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.
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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.
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
CNN founder and media visionary Ted Turner has died at 87, leaving a legacy that transformed news.
Trump predicts Iran war will be 'over quickly'
Trump speaks at tele-rally for Republican candidate in Georgia and predicts a swift end to the Iran war. Reports indicate Iran will reply to US proposal on Thursday.
Community mourns
Religious Zionist community mourns: Rabbi Aryeh Stern passes away at 81
Rabbi Aryeh Stern, who served as the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and mentored generations of students within the Religious Zionist yeshiva world, passes away at the age of 81.
Lithuanian haredi leader withdraws opposition to the Draft Law
Lithuanian haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has withdrawn his opposition to advancing the Draft Law, following a period in which he froze the move over concerns it would harm yeshiva students.
Report;
Report: Son of senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya was killed in Gaza
Palestinian media outlets report that Azzam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas leader in Gaza, was killed in a strike on Gaza. An Israeli source says he was an active militant.
Pres Herzog meets with Pres Mulino of Panama in Panama City
President Herzog: “Iran’s terror regime and its proxies reach far beyond the Middle East. Latin America has felt the long arm of Iranian terror. In Panama, Hezbollah murdered 20 innocent civilians in a horrific terror attack in 1994.
Assassination Target: Hezbollah Radwan Force Commander
Lebanese media outlets reported Wednesday evening on an airstrike in the Dahieh district of Beirut, marking the first strike in Hezbollah’s stronghold in several weeks.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'Full coordination with the US, we were not surprised by Trump'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement at the opening of the political-security cabinet. "I'm talking with President Trump almost on a daily basis, prepared for any scenario."
Draft saga:
Draft saga: Attempt to arrest haredi draft dodger in Dimona fails
The Military Police attempted to arrest a Gerrer yeshiva student in Dimona after he was declared a draft evader. Forces arrived at his home, but he did not open the door.
President Herzog arrives in Panama, begins visit at Panama Canal
President Isaac Herzog began his official visit to Central America in Panama today and was welcomed by Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez.
Southern Lebanon:
Combat soldier seriously injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon
An IDF soldier was seriously wounded by an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon. He was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified.
IDF investigating
Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue in southern Lebanon
A video of a soldier photographed smoking a cigarette and holding another one to the mouth of a Christian statue was published in Lebanon. The IDF is investigating the incident.
Israeli official
Israeli official: 'We weren't surprised by Trump's shift on Iran talks'
Reuters reported that Israel was surprised by the progress of talks between the Trump administration and Tehran. Senior political source denies: "Netanyahu and Trump in almost daily talks"
Chief of Staff warns Iran
Chief of Staff warns Iran: 'We have a series of targets ready to be struck'
The Chief of Staff toured a terrorist infrastructure uncovered under a children's clothing store and sent a strong message to Tehran and Beirut.
European Jewish Association
European Jewish Association: 'Jews need to prepare to leave Belgium'
EJA Chair Rabbi Menachem Margolin warns of antisemitic motives behind prosecution of 2 mohels: 'Message here is clear: Jews are now second-class citizens.'
Attackers to compensate Yushuvayev family
Three Arabs convicted of attacking the Yushuvayev family in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem will pay the family 50,000 NIS.
'We're done talking':
'We're done talking': Ad Kan founder's call to action against protection rackets
After an arson attempt and shots fired at his vehicle, the founder of the Ad Kan organization calls on licensed gun owners to join the fight against protection rackets in the Galilee.
Trump's ultimatum to Iran: Sign agreement or the bombing starts
President Trump warned Iran that it must agree to the terms of the agreement to end the conflict or face even more intense bombing than before.
Israel Dog Unit's Lag B'Omer show for special needs
The Israel Dog Unit, a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, held a special dog demonstration for dozens of children with special needs from the Wings of Krembo organization in Yehud.
Netanyahu's request from the haredi parties
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked haredi parties to put Draft Law on back burner, report says.
Student arrested with handgun in backpack
A special education student was arrested after arriving to school with a handgun and ammunition in Beit Oved.
Home Front Command:
Home Front Command: Early warning time extended for 49 communities
Beginning Thursday afternoon, 49 communities will gain critical seconds of warning time, improving residents' ability to reach shelter during missile threats.
Herzog begins official visit to Panama and Costa Rica
President Isaac Herzog to tour Panama Canal, meet Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and local Jewish community leaders before continuing on to Costa Rica.
Report: US, Iran, nearing one-page agreement to end war
US and Iran closer than ever to reaching agreement to end war, start 30-day negotiation period, Axios reports.
ADL reveals:
ADL reveals: American Jews targeted an average of 17 times per day
Anti-Defamation League records historic high in antisemitic assaults and attacks with deadly weapons in 2025, third-highest year for overall antisemitic incidents.
From Espionage to Politics:
From Espionage to Politics | Jonathan Pollard launches bid for Knesset
Jonathan Pollard describes how the idea to run for office took shape and criticizes the current actors on the right of the political map.
Two IDF soldiers injured after Hezbollah violates ceasefire
Explosive drone detonates near IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, injuring one soldier lightly and another moderately.
Report reveals: Fake AI ‘rabbis’ spread antisemitism on TikTok
New CAM report exposes coordinated TikTok network of fake 'AI rabbis spreading antisemitic hate.
Pressure mounts on airline to cease flights on Shabbat
Haredi leaders threaten consumer boycott against Israir, call company CEO to 'hearing.'
Dissolution order for association linked to UAL
The district court accepted the Registrar of Associations' request to issue a dissolution order against the association linked to the Ra'am party.
