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Shin Bet raids terrorist's home

Shin Bet raids terrorist's home | New details from the arrest of a senior Hamas official

In a joint IDF-Shin Bet operation, a terrorist working to reestablish the organization in northern Gaza was arrested and taken to Israel for questioning.

Shin Bet raids terrorist's home | New details from the arrest of a senior Hamas official

Trump

Trump: 'If Iran retaliates, it will be struck even harder'

US President comments on US strikes in Iran, warns Iran not to further escalate the conflict.

Trump: 'If Iran retaliates, it will be struck even harder'

Poll:

Poll: 72.5% of Israelis reject cuts to Jewish studies in state schools

A Tzohar poll finds 72.5% of Israelis prefer to maintain the current level of Jewish, traditional and heritage studies or expand them, compared with just 18.1% who favor reducing them.

Poll: 72.5% of Israelis reject cuts to Jewish studies in state schools

US launches strikes in Iran in Strait of Hormuz area

The US has reportedly begun launching airstrikes in Iran.

US launches strikes in Iran in Strait of Hormuz area

Head of Hamas Internal Security arrested in Gaza

ISA special forces entered a structure in the Gaza City area and apprehended the head of Hamas’ Internal Security in the Gaza Strip.

Head of Hamas Internal Security arrested in Gaza

CNN commentator Scott Jennings honored for staunch support of Israel and Jewish people

CNN analyst Scott Jennings, a staunch Israel supporter and honored by the Israel Justice Organization, warns Judeo-Christian tradition is under attack in US, called for its restoration to help put America back on course.

CNN commentator Scott Jennings honored for staunch support of Israel and Jewish people

Elections in Brazil on Jewish holiday; thousands demand extending voting hours

Brazil’s elections will fall on Simchat Torah this year, with polls set to close at 5 pm, before the holiday ends. A petition signed by thousands seeks to extend voting until 8 pm near Jewish communities.

Elections in Brazil on Jewish holiday; thousands demand extending voting hours

'Be proud of who you are'

Holocaust survivor: 'Never let hatred define you; be proud of who you are'

Hundreds of thousands of Jewish students to receive personal letter and video message from Nate Leipciger, a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor, as they return to campus for the new academic year

Holocaust survivor: 'Never let hatred define you; be proud of who you are'

Yair Golan to Sara Netanyahu

Yair Golan to Sara Netanyahu: Apologize or face massive lawsuit

The Democrats chairman sent a pre-litigation warning letter to the prime minister’s wife, demanding that she apologize within 24 hours for remarks she made about him in an interview.

Yair Golan to Sara Netanyahu: Apologize or face massive lawsuit

For third consecutive time: Interest rate cut

The interest rate will now stand at 3.25%, and as a result, the prime rate, on which most loans and mortgages in the economy are based, will fall to 4.75%.

For third consecutive time: Interest rate cut

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt wounded IDF veterans’ campus tour in California

Despite an aggressive anti-Israel protest at their first US campus event, wounded IDF veterans Eliyahu Green and Ariel Saat vowed to continue sharing their stories of October 7, combat and recovery with students across the US.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt wounded IDF veterans’ campus tour in California

12 prison service personnel charged in death of security prisoner

The State Attorney’s Office has filed an indictment against 12 Israel Prison Service personnel. According to the indictment, they assaulted prisoners at Ketziot Prison, and one of them died from the beating.

12 prison service personnel charged in death of security prisoner

IDF strikes Hamas commander in northern Gaza to remove threat

The eliminated terrorist had advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to rehabilitate the capabilities of Hamas.

IDF strikes Hamas commander in northern Gaza to remove threat

Rio Jewish school sees enrollment surge after parents buy it

The Chai School in Rio de Janeiro has grown from 163 to 210 students in six months after parents took over the struggling institution with support from the Yael Foundation.

Rio Jewish school sees enrollment surge after parents buy it

Givati APC case

Chief Rabbinate Council Member seeks Rabbinate intervention in Givati APC case

Rabbi Eliezer Weisz urges the Chief Rabbinate to intervene after Givati soldiers were punished for refusing to ride in an APC with a female paramedic.

Chief Rabbinate Council Member seeks Rabbinate intervention in Givati APC case

Israel confirms:

Israel confirms unusual operation in Gaza, senior Hamas terrorist arrested

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms a senior Hamas terrorist was captured in Gaza following reports of heavy gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza City.

Israel confirms unusual operation in Gaza, senior Hamas terrorist arrested

'Mother's love embraces you'

Tali Dee weds, carrying her mother and sisters’ memories with her

Tali Dee marries Ariel Rosenfeld in her murdered mother Lucy’s wedding dress, with touching tributes to her sisters Maia and Rina under the chuppah.

Tali Dee weds, carrying her mother and sisters’ memories with her

‘Regards from the terrorists’:

‘Regards from the terrorists’: Message to Huckabee at torched mosque

Suspected Jewish rioters torch a mosque in Samaria and leave threatening graffiti targeting journalist Roy Sharon and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

‘Regards from the terrorists’: Message to Huckabee at torched mosque

Special delivery:

Special delivery: Police catch alleged courier robbers ‘red-handed’

Three suspects are charged with using fake delivery orders to lure couriers into ambushes in Lod and Ramla, allegedly stealing tens of thousands of shekels.

