Trump hosts rare White House meeting with Hasidic leaders
A historic gathering brings prominent Hasidic leaders from New York and New Jersey face-to-face with President Trump in the Oval Office, including an extraordinary Satmar reunion.
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IDF weighs major pullback from southern Lebanon
Emerging plan would see IDF troops leave forward positions, redeploy along a new 'Gray Line' just kilometers from Israel's northern border.
Hezbollah drone targets IDF troops, Israel strikes back
IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone over the Lebanon security zone before striking terrorists and weapons storage facilities used to plan attacks.
Huckabee pulled out his phone and filmed Jewish settlers
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with American citizens living near Ramallah, pulled out his cellphone to film Jews near the area.
Could face 10-year sentence
Turkish comedian charged over Erdogan jokes, could face 10 years in prison
Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas faces up to a decade or more in prison after being charged over jokes about Erdogan during a stand-up performance.
After 10-year prison sentence
UAE pardons poet Abdulrahman Qaradawi a week after 10-year prison sentence
UAE President pardons poet Abdulrahman Qaradawi, son of the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, one week after he was sentenced to 10 years following his extradition from Lebanon.
US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged Iran, IRGC financial network
US Treasury sanctions a Turkish bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran and the IRGC-QF move tens of millions of dollars.
IDF strikes in Lebanon after soldiers down Hezbollah drone
IDF soldiers shoot down a Hezbollah drone targeting troops in southern Lebanon, prompting Israeli strikes in the area.
Report:
Report: Trump administration developing post-war plan to contain Iran, expand Israel ties
The Trump administration is drafting a post-war Middle East strategy focused on containing Iran, advancing Gaza plans and expanding Israel normalization, according to Axios.
Report:
Report: IRGC launches ballistic missile attack on US bases in Jordan
Iranian media report an IRGC ballistic missile attack on US bases in Jordan, but a US official says there is currently no knowledge of any attack.
Locked out of WhatsApp:
Locked out of WhatsApp: Users suddenly lose access with no warning
WhatsApp users locked out without warning as account bans spark growing backlash.
Fear in Paris hotel:
Fear in Paris hotel: Elderly Israeli woman attacked in her sleep
An elderly Israeli woman was violently attacked, suffering multiple facial fractures, in her Paris hotel room in Paris. Her family heard her screams, overpowered the suspect, and alerted police.
IAI’s cargo giant takes to the skies in major milestone
IAI’s massive Airbus A330-300 freighter completes its maiden flight, bringing the groundbreaking cargo conversion one step closer to certification and commercial service.
Unity Party officials: Blue and White refused to pursue unity
Officials in Gilad Erdan's 'Ha'achdut' party accuse Blue and White of seeking media attention rather than genuine unity.
Givati soldiers punished for expressing views on APC controversy
Four Rotem Battalion soldiers not present during the original incident disciplined after telling battalion commander what they thought about the case.
‘A disgrace’
Yeshiva heads slam jailing of Givati soldiers: ‘A disgrace’
Senior rabbis reject IDF claims of a disciplinary problem, warning the punishment could severely damage Religious Zionist motivation to serve.
Israeli indicted for working with foreign intelligence agents
Shin Bet investigation finds Israeli citizen operated for foreign intelligence elements, participated in activity against Israel.
IDF foils imminent terror attack, arrests five-man cell
Five terrorists captured in Qabatiya within minutes as Israeli troops seize an M16 rifle and military equipment hidden in their homes.
IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who led October 7 Sufa attack
Hamas commander who led October 7 infiltration into Sufa outpost, participated in holding Israeli hostages, is eliminated in Khan Yunis.
Erin Piacenti, a new mother, named as victim of Manhattan stabbing
Erin Piacenti, 32-year-old VP of Bank of America, named as woman killed while heading home after returning from maternity leave earlier this week.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: Israel to remain in Ali al-Taher until Hezbollah disarms
Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF cleared Hezbollah terrorists from strategic tunnels at Ali al-Taher, vows Israel will remain in Lebanon’s security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed.
