Six terrorists eliminated in Rafah
Search for terrorists in Rafah continues, six terrorists identified near underground terror infrastructure.
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Following Hamas Cyber-Op:
Following Hamas Cyber-Op: IDF to monitor soldiers' social media with AI
The IDF will operate a new artificial intelligence system that will monitor soldiers' public posts on social networks, aiming to prevent the exposure of sensitive information.
Prayers and kiddush helped Eliya Cohen survive Hamas captivity
Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen reflects on life after Gaza captivity: 'I focus on the positive.'
After 781 days:
Body of hostage Dror Or returned to Israel for burial
The IDF has announced that the body of deceased hostage Dror Or has been returned to Israel for burial.
Three killed in road accident near Dead Sea
Man and woman in their 50s killed in road accident on Route 1 in Dead Sea area; elderly woman killed in accident in Ashdod.
Namibian politician named Adolf Hitler on track for second term
Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona, who rejects any link to Nazi ideology, is set for re-election. His name continues to spark global attention and social media reactions.
'We won't allow terror to take root'
Security forces launch operation in northern Samaria: We won't allow terror to take root
IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police launch a major counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, days after eliminating two terrorists behind deadly attacks.
Prosecutors to retry suspect in 1979 Etan Patz disappearance
Prosecutors will retry Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz, after his conviction was overturned. Jury selection must begin by June 1 or Hernandez will be released.
After outcry
After outcry, Mamdani shifts tone on NYC synagogue protest
After backlash over rebuking Park East Synagogue, Mayor‑elect Mamdani toughens his stance, condemning chants of “death to the IDF” as “unacceptable, full stop,” while pledging to protect Jewish institutions.
Amid rising antisemitism
Adams announces $3M Queens Holocaust Memorial amid rising antisemitism
NYC will build the Queens Holocaust Memorial at Borough Hall, honoring six million victims and survivors. Backed by $3M, the site will serve as a permanent space for remembrance, education, and unity.
Podcast:
Podcast: Surviving a bear market - how to stay calm when the stock market falls
Steps to keep your cash flow, confidence, and US portfolio intact when things get rough.
Report:
Report: Trump-MBS meeting turned tense over Israel normalization
Axios reports that Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince turned tense over Saudi-Israel normalization, leaving Trump disappointed.
Ofakim:
Ofakim: Employee’s ingenuity foils bold robbery
Four masked men attempt to rob a jewelry store in a new shopping center in Ofakim, but their efforts are thwarted thanks to an emergency system activated by one of the salesmen.
Inconceivable rise in number of murdered women in Israel
A shocking report presented this morning in the Knesset reveals a bleak picture: in just eight months, the number of women murdered has equaled that in all of 2024, many had previously complained about domestic violence.
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.
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.
