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Former police chief questioned in connection with illegal entrant

Former Israel Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh denied any connection to the illegal infiltrator who claimed he was employed to work at Alsheikh's home.

Former police chief questioned in connection with illegal entrant

Watch: Moving convoy honors Ran Gvili

Motorcycle convoy drives to site of Nova massacre, attended by former MK and honoring fallen Yasam fighter and last hostage Ran Gvili.

Watch: Moving convoy honors Ran Gvili

Nutrilon expands infant formula recall

Nutrilon formula for infants suffering reflux recalled following manufacturer's warning.

Nutrilon expands infant formula recall

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Watch: Terrorist who planned attack arrested in Tulkarm

Border Police arrested Hadar Shahada based on intelligence that he had planned to carry out an attack in the immediate future.

Watch: Terrorist who planned attack arrested in Tulkarm

Poll

Poll: Opposition bloc weakens under every scenario

The data shows that Likud gains two mandates, increasing the right-wing bloc, while the unification of the Joint List shifts power from the opposition bloc.

Poll: Opposition bloc weakens under every scenario

October 7 victim's brother survives terror attack

Following a terrorist attack attempt on Highway 449 targeting the brother of Nova festival victim Elyakim Leibman, the IDF conducted extensive engineering work to prevent terrorism in the area.

October 7 victim's brother survives terror attack

IDF eliminates 3 terrorists who emerged from Rafah tunnel

The IDF confirms that overnight, eight terrorists were identified who emerged from a terror tunnel in eastern Rafah.

IDF eliminates 3 terrorists who emerged from Rafah tunnel

Sen. Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'I appreciate what Saudi Arabia is trying to do in Syria'

Senator Graham says that while he disagrees with things the Saudi government says, he remains impressed with its desire for economic prosperity after meeting government officials.

Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'I appreciate what Saudi Arabia is trying to do in Syria'

5-year-old from Skver Hasidic community killed in road accident

5-year-old boy severely injured in a hit-and-run accident in the Skver Hasidic neighborhood in New York State and succumbed to his injuries at Westchester Medical Center.

5-year-old from Skver Hasidic community killed in road accident

2024 Poverty Report:

More than a quarter of Israeli children living below poverty line

Israel ranks second in the OECD for child poverty, amid deep social and regional gaps, after 2024 poverty report shows worsening conditions for children, with about two million Israelis living in poverty, including some 880,000 children

More than a quarter of Israeli children living below poverty line

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov describes torture, harassment

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov, held 498 days in Gaza, warns in interview with BBC that rebuilding Gaza won't prevent future attacks: “The terrorists told me 'we will do this again and again.'"

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov describes torture, harassment

Somalia's decision hurts Israeli companies

Somalia’s move to block Arkia flights from passing through its airspace is expected to extend flight times to Thailand.

Somalia's decision hurts Israeli companies

Man charged with hate crime after ramming Chabad headquarters in New York

36-year-old charged with hate crimes after ramming his car five times into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn.

Man charged with hate crime after ramming Chabad headquarters in New York

Pahlavi praises EU terror listing of IRGC, calls for more action

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi welcomes the EU's designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, saying it sends a message the regime has no legitimacy.

Pahlavi praises EU terror listing of IRGC, calls for more action

After Trump-Schumer talks

US Senate reaches funding agreement after Trump, Schumer negotiations

Trump and Senate Democrats reach a deal to fund most of the government until September while giving DHS a two-week extension.

US Senate reaches funding agreement after Trump, Schumer negotiations

Civil Administration extracts Jewish woman from Jericho

Civil Administration forces extract a Jewish woman in Jericho after reports indicate she was wandering in the area, putting her safety at risk.

Civil Administration extracts Jewish woman from Jericho

In Zelenskyy's birthplace

In Zelenskyy's birthplace: Chabad emissary's home hit in Russian strike

The home of the rabbi of the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih hit by a Russian drone. No injuries reported.

In Zelenskyy's birthplace: Chabad emissary's home hit in Russian strike

'The big plan'

'The big plan': Trump considers extensive strike on Iran

The US is weighing large-scale attacks on Revolutionary Guard facilities. Israeli officials estimate that a limited military move will not topple the Iranian regime.

'The big plan': Trump considers extensive strike on Iran

Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth: US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Secretary of War cites last year's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, capture of Nicolas Maduro as evidence that the US can achieve its objective in Iran if Trump orders a strike.

Pete Hegseth: US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Poll

Poll: Netanyahu's opponents need Arab parties to form a government

The data shows that in every scenario tested, the opposition bloc fails to form a government without relying on the Arab parties.

