Watch: Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah UAV
Israeli Navy missile boat crews detect and intercept unmanned aerial vehicles launched toward the State of Israel.
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Driver with 185 convictions arrested for fatal crash
Dr. Dorit Dror-Hadar was killed after a truck's trailer overturned and crushed her car yesterday; the driver, a resident of Tuba-Zangariyye, has a traffic record of 185 offenses.
Tragedy in Beit Shemesh:
Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: Child killed in car crash
A boy about seven was critically injured this morning (Thursday) after being struck by a car on Chazon Ish Street in Beit Shemesh. After resuscitation efforts he was declared dead at the hospital.
Women of the Wall use handicapped woman for smuggling attempt
Women of the Wall attempt to use handicapped elderly woman to help them smuggle Torah scroll into Western Wall Plaza, heritage foundation says.
Force 100 soldiers return to the front
After the indictments were dropped, some of the soldiers have already returned to combat roles.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to harm soldiers
IDF eliminates terrorists hiding in bushes, prevents attack on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
Vizhnitz scion visits Joseph's Tomb
Thousands visited Joseph's Tomb in Shechem tonight, led by the eldest son of the Vizhnitz Rebbe, Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager, and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.
European Jewish leaders honor US Ambassador Bill White
US Ambassador Bill White receives EJA’s King David Award for defending Jewish religious freedoms, as European leaders warn of rising antisemitism and push for stronger protections.
Heatwave to storms: Unusual weather set to hit Israel
Hot, dry weather to be replaced by thunderstorms and flooding, forecasters predict.
The IDF's terms for a ceasefire in Lebanon
IDF top brass outlines 'red lines' necessary to ensure security of northern Israel in any ceasefire with Lebanon.
11-year-old girl injured in hit and run in Or Yehudah
Two minors struck the girl with an electric scooter before driving away. Despite her injuries, they did not even call for medical assistance.
US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm
CENTCOM reports that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade the new US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was successfully redirected. Ten vessels have now been turned back.
Trump:
Trump: Israel and Lebanon leaders to speak after many years
President Trump announces that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun are expected to speak on Thursday - the first such conversation in decades. The statement follows reports of a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Over antisemitic flyer
Duke University suspends SJP chapter over antisemitic flyer
Duke University suspends its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter after receiving complaints over an antisemitic flyer depicting pigs representing "Zionism" and "US Imperialism."
US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network
US imposes sanctions on a network tied to Iranian oil trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, targeting firms that help Iran evade sanctions and generate billions for Tehran.
Surprise visit: Gadi Eisenkot tours Samaria
Former IDF Chief of Staff and chairman of the “Yashar" party, Gadi Eisenkot, tours Samaria, visits local communities and the city of Ariel, and meets Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.
Lebanese officials claim Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire 'coming soon'
Lebanese officials say a ceasefire with Hezbollah could be announced soon and take effect this week. However, Israel’s Security Cabinet ends hours of talks without approving any truce.
Watch:
Watch: Apple TV releases trailer for Israeli thriller 'Unconditional'
Apple TV releases the trailer for the new Israeli thriller "Unconditional", Keshet 12’s drama series which follows a mother fighting to free her daughter from a Moscow drug smuggling arrest.
Sharp criticism
Sharp criticism | British general meets Palestinian Arab terror supporter
Senior British Ministry of Defense official briefed by the Governor of Ramallah, who is regularly documented participating in support meetings with terrorists who murdered Jews.
IDF soldier seriously wounded by rocket fire in Lebanon
Five soldiers were injured by rocket fire in southern Lebanon, one of them in serious condition and the rest were lightly injured. All the wounded were evacuated to hospital.
IDF Spokesperson
IDF Spokesperson: The political echelon will decide on a ceasefire in Lebanon
IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, addressed reports of an imminent ceasefire with Lebanon and said the military is prepared to continue fighting while awaiting instructions from the political leadership.
Netanyahu: We are about to subdue Bint Jbeil
PM addresses the campaigns in Lebanon and Iran, including the possibility that fighting may resume.
Police investigate attempted arson attack at north London synagogue
Police confirm suspects 'threw two bottles, suspected to contain petrol, and a brick at the building', call on any witnesses to come forward.
White House
White House: 'Not true we requested ceasefire extension'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says talks with Iran are ongoing, calls reports US asked for a ceasefire extension 'bad reporting.'
President of the European Parliament:
President of the European Parliament: 'Jewish life is under attack'
The chairman of the European Jewish Association, Rabbi Menachem Margolin, pointed an accusing finger at European governments. 'Something fundamental has broken.'
A week after its establishment, the new community is already on the map
Just one week after it was founded and inaugurated in a festive ceremony attended by ministers and public figures, the new community of Ma’oz Tzur in the Binyamin region is already appearing on the navigation app Waze.
Detention of reservist suspected of killing a terrorist extended
Shin Bet prevented the soldier from meeting with a lawyer. Police requested a 12-day detention, judge extended it by two days only.
Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar appoints Michael Lotem as Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland.
ADL report reveals:
New ADL report reveals: Alarming proliferation in antisemitism and extremism on Instagram
With less content moderation, white supremacist networks, terror group supporters, and Nazi merchandise vendors thrive on Instagram; enforcement testing shows 93 percent of reported extremist content goes unremoved.
Ceasefire?
Chief of Staff: We approved attack plans for Iran and Lebanon
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF troops in southern Lebanon, promises area up to Litani River to become 'no-go zone for Hezbollah operatives.'
Dramatic footage
Dramatic footage: Police subdue suspect barricaded in his home in Jerusalem
A suspect armed with a knife barricaded himself inside his home and threatened to harm himself and the police. Officers managed to take subdue him.
Amb Leiter
Amb Leiter: 'Aoun is not letting Lebanon be held hostage by Hezbollah'
Israeli Amb. to the US says 'Naim Qassem and Hezbollah belong to the past; we are here for the future.'
State comptroller releases scathing report on aviation failures
The State Comptroller today (Wednesday) published two harsh audits dealing with the continuity of aviation during an emergency and the employment of non-Israeli workers.
Lebanese media: Ceasefire in Lebanon to begin tonight
Al-Mayadeen Network quotes a senior Iranian source, saying: "Following pressure from Iran - a ceasefire in Lebanon will begin tonight."
Shocking Cyberbullying:
Shocking Cyberbullying: Funeral notices posted for 13-year-old boy
A 13-year-old became the target of an extreme online boycott that included a fake "obituary notice" and an abusive TikTok page. Police visited the school to provide public support for the boy.
Meters from the troops: What a real-time strike looks like
The IDF has released audio recordings of radio communications between a battalion commander from the Givati Brigade and a combat helicopter pilot, demonstrating precise coordination of a strike carried out near troops in southern Lebanon.
Iran warns of response as US ceasefire extension talks advance
Tehran threatens response to violations and disruption of key shipping routes, as mediators push to extend the US-Iran ceasefire and revive negotiations.
Security forces demolish three Jewish communities in a single night
Israeli security forces carry out mass enforcement operation, destroying Jewish settlements in Gush Etzion, near Hebron, and in the Binyamin Region.
Trump: China won't send arms to Iran
US President Donald Trump says China 'happy' that US is reopening Strait of Hormuz, won't send weapons to Iran.
'He just wanted to drive a bit'
'He just wanted to drive a bit' | Officers were shocked: The driver was 10
Police prevented a potential disaster after stopping a vehicle driven by a 10-year-old, with his father and a toddler inside, none wearing seatbelts.
