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Ambulance driver indicted for spying for Iran

Israeli-Arab ambulance driver indicted for collecting intelligence on hospitals, protests, Hostages Square, and the home area of a senior security official for Iranian handlers.

Ambulance driver indicted for spying for Iran

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Watch: Democrats leader stands behind 'baby killing' remark

The chair of Democrats, Yair Golan, would not back down from his harsh remark that 'a sane state does not kill babies as a pastime.'

Watch: Democrats leader stands behind 'baby killing' remark

Two Israelis detained after crossing into Syria

Soldiers locate, return, two Israeli civilians who crossed border into Syria, handing them over to police for questioning.

Two Israelis detained after crossing into Syria

Shas newspaper attacks new right-wing parties over haredi stance

A Shas-affiliated newspaper accuses emerging right-wing parties of making opposition to the haredi community a central election strategy, while criticizing several prominent political figures.

Shas newspaper attacks new right-wing parties over haredi stance

Father of slain hero delivers powerful message from attack site

Standing at site where his son was murdered, Benayahu Melet's father calls on IDF to permanently control ridge, demanding government establish Jewish communities in the area.

Father of slain hero delivers powerful message from attack site

Watch: Hezbollah arsenal found hidden among civilians

IDF troops uncover large Hezbollah weapons cache concealed inside civilian buildings in Majdal Zoun, including rifles, explosives, anti-tank missiles, and mortar rounds.

Watch: Hezbollah arsenal found hidden among civilians

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Watch: Senator John Fetterman clashes with reporter over Israel

The Democratic senator countered questions from reporters with a fierce defense of Israel's strikes against Hamas.

Watch: Senator John Fetterman clashes with reporter over Israel

Injured IDF soldier questioned after testifying on terror attack

An IDF soldier wounded in a terrorist attack near Susya says he became the subject of a criminal investigation after arriving to give testimony. His attorney accuses police of targeting a terror victim instead of his attackers.

Injured IDF soldier questioned after testifying on terror attack

Miracle in Bnei Brak:

Watch: Toddler survives after car drives over him

Shocking video captures moment a young boy returns to roadway and is was run over by a passing vehicle.

Watch: Toddler survives after car drives over him

Iranian officials:

Iranian officials: Iran behind Egypt port blast

Drone attack on Egypt's Damietta Port meant to signal Tehran's ability to choke international shipping if the conflict escalates, Iranian officials tell The New York Times.

Iranian officials: Iran behind Egypt port blast

Last Hamas sniper commander eliminated, IDF says

IDF eliminates final remaining sniper cell commander in Hamas' Nuseirat Battalion, alongside terrorist who infiltrated Israel during October 7 massacre.

Last Hamas sniper commander eliminated, IDF says

Report: Hamas may agree to disarm

Hamas discussing deal to surrender its weapons, hand control of Gaza to international force, Channel 13 report says.

Report: Hamas may agree to disarm

No boarding: Israel cracks down on Uman-bound draft evaders

Israel blocks key loophole allowing haredi draft evaders under exit bans to board flights, new system expected to take effect ahead of Jewish New Year.

No boarding: Israel cracks down on Uman-bound draft evaders

'Unbelievable support'

Netanyahu meets Sen. Tim Sheehy, thanks him for 'unbelievable support'

PM Netanyahu meets Senator Tim Sheehy in Washington, thanking him for his support, as Sheehy notes that true friends reveal themselves when under siege.

Netanyahu meets Sen. Tim Sheehy, thanks him for 'unbelievable support'

Following Jordan base attack

CENTCOM completes heavy wave of strikes across Iran following Jordan base attack

CENTCOM conducts strikes on dozens of IRGC targets across Iran in retaliation for attempted Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.

CENTCOM completes heavy wave of strikes across Iran following Jordan base attack

Netanyahu meets Evangelicals:

Netanyahu meets Evangelicals in D.C.: We are one against common threats

Netanyahu thanks Evangelical leaders for their unwavering support during a meeting in Washington, urging unity against antisemitism and calling on them to fight back.

Netanyahu meets Evangelicals in D.C.: We are one against common threats

During DC meeting

Netanyahu thanks Sen. Fetterman for standing with Israel during Washington meeting

PM Netanyahu meets Senator John Fetterman in D.C., thanking him for his staunch support, as Fetterman vows to remain the "conscience of the Democratic Party."

Netanyahu thanks Sen. Fetterman for standing with Israel during Washington meeting

'Nobody tells him what to do'

'Nobody tells Trump what to do': Netanyahu rejects claims he misled Trump on Iran

In an interview with ABC News, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirms President Trump leads their coalition against Iran, dismissing claims he persuaded the US to stay in the war.

'Nobody tells Trump what to do': Netanyahu rejects claims he misled Trump on Iran

German Chancellor rejects broad EU sanctions against Israel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejects general sanctions on Israel, citing historical responsibility towards the Jewish state.

German Chancellor rejects broad EU sanctions against Israel

'Best ally since WWII'

'Best ally since WWII': Sen. Tom Cotton praises Israel in meeting with Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu meets Senator Tom Cotton in D.C., where Cotton praises Israel as America’s top ally since WWII in their shared fight against Iran and terrorism.

