Israel National News

Lebanon:

Lebanon's Central Bank shuts down financial pipeline to Hezbollah

Lebanon's central bank bans financial institutions from dealing with Hezbollah's Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a group sanctioned by the US Treasury.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Zvi Yehezkeli: Julani proves he’s unworthy - the ISIS DNA is stronger

Arab affairs expert Zvi Yehezkeli issues warning about the new Syrian regime: “On the ground, they resemble Hamas. The real question is whether agreements can be made with them. In my opinion - no.”

Draft Law crisis

Draft Law crisis | Haredi parties: Edelstein has deceived us

Shas and United Torah Judaism issue a joint statement against MK Yuli Edelstein: "He’s playing a political game at the expense of those who serve, causing a severe rift in the national camp."

'Significant progress'

'Significant progress:' Netanyahu softens stance on IDF withdrawal

Senior officials claim that the Prime Minister has approved additional flexibility on the issue of IDF withdrawal from Gaza, but won't commit to ending war at end of 60-day ceasefire.

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We're committed to protecting the Druze in Syria'

PM Netanyahu and Minister Smotrich visit Hashmonaim Brigade base. 'We can protect our people and also preserve the world of Torah.'

Yossi Dagan:

Yossi Dagan: 'Druze lives take precedence over an agreement with Syrian regime'

Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan urges Israeli government to increase military action, until massacre of Druze community stops, stressing Israel’s role as a regional power protecting its loyal allies.

Watch

Watch: Explosives site, launchers, tunnel routes in Beit Hanoun dismantled

Reservists located an explosives site and an IAF craft attacked and destroyed the site in northern Gaza.

Hebrew Language Academy renames deadly snake to Seraf Ein-Gedi

The Academy of the Hebrew Language officially renames the Black Viper to Seraf Ein-Gedi following a recommendation from zoologists and medical professionals, aimed at preventing confusion in medical treatment.

Edelstein

Edelstein: I thwarted every attempt to overthrow the right-wing government

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Yuli Edelstein, issued a special statement amid efforts to legislate the conscription law and the withdrawal of the Haredi parties.

Minister Chikli calls for elimination of Syrian President

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli says in response to killings of Syrian Druze that Ahmad al-Sharaa is "a terrorist, a barbaric murderer who should be eliminated without delay."

Israeli Druze protest in solidarity with Syrian brethren

Druze citizens of Israel demonstrate in multiple locations and block a major highway in call for the Israeli government to do more to protect Syria's Druze community from attacks by the Syrian government.

IDF investigation reveals tank was not hit by missile or bomb in Jabalya incident

Preliminary IDF investigation into the deadly incident in Jabalya, confirms that the explosion in the tank was caused by a shell igniting in the turret shortly after firing.

IDF reveals plans to increase arrests of draft dodgers

IDF intensifies crackdown on deserters with tripled forces at ports of exit and new proactive enforcement units to boost detentions and deter draft evasion.

Searchers hunt through caves to find missing persons near Tzfat

The renewed operation was sparked by new testimony regarding the possible whereabouts of David Fadida, who disappeared near Tzfat on October 15, 2024, at the age of 28.

Bereaved mother:

Bereaved mother: 'Soldiers are killed, and people hide behind the Torah'

Laly Deri, who lost her son in Gaza, passionately calls for an end to yeshiva exemptions, urging the Haredi community to prioritize national service amid Israel’s existential threats.

Report:

Report: Popular Chrome extensions spied on millions of users

Experis Cyber revealed that dozens of well-known and Google-verified extensions turned into spying tools, including among organizational users.

'Propaganda'

Iran's Supreme Leader responds to former Israeli Defense Minister

Iran dismisses Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s open letter as propaganda aimed at manipulating global opinion, while reaffirming its regional resilience amid escalating tensions.

IDF launches wave of airstrikes to protect Syrian Druze

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ordered the IDF to attack regime forces moving towards the Druze in light of Israel's commitment to its own Druze citizens.

Hindy Shrem parts from her son:

Hindy Shrem parts from her son: 'I am bleeding and my heart's on fire'

Hundreds paid final respects to Sergeant Shlomo Yakir Shrem, who fell in battle in Gaza.

