Hamas documents prove link to Sumud Flotilla
Official documents found in Gaza indicate a direct link between Hamas and the leadership of the Sumud flotilla.
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Attack foiled
Attack foiled: Islamic State terrorist planned to detonate bomb at bus stop
Islamic State-affiliated terrorist planned to detonate a bomb at an Akko bus stop to harm IDF soldiers.
Haredi MK demands draft dodgers be released for Yom Kippur
MK Meir Porush declared that 'it is inconceivable that on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year, young men should be in prison simply because they are Torah students.'
Two Hezbollah operatives killed in Lebanon
The IDF killed two senior members of Hezbollah's artillery unit who were involved in building attack routes against northern Israel.
Full letter revealed
Charlie Kirk to Netanyahu: Israel needs a new media strategy now
Slain conservative activist warned of surging antisemitism, urged Israeli leadership to revamp strategy and directly fight back on social media fronts.
Kibbutz Gevim:
Kibbutz Gevim: IDF failed, civilian security squad prevented infiltration
The investigation into the battle at Kibbutz Gevim reveals how the local civilian security squad fought alone for hours, and how the IDF did not succeed in defending the town.
ICC complaint accuses Iran of genocide over October 7 massacre
A relative of Shiri Bibas and her sons files an ICC complaint accusing Iran of genocide for aiding Hamas in the October 7 massacre. The filing seeks arrest warrants for Iran’s top leadership.
'A great loss for us all'
Smotrich remembers Ari Fuld in the Knesset: A great loss for us all
During a Knesset plenary session, Minister Smotrich marks seven years since the murder of Ari Fuld.
Trump envoy urges Hamas chief to accept hostage deal, avoid war
Trump’s hostage envoy Adam Boehler urges Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to accept US plan to end the Gaza war and release hostages.
Joining the government?
Will he join the government? Gantz: We won’t let petty politics derail the plan
Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz welcomes President Trump’s plan, calling for the return of hostages, maintaining security, and a strategic overhaul in Gaza.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu after meeting with Trump: We turned the tables and isolated Hamas
Netanyahu sums up his US visit: “We isolated Hamas, I did not agree to a Palestinian state.”
Marking 83rd anniversary
Rabbinical Alliance of America marks 83rd anniversary with annual Siyum HaShas celebration
Event honors distinguished public servants, bestows rabbinical ordination, and affirms key policy resolutions at the historic Sephardic Lebanese Congregation.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: Trump’s Gaza proposal offers real hope
President Herzog endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to ending the war, freeing hostages, and forging a new regional partnership.
Support for Trump’s plan
Support for Trump’s plan | Hostage families: This is an evening of hope
Hostage families from the Tikva Forum and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters welcome statements by Trump and Netanyahu, emphasize the need to defeat Hamas, and call for the release of all hostages.
'Greatest day ever in civilization'
'Greatest day in civilization': Netanyahu and Trump address the press on Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, shares new proposal for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
Watch:
Watch: Main Selichot prayers at the Cave of the Patriarchs
Watch the main Selichot ceremony at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.
The full plan
President Trump's comprehensive plan to end Gaza war
Proposal outlines immediate ceasefire, hostage release, aid deployment, and long-term reconstruction under international oversight
IDF, Shin Bet eliminate Hamas Zeitun Battalion deputy commander
Musa Shaldan served as company commander during the infiltration into Israel on October 7th, and was one of the leading figures behind the launching of incendiary balloons toward Israeli territory.
Doha strike
Segal: Doha strike 'the most successful failed assassination in history'
Channel 12 analyst links dramatic shift in Qatari mediation stance to Israeli operation, outlines possible political fallout from pending hostage deal.
Netanyahu apologizes to Qatari PM for strike on Hamas leaders
Israeli PM reportedly apologizes to Qatari counterpart for this month's strike on Hamas's leadership in Doha during his meeting with President Trump.
