At Rebbe’s gravesite
Council leaders at Rebbe’s gravesite: No to Palestinian state; yes to sovereignty
Yesha Council delegation lands in New York, begins its visit with prayers at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens.
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UN sanctions on Iran 'long overdue,' says Prince Reza Pahlavi
Iran’s Crown Prince hails UN snapback sanctions on Iran as overdue, urging nations to designate the IRGC as a terror group and support the Iranian people’s fight for freedom and democracy.
Samaria:
IDF soldier killed in ramming attack in Samaria
An IDF soldier was severely wounded by gunfire from a passing vehicle at the Jit Junction near Kedumim. The IDF later announced that he had died. The terrorist was neutralized.
SSGT Inbar Avraham Kav killed in Samaria ramming attack
Staff Sergeant Inbar Avraham Kav, a soldier in the 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in a terrorist ramming attack at the Jit Junction.
Haredi Rabbi compares the government to the Inquisition
Rabbi Sternbuch broke into tears during the sermon and called the government's handling of the haredi conscription issue a decree of annihilation.
IDF Chief of Staff:
IDF Chief of Staff: 'Intelligence Directorate is undergoing a paradigm shift'
IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir praised Unit 9900 and the Intelligence Directorate for implementing reforms prioritizing early warnings, citing lessons from October 7.
Jewish man assaulted in France over Shabbat
A 67-year-old man wearing a kippa was violently assaulted on Saturday, in Yerres (Essonne), while the attacker shouted, 'Dirty Jew, I’m going to kill you.'
Tucker Carlson:
Tucker Carlson: 'Netanyahu is damaging Trump, the USA, and the world'
The influential right-wing U.S. media figure is calling on President Trump to distance himself from Netanyahu and claiming that Netanyahu has been telling people he controls the US President.
Eric Adams withdraws from NYC Mayoral race
Adams exits crowded mayoral field as Democrats and Republicans seek unified strategy to stop frontrunner Zohran Mamdani from taking control of City Hall.
Terrorist who led massacre in roadside shelter eliminated
Hasan Hussein commanded the brutal massacre carried out in the bomb shelter on Route 232 in Re’im during Hamas’ brutal October 7th massacre.
Netanyahu on Fox News:
Netanyahu on Fox News: Israel working with US on plan to end Gaza war
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel is working with President Trump’s team to finalize a plan to end the war in Gaza, disarm Hamas, and free Israeli hostages.
Watch:
Watch: IDF spots and kills terrorist planting IED near APC
Today (Sunday), Israeli forces identified a terrorist who tried to plant an IED near a Namer APC. He was targeted and killed on the spot.
VP Vance:
VP Vance: 'Trump wants Gaza, West Bank to be controlled by people who live there'
Vice President JD Vance said he was optimistic about a deal being reached to end the war.
Olive harvest
Security forces prepare for increased Arab riots during olive harvest
At a special Knesset session, lawmakers and security officials warned the olive harvest in Judea and Samaria is exploited for provocations and violence; IDF, police to boost presence.
Trump:
Trump: 'Real chance for greatness in the Middle East'
US President Donald Trump took to social media to hint at plans for improving the situation in the Middle East.
Four protesters indicted for 'ring of fire' near PM's residence
Indictments were filed against left-wing activists for arson and intentional damage during an anti-government protest in Jerusalem.
Ignoring deadly attack
EU condemns Israeli closure of Allenby Crossing, completely ignoring deadly attack
EU criticizes Israel for closing border crossing after deadly terror attack; Israel slams statement as biased, stressing aid continues and security must come first.
Qatar-Gate
Qatar-Gate | Police return journalist's phones 6 months after they were seized
Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein had his phones returned six months after police seized them in the “Qatar-Gate” probe. Klein quipped online: “Keep, sell, or toss?”
New Florida bill: 'Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act'
State Representative Chase Tramont introduced a historic bill in Florida, 'We start with recognition of Judea and Samaria and move on to sovereignty.' Yossi Dagan responded, 'The law is historical justice - sovereignty is victory.'
San Marino becomes latest state to recognize 'Palestine'
Tiny country follows larger nations in recognizing 'Palestine' at the UN General Assembly.
Report:
Extended reserve duty puts major strain on soldiers’ spouses and children
Central Bureau of Statistics report shows that half of reservists’ spouses reported harm to their marriage, a third considered separation, and over half saw a negative impact on their children’s mental health.
