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Vessels and energy facilities

Vessels and energy facilities: Trump’s new targets in Iran revealed

The United States military is formulating a broad attack plan in case the ceasefire collapses, including the destruction of energy facilities and targeted assassinations of regime figures.

Vessels and energy facilities: Trump’s new targets in Iran revealed

Trump:

Trump: Peace between Israel and Lebanon is possible this year

After announcing the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks, Trump tells reporters he hopes to host both leaders in Washington soon.

Trump: Peace between Israel and Lebanon is possible this year

Missouri:

Missouri governor signs law adopting IHRA antisemitism definition

Missouri governor signs law adopting IHRA antisemitism definition for schools and colleges, aimed at strengthening protections against bias.

Missouri governor signs law adopting IHRA antisemitism definition

Reza Pahlavi:

Reza Pahlavi: No negotiation with Iran regime

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi rejects talks with Iran, calls negotiations “appeasement" and urges renewed protests to topple regime.

Reza Pahlavi: No negotiation with Iran regime

'Kill as many Jews as possible'

18-year-old arrested over plot to attack Houston synagogue

18-year-old held on $10M bond after alleged plot to attack a Reform synagogue in Houston and “kill as many Jews as possible".

18-year-old arrested over plot to attack Houston synagogue

One dead, several hurt in shooting at Louisiana mall

One person killed and five injured after gunfire erupts during a dispute at a Baton Rouge mall. Five suspects are in custody.

One dead, several hurt in shooting at Louisiana mall

Trump announces:

Trump announces: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks

After attending Israel-Lebanon direct talks at the White House, Trump announces three-week extension of ceasefire.

Trump announces: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks

Blatant ceasefire violation: Rockets fired at the Galilee

Hezbollah violates the ceasefire by launching several rockets toward Shtula in the western Galilee. Launches intercepted, no injuries reported.

Blatant ceasefire violation: Rockets fired at the Galilee

The Meron pilgrimage crisis has been resolved

The crisis surrounding the Meron pilgrimage has been resolved after the state committed to covering any payment or fine imposed on the Committee of Five in connection with the upcoming Lag BaOmer event.

The Meron pilgrimage crisis has been resolved

Poll:

Bennett-Eisenkot alliance could overtake Likud, poll finds

A new poll shows Likud leading but no clear path to a coalition, with opposition parties lacking a majority without Arab faction support.

Bennett-Eisenkot alliance could overtake Likud, poll finds

Gafni: “I don't rule out sitting with Avigdor Liberman"

MK Moshe Gafni on Shas chairman: “There’s a division of labor between me and Deri - he gets the jobs, and I deal with the principled issues."

Gafni: “I don't rule out sitting with Avigdor Liberman"

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Police rescued a 16-year-old abducted in northern Jerusalem and arrested four suspects, with the incident linked to a financial dispute.

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Israeli assessment

Israeli assessment: Approaching a renewal of fighting with Iran

Israeli officials estimate that by the beginning of next week, the position of the President of the United States will become clear, but stress that Israel is moving closer to renewing the fighting.

Israeli assessment: Approaching a renewal of fighting with Iran

New details on espionage case:

New details on espionage case: Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

New details reveal Iranian handlers pushed an IDF service member for escalating missions, including a reported request to assassinate the Air Force chief.

New details on espionage case: Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

Have the extremists won?

Have the extremists won? Light rail work halted on Geula route

So far, the state has spent more than 326 million shekels on securing the construction work and repairing vandalism damage in these areas.

Have the extremists won? Light rail work halted on Geula route

Lebanon promotes talks with Israel, but Aoun refuses Netanyahu meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says talks with the US aim to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations with Israel toward ending the conflict.

Lebanon promotes talks with Israel, but Aoun refuses Netanyahu meeting

Defense Minister

Defense Minister: 'Israel prepared to renew war against Iran - targets marked'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says following a security assessment: “We are waiting for a green light from the United States - first and foremost to complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty and return Iran to the Dark Ages."

Defense Minister: 'Israel prepared to renew war against Iran - targets marked'

25-meter deep tunnel

25-meter deep tunnel | Southern Lebanon clothing store turned into terror command center

IDF soldiers discovered a tunnel that served as a Hezbollah command center approximately 25 meters deep inside a civilian clothing store in the village of Al-Khiyam.

25-meter deep tunnel | Southern Lebanon clothing store turned into terror command center

Ahead of schedule:

Ahead of schedule: Israeli advanced defense system delivered to Slovakia

Two years after signing a 560 million euro deal, the BARAK MX air-defense system was delivered to the Slovak Air Force, enhancing its ability to defend its airspace against the full spectrum of modern aerial threats.

