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'Alliance has never been stronger'

Sa'ar and Rubio meet in Washington: 'Our unbreakable alliance has never been stronger'

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met to discuss mutual opportunities and challenges in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and beyond.

Sa'ar and Rubio meet in Washington: 'Our unbreakable alliance has never been stronger'

'Money Maze' scandal

'Money Maze' scandal: Three police officers detained for questioning

The “Money Maze” investigation widened as a police commander and two officers were questioned over alleged ties to the Bakri crime organization and misuse of Nazareth’s financial system.

'Money Maze' scandal: Three police officers detained for questioning

Trump's ultimatum for the ICC

Washington warns it may expand sanctions on the International Criminal Court if judges do not halt probes involving US and Israeli officials.

Trump's ultimatum for the ICC

Report:

Report: Rabbis from Israel joined rare visit to long-shuttered Aleppo synagogues

A Jewish delegation, including two rabbis from Israel, visited long-closed synagogues in Aleppo as SOHR reports rising Israeli activity in Syria and local concerns.

Report: Rabbis from Israel joined rare visit to long-shuttered Aleppo synagogues

Religious Zionist party:

Religious Zionist party: No final decision made on draft exemption bill

After a tense internal meeting with senior rabbis, the party agreed to push for changes but appears ready to back the government’s draft bill despite public criticism.

Religious Zionist party: No final decision made on draft exemption bill

Attorney General withholds key recusals in handling of MAG case

A report reveals that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara did not disclose key recusals by senior staff while seeking an external opinion on her own conflict of interest and continuing to direct the case.

Attorney General withholds key recusals in handling of MAG case

Students protest Open University assignment citing anti-Israel bias

Students at the Open University are protesting an assignment they say forces them to legitimize anti-Israel claims from a UN report, warning they will boycott the task unless it is replaced.

Students protest Open University assignment citing anti-Israel bias

'Hamas has to go':

'Hamas has to go': Waltz tells Herzog US determined to end ‘cycle of insanity’

Herzog and Waltz discuss UN Resolution 2803, President Trump's Peace Plan, and the return of the last Gaza hostage.

'Hamas has to go': Waltz tells Herzog US determined to end ‘cycle of insanity’

Danny Danon:

Danny Danon: 'Hamas will not stay here, period'

In an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon delivered blunt messages on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the prospects for expanding the Abraham Accords.

Danny Danon: 'Hamas will not stay here, period'

Renowned Breslov figure passes away

The Breslov Hasidic community is mourning the death of Rabbi Binyamin Ze'ev Knepflmacher, one of the movement's influential voices who died today at the age of 74 after contending with a serious illness in recent years.

Renowned Breslov figure passes away

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Watch: Light aircraft lands on moving car on highway in Florida

A Beechcraft light aircraft made an emergency landing on a Florida highway and collided with a Toyota Camry.

Watch: Light aircraft lands on moving car on highway in Florida

Chaos during PM's testimony

Chaos during Netanyahu's testimony: Signs seized, bereaved mother breaks down in tears

During Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony, chaos broke out in the courtroom after court guards confiscated signs from bereaved families.

Chaos during Netanyahu's testimony: Signs seized, bereaved mother breaks down in tears

Suspicions against Lahav 433 commander revealed

The Police Investigation Department has lifted the gag order on the investigation into Commissioner Manny Binyamin on suspicion that he passed sensitive information to figures involved in a major criminal case in the north.

Suspicions against Lahav 433 commander revealed

'Hilltop Youth'

Peace Now attacks Central Command Chief: “Hilltop Youth representative”

Peace Now is furious with Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, accusing him of cooperating with Yesha residents.

Peace Now attacks Central Command Chief: “Hilltop Youth representative”

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Watch: What storm "Byron" looks like at 10,000 feet

The pilots of an El Al flight captured amazing images of the powerful storm.

Watch: What storm "Byron" looks like at 10,000 feet

Defense Minister, Chief of Staff

Defense Minister, Chief of Staff agree to consolidate October 7 investigations

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir agreed to join their separate probes into the failures of October 7. Defense Comptroller to join as observer/

Defense Minister, Chief of Staff agree to consolidate October 7 investigations

Bolivia and Israel sign agreement to renew relations

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo signed an official agreement to restore diplomatic relations between the two countries last night (Wednesday) in Washington.

Bolivia and Israel sign agreement to renew relations

President Trump

President Trump: 'All Ilhan Omar does is complain, get her the hell out'

US President says he "loves" Minnesota Rep. and Squad member and that she should go back to 'the worst country in the world.'

President Trump: 'All Ilhan Omar does is complain, get her the hell out'

Edelstein:

Edelstein: Netanyahu is not truly fighting for the Draft Law

Former Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee warns that a flawed Draft Law will harm Likud, accuses Prime Minister of lacking commitment to advancing the enlistment of haredim into the army.

Edelstein: Netanyahu is not truly fighting for the Draft Law

US lawmakers to Lebanon:

US lawmakers demand Lebanon disarm Hezbollah without delay

Bipartisan US lawmakers urge Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, warning that failure to act violates ceasefire commitments and risks renewed war under Iran-backed militia control.

US lawmakers demand Lebanon disarm Hezbollah without delay

After 16-year break

Israel and Bolivia renew diplomatic ties after 16-year break

Israel and Bolivia sign a Joint Communiqué in Washington, restoring full diplomatic ties after 16 years, pledging cooperation in agriculture, security, innovation, and tourism.

