Man in his 70s dies after contracting West Nile Virus
Ten cases have been diagnosed since the start of the season, three patients remain hospitalized, and virus-carrying mosquitoes have been detected in several municipalities in central Israel.
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Foreign Ministry:
Foreign Ministry: 'WSJ prsents the most anti-Israel Christians as authentic'
The Foreign Ministry published a message today denouncing a report that anti-Christian attacks were on the rise in Israel.
Rabbis call for Temple Mount police recruits
Prominent Religious Zionist rabbis issue rare joint call encouraging young men to enlist in the Temple Mount Police unit, describing the role as both a national mission and a great privilege.
Israel doubles defense-tech orders amid wartime buildup
Defense Ministry doubles orders to Israeli defense-tech startups, investing nearly $330 million as it races to develop the 'next surprises' for the battlefield.
Education Ministry probes missing bonuses at haredi daycares
Education Ministry audit finds dozens of haredi daycare centers allegedly failed to pass government-funded bonuses on to classroom aides, prompting demands to recover millions of shekels.
Holocaust survivor who built generations dies at 102
Esther Dina Flintenstein, who survived the Holocaust and went on to raise a large family in Israel, passes away at the age of 102 after collapsing at her home in Bnei Brak.
Antisemitism at a Bnei Akiva camp in Bulgaria
Men dressed in black shouted 'Sieg Heil' at Bnei Akiva members from Italy who were staying at a summer camp in Sofia.
IDF:
IDF: Hezbollah built thousands of terror sites inside Lebanese villages
New IDF findings reveal thousands of Hezbollah military sites embedded inside civilian villages, exposing years-long effort to turn southern Lebanon into fortified terror zone.
New legal battle targets municipal funding for haredim
Israel Hofsheet appeals to Attorney General, municipal legal advisers, demanding local authorities halt funding for haredi cultural events and community programs.
15 Israelis cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence
Around 15 civilians cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence near Ghajar, prompting IDF operation to retrieve them.
Seven soldiers indicted over alleged abuse in engineering unit
Seven veteran soldiers have been indicted on charges of carrying out a prolonged campaign of violence and humiliation against younger troops in an engineering unit.
Body found during search for missing Israeli
Police discover body in an advanced state of decomposition during the search for missing man Eldar Dayan, identity not yet confirmed.
Ben Gvir crushes coalition rivals in new poll
Over 72% of coalition voters want National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remain in office, Channel 14 poll reveals.
Eli Yishai comeback?
Eli Yishai comeback? Former Shas leader weighs run with new haredi party
The former Shas chairman is in talks with the "Haredi Public" party, which targets working haredim and advocates enlisting haredim not engaged in full-time Torah study.
Houthis target Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Yemen's Houthis claim missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers off Yanbu and in the Gulf of Aden, intensifying their Red Sea naval blockade against Riyadh.
Report:
Report: Trump clashed with Hegseth over missile shortages
The Washington Post reports that tensions flared at Camp David as President Trump confronted War Secretary Hegseth over depleted US missile stockpiles constraining options against Iran.
Tanker and crew safe following explosions in Strait of Hormuz
UKMTO reports two explosions near a tanker off Oman’s Kumzar coast, marking the third maritime safety incident in the Strait of Hormuz within four days.
'Nice and frank conversation'
'A nice and frank conversation': Vance rejects reports of clash with Netanyahu
Vice President JD Vance rejects reports of a hostile confrontation with Netanyahu, characterizing their talks over Iran policy as frank but pleasant.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'The long journey of the Herzl family ends today'
Prime Minister links Herzl's vision to Israel's current security challenges, vows to prevent a nuclear Iran; President Herzog says lasting victory requires both military success and statesmanship.
Israel successfully tests upgraded Arrow Missile Defense System
Defense establishment says successful launch test advances Israel's ability to counter future missile threats following operational successes against Iran and Yemen.
IDF strikes Hezbollah after ceasefire violation
The IDF launched targeted strikes in southern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire, while reports said military officials had urged a stronger response than the one ultimately approved by Israel's political leadership.
Dreama in skies of DC
Drama in Washington's skies: Trump's helicopter came close to passenger plane
The US Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after President Trump's helicopter came into close proximity with a passenger aircraft during takeoff.
Dozens of Israelis. mostly minors, cross border into Lebanon
IDF and Israel Police forces launched a search operation to locate the group and return them to Israeli territory after they crossed the border illegally, putting their lives at risk.
Detainee seeks apology over reports linking him to attack
Tal Yinon Dardik has demanded a public apology from the Defense Ministry and the ISA, claiming media leaks falsely portrayed him as a key suspect in an alleged attack on Palestinians to justify his administrative detention.
Canada
Canada: 96% of Jewish students experienced or witnessed antisemitism
The Office of the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism released the Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences report.
Netanyahu to High Court: I will not fire Ben Gvir
Prime Minister responds to petitions seeking the removal of the National Security Minister, saying his appointment was lawful and there are no grounds for his dismissal.
Anti-Jewish hate crimes make of 70% of hate crimes in New York City
Jews were the targets of nearly 70% of confirmed hate crimes in New York City last month, with anti-Jewish incidents rising more than 53% compared with July 2025, according to new NYPD data.
Eizenkot takes swipe at Bennett over Qatar
Yashar! party chairman says declaring Qatar an enemy state requires a professional policy review-not election slogans.
Watch Live:
Watch Live: Bones of Herzl's grandparents brought to Israel
Decades later, the bones of Theodore Herzl's grandparents have been removed from Belgrade and brought to Israel to be laid to rest.
"An uneducated population"
Uproar after Yair Golan's remarks on Haredi conscription: "An uneducated population"
The chairman of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, said at a conference that "we would not want to draft all the Haredim tomorrow morning."
Supreme Court freezes NIS 250 million for haredi education
Supreme Court temporarily blocks budget transfers approved by Finance Committee, citing alleged procedural flaws in approval process.
Moments from disaster
Police prevent disaster by rescuing toddler from locked car
Police officers broke into a locked car to rescue a distressed toddler on a hot day, with the child taken for medical evaluation in good condition.
Iran to Hamas: We'll back whatever you decide on Gaza
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, promising to support any decision the terrorist group makes in negotiations over Gaza's future.
Israel launches first aliyah program for Jewish educators
Israel launches a national program to bring qualified Jewish educators from North America, targeting teacher shortages ahead of the 2027-28 school year.
Attorney allegedly murdered by own client over NIS 15,000 dispute
Arbel Feldman, father of three, allegedly gunned down in his Rishon Lezion office by a client after a dispute over compensation payments.
IDF probe reveals failures in deadly Samaria terror attack
IDF investigation finds Maj. Yuval Ezra, Capt. (res.) Benyahu Melet's actions prevented far greater tragedy, exposes command failures, undermanned response, and flaws in evacuation effort.
Watch: Yeshiva students dance at IDF enlistment center
Students from the Tefahot Yeshiva dance and sing at the Tel Hashomer inductment center, moments before joining Givati Brigade.
Footage from Jericho:
Police raid Jericho to arrest suspect who praised Hamas
Israeli forces arrested a Jericho resident accused of online incitement and Hamas support after intelligence officers tracked his social media activity.
Revealed: Inside Hezbollah's underground terror network
IDF releases footage of troops destroying Hezbollah tunnel, uncovering a hidden weapons stockpile.
Ex-Likud MK, convicted contractor at center of new fraud probe
Lahav 433 investigators question former MK Michael Kleiner, contractor Dudi Appel. over alleged scheme to conceal multimillion-shekel real estate assets through fraudulent transactions.