Special delivery: Police catch alleged courier robbers ‘red-handed’

Knesset Speaker furious after posters target his children

Amir Ohana says posters were placed along his children’s entire route to school, accusing his political opponents of crossing a dangerous line.

Knesset Speaker furious after posters target his children

Treason conspiracy theory

Yair Golan announces lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu over ‘treason’ remarks

Yair Golan says he will sue Sara Netanyahu after she questioned his early arrival on October 7; Gadi Eisenkot condemns her remarks and backs Golan.

Yair Golan announces lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu over ‘treason’ remarks

Water worries return:

Water worries return: Most Israeli desalination plants shut down again

Most Israeli desalination facilities go offline for the second time in 24 hours due to seawater turbidity; officials say household supply continues.

Water worries return: Most Israeli desalination plants shut down again

2.6 million students return to schools as 2027 year begins

With a nationwide cellphone ban to AI lessons and financial education, millions of Israeli students are heading back to school for a year of major changes.

2.6 million students return to schools as 2027 year begins

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: Trump announces economic campaign against Iran

Days after Israel braces for escalation, US pauses strikes on Iran, returning to negotiating table. Live Updates.

Live updates: Trump announces economic campaign against Iran

Caught asleep at the wheel of a Tesla: Driver questioned by police

A video showing a Tesla driver apparently asleep while the car was moving sparks online uproar. The 36-year-old driver questioned and released.

Caught asleep at the wheel of a Tesla: Driver questioned by police

Relations begin to thaw

Danon meets Venezuelan UN envoy as Israel-Caracas relations begin to thaw

Israeli and Venezuelan UN ambassadors meet several weeks after the countries announced a move to restore consular ties.

Danon meets Venezuelan UN envoy as Israel-Caracas relations begin to thaw

On her way out of Likud?

On her way out of Likud? Tally Gotliv: I will consider joining another party

Amid reports of talks on leaving Likud, MK Tally Gotliv accuses the Prime Minister's inner circle of trying to undermine her in the party primaries.

On her way out of Likud? Tally Gotliv: I will consider joining another party

Bessent:

Bessent: US sanctions aim to force Iran back to negotiating table

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says sanctions and the Iran blockade are designed to force Tehran back to talks and abandon its nuclear program.

Bessent: US sanctions aim to force Iran back to negotiating table

Senior Yesh Atid figure steps down

Another senior Yesh Atid figure steps down | Mickey Levy won't run in next election

Former Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy announces he will not run on the joint Together slate of Naftali Bennett and Yesh Atid in the next election.

Another senior Yesh Atid figure steps down | Mickey Levy won't run in next election

Not terror-related

Not terror-related: Woman stabs two near Times Square, shot dead by police

A woman accused of randomly stabbing two people near Times Square shot by police and dies. One victim also dead. Attack not terror-related.

Not terror-related: Woman stabs two near Times Square, shot dead by police

Amid tensions with Hegseth

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to President Trump after months of reported tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Hegseth

Sara Netanyahu takes a swipe

Sara Netanyahu takes a swipe: Why does the Prime Minister need to be informed?

Sara Netanyahu questions how Yair Golan reached the front lines on October 7 before her husband was briefed on the massacre. Democrats Party calls the comments "a red line."

Sara Netanyahu takes a swipe: Why does the Prime Minister need to be informed?

Report:

Report: Trump weighs limited US Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz

US officials say CENTCOM developed plan for periodic strikes aimed at preventing Iran from rebuilding radar, air defense and anti-ship missile capabilities.

Report: Trump weighs limited US Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Poll: Smotrich-Feiglin alliance wins 5 seats

According to the poll, without a merger between the parties, Religious Zionism remains below the electoral threshold, while Ofer Winter’s party enters the Knesset in its place.

Poll: Smotrich-Feiglin alliance wins 5 seats

New senior IDF appointments

IDF announces new senior appointments, Bar Kalifa to head Central Command

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves sweeping IDF appointments, including Dado Bar Kalifa as Central Command chief following controversy over the nomination.

IDF announces new senior appointments, Bar Kalifa to head Central Command

Judea and Samaria

Israel launches major crackdown on illegal construction in Judea and Samaria

Israeli forces demolish illegal construction near the security fence and an ancient archaeological site in two-day enforcement operation in Area C.

Israel launches major crackdown on illegal construction in Judea and Samaria

Health Ministry

Health Ministry: Suspected Ebola infection in person who returned from Congo

The Health Ministry announced Monday evening that it had received a report of another person suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Congo.

Health Ministry: Suspected Ebola infection in person who returned from Congo

Suspect arrested over sedative-laced baby food

Police arrest a suspect over sedatives allegedly injected into Prinok baby food after three Jerusalem-area infants were hospitalized with severe symptoms.

Suspect arrested over sedative-laced baby food

Nobel Prize winner Prof. Ada Yonath dies at 87

The pioneering ribosome researcher and one of Israel’s leading scientists has died after decades of research that led to the development of advanced medicines. “An extraordinary scientist."

Nobel Prize winner Prof. Ada Yonath dies at 87

Broad daylight raid:

Broad daylight raid: Undercover officers nab terror suspect in Shechem

Undercover Border Police officers enter deep into Balata camp in broad daylight, surround a vehicle, and arrest a wanted terror suspect.

Broad daylight raid: Undercover officers nab terror suspect in Shechem