Israel and Bolivia renew diplomatic ties after 16-year break

Activist reveals:

Activist reveals: Hamas hid baby formula to fuel Gaza famine narrative

Activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib accuses Hamas of hiding tons of baby formula in Gaza warehouses to worsen starvation and advance its famine narrative against Israel.

Activist reveals: Hamas hid baby formula to fuel Gaza famine narrative

Times Square campaign

Times Square campaign: We do not forget Ran Gvili for a single moment

Israeli Consulate in New York launches a campaign for the release of the last hostage held by Hamas. Akunis: “We do not forget Ran Gvili, a hero of Israel, for a single moment.”

Times Square campaign: We do not forget Ran Gvili for a single moment

Footage from Tel Sheva:

Footage from Tel Sheva: Arab suspects assault police officers, are arrested

Police arrest two suspects for assaulting officers at a checkpoint set up at the exit from Tel Sheva as part of an enforcement operation. Minister Ben Gvir backs the police: “A new order in the Negev.”

Footage from Tel Sheva: Arab suspects assault police officers, are arrested

Suspect in custody

Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves one dead, one injured

One dead, one injured in Kentucky State University dorm shooting. Campus on lockdown, suspect in custody.

Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves one dead, one injured

Departed Ashdod for Cyprus

Departed Ashdod for Cyprus: Extensive search underway for missing yacht

Contact was lost shortly before the yacht was due to reach the shores of Cyprus, with five people on board. Their condition is currently unknown.

Departed Ashdod for Cyprus: Extensive search underway for missing yacht

Chilling footage

Chilling footage: Six hostages light Hanukkah candles in Hamas captivity

New recordings to be revealed on the TV program “Uvda” will provide a glimpse into the lives of six hostages before they were murdered in Hamas captivity during the war.

Chilling footage: Six hostages light Hanukkah candles in Hamas captivity

Eitan Mor's first account of captivity

Captivity survivor Eitan Mor tonight (Tuesday) publicly recounted for the first time the two difficult years he spent in Hamas captivity.

Eitan Mor's first account of captivity

Storm “Byron” arrives

Storm “Byron” arrives: Heavy flooding fears, authorities on high alert

The storm will be felt in full force tonight in Israel and the expectation is for up to 150 millimeters of rain in certain areas that could lead to flooding and landslides.

Storm “Byron” arrives: Heavy flooding fears, authorities on high alert

Before becoming president

Before becoming president: The secret legal opinion Herzog received on Netanyahu pardon

A secret legal opinion prepared by those close to the president dealt with the possibility of granting Netanyahu a pardon before the indictment was filed against him. Herzog's office denies the report.

Before becoming president: The secret legal opinion Herzog received on Netanyahu pardon

Burned car, bloodstains

Burned car, bloodstains: Man found dead in well near Beit Guvrin

A body was discovered about 10 meters deep in a well near Beit Guvrin. The police are investigating a possible connection between the event and a missing Jerusalem resident in recent days.

Burned car, bloodstains: Man found dead in well near Beit Guvrin

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Watch: Drug, weapons smuggling ring on western border busted

IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police Southern Command forces worked together and succeeded in arresting a gang of weapons and drug smugglers.

Watch: Drug, weapons smuggling ring on western border busted

Ronen Bar's first speech after being fired

Half a year after leaving his post, former ISA director Ronen Bar criticized the Prime Minister over the October 7th massacre and called for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.

Ronen Bar's first speech after being fired

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Watch: IDF forces return to tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

A year and a half after first entering, the IDF's Shayetet 13, Yahalom, and Engineering forces return to the tunnel where Hadar Goldin’s body was held.

Watch: IDF forces return to tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

Ambassadors Danon, Waltz take security tour of northern Israel

US and Israeli UN ambassadors tour northern border observ the threats on the Lebanese and Syrian borders.

Ambassadors Danon, Waltz take security tour of northern Israel

IDF spokesman reveals how Arabic videos influenced Hamas

At a Knesset hearing, the IDF Arabic spokesman revealed that an Arabic informational video he published, responding to Hamas messages, reached the terrorists holding the hostages.

IDF spokesman reveals how Arabic videos influenced Hamas

New report

New report: Strategic farms lead to dramatic decrease in terrorist attacks

A new report indicates a significant drop in terrorism incidents along the Alon Road following the establishment of strategic farms along the route.

New report: Strategic farms lead to dramatic decrease in terrorist attacks

2.5 months after deadly attack:

2.5 months after deadly attack: Allenby Crossing to reopen to Gaza shipments

The Allenby Crossing will reopen for cargo and aid after two and a half months, following security upgrades on both sides of the border after the terror attack that killed two IDF soldiers.

2.5 months after deadly attack: Allenby Crossing to reopen to Gaza shipments

12th case:

12th case: 11-month-old infant dies of measles complications

The Health Ministry announced that an 11-month-old unvaccinated infant with no preexisting conditions passed away from complications of the measles.

12th case: 11-month-old infant dies of measles complications

Senior IDF officers:

Senior IDF officers: 'This is how the plan to eliminate Sinwar and Deif was blocked'

Senior IDF officers disclose one of the most dramatic operational blunders in recent years, when the political echelon blocked Shin Bet initiatives to eliminate Hamas leaders, for fear of escalation.

Senior IDF officers: 'This is how the plan to eliminate Sinwar and Deif was blocked'