Three areas simultaneously:
Three areas simultaneously: Security forces arrest terror suspects in major raid
IDF and Border Police forces arrested suspects and seized weapons during a counterterrorism operation in multiple areas north of Jerusalem.
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Police detain attackers of haredi soldier and his friends
Three extreme haredim were arrested in the past 24 hours on suspicion of leading a violent attack on the home of a haredi soldier during Shabbat and physically injuring his friend.
Following brutal murder:
Ben-Gvir, Police Commissioner announce 'total war' on youth criminal gangs
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and police chief Danny Levi ordered a major crackdown on youth violence in southern Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.
PLO flag hides bomb
Booby-trapped PLO flag found near Esh Kodesh
A suspicious PLO flag hung on the back gate to Esh Kodesh raised the suspicion of an alert resident. Security forces neutralized an explosive device attached to the flag.
Police Chase:
Police Chase: Driver crashes while fleeing arrest
Border Police motorcyclists in Baqa al-Gharbiyye began a high-speed pursuit after a suspected motorcyclist refused to stop.
Herzog meets Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan synagogue
President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan, emphasizing community ties, identity preservation, and strengthening relations with Israel.
Footage from Lebanon:
Footage from Lebanon: Troops dismantle more than 1,000 terrorist infrastructure sites
Troops located hundreds of weapons, including machine guns, Kalashnikov rifles, grenades, mines, pistols, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, RPG rockets, and mortar shells.
Commanders warn:
Commanders warn: IDF lacks adequate response to explosive drone threat
Senior IDF officers expressed frustration with the limited tools available to confront explosive drones besides simply firing at them.
Hezbollah's new FPV drones pose a real challenge to IDF troops in Lebanon
Hezbollah intensifies drone warfare with advanced FPV systems resistant to jamming, posing a growing challenge to IDF operations on the battlefield.
Wounded Soldier's Mother:
Wounded Soldier's Mother: 'Do something extraordinary for him'
Chava, the mother of soldier Eliav who was seriously wounded in an explosive-drone incident in Lebanon, appeals to the public for an exceptional show of faith for his recovery.
Southern Lebanon:
IDF soldier severely wounded in explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon
Two IDF soldiers were wounded, one severely and another lightly, as a result of an explosive drone impact during operational activity in southern Lebanon.
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 over Iran-linked attacks
Bahrain revokes the citizenship of 69 people, saying they supported Iranian attacks and colluded with foreign entities.
Toronto Judaica shop hit by rock in latest antisemitic attack
Toronto Judaica shop hit by a rock for the third time, as police probe hate motives amid rising antisemitic incidents in the city.
Macron to press Iran on Strait of Hormuz reopening
French President says he will press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as his Foreign Minister urges Tehran to make major concessions.
Trump skeptical of Iranian deal offer, officials say
US officials say Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal, which delays nuclear talks while focusing on maritime issues first.
Moving gesture
Moving gesture: Pizza Hut to support the Zalka family
Following the shocking murder of Binyamin Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva, the pizza chain is considering transferring the slain employee’s monthly salary to his family.
Washington shooting
Washington shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump
Cole Allen appears in court after the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting and faces charges including attempted assassination of the president.
Mossad chief Barnea
Mossad chief Barnea: 'Qatar-Gate did not harm Israel’s security'
Outgoing Mossad director David Barnea said he did not identify any damage to national security or to the hostage-release negotiations as a result of the “Qatar-Gate" affair.
Ukraine summons Israeli envoy over 'stolen grain' shipment
Ukraine summons Israel’s ambassador over a vessel in Haifa it claims carries stolen grain, as Israel rejects the allegations as unproven.
1st election polls:
1st election polls: How successful was the Lapid-Bennett merger?
First polls since Bennett and Lapid joined forces show a tight race with Likud, as potential alliances and mergers could reshape the political map.
“Serious deception"
“Serious deception": Threat of lawsuit against Bennett and Lapid
The B'yachad Natzliach party sent a warning letter to the Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid parties, demanding that they stop using the name “B'yachad" [Together] for a joint list.
