Four detained for disrupting Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris
Four people detained after flares and clashes disrupted the Israel Philharmonic’s Paris concert. French ministers condemn the violence.
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Azerbaijan rejects Gaza deployment without halt to hostilities
Azerbaijan says it won’t send peacekeepers to Gaza unless fighting fully stops. The US seeks troop contributions for a 20,000-strong force under Trump’s peace plan.
Police confirm:
Police confirm: MAG’s phone recovered from sea, data being extracted from it
Police confirm that a phone found off Herzliya belongs to outgoing Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. Investigators are extracting data as part of an ongoing probe into the device’s contents.
Mexico:
Mexico thwarts Iranian assassination attempt on Israeli ambassador
Plot by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico thwarted by Mexican security forces. The cell reportedly operated from Iran’s embassy in Venezuela.
Moving video:
Moving video: Ishay Ribo performs at Omer Neutra's funeral
Israeli singer Ishay Ribo moves family and friends of fallen American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra as he was laid to rest after being returned from Hamas captivity.
Citizen who found phone:
Citizen who found MAG's phone: 'I tapped the screen and my jaw dropped'
Noa Itiel found the phone of ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi during a swim off Hatzuk Beach, days after it went missing. The device may play a pivotal role in the investigation.
Thailand:
Israeli arrested in Phuket after ammunition found in his suitcase
Thai media reports that a 26-year-old Israeli was arrested at Phuket airport after a cartridge containing 29 bullets was found in his suitcase.
Beit Shemesh rabbis oppose late-night cholent shops
According to the rabbis, some of these places have become entertainment centers that attract teenagers and create "a great obstacle and great danger."
2 years after falling
American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest
Omer, a Lone Soldier from Long Island, was buried in a military cemetary following the return of his body 2 years after he was murdered and abducted.
Herzog at funeral
Herzog at funeral: 'All nations must stand with humanity, bring all hostages home'
President Herzog delivers eulogy at the funeral of Israeli-American soldier Captain Omer Neutra.
IDF Manpower Directorate head to lead MAG
Major General Dado Bar Khalifa, was appointed to temporarily lead the Military Advocate General’s Corps after MAG officials came under investigation.
Police official:
Police official: Phone found at Tel Aviv beach indeed belongs to MAG
Civilians discovered a cell phone at the same beach where the phone of dismissed Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was last traced.
UK
UK: Jewish mothers turn to Jewish doulas, fearing antisemitic medics
A growing number of Jewish women are seeking out Jewish doulas to protect their babies during childbirth in the face of post-Oct. 7 explosion of antisemitism.
Paris
Pro-Palestinians firebomb Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra concert in Paris
During a concert by the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, pro-Palestinian protesters broke into the hall, lit flares, and disrupted the music.
Pope Leo meets Abbas, calls for Gaza aid and 'two-state solution'
Pope Leo XIV meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas for the first time, urging aid for Gaza and a two-state solution. The meeting marks 10 years since a Vatican-PA agreement.
Ahead of White House visit
UN lifts sanctions on Syria’s Sharaa ahead of White House visit
The UN Security Council votes to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his White House visit, marking a symbolic shift as Syria seeks global legitimacy after Assad’s ouster.
Rom Braslavski:
Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski: They tortured me because I’m Jewish
Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski recounts the severe abuse he endured in captivity and clarifies: “Not because of Ben Gvir or Netanyahu - they tortured me because I’m Jewish.”
Channel 12 News poll:
Channel 12 News poll: Coalition gains strength
New Channel 12 News poll shows Likud rising to 27 seats and maintaining its lead. Neither bloc reaches a majority.
Iran jails Jewish American for 2010 Israel visit
Iran sentences Kamran Hekmati, a Jewish American from New York, to prison for visiting Israel to celebrate his son’s bar mitzvah.
Security Cabinet discussion:
Security Cabinet discussion: IDF Chief opposes deporting Rafah terrorists
Security Cabinet convenes to discuss developments across the combat zones. Chief of Staff Zamir on “trapped” Rafah terrorists: They should be killed, not deported.