'Best ally since WWII': Sen. Tom Cotton praises Israel in meeting with Netanyahu

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Report: Trump weighs intensive 10-to-14-day air campaign in Iran

President Trump is considering a CENTCOM plan for an intensive 10-to-14-day air campaign against Iran while keeping diplomatic response on the table, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Report: Trump weighs intensive 10-to-14-day air campaign in Iran

Despite Iran strikes

Despite Iran strikes: Saudi Arabia urges de-escalation with Iran

Following joint airstrikes in Iraq, Saudi Arabia's defense minister informs Vice President Vance that Riyadh still seeks de-escalation with Iran, according to Axios.

Despite Iran strikes: Saudi Arabia urges de-escalation with Iran

Ben Gvir fires back at Eisenkot: Defeatist morality

After the chairman of the "Yashar!" party launches an attack, National Security Minister reminds the public that Gadi Eisenkot blocked and delayed the elimination of Hezbollah’s secretary-general.

Ben Gvir fires back at Eisenkot: Defeatist morality

Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar backs Rabbi David Yosef

Following the decision in the case of the Rabbi David Yosef, the Rishon LeZion, Rabbi Kalman Ber sent a detailed letter from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel to the Ombudsman, retired judge Asher Kola.

Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar backs Rabbi David Yosef

New Jersey men arrested in Pennsylvania with drugs worth millions

Two New Jersey residents were arrested after being stopped for speeding on a Pennsylvania toll road. A search of their vehicle uncovered more than 300 kilograms of marijuana and hundreds of narcotic pills.

New Jersey men arrested in Pennsylvania with drugs worth millions

Jerusalem warns of fraud using fake municipal payment demands

The Jerusalem Municipality and Hagihon warned residents about fake payment demands using official-looking documents and urged the public to verify every request.

Jerusalem warns of fraud using fake municipal payment demands

Zamir

Zamir: IDF won't leave Lebanon security zone until long-term security is guaranteed

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tells troops in southern Lebanon that the Security Zone will remain in place until northern communities are fully protected.

Zamir: IDF won't leave Lebanon security zone until long-term security is guaranteed

US tanker hit in suspected drone attack in Egypt

An American tanker was struck in a suspected UAV attack at the Damietta Port in northern Egypt this evening.

US tanker hit in suspected drone attack in Egypt

Joint US-Saudi airstrikes reportedly killed six Iranian advisers

Associated Press reports six Iranian advisers were killed, with the Iraqi militias reporting a death toll of 20, when US and Saudi forces struck IRGC-linked militia sites in eastern Iraq overnight.

Joint US-Saudi airstrikes reportedly killed six Iranian advisers

'Jewish and historic mission'

'Jewish and historic mission': IDF Chief's message to haredi commanders

At the northern border, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said the lessons of October 7 require expanding the military and increasing haredi enlistment.

'Jewish and historic mission': IDF Chief's message to haredi commanders

Watch: Teen's heroic rescue amazes Trump

Dramatic footage shows a 16-year-old boy charging into rough seas to rescue a child being swept away, battling powerful waves and currents until both reached safety.

Watch: Teen's heroic rescue amazes Trump

Three Israelis arrested after crossing into Syria

IDF returns three Israeli activists to Israeli territory a day after they crossed the border.

Three Israelis arrested after crossing into Syria

Algerian author:

Algerian author: 'I refused to silence my support for Israel'

Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal tells Kan News his support for Israel led to imprisonment, alleging political repression and fear in Algeria.

Algerian author: 'I refused to silence my support for Israel'

'They are going to get a beating'

Trump promises retaliation for Iranian attack on US forces: 'We'll be hitting them hard'

US President tells Fox News that the US will retaliate for the overnight missile barrage launched from Iran on US forces in Jordan.

Trump promises retaliation for Iranian attack on US forces: 'We'll be hitting them hard'

Netanyahu's surprising response

Netanyahu's surprising response: "We have special forces all around"

Netanyahu was asked what would happen if he were forced to make an emergency landing in a country that recognizes the ICC arrest warrant.

Netanyahu's surprising response: "We have special forces all around"

Court orders activist to pay over 'poisoned wells' post

Israeli court orders left-wing activist Boaz Drori to pay damages for falsely portraying a teenage shepherd as a settler 'polluting Palestinian wells.'

Court orders activist to pay over 'poisoned wells' post

Former classified unit reservist accused of spying for Iran

A former IDF soldier who served in a classified unit during both his mandatory and reserve service has been accused of spying for Iran.

Former classified unit reservist accused of spying for Iran

Suspect arrested over assault in Huwara while wearing IDF uniform

Police announced Wednesday that they have arrested the suspect seen in widely circulated footage allegedly assaulting a Palestinian in Huwara.

Suspect arrested over assault in Huwara while wearing IDF uniform

Hamas weapons cache found inside Gaza mosque

IDF destroys multiple Hamas weapons depots in central and northern Gaza, including one hidden inside a mosque.

Hamas weapons cache found inside Gaza mosque

'Spoils of war': Report exposes Iran's crackdown on Jews

New Jewish Chronicle investigation indicates Iran's shrinking Jewish community facing intimidation, arrests, vandalism, economic persecution.

'Spoils of war': Report exposes Iran's crackdown on Jews