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Trump: 'I'll be very firm with Netanyahu on Gaza'

US President says Israeli PM also wants to end the war in Gaza, which will be a topic of conversation during their meeting next week.

99th Division returns to Gaza Strip for counter-terror ops

The IDF announces that the 99th Division, which includes the Northern Gaza Brigade, the 646th Brigade, and the 990th Brigade, has returned to Gaza for the 4th time since the start of the war.

Ohad Ben Ami's chilling testimony at the Knesset, 'They let us decide who would die'

Ohad Ben Ami describes a particularly chilling incident he experienced a few weeks before his release.

Bereaved religious women enlist in IDF following war losses

Bereaved women, including mother of Ori Danino and widow of Eyal Berkovich who both fell in Gaza, drafted to the IDF to carry on the legacy of their loved ones.

'Who cares if you were a hostage?'

'Who cares if you were a hostage?' Hamas captivity survivor kicked out of Tel Aviv cafe

Captivity survivor Daniela Gilboa claims she was kicked out of a cafe in Neve Tzedek after she asked to use the restroom and was rudely turned away by the owner. The cafe owner responded: "We don't let people in who aren't customers of the restaurant. I didn't tell her I didn't care if she was kidnapped."

Public spat between Supreme Court justices in Shin Bet hearing

During the hearing on the appointment of Major General David Zini as head of the Shin Bet, a conflict arose between President Amit and Justices Stein and Canfy-Steinitz regarding the position of the Attorney General.

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Trump: New York would be 'crazy' to elect 'communist' Mamdani

US President reacts to Democratic party nominee for NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani. ' The last thing we need is a communist.'

Trump: Expect Gaza ceasefire sometime next week

US President says he will discuss Iran and Gaza with PM Netanyahu during their meeting at the White House next week.

'We Went Through This Too':

'We Went Through This Too': Kyiv students support school damaged by Iranian missile

Students from the Perlyna-Chabad Jewish School in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian drone, sent a touching letter of encouragement to the students of Gsharim School, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

Unbroken success:

100% 'Bagrut' eligibility at Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home - five consecutive years

For the fifth year in a row, 100% of graduates from the Bet Sabah Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya have achieved full eligibility for the Israeli matriculation certificate (Bagrut).

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Watch: Border Police arrest infiltrator who stole car from central Israel

Border Police arrest suspected vehicle thief from Jenin near Rantis Checkpoint; suspect found without license or legal entry permit.

Gazan Man Reveals:

Gazan Man Reveals: 'Hamas shoots at people to keep them away from humanitarian aid'

The IDF has published recordings of a call from Gaza in which a Gazan man tells an Israeli intelligence officer that Hamas shoots and robs Gazans collecting supplies.

Netanyahu announces US Trip after Operation Rising Lion victory

PM to meet President Trump, top US officials, and lawmakers to advance key agreements following military operation success.

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Watch: IDF Paratroopers destroy 3km-long terror tunnel in Gaza

Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and dismantle extensive tunnel networks in Khan Yunis as IDF operations intensify in Gaza Strip.

Following success against Iran:

Following success against Iran: Amb. Huckabee gives thanks at the Western Wall

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits Western Wall ahead of Independence Day, offers prayers for Israel and President Trump, and receives letter of gratitude from site’s rabbi.

Supreme Court hears petitions regarding ISA appointment

The case represents a central part of the conflict between Israel's judicial and executive authorities. It will be broadcast live on the Supreme Court website.

Following Eisenkot

Following Eisenkot: Matan Kahana leaves National Unity

Kahana, who joined National Unity alongside Eisenkot, departs the party amid talks with Bennett and speculation over a new right-leaning political alliance.

Combat footage

Combat footage | IDF expands operations in the Gaza Strip

Over the past day, the IAF struck over 140 terror targets in the Gaza Strip to support ground forces. Troops on the ground have eliminated dozens of terrorists.

New York haredim enraged at euthanasia law

Agudath Israel in the US issued a harsh statement against the controversial law approved by the New York Senate and called on the governor to veto it immediately.

Defense Minister announces task force to tackle Jewish attacks on security forces

In emergency meeting, Katz orders crackdown on extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, launches task force and social initiatives targeting Hilltop Youth.

Couple from Raanana arrested for spying for Iran

Detectives from the Central District Police have arrested a married couple from Ra’anana on suspicion of espionage against the State of Israel on behalf of Iran.

