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Gerald Ford near Crete

US evacuates workers from Lebanon; Aircraft Carrier Gerald Ford near Crete

More than 200 American fighter jets are already in the area, and the "Ford" aircraft carrier has been spotted near Crete. Secretary of State Rubio has postponed his visit to Israel by two days.

US evacuates workers from Lebanon; Aircraft Carrier Gerald Ford near Crete

Watch: Illegal Arabs discovered in trunk of car

Shu'afat resident, age 40, indicted for transporting illegal Palestinian Authority Arabs into Israel.

Watch: Illegal Arabs discovered in trunk of car

Concerning trend

Concerning trend: Growing number of young people diagnosed with cancer

A new Knesset report reveals that between 2018-2022, about 19,600 young adults aged 18-44 were diagnosed with cancer in Israel, making up around 16% of all cancer patients.

Concerning trend: Growing number of young people diagnosed with cancer

Competition Authority:

Competition Authority: El Al to be fined NIS 109 million

Competition Authority considering imposing a heavy financial sanction on El Al after it refused to grant Arkia access to hangars during the war, in a way that could have harmed competition and the traveling public.

Competition Authority: El Al to be fined NIS 109 million

'You're being poisoned':

Knesset health committee warns of toxic Palestinian produce entering Israel

Knesset Health Committee finds many Palestinian Authority agricultural products entering Israel contaminated with banned pesticides linked to cancer, Parkinson’s, damage to liver and kidneys, and developmental harm in children.

Knesset health committee warns of toxic Palestinian produce entering Israel

Dangerous driving:

65 young drivers killed in 2025

65 young drivers were killed in 2025, a 67% increase compared to 2016; Friday and Saturday are the deadliest days.

65 young drivers killed in 2025

Eliya Cohen shares footage of his return to Israel

One year after his release, Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen shares new footage from the helicopter which brought him to an Israeli hospital following his return to Israel.

Eliya Cohen shares footage of his return to Israel

Gaza terrorists violate ceasefire - again

In third incident in three days, Gaza terrorists violate ceasefire, threatening IDF forces.

Gaza terrorists violate ceasefire - again

OpenAI employees warned about Canada shooting suspect months ago

ChatGPT company chose not to inform authorities about Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of violence in June 2025.

OpenAI employees warned about Canada shooting suspect months ago

Woman who killed four-year-old gets one year in prison

Court sentences Carol Fassler, convicted of abandonment in hit-and-run which killed four-year-old Rafael Adana, to one year in prison and slap-on-the-wrist fine.

Woman who killed four-year-old gets one year in prison

Fire breaks out at Lizhensk guest tent

Fire breaks out at the tomb of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk in Poland, during preparations for the annual event.

Fire breaks out at Lizhensk guest tent

Message of sovereignty and history:

Israeli flag raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley

A giant Israeli flag was raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley, in a move led by the Ministry of Heritage, as part of symbolic activities at historic sites in Judea and Samaria.

Israeli flag raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley

Mid-war:

Report: AG takes aim at Shin Bet chief's freedom of action

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's office preparing legal opinion to ban Shin Bet chief David Zini from dealing with Gaza-related issues, journalist Yaakov Bardugo reports.

Report: AG takes aim at Shin Bet chief's freedom of action

Tragedy while on vacation:

Suspected hit-and-run while on vacation in New Zealand

73-year-old Israeli woman killed in a road accident in Te Anau, South New Zealand.

Suspected hit-and-run while on vacation in New Zealand

IDF concludes operation area near Rafah 'yellow line'

IDF dismantles underground tunnel route along 'yellow line,' clears threats where it runs through Rafah area.

IDF concludes operation area near Rafah 'yellow line'

IDF officials against UNIFIL

UNIFIL does more harm than good, Israel prefers to communicate directly with Lebanese Army, security officials say.

IDF officials against UNIFIL

No surprise:

No surprise: Kim Jong Un re-elected as head of North Korea's Workers' Party

Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as general secretary of North Korea’s Workers’ Party, emphasizing nuclear strength and economic development.

No surprise: Kim Jong Un re-elected as head of North Korea's Workers' Party

Former CIA chief:

Former CIA chief: Iran strikes will not bring regime change

Former CIA Director David Petraeus cautions that military strikes on Iran, while potentially damaging, will not lead to regime change.

Former CIA chief: Iran strikes will not bring regime change

Hamas nearing decision on new leader

Hamas is nearing a decision on its new leader, with Khaled Mashaal and Khalil al-Hayya vying for the role.

Hamas nearing decision on new leader

Coalition to advance 'Ben Gvir Law'

The coalition has decided to advance a law that would prevent the Supreme Court from reviewing ministerial appointments, except in exceptional cases.

Coalition to advance 'Ben Gvir Law'

Bnei Brak:

Minor arrested on suspicion of overturning police car in Bnei Brak

Detectives arrest 15-year-old suspected of involvement in overturning a police car during the civil unrest in Bnei Brak.

Minor arrested on suspicion of overturning police car in Bnei Brak

Four years of war:

Four years of war: Around 40 Jewish sites damaged in Ukraine

Jewish community of Ukraine notes that many sites are inaccessible for inspection, and in some areas, there are concerns about unexploded landmines.