Sde Teiman affair:
Sde Teiman affair: Deputy Military Advocate General questioned and suspended
Deputy Military Advocate General Gal Asael questioned under caution in the Sde Teiman base affair, placed under house arrest, and suspended from the Military Prosecution.
Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:
Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: Mamdani or not, all Jews belong in Israel
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Smotrich outlines his vision for aliyah, linking tax reform to Zionism and growing Diaspora challenges.
Freed hostages call out: Keep Shabbat
Four recently released hostages urge Jews around the world to embrace Shabbat: “It gave us strength even in the harshest conditions.”
Survey
Survey: Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani
46% of Israelis say would avoid traveling to NYC under the mayoralship of Zohran Mamdani, while just 34% say they would continue traveling to New York.
Watch
Watch: Ye meets Rabbi Pinto, apologizes for past comments on Jews
During a personal conversation on this week with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, Ye expressed deep regret for his past statements against the Jewish people.
Over secret document
Former Shin Bet chiefs face criminal inquiry over secret document
A criminal investigation was opened into three ex-Shin Bet directors after they submitted a classified document to the Supreme Court in a petition opposing David Zini’s appointment.
Next to Trump
Watch: Drug executive collapses in the Oval Office
Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapses during a press conference about a new agreement with pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing prices.
Following warnings
IDF launches wave of strikes on southern Lebanon
IDF said it would strike military infrastructure 'to deal with the prohibited attempts carried out by Hezbollah to rebuild its activities in the region.'
Steve Witkoff
Steve Witkoff: Next country to join the Abraham Accords to be announced tonight
US Special Envoy reveals that for the first time in 5 years, another nation will sign a peace deal with Israel.
Human blood swastikas deface 50 cars and buildings in Germany
Police arrested a 31-year-old Romanian man in Hanau after nearly 50 cars and buildings were defaced with swastikas painted in blood; he is now under psychiatric evaluation.
Bodycam footage
Bodycam footage: Soldiers arrest terrorist who planned attack
As part of an overnight activity in Shechem, IDF soldiers apprehended a terrorist who had planned to carry out an attack.
Police raid Military Prosecutor’s office
As part of the investigation into the Sde Teiman base affair, the police conducted a search of the military prosecutor's offices.
Watch:
Watch: Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested
A student was arrested for disrupting Ayala Ben-Gvir’s graduation at Hebrew University by shouting at Minister Ben-Gvir. The event proceeded, and she received her degree.
Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress
Longtime Democratic leader will step down in 2027 after nearly 40 years in the House.
Jerusalem:
Thousands at Eida Haharedit anti-conscription demonstration in Jerusalem
Thousands of haredim from the Eida Haharedit and Jerusalem Faction marched in Jerusalem against the draft law, blocking streets as rabbis called for 'war' on the decree.
Baharav-Miara recuses herself from Sde Teiman leak Investigation
Gali Baharav-Miara will transfer the handling of the Sde Teiman investigation to the Attorney General's Office after receiving an opinion that there is a conflict of interest.
Jewish Pride in Ukraine:
Jewish Pride in Ukraine: Dep. Min. affixes mezuzah in heart of Kyiv’s government district
Ukrainian Deputy Minister for Geology David (Leonid) Muzikus, a traditional Jew and active community member, hung a mezuza from the door of his official office in the “Cabinet of Ministers” complex.
Staff Sgt Oz Daniel, returned from Gaza, is laid to rest
Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel, may his memory be a blessing, who was returned this week, was laid to rest today at the Kfar Saba military cemetery.
Justice Ministry warns AG: 'Conflict of interest'
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara warned by Justice Ministry legal adviser to submit response to petitions against her. 'She is making fun of all of us.'
Jerusalem youth attempts to kidnap woman who hitchhiked with him
Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of attempting to kidnap woman who entered his vehicle willingly in Jerusalem.