Bennett:

Bennett: Epstein never worked for the Mosssad

Former PM Naftali Bennett denounced Tucker Carlson for his allegations that Jeffrey Epstein had been an Israeli agent.

COGAT: UN wrong on Gaza fuel, aid deliveries ongoing

COGAT says UN statement on Gaza fuel deliveries is 'misleading' and urges agencies to 'get updated or stop spreading lies.'

Haredi Analyst:

Haredi Analyst: 'Haredi secession will strengthen Netanyahu'

The Haredi commentator Ari Kalman claims that although the secession of the Haredi from the coalition actually allows Netanyahu to rule even without a majority.

Lebanon:

Lebanon: IDF begins striking Hezbollah Radwan Force targets in the Beqaa Valley

IDF begins strikes on targets, including facilities used by the terrorist organization for training and preparing terrorists to plan and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Chief of Staff to Military Rabbinate: 'You are doing holy work'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the Military Rabbinate Headquarters and emphasized the importance of their work with the bodies of fallen soldiers.

In Depth:

In Depth: Black hats, black ops

Israel is currently seeing unprecedented steps on both sides of the issue of forcing haredim into service - but haredim are not so estranged from Israel's security as one might believe.

'Everything Is Easy':

'Everything Is Easy': Fallen soldier followed POW father into Armored Corps

Fallen IDF soldier Shoham Menachem from Yardena, who was killed in action in Gaza, enlisted in the Armored Corps to follow in the footsteps of his father - a POW from the Yom Kippur War.

Haredi officials: 'We may work to bring down the government'

Haredi leaders warn they may back efforts to topple the government unless a new conscription bill aligned with pre-war agreements is submitted, blaming MK Edelstein for breaching deals.

Surprised But Valiant:

Surprised But Valiant: IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

The operational investigation into the battle at the Southern Research and Development Base during the October 7th massacre has been completed and its findings were presented to the bereaved families.

House Minority Leader urges Mamdani to reassure Jewish voters

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expresses concerns over NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani's stance on Jewish community safety and his failure to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada."

Sen. Cruz bill targets Muslim Brotherhood for terror designation

Sen. Ted Cruz introduces a bill to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The new legislation targets violent affiliates to overcome past failures and cripple the global group.

Toronto:

Arrest made in suspected hate crime targeting Toronto place of worship

Toronto man arrested and charged with mischief relating to religious property and mischief interference with property for allegedly urinating on the steps of a place of worship and shouting antisemitic slurs.

Grok for government:

Grok for government: xAI signs deal with US Department of Defense

Elon Musk’s xAI signs a deal to provide its Grok language model to the US Department of Defense, making it available to all federal agencies. The deal follows recent controversies where the chatbot generated extremist content.

Syrian forces advance on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes

Syrian forces are advancing on Sweida amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes, which have resulted in 99 deaths. Local leaders seek a truce as residents fear for their safety, highlighting instability post-Assad.

UTJ leaves coalition

UTJ leaves coalition: The Draft Law presented deviates from what was agreed upon

After no agreements were reached regarding the wording of the Draft Law, the rabbis of Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael instruct their representatives in the Knesset to resign from all their coalition positions.

Vote to remove Joint List MK from Knesset fails

MK Ayman Odeh will remain in the Knesset after the motion to remove him did not reach the required 90-vote supermajority.

Netanyahu on fallen soldiers:

Netanyahu eulogizes fallen soldiers: Their sacrifice will be remembered for eternity

Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses condolences for the loss of three IDF soldiers who fell in the Gaza Strip.

Soldier takes own life at northern base

A soldier from the Nahal Brigade was found dead today at a military base in the north, the 3rd suicide of an IDF soldier in the last week and a half.

Cuomo to run against Madmani as independent mayoral candidate

Despite losing the primaries to Zohran Madmani, Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo intends to remain in the race for New York City mayor as an independent candidate.

Trump:

Trump: 'I sought to postpone Iran strike, then approved it'

US President reveals he was concerned that the timing of the US airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program were revealed in the American media.

Emily Damari

Emily Damari after captor eliminated: May there be more good news

Hamas captivity survivor reacts to the elimination of the terrorist who held her captive, reveals he lied about a ceasefire to give her false hope.