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Hebron

Hebron: 'We're people of the Bible, we're living the Bible'

Yishai Fleisher, International Spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron, says that this year's Shabbat Chayei Sarah is special as the Jewish community celebrates the return of the hostages.

Hebron: 'We're people of the Bible, we're living the Bible'

Israel honors lone soldiers with support and services

Over 4,000 Lone Soldiers and Bnot Sherut took part in the IDF’s annual Yom Siddurim in Tel Aviv, organized by FIDF and Nefesh B’Nefesh to provide vital services and heartfelt support.

Israel honors lone soldiers with support and services

Kurdistan:

Kurdish court drops death penalty for Jewish man after 10 years

A judge in Iraqi Kurdistan withdrew the death sentence of Kurdish Jew Binyamin Hassin after a 'sulha' agreement between families ended a decade-long global legal and diplomatic effort.

Kurdish court drops death penalty for Jewish man after 10 years

Defense Minister Katz

Defense Minister Katz: 'Soldiers should serve in the IDF, not in a broadcasting station'

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the proposed resolution to close Galei Tzahal will be submitted to the government for approval in the coming weeks and that there is 'no going back.'

Defense Minister Katz: 'Soldiers should serve in the IDF, not in a broadcasting station'

Terror attack foiled in Gush Etzion, two terrorists eliminated

IDF soldiers eliminated two terrorists armed with Molotov cocktails who approached the community of Karmei Tzur. No Israeli casualties were reported.

Terror attack foiled in Gush Etzion, two terrorists eliminated

Netanyahu 'not afraid'of traveling to NYC under Mamdani

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses election of anti-Israel Democratic socialist as mayor of New York City. 'It’s good to be a young leader, but it’s not good to be a young, uneducated leader.'

Netanyahu 'not afraid'of traveling to NYC under Mamdani

Military Court:

Military Court: Legal proceedings against Force 100 troops suspended

The Military Court suspended all proceedings in the Force 100 soldiers’ case until the new Military Advocate General takes office, as defense attorneys urged the IDF to cancel the indictment.

Military Court: Legal proceedings against Force 100 troops suspended

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Israel will stand on its own, not rely on US funding

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is moving toward greater self-reliance, denying reports of a long-term US aid deal and stressing that Israel fights its own battles without foreign troops.

Netanyahu: Israel will stand on its own, not rely on US funding

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'I'll consider asking for pardon, will not plead guilty'

In an interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed his legal battle and President Trump’s involvement: "The trial only embarrasses the prosecution."

Netanyahu: 'I'll consider asking for pardon, will not plead guilty'

Force 100 lawyers demand charges be dropped

The military court in Beit Lid opened a hearing today on a request by the lawyers of Force 100 soldiers accused in the Sde Teiman case to cancel the indictment against them.

Force 100 lawyers demand charges be dropped

Austrian Indictment:

Austrian Indictment: Senior Syrian officer who tortured civilians was Mossad agent

A senior official in Assad’s regime is accused of torture and the killing of detainees. According to the prosecution, he hid in Europe for years with the help of intelligence agencies, including the Mossad.

Austrian Indictment: Senior Syrian officer who tortured civilians was Mossad agent

Bennett: Trump plan is Oslo on steroids

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns against transferring authority over Gaza to hostile elements, demands public be privy to full text of agreements.

Bennett: Trump plan is Oslo on steroids

Carmel cave dwellers 15,000 years ago hunted lakes, not the sea

New University of Haifa study reveals Natufian hunter-gatherers relied on waterfowl from coastal lakes and marshes at the end of the Ice Age.

Carmel cave dwellers 15,000 years ago hunted lakes, not the sea

Justice Minister announces: No compromise

Justice Minister Yariv Levin digs in his heels on choice of candidate to lead investigation into Military Advocate General, Force 100 affair. 'Any other result will lead to covering up the truth.'

Justice Minister announces: No compromise

Police Scandal:

Police Scandal: Ben-Gvir opposes replacing officer under investigation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is backing the senior police commissioner who was questioned by the Police Investigations Department rather than seeking to replace him.

Police Scandal: Ben-Gvir opposes replacing officer under investigation

Shechem-area mosque set aflame

Rioters set fire to mosque, scrawl graffiti at scene.

Shechem-area mosque set aflame

IDF officer who ignored massacre warnings returns to service

An intelligence officer who called the scenario of a Hamas incursion "entirely imaginary" and ignored warnings that contributed to the failure, has returned to active service in the IDF Intelligence Department.

IDF officer who ignored massacre warnings returns to service

Desalinated water begins flowing to Kinneret

A new stream flows into the Galilee, marking a small start in the battle to save the Kinneret, as the Mideast drought continues.

Desalinated water begins flowing to Kinneret

US Amb. hails Syrian Pres.' visit:

US Amb. hails Syrian President’s White House visit as 'turning point' in Mideast history

US Ambassador and Syria Envoy Tom Barrack calls Syrian President al-Sharaa’s White House meeting 'historic shift,' praises Syria’s move from isolation to regional partnership.

US Amb. hails Syrian President’s White House visit as 'turning point' in Mideast history

Watch:

Watch: How a wounded soldier was evacuated under fire in Gaza

The footage was revealed as part of an innovative conference to promote medical solutions for the battlefield held by the IDF Medical Corps.