IDF smashes 30 weapons workshops in Shechem
IDF destroys 30 weapon production machines in Shechem area, searching hundreds of sites and arresting dozens of suspects.
Rabbi Cherki presents PM with new 'Spirit of the IDF' ethics code
New proposal presented by Rabbi Oury Cherki would redefine the Spirit of the IDF around victory, Jewish identity and clearer military authority while retaining principles including purity of arms and human dignity.
11 Givati soldiers freed after APC storm
Eleven hesder soldiers leave military prison after five days; five others remain behind bars as parents demand IDF chief intervene.
Poll boost for Netanyahu: Coalition climbs to 51 seats
Netanyahu bloc reaches its strongest showing since May as the Zionist opposition falls to 57 seats; Ofer Winter crosses the threshold with four.
Podcast:
Podcast: Better living conditions for Palestinians will not bring peace
A century of rejectionism shows economic improvements cannot substitute for accepting Israel’s existence, and warns of a growing anti-Israel trend in US politics.
Report:
South Korea reportedly preparing military deployment to Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is reportedly preparing to deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, while Seoul says no final deployment decision has been made.
From the Assad era
Syria begins destroying remnants of Assad-era chemical weapons program
Syria announces it has begun destroying remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program, with the UN verifying the destruction of 42 aerial bombs.
Attempted attack in Jerusalem:
Attempted attack: Terrorist tries to stab officers in Jerusalem, is neutralized
Terrorist attempts to stab police officers and security personnel near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City. Terrorist neutralized, no police injuries reported.
Wave of departures continues
Wave of departures from Yesh Atid continues: Karine Elharrar will not seek reelection
Another prominent departure: Former minister Karine Elharrar announces that she will not seek a Knesset seat with Yesh Atid in the next election.
America's 250th anniversary
Trump portrait appears on new US $1 coin marking America's 250th anniversary
President Trump's portrait appears on a new US $1 commemorative coin for America's 250th anniversary, despite a federal ban on living presidents.
14 years after evacuation
14 years after evacuation: Families return to Migron, outpost connected to power grid
Move kept under the radar for about a year: Several families have been living at a new agricultural outpost in Upper Migron, which was connected to the power grid on Thursday.
Passed in US House
US House passes bill cutting aid to colleges that participate in BDS boycotts
US House of Representatives passes bill that could cut federal student aid to colleges engaging in commercial or academic boycotts of Israel.
More than 50,000 attend Selichot prayer service at Western Wall
More than 50,000 people attend central Selichot prayer service at the Western Wall. Due to the large crowds, the service was broadcast on giant screens along the Old City walls.
Vance:
Vance: US won’t talk to Iran until it stops attacking commercial ships
Vice President JD Vance says the US will not resume talks with Iran until Tehran stops attacking commercial ships: “Stop acting like crazy people."
Gafni: Finance officials threatened to freeze yeshiva funds
Degel HaTorah chairman MK Moshe Gafni claims Finance Ministry officials threatened yeshiva funding if he continued backing regional councils and Israeli agriculture.
Poll shock:
Poll shock: Right-wing bloc surges to 63 seats, Winter crashes below threshold
New survey shows Likud holds commanding lead with 31 seats as 'Together' gains ground and Ofer Winter’s 'Amcha Yisrael' falls to just 2.7%.
Pasta giant Barilla acquires Goodles, brand founded by Gal Gadot
Italian food giant Barilla is acquiring Goodles, the mac and cheese brand founded by Gal Gadot and her husband, Yaron Varsano.
Report
Report: Oman quietly rejects Iran plan for Strait of Hormuz
Despite Iran's claims that an agreement has been reached to jointly charge fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz, Muscat has backed away from the talks.
Watch: “Lecha Dodi" sung on the Temple Mount
Jews who ascended the Temple Mount today held an early Kabbalat Shabbat service at the site.
