Terror widower announces engagement
Hananel Gez, whose wife Tze'ela was murdered on her way to the delivery room, announces engagement.
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Israeli sources: US ready for attack, waiting for Trump
US forces 'locked and ready' for widescale strike on Iran, sources say.
Watch:
Watch: IDF demolishes house of terrorist who killed Aharon Cohen
IDF forces demolished the house of the terrorist who carried out the attack at Gush Etzion Junction three months ago.
IDF hits Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon
IDF launches strikes on Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, targeting weapons depots and missile launchers.
Unthinkable Looting:
Unthinkable Looting: Three sentenced for plundering bodies at the Supernova festival
Three Israelis stole property from victims of the Supernova festival just hours after the massacre.
Chief Rabbi: Supreme Court has no authority over Western Wall
Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar says Western Wall not under Supreme Court's authority, should not become a place of protests and physical altercations.
After brutal crackdown:
After brutal crackdown: US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials
Trump administration imposes new visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials and telecom leaders following last month’s brutal crackdown on anti-regime protesters.
Russian FM:
Russian FM: US attack on Iran would have 'serious consequences'
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov warns that any new US strike on Iran would have "serious consequences," as Washington prepares for potential military action and continues talks.
Youths attacked in Jerusalem, police detain the victims
Jewish youths attacked in the Muslim Quarter by an Arab assailant. Police subsequently detain the victims for questioning. Attorney Nati Rom: "A blatant violation of the Youth Law."
Bennett:
Bennett: Tucker Carlson is a ‘phony’ spouting lies about Israel
Former PM Naftali Bennett slams Tucker Carlson for claiming he was detained at Ben Gurion Airport, calling the commentator a "phony" who spouted lies and never even stepped foot in the country.
Ambassador Waltz:
Ambassador Mike Waltz: Hamas must and will disarm
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz tells the UN that Hamas must disarm before reconstruction.
Report:
Report: US military ready for Iran strikes as early as Saturday
Top US officials inform Trump the military is ready for potential strikes on Iran as early as Saturday, but the President has not yet made a final decision. US official: 90% chance of war in the coming weeks.
Watch:
Watch: MK Tibi and driver caught speeding
MK Ahmed Tibi and his driver filmed driving at an excessive speed of 155 km/h. The incident concludes with the driver's license being summarily revoked.
Caught in a lie?
Tucker Carlson claims he was detained in Israel. US Embassy: Routine passport control
Carlson alleges detention after Huckabee interview; US Embassy denies claim, says routine security checks applied at Ben Gurion.
Sa’ar blasts UN 'anti-Israeli obsession' at Security Council
Ahead of a Security Council session, Gideon Sa’ar denounces 85 nations, defends Jewish rights to the land, and backs President Trump’s Gaza plan.
'Impersonating Officer' to serve sentence in psychiatric hospital
Assaf Shmuelevitz, the officer accused of a series of serious security offenses, admitted to all charges but claimed that he acted while not responsible for his actions.
Israeli official:
Israeli official: High level of preparedness for US strike on Iran
Israeli official says there is a high level of preparedness for an American strike on Iran, while stressing that President Trump has yet to make any final decisions.
The moving post written by fallen soldier Ofri Yafe
Hanoch Daum posted on social media a post that Ofri Yafe wrote on October 8, 2023 - one day after the Simchat Torah massacre.
Iran building concrete shield over damaged Parchin facility
Satellite images show extensive work has been carried out at the Parchin military complex, fortification work at other sites that were struck in the 12-Days War.
Herzog warns: Iran’s ruthless regime must end
At the CMCC, President Herzog accuses Iran’s regime of slaughtering thousands and calls for an end to its reign of terror during Ramadan remarks.
Due to domestic politics
Israel-India ties under threat due to domestic politics
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid threatens to abstain from a plenary special session in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi if Supreme Court President is not invited.
'Moral absurdity'
'Moral absurdity:' Iran elected vice-chair of UN Charter Committe
Iran was elected today to the position of vice-chair of the United Nations Charter Committee. Amb. Danon: ' A country that systematically violates the basic principles of the UN cannot sit in a leadership position that deals with strengthening them.'
Will the skies close? A dramatic move by the Histadrut
The Histadrut has declared a wide-scale labor dispute in the aviation sector following the intention to establish a Wizz Air operations base in Israel, without consulting with the workers.
Family kept in dark:
Former IDF soldier dies mysteriously in prison family kept in dark
After serving as a combat soldier for three years, Hassan Kashahala on suspision of belonging to the Islamic State, but was never indicted. His body is being withheld, and his family has no information on his death.
Ben-Gvir closes nationalist center in the Muslim Quarter
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir signed an order to close the "Burj AlLuqLuq" association's compound in the Muslim Quarter for six months. Police say incitement activities were held at the site.
Primary school in Yavne
Primary school in Yavne: Classes suspended following severe violence
A teacher at a primary school in Yavne was evacuated unconscious after a student threw a chair at her. The Teachers' Union announced the suspension of classes.
Amos Yadlin: 'I would think twice whether to fly this weekend'
Former IDF Military Intelligence chief Major General (res.) Amos Yadlin responds to debate on timing of war with Iran, stressing importance of exhausting diplomatic options.
Chief Rabbi: Value of ancient half-shekel is 80 NIS
Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef says price of silver has risen, worth of ancient half-shekel coin stands at 80 NIS.
Report: War with Iran may begin 'very soon'
US administration nearing significant military conflict with Iran, Axios report says.
Through household artifacts:
Archaeologists identify elders in Iron Age Israel through household artifacts
New Bar-Ilan University research sheds light on the daily lives, status, and household roles of older adults more than 2,700 years ago -- a group long overlooked in archaeology.
Doctors warn against supplements
Supplements are not always effective, may simply be processed food, doctors warn.
US ambassador rebuked for defending circumcision in Belgium
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot summoned U.S. Ambassador Bill White after White accused Belgium of antisemitism and attacked the health minister for banning three Jewish mohels from practicing.
Courage and bravery:
Courage and bravery: 937 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023
Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 937 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.
Haredi MK blasts 'selective criticism'
Anger at Knesset Committee discussion on judges' salaries, opposition MKs blast refusal to allow Justice Ministry rep to speak.
Riots at the Western Wall
Women of the Wall block main entry and exit from Western Wall plaza, allegedly endangering lives.
Karlin-Stoliner Rebbe to followers: 'Have we completely lost our minds?'
Karlin-Stolin Rebbe condemns Bnei Brak riots, stressing 'no justification' for violent behavior.
Historic changes on the Temple Mount
Visiting hours for Jews ascending Temple Mount during Ramadan to be expanded.
Rabbis oppose women serving in Armored Corps
Senior Religious Zionist rabbis express strong opposition to the Armored Corps' pilot to integrate women into offensive combat roles as well as border security forces due to religious issues.
Prefers the UN
Vatican snubs Trump’s 'Board of Peace', citing preference for UN
The Vatican announces it will not join President Trump’s “Board of Peace," stating that international crises should remain under the management of the United Nations.
After backlash
Swiss broadcaster pulls commentary attacking Israeli Olympic athletes
Swiss broadcaster RTS pulls bobsleigh commentary in which reporter attacked Israeli athlete Adam Edelman for his Zionist views and support for the IDF during the Olympic Games.