Watch: How a wounded soldier was evacuated under fire in Gaza

In southern Lebanon:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets hidden in civilian areas in southern Lebanon

IDF carries out strikes on a weapons storage facility and underground terror infrastructure site used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets hidden in civilian areas in southern Lebanon

CENTCOM:

CENTCOM: 22 anti-ISIS operations in Syria, 5 terrorists eliminated, 19 captured

CENTCOM reports 22 operations against ISIS in Syria last month, killing 5 and capturing 19. The raids weakened ISIS’s ability to operate locally or globally.

CENTCOM: 22 anti-ISIS operations in Syria, 5 terrorists eliminated, 19 captured

Time magazine names captivity survivor Eli Sharabi’s memoir among year’s top 100

Time magazine names Eli Sharabi’s memoir “Hostage” one of the year’s top 100 books. Sharabi, held by Hamas for 491 days, recounts his ordeal and loss in a raw account that reached NYT bestseller status.

Time magazine names captivity survivor Eli Sharabi’s memoir among year’s top 100

Jewish institutions targeted

Germany arrests another suspect in Hamas cell targeting Jewish institutions

Germany arrests another suspect in a Hamas-linked plot targeting Jewish institutions. The man allegedly smuggled weapons and ammo to a Berlin cell.

Germany arrests another suspect in Hamas cell targeting Jewish institutions

Trump signs bill ending historic 43-day shutdown

Trump signs into law the bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, after the House of Representatives approved it by a majority of 222 to 209.

Trump signs bill ending historic 43-day shutdown

Starmer: BBC should 'get their house in order'

British PM Keir Starmer urges BBC to correct their mistakes after Trump threatens to sue the broadcaster for $1B over a misleading speech edit.

Starmer: BBC should 'get their house in order'

First time since October 7:

For the first time since October 7: Morocco resumes flights to Israel

The decision follows discussions between Transportation Minister Miri Regev and her Moroccan counterpart, and was approved by aviation authorities in both countries.

For the first time since October 7: Morocco resumes flights to Israel

Israeli officials:

Israeli officials: Hamas holds information on all four deceased hostages

Officials say Hamas possesses full details on all hostages, including those held by Islamic Jihad: “Pressure must be applied until the last one is returned.”

Israeli officials: Hamas holds information on all four deceased hostages

After violence in Samaria

Yesha Council head backs IDF, slams anarchists for violence in Samaria

Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz condemns recent violence by extremists in Judea and Samaria, backs IDF and police actions, and calls for sovereignty to restore law and protect innocent civilians.

Yesha Council head backs IDF, slams anarchists for violence in Samaria

Ironic

Ironic: SA Pres responds to Trump that 'boycotts don't work'

Cyril Ramaphosa claims boycotts are ineffective in response to the Trump Administration's decision not to attend the GA summit in South Africa, despite his party's endorsement of the anti-Israel BDS movement.

Ironic: SA Pres responds to Trump that 'boycotts don't work'

'You get right to the point'

Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter to Herzog: 'You get right to the point'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Donald Trump's letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon him.

Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter to Herzog: 'You get right to the point'

White House denies plan to establish military base in Israel

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denies report that the US is planning to establish a large military base in the Gaza envelope.

White House denies plan to establish military base in Israel

After five years:

After five years: Mossad Director David Barnea to step down in June

After a term marked by successes such as the Pager Operation against Hezbollah, Mossad Director David Barnea has requested to end his term in June.

After five years: Mossad Director David Barnea to step down in June

Defying the Haters

Defying the Haters: “Hava Nagila” performed before millions

A powerful message against antisemitism - Russian figure skater Mark Kondratiuk chose to perform before millions of viewers to the tune of the classic Jewish song “Hava Nagila.”

Defying the Haters: “Hava Nagila” performed before millions

Earthquake in police dept.

Earthquake in police dept: Senior official suspected of breach of trust

The Police Investigations Department at the State Attorney's Office detained for questioning with a warning one of the highest ranking police officials, on suspicion of breach of trust and abuse of office

Earthquake in police dept: Senior official suspected of breach of trust

Hamas captivity survivors give chilling testimony at the UN

Captivity survivors Keith and Aviva Siegel appeared before the Committee against Torture and Cruel Punishment and gave their testimony about the humiliation, violence and sexual abuse they and other hostages experienced in Hamas captivity.

Hamas captivity survivors give chilling testimony at the UN

Likud MK:

MK Nissim Vaturi: 'Kahane was right, today he would have been celebrated'

MK Nissim Vaturi declared from the Knesset podium that Rabbi Meir Kahane was right about many things, wrongly excluded by Likud, and would be honored today.

MK Nissim Vaturi: 'Kahane was right, today he would have been celebrated'

Normalization on the horizon?

Normalization on the horizon? Israeli official shakes hands with Pakistani representative

At an exhibition in London, Israel's Israeli Ministry of Tourism Director General was seen shaking hands with the Pakistani Prime Minister's tourism advisor.

Normalization on the horizon? Israeli official shakes hands with Pakistani representative

Diaspora Minister Chikli

Diaspora Minister Chikli: Right-wing antisemitism in US more concerning than left-wing

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli warns to NYPost that the recent spread of right-wing antisemitism thanks to podcasters like Tucker Carlson has become more worrying than left-wing antisemitism.

Diaspora Minister Chikli: Right-wing antisemitism in US more concerning than left-wing

US sanctions 32 entities backing Iran’s missile and UAV programs

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on dozens of individuals and entities across eight countries for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV production networks.

US sanctions 32 entities backing Iran’s missile and UAV programs