Poll: Netanyahu's opponents need Arab parties to form a government

Apple acquires Israeli AI startup Q.ai in major deal

Deal estimated at up to $2 billion will see Ramat Gan-based Q.ai and its 100 employees join Apple, marking Aviad Maizels’ second exit to the tech giant.

Apple acquires Israeli AI startup Q.ai in major deal

Kosher food and no women

Kosher food and no women: The IDF's new guidelines for integrating haredim

IDF Chief of Staff approves orders intended to ensure that every haredi soldier maintains the same way of life he did at home before enlisting.

Kosher food and no women: The IDF's new guidelines for integrating haredim

Relative of Shin Bet director suspected of smuggling into Gaza

A court cleared for publication that a relative of Shin Bet Director David Zini is suspected of smuggling goods into Gaza with possible terror-related use; authorities stress the director is not implicated.

Relative of Shin Bet director suspected of smuggling into Gaza

In Krakow City Center: "IDF Soldiers - War Criminals"

Signs depicting IDF soldiers as war criminals appeared in downtown Krakow, Poland: "We don’t want you here."

In Krakow City Center: "IDF Soldiers - War Criminals"

Trump

Trump: 'There's a good chance Hamas will disarm'

US President addresses Cabinet meeting, says Hamas was a 'big factor' in the return of the hostages.

Trump: 'There's a good chance Hamas will disarm'

IDF stops Israelis attempting to infiltrate Syria

IDF forces apprehended approximately 15 members of the Bashan Vanguard movement near the entrance to Qunaitra and transferred them to police custody.

IDF stops Israelis attempting to infiltrate Syria

Ben-Gvir to court

Ben-Gvir to court: 'No conditional orders without hearing'

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, submitted a request to the court asking not to issue a conditional order without a hearing.

Ben-Gvir to court: 'No conditional orders without hearing'

'Road is not a racetrack'

Abu Ghosh resident charged after driving 125 mph in Jerusalem

A 20-year-old from Abu Ghosh was indicted after driving 125 mph in a 50 mph zone, with police seeking house arrest to keep him off the road.

Abu Ghosh resident charged after driving 125 mph in Jerusalem

Bondi massacre victim's name changed by hospital to protect her

Sydney Hanukkah massacre victim Rosalia Shikhverg says the hospital which treated her changed her name to make her seem not Jewish because 'they could not trust their own staff' to treat Jewish patients.

Bondi massacre victim's name changed by hospital to protect her

IDF chief applauds Logistics Directorate's critical role

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Technological and Logistics Directorate, stressing, 'Victory begins with our logistical capability; you are, the nation’s entire safety net.'

IDF chief applauds Logistics Directorate's critical role

Israel Dog Unit hosts IPS dog handlers

Israel Prison Service dog handlers came to Samaria this week for a tour of the IDU base and a demonstration of the working dogs' capabilities.

Israel Dog Unit hosts IPS dog handlers

Indictments to be filed in 'security case'

Eleven suspects to be indicted for involvement in smuggling goods to Gaza, report says.

Indictments to be filed in 'security case'

Iran's Jewish MP levels rare critique at Iranian president

Homayoun Samah, the Jewish minority representative in parliament, accused President Masoud Pezeshkian of causing the various issues that plague Iran.

Iran's Jewish MP levels rare critique at Iranian president

President Putin hosts Russia's Chief Rabbi

During the meeting, the president expressed his appreciation for interfaith peace in Russia and recalled childhood memories alongside a Hasidic Jewish family.

President Putin hosts Russia's Chief Rabbi

Sources: Airstrikes unlikely to topple IRGC

Ahead of potential US strike, Israeli official tells Reuters that toppling IRGC regime will require combination of external pressure and organized internal opposition.

Sources: Airstrikes unlikely to topple IRGC

IDF investigates arson attack on Bedouin structures

IDF responds to report of Israeli civilians setting fire to two structures belonging to the Bedouin community in Mukhmas; condemns violence.

IDF investigates arson attack on Bedouin structures

Security forces surprise Hebron imam

'Hetz' fighters carry out nighttime raid, arrest Hebron imam suspected of publishing incitement and support for Hamas.

Security forces surprise Hebron imam

Minister Waserlauf: My father was attacked in the ER

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf reveals attacks on his family, demands condemnation from leftist MKs.

Minister Waserlauf: My father was attacked in the ER

Hostages' families: Every additional aid truck helps Hamas

Hagvura Forum for hostages' families and bereaved families urges Israeli government to end aid to Hamas. 'Every additional truck provides oxygen to Hamas.'

Hostages' families: Every additional aid truck helps Hamas

Watch: Vigil outside home of Deputy Attorney General

Im Tirtzu activists protest outside home of Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, emphasizing that Israel has turned from democracy to anarchy 'because of him and his friends.'

Watch: Vigil outside home of Deputy Attorney General