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Germany cancels auction of Holocaust artifacts after fierce backlash. Poland, survivors, and Jewish groups had condemned the sale of items from Auschwitz and Dachau as a “shameless undertaking.”
Agam Berger, who was held for 482 days in Gaza, plays “Hatikva” at a Jewish festival in Berlin. Her emotional performance follows earlier tributes at March of the Living in Poland.
President Trump says he backs Senate bill to sanction countries trading with Russia, targeting China, India, and possibly Iran.
Residents of Negev communities report heavy gunfire from the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits community of Carmit and vows: “We won’t back down from demolishing illegal structures and will restore security.”
New York City Mayor concludes his historic visit to Israel with a powerful statement at the Western Wall, reaffirming his commitment to Israel and the Jewish people: “I am your brother!”
Guy Gilboa-Dalal shares in an interview the psychological pressure he endured, the hope that never faded - and the moment his captors tried to break him, just one day before his return to Israel.
National Security Minister sharply rebukes Ronen Bar after former Shin Bet head claims Ben Gvir's visits to the Temple Mount contributed to Hamas’s October 7 massacre.
Americans for a Safe Israel is calling on Congress to act to prevent future sales of advanced weapon systems to Middle Eastern authoritarian regimes.
The annual event, dedicated to the Home’s graduates, moved everyone deeply and left a strong impression.
According to a Kan News report, Hamas has begun storing advanced weapons in Africa, Yemen, and other friendly states to smuggle later into strategic locations, undermining disarmament initiatives.
Degel Hatorah slams Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's budgets for yeshivas, accusing him of funding only Religious Zionist yeshivas. ' All his claims that he supposedly cares about the Torah world are nothing but empty words.'
Talik Gvili, mother of SFC Ran Gvili, whose body is still held by Hamas, says she’s met PM several times and praises public support: 'We feel an enormous embrace.'
Rabbi Ahiya Ben‑Pazi of Ofra sharply criticized independent Hilltop Youth actions, reckless driving, Sabbath desecration, theft, and violence, warning they undermine the settlement movement and national security.
Tehran says its enrichment facilities remain inactive after recent strikes, as officials signal conditional openness to renewed nuclear talks.
Health Ministry calls on anyone who attended an event at Keter Harimon in Bnei Brak to check vaccination status, call Ministry hotline.
Source in the Saudi royal family tells Israeli media that they would not normalize ties with Israel without a 'two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.'
Widely condemned decision sees Oxford Union back a motion portraying Israel as destabilizing the region, despite Iran’s record of proxy warfare and regional aggression.
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment in the Gaza Division, toured Rafah, and reviewed the operational picture and developments in all arenas.
Clash erupts in government meeting as Minister Orit Strock questioned PM Netanyahu over the Gaza ceasefire’s duration, with Netanyahu stressing hostage returns and the need to advance demilitarization.
UNIFIL said IDF tank fire landed near its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, while the IDF clarified they were misidentified as suspects due to poor weather and the incident is under review.
Rabbi Yuval Cherlow stated that the death penalty for Hamas’s Nukhba terrorists is justified, but warned that sweeping legislation imposing it on all terrorists could endanger Israel.
Rabbi Gershon Lieder, a prominent leader of the Sanz Hasidim, Director-General of the Sanz-Laniado Medical Center in Netanya and Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak, passed away at age 80.
The Prime Minister criticized the recent “tweet storm” over security issues and clarified that Israel’s policy on Gaza and the political process has not changed.
Six months ago, an Arab was filmed tearing an Israeli flag from a Jew's car. The car owner filed a police complaint, but the case was closed. Honenu demands that the offender be brought to justice.
Auschwitz-Birkenau International Committee urges German auction house to cancel sale of Holocaust items, says inclusion of such items 'cynical and shameless.'
Minister Amichai Chikli warns that Turkey is building bases in northern Syria and cooperating with the army of al-Julani. He said Israel must work to isolate Turkey internationally and strengthen alliances with Cyprus, Greece, and Italy.
Four girls were injured when the roof of a building in Beit Shemesh used as a kindergarten collapsed.
Court rules that Justice Minister Yariv Levin is authorized to appoint an external candidate to oversee the investigation into the Military Advocate General (MAG) affair, but determined that the appointee will not be Judge Asher Kula.
Shin Bet and police investigation reveals that the suspect sent photos and locations of security sites to Iran and exploited his partner's reserve duty service to obtain confidential information.
Minister Israel Katz responded this morning to the American proposal to the UN that includes steps that facilitate the future establishment of a Palestinian state.
Judea and Samaria District Police, IDF, and Border Police in Hebron responded to gunfire, arrested two suspects linked to the incident, and detained 13 others for various offenses while conducting extensive preventative measures throughout the area.
United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women Reem Alsalem falsely claimed that there was "no rape" committed during the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023, ignoring the UN's own investigation.
Minister Ron Dermer conveyed Israel’s opposition in Washington, emphasizing concerns about losing Israel’s aerial superiority and the potential transfer of sensitive security information to Russia and China.
Trump withdraws his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene amid an ongoing dispute between the two, which escalated after she pushed for Epstein file releases and criticized his agenda.
B’nai Brith Canada condemns Concordia University in Montreal after “Kill all Jews” was found scrawled on campus. The group launches a new initiative to hold schools accountable for protecting Jewish students.
Political sources point to retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron as the leading candidate - if he agrees to accept the role.
Trump vows to sue the BBC for up to $5B over a misleading edit of his Jan. 6 speech. The BBC apologized but denied defamation.
Antisemitic graffiti saying “F**k Jews” found in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Mayor‑elect Mamdani, Gov. Hochul and Rep. Stefanik all condemn the act and urge prosecution.
Freed hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal gives powerful speech at Hostages Square, recalls October 7, honors murdered friends, and urges Israel to bring home the remaining hostages: “I am finally home.”
The government is set to discuss forming a committee to investigate the events of October 7, following a Supreme Court ruling requiring an update on the matter within 30 days.