Haifa court convicts nurse in death of 17-year-old Lital Melnik
Edward Kachura was convicted of causing death by negligence and engaging in a forbidden relationship after 17-year-old Lital Melnik died in a sand-filled pit, but acquitted of murder due to reasonable doubt.
Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill approved in first reading
The National Security Committee met this morning to discuss the bill imposing the death penalty for terrorists. The Coordinator of Prisoners and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch, came to the debate and expressed opposition to the law's promotion now.
Rehovot:
Rehovot: 75-year-old falls to his death while building a sukkah
A 75-year-old man was killed after falling from the balcony of his home while building a sukkah. Medical teams pronounced him dead at the scene.
Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson: 'Judea and Samaria belong to Israel, geopolitical forces at play'
US House Speaker says he sees Judea and Samaria as 'the traditional lands that belong to Israel' after President Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex those territories.
Guardian of the Walls in Lod:
Lod terrorists sentenced to prison for stone-throwing attack that killed Yigal Yehoshua
Lod terrorists sentenced to prison of up to 14 years for stone-throwing attack that killed Yigal Yehoshua, after court ruled that they acted out of nationalist motives and in an act of terrorism.
Danger or justice?
Fierce arguments as Knesset debates bill on death penalty for terrorists
The National Security Committee convened this morning to discuss the proposed death penalty law for terrorists. The Coordinator for Prisoners and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch, attended the session and expressed opposition to passing the law at this time.
Watch
Watch: Terrorists who fired anti-tank missiles eliminated in Gaza City
Golani Brigade forces identified five terrorists who fired anti-tank missiles at the building they were in. An IAF aircraft quickly eliminated the terrorists.
Hostage's aunt:
Hostage Inbar Heyman's aunt: 'Being cautiously optimistic'
Chana Cohen, aunt of Inbar Hyman, murdered in Hamas captivity, shared her difficult feelings on PM's speech and Trump's plan, 'Netanyahu did not even mention their names at the UN.'
Tzuba hotel attacker
Tzuba hotel attacker: 'I stabbed them because they are Jews'
A prosecutor's statement was filed this morning against the terrorist who carried out the stabbing attack at the hotel in Kibbutz Tsuba. One of his victims was seriously injured and the other moderately injured. During his interrogation, he admitted that he stabbed them "because they were Jews."
Israel-Premier Tech barred from Italian race over security fears
Israel-Premier Tech calls Giro dell’Emilia organizers' withdrawal of invitation 'regrettable', after it cited safety risks following recent pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted cycling events in Spain.
RFK Jr. staffer assaulted at UN by 'Free Palestine' radical
Advisor to US Health and Human Services Secretary assaulted and chased by protestor shouting pro-Palestine and pro-LGBTQ slogans at UN General Assembly.
Flotilla departs Italy to challenge Israeli blockade of Gaza
Ten vessels carrying 60 activists and officials leave Sicily for Gaza, intend to join Global Sumud Flotilla which aims to challenge Israel’s blockade.
Two weeks before: How the Mossad assessed Hamas
Just two weeks before Hamas’s attack, the Mossad published a detailed position paper stating that the organization’s leadership in Gaza was not interested in a military confrontation with Israel.
Report:
Report: Trump plan calls for destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry
The Washington Post reports that Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan calls for the destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry and offers amnesty to group members who “commit to peaceful co-existence.”
At the Western Wall
President Herzog participates in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall
President Herzog joins Selichot prayers at the Western Wall and meets with IDF lookouts who survived captivity.
Officially:
Officially: Snapback sanctions hit Iran after failed diplomacy
UN sanctions on Iran have been officially reimposed, freezing assets and targeting its missile program.
Chief Rabbis urge vaccination following measles deaths in Jerusalem
Israel's Chief Rabbis issue urgent call to public, calling for parents to vaccinate their children following a spate of vaccine-preventable deaths in Jerusalem.
Iran tries to recruit Israelis by phone
Israeli police have announced numerous reports of phone calls in broken Hebrew in which Iranian intelligence operatives tried to recruit civilians.
Security forces demolish home of Ramot Junction terrorist
IDF and Border Police forces demolish home of terrorist Mutna U'mar, who was eliminated immediately after carrying out a shooting attack at the Ramot Junction in Jerusalem.
