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The Council of Europe's warning

Representatives of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe participated in a special event to mark 'Liberation and Rescue Day.'

Herzog meets Costa Rica’s Jewish community during official visit

President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders and students in Costa Rica, praising the community’s vitality and historic support for Israel.

The viral confrontation between Eyal Waldman and a protester from Gaza

Dozens of protesters besieged the Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale. High-tech entrepreneur Eyal Waldman tried to talk to a protester from Gaza and was met with aggression.

CIA report: Iran can withstand US blockade for months

A CIA assessment says Iran could withstand the US naval blockade for months while retaining much of its missile arsenal despite ongoing strikes.

After Katz’s signature

After Katz’s signature: Tally Gotliv prepares for immunity battle in the Knesset

The Defense Minister signed the document that will allow the Attorney General to prosecute MK Tally Gotliv for revealing the identity of a senior Shin Bet officer.

Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister sanctioned over Iran oil operation

The US imposed sanctions on Iraqi officials and companies accused of diverting oil revenues to Iran and Tehran-backed terrorist groups.

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Terrorist who abducted Mia Schem eliminated

Ibrahim Abu Tzakar, a Hamas terrorist who operated as a paramedic and abducted Mia Schem from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th, was eliminated in Gaza.

Attorneys of soldier who shot armed citizen claim 'injustice'

Evidentiary stage in trial against IDF reservist who killed armed Israeli begins, as eyewitness describes extent of failures.

Watch:

Watch: IDF drone chases down Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

Soldiers from the 146th Division worked with the IAF to eliminate 20 Hezbollah terrorists. Working with Yahalom troops, the forces demolished a 30-meter-long underground tunnel route.

Haredi draft crisis: Porush calls for US pressure on Israel

MK Meir Porush urges the Trump administration to pressure Israel to stop arrests of haredi draft evaders, claims that, in contrast to the US, Israel acts 'in ways of persecution against yeshiva students.'

Border Police Undercover Unit arrests PA policeman & ISIS operative who planned attacks

Undercover Border Police forces operating in Judea and Samaria arrested three wanted suspects this week who were allegedly planning imminent terrorist attacks.

Events cancelled:

Events cancelled: Northern Israel on high alert after Beirut elimination

Nahariya cancels mass events as security forces ask to avoid large gatherings in anticipation of Hezbollah retribution after strike that killed Radwan Force commander.

Herzog to children in Panama

Herzog to children in Panama: 'Be proud of your Jewish identity, raise your head high'

President Herzog concluded the first part of his official visit to Central America in Panama with a meeting with the country’s Jewish community, including Jewish schoolchildren.

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Watch: Teen firebomb cell from Bethlehem caught

Three terrorists from Bethlehem rented scooters, rode them to a wall overlooking a main highway, and threw Molotov cocktails and rocks toward Israeli vehicles.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons sites in Nabatieh

IAF targets weapons production infrastructure, drone launch positions and terror operatives transferring arms in southern Lebanon.

Arab MK to lose his physician's license?

Israel Medical Association warns MK Ahmad Tibi over 'psychopath' remarks, demands he retract statement, show restraint.

Revealed: How Hezbollah terrorists launch rockets

IDF reveals footage showing Hezbollah terrorist launching rockets at Israeli troops before attempting to hide in a residential building.

Two former Chinese ministers sentenced to death for corruption

A military court on Thursday convicted Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu of accepting bribes and ordered the confiscation of all their personal assets.

Judge demands PM Netanyahu submit full medical file

Judge Menachem Mizrachi accepts defendants' request, orders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to submit complete medical file.

Gun and Prosthetics:

Gun and Prosthetics: War amputee puts on tefillin after losing both legs

The Instagram account 'Soldiers Smiling' published an emotional photo of Rabbi Liraz Ze'ira laying tefillin in the street, months after he was severely wounded in southern Syria and lost both his legs.

Givati troops dismantle 200 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon

IDF says brigade forces operating south of the Forward Defense Line eliminated dozens of terrorists and uncovered more than 1,000 weapons, including RPGs, explosives and anti-tank launchers.

Heated Cabinet meeting between Ben Gvir and IDF commander

IDF's Central Command Chief Avi Bluth condemns visits to outposts, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir insists on importance of Jewish settlement in Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.

Communications Minister:

Communications Minister: 'You will have blood on your hands'

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi lashed out at the judicial system for ordering a halt to broadcasts by a haredi radio station in northern Israel.

IDF eliminates key Hezbollah officers

IDF says more than 85 operatives were killed over the past week alone, as forces continue strikes on command centers, launchers and weapons sites in southern Lebanon.

Gaza report:

Gaza report: Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya's son succumbs to injuries

Gaza-based journalist reports death of Azzam al-Hayya, after father Khalil al-Hayya, senior Hamas terrorist, denies son's death.

Hundreds of young olim attend ‘Olim Al Madim’ Expo ahead of mandatory IDF service

As aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, the event brought together hundreds of young immigrants in Jerusalem for IDF preparation.

Report:

Report: Washington's demands for Iranian nuclear program

U.S. officials told the The Wall Street Journal that Washington has presented Iran with a series of strict conditions as part of ongoing negotiations over a potential nuclear agreement.

IDF confirms: Radwan Force commander eliminated

IDF eliminates Ahmed Ali Balout, commander of Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force' Unit in precise strike.

Knesset committee advances law supporting families of the missing

After eight years of advocacy led by the Biladeihem Association, a law supporting the families of missing persons moved another step closer to final approval this week.

Democrats chief: Don't split the bloc more

Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'

IDF destroys ready-to-use Hezbollah rocket launchers

Over 15 Hezbollah targets, largely weapons production and storage sites, destroyed in various locations across southern Lebanon.

IDF document warned of threat to soldiers last year

In May 2025, an internal IDF document warned of the threat now exacting a heavy toll on IDF forces fighting in Lebanon.

50th Anniversary of Entebbe:

50th Anniversary of Entebbe: Government to approve center honoring Yoni Netanyahu

The Israeli government is expected next week to approve Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu's proposal to establish a national heritage center in northern Jerusalem.

Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya denies son's death

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya says son severely wounded, not killed, in IDF strike on Gaza City.

Canada:

Canadian Jewish groups demand terror designation for Palestine Action

Jewish groups urge Canada to ban Palestine Action for inciting violence via global target maps.

Erdan confirms:

Erdan confirms mulling the formation of a unified right-wing party

Former Minister Gilad Erdan states that a broad segment of the public is fed up with the existing parties on both the right and left, and is seeking a more unifying alternative.

In southern Lebanon

IDF soldier seriously injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

IDF soldier seriously injured, three other soldiers sustain minor injuries after from impact of explosive drone in southern Lebanon. Soldiers evacuated to hospital.

Ben Gvir:

Ben Gvir: We are a home to the haredi community

Ben Gvir reaches out to the haredi public: "Whenever I hear of a young man being beaten or treated unlawfully, I investigate immediately."

Giuliani out of intensive care following hospitalization

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s spokesperson says Giuliani has left the ICU and is recovering from pneumonia.

Report:

Report: Saudi fallout forced Trump to suspend Hormuz maritime mission

NBC News reports that Trump halted “Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz mission after Saudi Arabia pulled base access.