Ahead of schedule: Israeli advanced defense system delivered to Slovakia

'Sweet gesture for a true friend'

What did Presidents Herzog and Milei nosh on during their meeting?

President Isaac Herzog revealed the dessert that excited Argentine President Javier Milei during their meeting in Jerusalem.

What did Presidents Herzog and Milei nosh on during their meeting?

“Like Germany in 1935"

“Like 1935 Germany:" ‘Jews & animals not allowed’ sign removed from hotel in Kyrgyzstan

The Villa Hotel sparked international outrage after displaying an antisemitic sign. Israel’s ambassador intervened with local authorities, and a criminal investigation was opened.

“Like 1935 Germany:"  ‘Jews & animals not allowed’ sign removed from hotel in Kyrgyzstan

Trump:

Trump: Iranian leadership infighting 'crazy'

US President Donald Trump said Iran is facing deep internal divisions, describing a power struggle between hardliners and so-called moderates.

Trump: Iranian leadership infighting 'crazy'

Kaboom

Watch: Hundreds of mines detonated in the Golan

Mine and Unexploded Ordnance Disposal Authority detonates 700 mines as it continues to clear mines in the Golan Heights.

Watch: Hundreds of mines detonated in the Golan

'There is to be no hesitation'

Trump to US Navy: 'Shoot and kill any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz'

Trump orders US Navy to eliminate any vessel laying mines in the vital waterway while upping efforts to remove existing mines.

Trump to US Navy: 'Shoot and kill any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz'

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts across Europe

Hungarian-Israeli technology monitors billions of posts and exposes the vast scale of hatred across the continent.

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts across Europe

Wounded and isolated

Wounded and isolated: How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

A report in The New York Times reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded and being kept under heavy concealment out of fear of assassination, with access to him severely restricted and messages delivered only through couriers.

Wounded and isolated: How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

Jewish leaders urge Congress to act amid surge in antisemitic attacks

Advocates from communities hit by violent incidents call for increased security funding and new legislation to protect synagogues and faith institutions across the US.

Jewish leaders urge Congress to act amid surge in antisemitic attacks

Police arrest man suspected of burning flag

Police officers arrest 27-year-old Beit Shemesh resident suspected of burning Israeli flag on Independence Day.

Police arrest man suspected of burning flag

Finance Ministry to approve massive investment in Galilee

The organization Lev BaGalil estimates that approval of the plan could represent a turning point and strengthen the region's standing at the national level.

Finance Ministry to approve massive investment in Galilee

Supreme Court orders IPS to provide extra food to terrorists

The Supreme Court ruled that the Israel Prison Service must ensure every inmate can receive additional food upon request, and ordered periodic weigh-ins for all security prisoners.

Supreme Court orders IPS to provide extra food to terrorists

Gaza: Terrorists transport munitions, IDF eliminates them

In separate incidents, IDF eliminates armed terrorists, eliminates terrorists transporting munitions, promising to respond to ceasefire violations.

Gaza: Terrorists transport munitions, IDF eliminates them

Again: Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, IDF responds

IDF eliminates terrorist in Sejoud area in southern Lebanon, preventing attack on northern Israeli communities.

Again: Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, IDF responds

Kisch recounts late son’s struggle in emotional Israel Prize speech

Education Minister Yoav Kisch delivers emotional speech at Israel Prize ceremony, sharing late son's story and thanking founder of youth movement that supported him.

Kisch recounts late son’s struggle in emotional Israel Prize speech

Five-year-old injured in terror attack

Rock attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria leaves five-year-old boy with light injuries.

Five-year-old injured in terror attack

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer killed in parachute accident

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer, who served as a team commander in the Air Force, was killed yesterday (Wed.) during a civilian parachute jump in the Ramon Crater.

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer killed in parachute accident

Body-camera footage:

Body-camera footage: Drunk driver arrested for the third time

During a police operation in Eilat, a driver was stopped for his third time on charges of excessive blood alcohol.

Body-camera footage: Drunk driver arrested for the third time

Heritage Minister:

Heritage Minister: Bennett is dangerous to Israel

Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a fraud and radical leftist in a radio interview.

Heritage Minister: Bennett is dangerous to Israel

Defense Ministry signs $200M deal for Israeli-made aerial munitions

Israel boosts military readiness with major Elbit contract aimed at strengthening domestic weapons production and long-term security independence.

Defense Ministry signs $200M deal for Israeli-made aerial munitions

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

Hezbollah launches drone at IDF troops in southern Lebanon, its latest act in a series of recent ceasefire breaches.

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion

The National Security Minister told the Jerusalem District Court this morning (Thursday) that he will approve Assistant Commissioner Ruti Aushlich's promotion to the rank of Deputy Commissioner.

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion