Israeli channel: Netanyahu leading Israel toward destruction

Ishay Ribo's song that strengthened Romi in captivity

Former hostage Romi Gonen told singer Ishay Ribo about the emotional moment when she heard the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava" while in Gaza, after nearly a year in captivity.

Ishay Ribo's song that strengthened Romi in captivity

Armed Bedouins wielding clubs attempted to steal ammunition from IDF firing range

Bedouins arrived at the Nabi Musa training base and tried to steal military equipment and ammunition.

Armed Bedouins wielding clubs attempted to steal ammunition from IDF firing range

Gaza-bound Flotilla:

US sanctions flotilla organizers over alleged Hamas-linked ties

The US sanctioned four individuals linked to a Gaza aid flotilla, citing alleged ties to Hamas and efforts to disrupt terrorist financing.

US sanctions flotilla organizers over alleged Hamas-linked ties

Southern Command chief:

Southern Command chief reduces sentence of Nahal soldier disciplined over uniform patch

Commanders of Nahal Brigade and 162nd Division recommend ten-day reduction of sentence for soldier who wore a 'Messiah' patch on his uniform.

Southern Command chief reduces sentence of Nahal soldier disciplined over uniform patch

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

Historic

Historic: “Samaria-Taybeh" railway station officially inaugurated in presence of PM

The new "Samaria - Taiba" train station was inaugurated. The station is expected to connect the communities of northern Samaria directly to the center of the country and serve tens of thousands of passengers.

Historic: “Samaria-Taybeh" railway station officially inaugurated in presence of PM

Security cameras:

Security cameras show Navy took control of flotilla, played Israel's Eurovision song

Security cameras on the Gaza-bound flotilla document the moment the Navy took control of the loudspeakers, played the song “Michelle," and then carried out a physical takeover of the ships.

Security cameras show Navy took control of flotilla, played Israel's  Eurovision song

Serious allegations of rats in Navy kitchen

Workers in the kitchen of the Navy training base in Haifa describe difficult sanitary conditions and claim a constant presence of rats.

Serious allegations of rats in Navy kitchen

Israeli startup Decart raises $300 million in funding round backed by NVIDIA and Amazon

Tel Aviv-based AI startup Decart raised $300 million in a new funding round backed by NVIDIA and Amazon, bringing the company’s valuation to $4 billion as it expands its real-time AI infrastructure and world-model technology.

Israeli startup Decart raises $300 million in funding round backed by NVIDIA and Amazon

Trump

Trump: 'I was an hour away from striking Iran'

US President reveals how close he came to ordering the resumption of the war against Iran.

Trump: 'I was an hour away from striking Iran'

Security camera records shooting at flotilla ship

A security camera installed on one of the flotilla ships to Gaza recorded the firing of rubber bullets during the naval forces' operational activity.

Security camera records shooting at flotilla ship

Iranian parliament weighs €50 million bounty on Trump, Netanyahu

Iran is reportedly considering a €50 million bounty on President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.

Iranian parliament weighs €50 million bounty on Trump, Netanyahu

Done this 100 times:

We've done this 100 times: Shayetet 13 takes over the flotilla to Gaza

Shayetet 13 soldiers continue their takeover of the Turkish flotilla of Hamas supporters who were trying to reach Gaza.

We've done this 100 times: Shayetet 13 takes over the flotilla to Gaza

Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber lightly injured in car accident

Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Kalman Meir Ber, was involved in a minor car accident this morning.

Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber lightly injured in car accident

AG announces indictment against MK Tally Gotliv

MK Gotliv wrote that she had been indicted for publishing the name of a senior Shin Bet official - the partner of a protest activist.

AG announces indictment against MK Tally Gotliv

Danon

Danon warns Iran needs 'reality check,' Trump understands 'something must be done"

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Arutz Sheva the New York Times should apologize for its "outrageous" claims against Israel, stresses importance of Israel Day Parade while Mamdani is mayor.

Danon warns Iran needs 'reality check,' Trump understands 'something must be done"

Two lightly wounded

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel, two lightly wounded

Hezbollah explosive drone detonates on vehicle near Misgav Am. Two lightly wounded.

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel, two lightly wounded

UN envoy tells Germany to 'forget the Holocaust'

UN special envoy Francesca Albanese, known for her hostility to Israel, calls on Germany to 'free itself from the historical guilt" over the Holocaust.

UN envoy tells Germany to 'forget the Holocaust'

Reservist's Lego army for Israel

Mati Shriki wrote his song Mizmor Letodah with a music video that turned battle footage into Lego figures.

Reservist's Lego army for Israel

Watch:

Watch: Teen terrorist who threw explosives at Rachel's Tomb arrested

Border Police arrested a 17-year-old from outside Bethlehem who allegedly threw explosive devices at the Jewish holy site.

Watch: Teen terrorist who threw explosives at Rachel's Tomb arrested

Kiryat Shmona resident indicted for threats to municipal worker

A rapid investigation led to the filing of an indictment and a request to remand a 39-year-old man from Kiryat Shmona until the end of proceedings, after he posted severe threats against a municipal worker.

Kiryat Shmona resident indicted for threats to municipal worker

Southern Gaza:

Southern Gaza: Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

The IAF, guided by the ground troops, eliminated the terrorist after he crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat.

Southern Gaza: Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

Binyamin Region town gets final name change approval

Twenty-eight years after its establishment, Givat Harel will now be called Karmei Oz.

Binyamin Region town gets final name change approval

First ever

First ever American Jewish mayors association launched to fight Antisemitism

JMMLA will connect members across jurisdictions on the defining issues of local leadership, public safety, extremism prevention, resilience, and the day-to-day work of governing with integrity.

First ever American Jewish mayors association launched to fight Antisemitism

Man to be jailed for threatening Jews in London

The man hurled murder threats at the synagogue's officer, threw a stone at a car owned by a Jew and said 'It would be good if we blew up one of their schools.'

Man to be jailed for threatening Jews in London

'A terrible decree'

'A terrible decree' | Antwerp's Jews gather in protest and prayer for indicted mohels

Hundreds of community members gather to protest and pray after indictments were filed aganist local mohels.

'A terrible decree' | Antwerp's Jews gather in protest and prayer for indicted mohels

Shavuot holiday forecast: Bring a jacket

Temperatures across Israel are expected to drop sharply this week, with rain forecast in northern and central areas ahead of Shavuot.

Shavuot holiday forecast: Bring a jacket

Price of Hate:

Price of Hate: Man who pepper sprayed haredim to pay 16,000 ILS

An Arab man who attacked two haredi men in Jerusalem out of racist motives will be required to compensate them NIS 16,000 following a civil suit filed against him.

Price of Hate: Man who pepper sprayed haredim to pay 16,000 ILS

Qatargate:

Qatargate: Senior journalists summoned to investigation

With the Attorney General's approval, police investigators carried out follow-up inquiries and summoned senior journalists to give open testimony about their ties to Eli Feldstein.

Qatargate: Senior journalists summoned to investigation