Germany:
Germany: Trial opens for activists accused of targeting Israeli facility
Five suspects go on trial in Germany over alleged attack on an Israeli defense site, accused of causing major damage and chanting anti-Israel slogans.
White House
White House: US 'discussing' Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuses to say that the Trump Administration is 'considering' the latest Iranian proposal.
Ninth suspect arrested in connection to brutal murder
Police arrest a ninth suspect, a minor, in the brutal murder of 21-year-old Yamano Binyamin Zalka as the investigation continues to expand.
Netanyahu: Two major threats remain in Lebanon
Netanyahu said that Israel has achieved significant successes in Lebanon, but emphasized that two major threats remain: short-range rockets and drones.
Katz to UN envoy
Katz to UN envoy: Naim Qassem playing with fire, and Aoun gambling with Lebanon’s future
Defense Minister to the UN envoy to Lebanon: 'There will be no ceasefire reality in Lebanon alongside attacks on our forces and the Galilee communities.'
Footage from Lebanon:
Footage from Lebanon: Golani troops eliminate terrorists, uncover weapons depots
Golani Brigade troops eliminated armed terrorists and uncovered weapons depots in southern Lebanon as part of ongoing efforts to counter Hezbollah threats.
Israel-Kazakhstan ties deepen as Herzog arrives in Astana
President Isaac Herzog meets Kazakhstan’s leader in Astana, highlighting growing ties, trade opportunities, and cooperation under the Abraham Accords.
Spectacular footage
Spectacular footage: Hail covers the hills of Arad
Heavy rain and hail fell across southern Israel. Police closed major roads and are urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel.
'I'll eliminate you'
'I'll eliminate you': Doctor arrested for threatening journalist
Following a covert investigation, police arrested a 40-year-old doctor at a central Israeli medical institution who made death threats against Mohammad Magadli.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn: 3 Jews assaulted by man wearing Iran shirt
A man wearing a shirt with the Iranian flag assaulted 3 people in the Williamsburg neighborhood while shouting antisemitic comments.
Tragedy in Colombia:
Tragedy in Colombia: Hassid murdered by robbers
Following days of searching after contact was lost with him, teams located the body of Nachum Yisrael Eber, a Belzer Hassid, who appears to have been attacked by a local criminal group.
Saga ends:
Saga ends: Rabbi Zionov drops controversial Chief Rabbi look
Rabbi Eyal Zionov agrees to stop wearing attire resembling the Sephardic Chief Rabbi after public confusion and criticism over the past week.
Sa'ar
Sa'ar: Hezbollah launched 10,000 attacks right under UNIFIL's nose
The Foreign Minister revealed to the UN mission to Lebanon that Hezbollah terrorists are moving around in vehicles that look exactly like the organization's vehicles and are hiding behind UNIFIL.
Violations continue
Violations continue: Explosive drone detonates near IDF forces in southern Lebanon
An explosive drone was launched toward soldiers operating south of the forward defense line and exploded near them. No casualties were reported.
Watch:
Watch: IDF demolishes 14 km of Hamas tunnels in northern Gaza
Northern Brigade and Yahalom troops have so far dismantled approximately 14 km of tunnels consisting of living quarters and a large cache of weapons.
Nationwide ban on Lag Ba'omer bonfires amid fire risk
Nationwide restrictions take effect ahead of Lag Ba'omer, allowing fires only in designated areas as authorities deploy forces to prevent wildfires.
'What a gem we lost'
'What a gem we lost': Hundreds accompany the family of fallen soldier
Hundreds of people wave flags along the route of the funeral procession for Sgt. Idan Fooks, who was killed in Lebanon.
Police bust major protection racket targeting contractors
Undercover Lahav 433 operation exposes widespread extortion scheme using fake 'security services,' leading to arrests and seizure of assets worth millions.
Lod resident accused of murdering his 7-week-old son
Prosecutors describe “unimaginable cruelty" in case of infant allegedly abused and killed by his father in Dimona.
