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.
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Minister Sa’ar begins official visit to Ecuador and Colombia
Sa’ar will represent Israel at the inauguration ceremony of Colombia’s President, Abelardo de la Espriella, and will be the first Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Ecuador in 44 years.
Report:
Report: Hamas moving covert operations from Qatar to Turkey
Kan reports Hamas plans to move its covert planning and cyber operations from Qatar to Turkey after Doha imposed new restrictions on its leadership.
Report: New Lebanon proposal emerges in Israel negotiations
Lebanon presents new pilot initiative during talks with Israel in Rome, focusing on two symbolic towns near the border that remain largely displaced.
Report:
Report: Iran war drained US THAAD and Patriot missile stocks
CNN reports nearly 80% of US THAAD missiles and half of Patriot interceptors have been used in the Iran war, raising stockpile concerns.
Trump warns Iran:
Trump warns Iran: Either they open the Strait or they will get hit very hard
President Trump tells Fox News the US is holding “good discussions" with Iran, reiterates he will launch major strikes if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz.
New report:
New report: UK antisemitic incidents jump 21% in first half of 2026
UK antisemitic incidents rose 21% in early 2026, according to new data from the Community Security Trust.
MLS probes antisemitic language directed at Israeli soccer player Dor Turgeman
Major League Soccer is investigating after New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman was subjected to antisemitic abuse during a match against CF Montreal.
Judge tosses 200-page GWU antisemitism lawsuit for length
Federal judge dismissed an antisemitism lawsuit against George Washington University for procedural length violations, granting 30 days to refile.
Senate Judiciary panel votes to advance Todd Blanche’s AG nomination
Senate Judiciary Committee votes 12-10 to advance Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after he agrees to dismantle a $1.8 billion compensation fund.
Filmed security
Armed suspect detained at Trump California golf course after filming security
Authorities arrest an armed suspect at Trump National Golf Club for monitoring security plans, later finding a weapons cache and concerning notes at his home.
'Why would you kidnap a baby?'
'Why would you kidnap a baby?' Piers Morgan clashes with Hamas official over October 7
Watch: Piers Morgan confronts Hamas official Ghazi Hamad over the October 7 atrocities, demanding to know how taking a baby hostage could ever be justified.
Poll:
Poll: Otzma Yehudit gains ground, rising to 9 Seats
A new Channel 16 poll conducted by Prof. Yitzhak Katz projects 22 seats for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party, while Otzma Yehudit climbs to 9 seats.
Hours of worry:
Hours of worry: Mother and 8 children lost during hike found safe near Nokdim
Rescue volunteers searched for a Beitar Illit mother and her eight children after contact was lost during a hike near Tekoa; all were found safe.
Survey
Survey: 70% of Israelis concerned over election integrity
The "Israeli Voice Index" found that a majority of Israelis are concerned about the integrity of future elections and believe a Palestinian uprising in Judea and Samaria is a likely scenario.
Report:
Report: US faces missile shortfall after Iran war drained stockpiles
Reuters reports US stocks of ATACMS and PrSM missiles are nearly depleted after five months of war with Iran, raising concerns over future conflicts.
Indian-flagged ship sinks in Red Sea after explosives attack
Indian-flagged MSV Faize Noore Oliya sank off the coast of Yemen after an explosives-laden boat attack, while all 13 Indian crew members were rescued.
Dramatic change in Gaza strike policy
The IDF has tightened its rules of engagement in Gaza, and from now on, every targeted killing will require approval from the highest echelon.
€53 million-and Ireland's boycott of Israel could come at a high cost
Israeli technology was removed-and now questions are being raised about the aircraft's capabilities.
Watch:
Watch: IDF launches operation in Shechem, arrests Islamic Jihad terrorist
Soldiers apprehended a terrorist affiliated with the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization who operated to advance terror activities and was affiliated with the defunct 'Lions' Den' organization.
Disturbing footage
Disturbing footage: Russian drone chases vegetable vendor before exploding beside him
Ukraine's National Police said a civilian was seriously wounded after being attacked by a Russian explosive drone. Footage released by the authorities shows the drone pursuing a vegetable vendor.
Watch:
Watch: US F-22 refuels over the Middle East
CENTCOM publishes footage of a U.S. Air Force F-22 stealth fighter receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker while in the skies over the Middle East.
Central bimah of Vilna Great Synagogue fully exposed
Excavations at the Great Synagogue of Vilna uncovered its central bimah, colorful floors, worshippers' plaques and a Ten Commandments tablet.
Rubio
Rubio: 'Progress made on opening Strait of Hormuz, nothing final yet'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the immediate focus is ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the ultimate objective remains preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Watch
Watch: Undercover unit catches terror suspect by surprise in bed
Jerusalem Border Police undercover officers, acting on Shin Bet intelligence and together with additional security forces, arrested a Shuafat resident suspected of promoting terrorist activity.
Gotliv accuses: This is the Cabinet leaker
MK Tally Gotliv attacked a senior IDF official and called for his dismissal, calling him "a serial leaker from the Security Cabinet-he should have been fired long ago."
Zusha takes on Israel's top radio station
American Jewish duo Zusha perform their tri-lingual hit "Don't Leave Me On My Own" live at Galgalatz during their Israel tour.
How the Yellow Line could collapse
Col. (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni and Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener warn against adopting a static defensive concept centered around the Yellow Line.
Large fire near Ben Shemen Forest, Routes 1 & 6 closed to traffic
14 firefighting crews and four firefighting aircraft are operating to prevent the flames from spreading.
Lawyer shot dead in Rishon Lezion
A lawyer in his 50s was murdered at his office in Rishon LeZion. Police investigating the incident and conducting extensive searches to locate the suspect.
Medical miracle in Tzfat
Doctors reported a rare complete response in a patient with advanced prostate cancer following targeted radioactive treatment at Ziv Medical Center.
Courtroom chaos erupts:
Courtroom chaos erupts: Benayahu's brother to suspects, 'Murderers, you took my brother'
Chaos erupted at the hearing to extend the detention of suspects in the murder of Benayahu Razi at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court. Family members confronted the suspects calling them: 'Murderers.'
Defense Minister honors organizations supporting reservists
More than 20 companies, municipalities, academic institutions, and nonprofits received the 2026 Defense Minister's Prize for their ongoing support of reservists and their families.
Police recover stolen vehicles in overnight Hebron operation
Four suspected stolen vehicles, including BMW, Skoda, and BYD models, were recovered during a police raid in Hebron.
Ramat Beit Shemesh:
Children played with fire, supermarket burned down
Fire and rescue investigation reveals children playing with fire started the blaze at a supermarket, which operated without a fire permit and detection and extinguishing equipment that could have prevented the fire from spreading.
Graft allegations
Lebanon detains former PA envoy ahead of extradition over graft allegations
Lebanese authorities arrest former Palestinian Authority envoy Ashraf Dabbour ahead of his extradition to the PA on corruption charges, which he denies.
$2.4 billion
Visa to buy Israeli fraud prevention leader BioCatch for $2.4 billion
Visa is purchasing Israeli behavioral biometrics firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash to bolster global defenses against AI-driven digital fraud.
Report:
Report: IRGC strikes US base in Kuwait with drones
Iran's IRGC reportedly launches drone attack targeting a US military base in Kuwait, causing explosions and fires, though US confirmation remains pending.
US Supreme Court rejects PA attempt to block $656 million terror judgment
US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor rejects a PA request to freeze a $656 million judgment awarded to American victims of Palestinian Arab terror attacks.
Cargo vessel struck off Oman coast amid US-Iran tensions
Cargo ship hit off Oman, the second such incident in as many days.