TPUSA named 'extremist' by ADL, sparks fierce online reactions
The decision has triggered condemnation from high-profile figures including Elon Musk, who labeled the ADL a 'hate group' over what he called a mischaracterization.
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'I don't support ending war if it means Hamas is not defeated'
GOP Senator and Trump ally responds to reports the US is now pressuring Israel to accept greater compromises on its war goals in order to end the war quickly.
Chief Rabbi's measles warning: 'The blood will be on their hands'
In response to recent deaths from measles, Rabbi David Yosef, the Chief Rabbi of Israel and Rishon LeZion, delivered a strong and uncompromising call for parents to vaccinate their children and seek early medical screenings.
Bank of Israel leaves interest rates unchanged
Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron announces that the Monetary Committee has decided to leave the interest rate unchanged, at 4.5 percent.
Battalion rabbi severely injured in Syria
Reserve officer severely injured in Syria explosion, evacuated for medical treatment.
WH Pres. Sec. on Gaza deal:
White House Press Secretary on Gaza deal: Both sides are going to leave unhappy
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that both Israel and Hamas will have to concede to end the war.
Ben Gvir's demand to PM
Ben Gvir's demand to PM: 'Hamas defeat and full control over Gaza'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with US President Donald Trump, demanding the complete dismantling of Hamas.
Haredi party to bring down budget bill?
Degel Hatorah faction promises to vote against supplementary budget bill, threatening coalition majority.
Coalition Claims:
Coalition Claims: Avi Maoz endangers Israel's security
The coalition is furious at Noam party chairman after he announced he will vote against the supplement to security spending.
Haim's double victory
Two years after being evacuated from his home in Nir Am due to the tragedy of October 7, Haim Shilo, age 100, returns to his home in the kibbutz.
Wounded Soldiers To PM:
Wounded Soldiers To PM: 'Don't stab us in the back'
Hundreds of wounded IDF soldiers wrote to the Prime Minister not to adopt a plan that would lead to ending the fighting without a decisive defeat of Hamas.
Gaza City:
Gaza City: Terrorist eliminated after firing mortars towards IDF soldiers
IDF troops strike over 140 terror targets, eliminate terrorists who attempted to harm forces, and destroy weapons storehouse.
Givati Brigade spots IED trap with a drone
During a sweep of a multi-story terrorist structure, a booby-trapped explosive device was identified on the sixth floor by a UAV.
Chabad founder’s Sephardic ancestor honored in Portugal
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Chabad’s founding, Portugal holds tribute to Rabbi Baruch Portugali, ancestor of the founder of Chabad-Lubavitch.
Netanyahu avoids promising sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
Sources who attended a meeting with the Yesha Council said the prime minister refused to commit to a timetable for applying sovereignty.
Iran vows full support for Hezbollah and Lebanon’s 'resistance’
Iran’s Ali Larijani pledges full support for Lebanon and Hezbollah, backing calls for regional unity against Israel.
'Gaps have been narrowed'
Netanyahu discusses plan to end war with Trump’s envoys: Gaps have been narrowed
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive at Netanyahu’s New York hotel for second round of talks. Israeli official: “There’s a positive atmosphere toward reaching an agreement.” Netanyahu-Trump meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. New York time on Monday.
Hostage families to Trump:
Families of 48 hostages to Trump: Only you can end this ordeal
Families of 48 hostages held by Hamas thank President Trump for his UN remarks and urge him to finalize a deal to end the war and bring their loved ones home ahead of his meeting with Netanyahu.
Two dead, church torched in Michigan shooting rampage
Gunman rams a truck into a Michigan church, opens fire during Sunday service, and sets it ablaze. Two killed, several injured, suspect shot dead by police. OU: We stand together with all Americans against hate.
Sirens in central Israel, Judea
Sirens in central Israel and the Judean Foothills, missile from Yemen intercepted
Sirens activated in central Israel and in communities in the Judean Foothills after the IDF identifies the launch of a missile from Yemen. Missile successfully intercepted.