Iranian hackers issues new threat over confidential Trump emails

Iranian hackers, claiming 100GB of emails from Trump allies, renew threats to leak sensitive material following regional conflict.

Yair Netanyahu:

Yair Netanyahu: 'Protests made me flee Israel'

Yair Netanyahu claimed in a recent interview that the protests against him grew so violent that he had to move to Miami - and that even there, protesters spent a fortune tracking his movements.

Report uncovers Syrian gov’t role in Alawite slaughter

Reuters investigation traces March 2025 coastal massacres to militias and units tied to Syria’s new leadership, exposing a chain of command reaching Damascus.

ICC says it was hit by 'sophisticated' cyberattack

International Criminal Court announces it was hit by a "sophisticated" cyberattack last week, the second in two years, says the breach has been contained.

US bolsters Israeli defense with $510 million precision munitions sale

United States approves a $510 million sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel, along with essential support. This comes after Israel's recent extensive use of munitions during its conflict with Iran.

'Ideological differences'

Gadi Eisenkot leaves National Unity; Gantz: Ideological differences emerged

MK Gadi Eisenkot informs Benny Gantz of his departure from the National Unity Party and the Knesset. Both emphasize ongoing cooperation. Gantz: "Significant ideological differences have emerged."

Netanyahu to IDF General Staff:

Netanyahu to IDF General Staff: Operation Rising Lion will be etched in history

PM Netanyahu meets with IDF generals, praises their actions in "Operation Rising Lion" in Iran: The line that separates between the generations of Jewish history and what has happened in our generation - is the establishment of the state and the IDF.

Hope for regional integration?

Trump lifts Syria sanctions, signaling hope for regional integration

Trump signs executive order lifting most sanctions on Syria, citing an "opportunity" for economic rebuilding under new President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Netanyahu to fly to Washington next week to meet Trump

Israel has confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will fly to the United States early next week for a meeting at the White House with President Trump.

Jewish rep. in Iranian Parliament

Jewish rep. in Iranian Parliament: 'We are Iranian before we are Jews'

In an interview with a pro-regime newspaper, the lone Jewish representative in Iran declared: "We are Iranian before we are Jews, and our Iranianness is more important than our Judaism."

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: 'Whoever tries to harm the IDF harms the State of Israel'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a tour of Samaria, praised the reserve soldiers and warned of the spread of extremism in the region.

Danon to UN:

Danon to UN: 'Silence in face of murder is not impartiality, but abandonment'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells the Security Council: 'If you truly care about Gaza’s children, stop sabotaging the only program that reaches them.'

Colorado firebomb attack victim dies from her injuries

Karen Diamond, 82, succumbed to severe injuries she sustained in the antisemitic firebomb attack on a march in support of the hostages in Boulder, Colorado, a month ago.

الان بالعربي

الان بالعربي | Arutz Sheva launches Arabic-language news website

Arutz Sheva launches Arabic-language site to promote Zionist journalism, bridge Jewish-Arab divide, and provide a balanced platform for Arabic-speaking readers worldwide.

After 'death to IDF' chants

US revokes visas for Bob Vylan's band after 'death to IDF' chants

The U.S. State Department has officially revoked the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan following their controversial performance at the Glastonbury Festival, where they led the crowd in chants of “Death to the IDF” and “Free Palestine.”

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Watch: IDF troops destroy 2KM-long Hamas tunnel

IDF uncovers and dismantles two-kilometre Hamas tunnel beneath former school in Khan Yunis, locates terror hideout and eliminates threats in joint ground and air operations.

Trump Admin

Trump Admin: Harvard violated civil rights law in failing to protect Jewish students

A letter sent to Harvard President Alan Garber warns that unless the university implements immediate corrective measures to combat antisemitism, it risks losing all federal financial support and jeopardizing its relationship with the federal government.

IDF reorganizes access routes to aid distribution centers in Gaza

The reorganization includes fencing and demarcating the centers, installing directional and warning signs, opening additional access routes, establishing barriers and checkpoints to regulate vehicle movement, and physically adapting the layout of the centers to allow external observation of the remaining aid packages.

'A warrior and leader'

'A warrior and leader': Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld is laid to rest

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, aged 20, from Ra'anana, who fell in battle on Sunday in the northern Gaza Strip, was laid to rest in his hometown.