Four years of war: Around 40 Jewish sites damaged in Ukraine

Report:

Report: Trump mulling targeted Iran strike, then a larger attack

The New York Times reports that President Trump is considering a larger military strike on Iran if negotiations fail or an initial attack backfires.

Report: Trump mulling targeted Iran strike, then a larger attack

Rep. Scott Perry to Arutz Sheva: Iran can't be trusted

U.S. Congressman Scott Perry tells Arutz Sheva that negotiations with Iran needed to address not only direct attacks against Israel, but also the funding of proxies and agents as far away as the USA.

Rep. Scott Perry to Arutz Sheva: Iran can't be trusted

Three Years Later:

Three Years Later: Roadside memorial for brothers murdered in Huwara

Three years after the attack that shocked the country, today their parents, family members, public figures and hundreds gathered at the site of the killing of Hallel and Yigal Yaniv in Huwara.

Three Years Later: Roadside memorial for brothers murdered in Huwara

How Hamas works to incite unrest - from Turkey

Defense Minister Israel Katz signs order designating Hamas-linked networks as terror groups to curb online incitement during Ramadan.

How Hamas works to incite unrest - from Turkey

Rep. Higgins in Jerusalem: Iran must 'agree to our terms'

In an Arutz Sheva interview while visiting Israel, Rep. Clay Higgins stresses US-Israel unity, warns Iran over compliance, and voices faith in Netanyahu and Trump.

Rep. Higgins in Jerusalem: Iran must 'agree to our terms'

Tragedy:

Border Police officer Ori Mechtaiev killed in accident discharge incident

Police suspect the gunfire was accidental, occurring as the victim and another officer were playing with their weapons.

Border Police officer Ori Mechtaiev killed in accident discharge incident

Iranian FM:

Iranian FM: 'Why pursue war when there is every possibility of peace?'

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi warned that his country would defend itself if attacked, but expressed optimism for fast diplomatic progress in upcoming Geneva nuclear talks.

Iranian FM: 'Why pursue war when there is every possibility of peace?'

Health Ministry:

Health Ministry: Six-year-old dead due to measles

Unvaccinated six-year-old boy brought to hospital in critical condition. Pronounced dead after attempts to revive him.

Health Ministry: Six-year-old dead due to measles

Hamas supporter who incited terror arrested

Israeli forces arrested an Arab identified with Hamas on suspicion of incitement to terrorism on social media and support for terrorists.

Hamas supporter who incited terror arrested

A look at the farm that defends Jerusalem from the south

In his photos and videos, photojournalist Yoav Dudkevitch provides a peek into the Neve Ori farm, which sits between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.

A look at the farm that defends Jerusalem from the south

Report:

Report: Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

US officials say Washington will meet Iran in Geneva Friday if Tehran delivers a detailed nuclear proposal within 48 hours.

Report: Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

One dead

Armed man killed after breaching Mar-A-Lago

Armed man carrying apparent shotgun and fuel can shot dead after approaching north gate of Mar-a-Lago; President Trump was at White House.

Armed man killed after breaching Mar-A-Lago

Israel to accelerate building of an AI server farm

Government approves plan to fast-track AI data centers, citing national security, expanded energy capacity and billions in projected revenue

Israel to accelerate building of an AI server farm

Like the worst criminal:

Like the worst criminal: Nova security officer questioned over Binyamin operation

Elkana Federman, Nova party security officer, was questioned under caution for an operational incident in Binyamin. MK Zvi Sukkot called him a hero and criticized the military investigation.

Like the worst criminal: Nova security officer questioned over Binyamin operation

Oslo Accords:

Are the Oslo Accords returning? 5,000 Palestinian Arab policemen on way to Gaza

Under the plan, the Palestinian force will operate under the National Committee for Gaza Management and enforce complete disarmament of all factions, all weapons to be centralized under 'one authority, one law, one weapon,'

Are the Oslo Accords returning? 5,000 Palestinian Arab policemen on way to Gaza

Following antisemitic article in Kuwait: The Shadow backs Dagan

Following an anti-Semitic profile article in the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Mujtama against Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, Yoav Eliasi published a supportive post that went viral on social media.

Following antisemitic article in Kuwait: The Shadow backs Dagan

'Tell the Supreme Court: Enough'

'Tell the Supreme Court: Enough:' Netanyahu cancels meeting on Western Wall bill

PM Netanyahu instructed the Cabinet Secretary to cancel the meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation that had been scheduled to convene today, amid a dispute over MK Avi Maoz’s Holy Places bill.

'Tell the Supreme Court: Enough:' Netanyahu cancels meeting on Western Wall bill

Twin city shows solidarity:

Twin city shows solidarity: US city unveils 'Sderot Way' in show of solidarity

In a ceremonial ceremony attended by local leaders and residents, Hallandale Beach, Florida, unveiled 'Sderot Way,' honoring its bond and showing support for the city of Sderot.

Twin city shows solidarity: US city unveils 'Sderot Way' in show of solidarity